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McSweeney call shows Australian selectors backed themselves into a corner: Hayden
Batting great Matthew Hayden says Australia was forced to pick a non-specialist opener to face India in next week’s first Test.
- by Tom Decent and Andrew Wu
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Boxing Day Test to be locked in at the MCG until 2031
Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test will be locked in for the next seven years, with Australia and England to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in March 2027, as part of a complex web of deals between Cricket Australia and governments.
- by Daniel Brettig and Kieran Rooney
Marriage of expedience: Politis, Bears in bed with Perth to push expansion case
The NRL’s expansion road map has taken a turn, with a Perth consortium hoping to leapfrog Papua New Guinea’s bid – and it’s got Nick Politis in its corner.
- by Adam Pengilly
Eagles brace themselves for giant Gawn challenge
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn looms as the most imposing and daunting figure for West Coast in Sunday’s AFL clash at Optus Stadium.
- by Justin Chadwick
My pleas for Amiss protection not a whinge, Longmuir insists
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the key forward’s safety is being compromised by ongoing rough treatment.
- by Justin Chadwick
Yeo, Reid star as Eagles thump Richmond in AFL
The Eagles looked potentially in for another grim afternoon, but then registered their best first-half score since 2021 and their sixth win in 54 games.
- by Michael Ramsey
Neale in doubt for round one clash with former side Fremantle
The dual-Brownlow Medallist required medical attention on his back in the opening quarter of last week’s loss to Carlton, before returning to the field to play out the game.
- by Paddy Sweeney
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AFL 2024
After a grim season last year, what does 2024 have in store for WA’s AFL teams?
With not one week spent inside the top eight by the Eagles or Dockers, 2023 was bitterly disappointing from a WA footy perspective. So, what about 2024?
- by Paddy Sweeney
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Perth fans tickled Pink during acrobatic, musical extravaganza at Optus Stadium
Born performer Alecia Moore, otherwise known as Pink, returned to Perth on Friday night to a rapturous welcome from her dedicated fans.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
WA premier pleads with The Rock to visit Perth this weekend
The state stands ready to assist The Rock in making “magic” happen and provide logistical support, so he can respond to “outrageous trash talk,” says its premier.
- by Hamish Hastie
Wrestling royalty set to rock Perth in WWE blockbuster
Recently returned WWE superstar CM Punk is heading to Perth for the Asia-Pacific exclusive Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium next month.
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