Veteran forward Greg Bird parts ways with Titans to join Catalans on five-year deal
CONTROVERSIAL forward Greg Bird has been granted a release from the Gold Coast Titans in order to take up an incredible five-year deal with the Catalan Dragons.Bird, 32, who had one year remaining on his contract, requested the immediate release that was green lit on Wednesday night.A Catalans spokesperson told foxsports.com.au that the contract will have a coaching element to it where Bird will play for three years while also acting an an assistant to the Under 19s team.In the final two years, ..>> view originalNick Kyrgios blatantly tanks, argues with spectators during bizarre display to exit Shanghai Masters
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Netball: NZ Silver Ferns shock Australian Diamonds 53-51 in Launceston test Posted October 12, 2016 22:38:04 Australia has faltered in game two of the Constellation Cup, falling 53-51 in a thriller second netball Test against New Zealand in Launceston.After a crushing 68-56 victory in the first Test in Sydney, the Diamonds couldn't handle a lift in defensive pressure by the Kiwis.With the remaining two matches in New Zealand, the loss is a big blow for the world champ..>> view originalSocceroos first-half fizzer against Japan won't happen again: Matthew Spiranovic
Spiranovic went close against Japan, but he does not want to see a repeat of the Socceroos dismal first half. Picture: Getty ImagesDEFENDER Matthew Spiranovic says belief in their own ability will ensure the Socceroos do not suffer a repeat of Tuesday night’s first half missteps throughout the remainder of World Cup qualifying.Australia struggled to break down a defensive Japanese side after the visitors went ahead in the fifth-minute at Etihad Stadium.But the Socceroos returned from the changer..>> view originalODI form counts for Test series: Du Plessis
Even with his sights fixed firmly on an unprecedented five-nil one-day international series whitewash over Australia, South Africa’s stand-in captain Faf du Plessis has lifted his gaze to survey the imminent Test series against their great rivals. Never before have Australia, the reigning world champions and No.1 ranked one-day team, finished a five-match bilateral assignment without notching a win. A record that du Plessis is very publicly coveting as a revamped and resurgent Proteas outfit un..>> view originalAFL sets date for Jobe Watson's Brownlow Medal fate
NOVEMBER 15 is the day Jobe Watson is due to appear before the AFL Commission to plead to keep his Brownlow Medal — that’s if he doesn’t hand it back first.The AFL was tight-lipped on Wednesday night after the Essendon 34 lost their appeal in Switzerland, but confirmed Watson was likely to present to the commission at its next meeting.If Watson, or any of the banned players, is considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, then the AFL would also consider tha..>> view originalAFL Women's draft 2016 live: GWS with first pick at league's inaugural draft
Editor on duty: Eliza Sewell, Ben HigginsTOP Carlton signing Bianca Jakobsson says fans can expect an exciting, fast brand of football in the AFL Women’s league.Jakobsson was the first Victorian chosen at yesterday’s AFLW draft with the Blues’ first selection, pick No.3, while Sydneysider Nicola Barr became the first AFLW No.1 pick after Greater Western Sydney selected the midfielder.Jakobsson has barracked for the Blues since she was nine.First Victorian l, a half forward for Carlton.Bianca J..>> view originalTrade wrap: Wednesday
• Tune in to Trade Talk for LIVE trade coverage every weekday• Check out every confirmed move on the Trade Tracker HAWTHORN has completed the first step in its two-part midfield regeneration plan by agreeing to a trade for Tom Mitchell, but the Hawks' deal with the Sydney Swans could make it even tougher for them to kick-start their stalled bid to land Sun Jaeger O'Meara. The Hawks have reached an in-principle agreement with the Swans to trade their first-round pick, currently No.14 overall, f..>> view originalHughes inquest takes new sledging twist
Allegations of sledging and aggressive short-ball tactics from the New South Wales Blues in Phillip Hughes's last Sheffield Shield match took a twist on Wednesday afternoon when new evidence was tendered to the inquest into the batsman's death. At the centre of the new evidence is the alleged sledge from Doug Bollinger that he told the South Australia batsmen Hughes and Tom Cooper "I'm going to kill you". Hughes was later struck by a short ball bowled by Sean Abbott. He died in hospital two day..>> view originalSpring carnival 2016: Damien Oliver out until Melbourne Cup day for reckless riding
Damien Oliver was ousted by Racing Victoria stewards until Melbourne Cup after being found guilty of reckless riding on Flying Artie in the Blue Sapphire at Caulfield on Saturday.Oliver bumped Ken's Dream out of the way to make a run for the even-money favourite, which went on to win the Blue Sapphire, at the 5600m mark and stewards thought his actions were a high end breach of the rules. The charge sit above careless riding. Damien Oliver on Flying Artie in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Ca..>> view original
Monday, October 17, 2016
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