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ShockTitle blow: Raiders star Bateman out indefinitely

Canberra Raiders star John Bateman’s frustrating season has taken another shock twist with the 26-year-old English International set for a long stint on the sideline.

David Riccio

Separate flightsHamling, Pearce to board plane to Gold Coast

West Coast and Fremantle are now planning to take separate flights to the Gold Coast early next week before the WA rivals spend a month living together at a luxury golf resort.

Braden Quartermaine

On tourFresh after trucking: Fyfe goes one-on-one with Duff

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has opened up to Mark Duffield, talking all things football post COVID-19 shutdown.

Mark Duffield

Thursday racesWangaratta tips: Ollie leads the way

Damien Oliver will make a rare trip to Wangaratta to join forces with an in-form stable, while form analyst Michael Manley is keen on an impressive last-start winner. BEST BETS & LATEST ODDS

Michael Manley

Shutdown workoutThe young Docker pushing for round two debut

Luke Valente has made the most of the AFL’s shutdown period, returning in “unbelievable” condition as he pushes for a long-awaited debut at Fremantle.

Jordan McArdle

GrowthFans’ chance to own a piece of rugby league’s future

If your dream has been to own a footy club, now’s your chance. Shares are now available in the New York rugby league franchise set to join the English league in 2022.

Dean Ritchie

Determination‘Stevie Wonder could’ve picked him’

Brisbane rookie Tesi Niu has been working for this moment since he was 13. And the teen utility’s fierce commitment has convinced Broncos staff he is destined for great things.

Peter Badel and Travis Meyn

Pony ClubClub back for first rally

Bridgetown Horse and Pony Club celebrated its first rally since COVID-19 restrictions eased.

Tristan Wheeler

BIG REACTIONMcLeod to break silence on ‘unwelcome’ claims

Andrew McLeod is preparing to clarify his ‘unwelcome’ comments around the Adelaide Football Club on his podcast with 36ers legend Brett Maher.

Liz Walsh

dressagePratt joins veteran in high-performance squad

Bridgetown dressage riders Sarah Pratt and Karen Spice have been selected for the Equestrian Western Australia High Performance Dressage Recognition Squad.

Tristan Wheeler

AFL restartClubs bracing for second hub – but could it be in Adelaide?

Adelaide and Port Adelaide are planning for the possibility of going into a second ‘hub’ – most likely in Victoria after their Gold Coast trip – amid calls for the AFL to consider sending rival clubs to a base in South Australia as well.

Reece Homfray

RacingDoomben double hands Gollan training mark

An early midweek double at Doomben has enabled trainer Tony Gollan to set a new record for metropolitan winners in a Brisbane season.

Mark Oberhardt

Blackout TuesdayNic Nat’s ‘All Lives Matter’ shut down

West Coast Eagles star Nic Naitanui is fed up with people on social media responding to posts regarding the Black Lives Matter uproar.

Fit and firingMarsh impressed with how fit WA squad has returned

While the once-in-a-decade storm prevented him from knocking off his personal-best 2km time, the 28-year-old’s fitness was evident.

Jordan McArdle

Training notesTRAINING NOTES: Mids get split up, Ryan still flyin’

There was no Yoko Ono but the Eagles’ own Fab Four was split up today thanks to the coronavirus training restrictions. Braden Quartermaine was there, here’s what he saw.

Braden Quartermaine

Waiting gameCOVID chaos puts brakes on Weir case

Magistrates Court proceedings against disqualified trainer Darren Weir and three associates has taken another twist.

Leo Schlink

Tough cookieHammer blow: Turpin sidelined with broken leg

Brisbane’s depth is set to be tested with starting No.9 Jake Turpin to be stuck on the sidelines nursing a suspected fractured tibia – a week after the club offloaded veteran Andrew McCullough.

Peter Badel

HALL OF FAMEHow Cousins helped Black when rare disorder struck

Simon Black’s football aspirations were temporarily put on hold as a teenager when diagnosed with a rare back disorder. And Ben Cousins, at that stage the best young footballer in Perth, came to his aid.

Glenn McFarlane

SwitchRed V misery deepens as Frizz exit confirmed

St George Illawarra’s misery has deepened after star backrower Tyson Frizell’s move to Newcastle for 2021 was confirmed by the NRL.

Matt Logue

Exclusive columnMeninga: COVID crisis has made me question Roos future

After the historic Kangaroos tour became the latest victim of Coronavirus’ impact on world spot, MAL MENINGA admits it has forced him to think about his future as head coach.

Mal Meninga

RacingCernan gets Moody back on city scoreboard

Cernan has provided trainer Peter Moody with his fourth winner and his first in town with a narrow victory at Sandown.

Craig Brennan

MIAA million dollars for one run and seven metres

How many metres should one million dollars buy you? Brisbane have promised to deliver Anthony Milford a platform to rebound following one of the most demoralising statistics of his career.

Travis Meyn and Peter Badel

Hospital scareFreo, footy world hoping McCarthy gets chance to shine

It won’t just be Freo fans rooting for a positive result and speedy return to action for Cam McCarthy, with the footy world eager to see if the popular Docker can reinvent himself on a wing in 2020.

Chris Robinson

Local ladThe one lure that could bring Keary home to Queensland

Triple premiership winner Luke Keary has ended talk of finishing his NRL career in Queensland – even if his hometown of Ipswich joins the league. And only one thing could change his mind.

Travis Meyn