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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Anthony Petrie of the Bullets takes on the defence during the round one NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and the Perth Wildcats at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 6, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Bullets not believing hype

PODCAST: The Brisbane Bullets are not believing the hype around the team just yet and have another chance to improve against Adelaide on Sunday.

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Leapai to return to the ring

FORMER world title contender Alex ‘The Lionheart’ Leapai has announced his return to the ring with a stern warning for his fellow heavyweights.

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Toughness a trait for Bullets

THE Brisbane Bullets’ comeback victory over the Perth Wildcats showed toughness would not be a problem for the team in its return to the NBL.

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Ups and downs prepare Bullets

PODCAST: The Brisbane Bullets experienced it all at the NBL pre-season tournament. But that might have been the perfect preparation for their return to the league.

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Sport Bsm 24.9.16 - Jermain Beal gets past - Brisbane Bullets Vrs Sydney Kings at Brisbane Convention Centre -pic Adam Smith

Bullets packing serious firepower

PROFESSIONAL basketball is back in Brisbane and it’s back with a bang. Brisbane Bullets have returned from the NBL wilderness in grand style, impressing in the Australian Basketball Challenge.

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INTRUST SUPER CUP GRAND FINAL Redcliffe Dolphins v Burleigh Bears. Picture: Peter Cronin

Bears too strong for Dolphins

DEFENCE proved the difference between Burleigh Bears and Redcliffe Dolphins in today’s Intrust Super Cup grand final with the Bears holding firm.

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New Brisbane Bullet Import Jermaine Beal. Pic Jono Searle.

NBL stars hit Brisbane

STARS from the NBL will hit the court in Brisbane for the Australian Basketball Challenge this weekend. Here is your full guide to the tournament.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 09: Gold medalist Brenden Hall of Australia celebrates on the podium at the medal ceremony Men's 400m Freestyle - S9 on day 2 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on September 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)

Brenden is pure gold

PETRIE’S Brenden Hall asserted his dominance of the pool in the only way he knows how – with a golden swim at the Rio Paralympic Games.

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Assistant Coach CJ Bruton and COO Richard Clarke at the new training base for Brisbane Bullets. Picture: Elise Searson

Clarke to lead Bullets forward

HE helped take the New Zealand Breakers from NBL minnows to four-time champions — can Richard Clarke conjure up a similar fairytale for Brisbane Bullets?

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NBL owner Larry Kestelman and luxury yacht Vegas. Pic by Luke Marsden.

NBL announces new NBL TV

THE return of the Brisbane Bullets has received a major boost with the announcement of a new NBL TV for the franchise’s return to the league.

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Daniel Ogden. Wynnum Manly vs Ipswich. Picture: John Gass

Dolphins deliver to claim title

REDCLIFFE Dolphins show no sign of slowing down in their hunt for Intrust Super Cup glory. The Dolphins clinched the minor premiership with a 74-6 drubbing of Tweed Heads.

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Souths v Brothers 15 Patrick James . Picture: Joh n Gass

Finals picture taking shape

TWELVE on the trot for the Red Heavies — UQ’s grip on the Premier Rugby minor premiership tightens after a nailbiting win against Easts. Round 16 wrap-up here.

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Townsville Blackhawks v Ipswich Jets from Jack Manski Oval. Blackhawks Delouise Hoeter celebrates his try as with team mates Andrew Niemoeller and Hezron Murgha. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Jets soar over Blackhawks

THE defending premiers recorded one of the upsets of the season in the grand final replay — just a sample of Round 15 of the Intrust Super Cup.

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Premier Grade Rugby Union - University of Queensland Rugby Football Club UQRFC Tonga Ma'afu pushes off the Wests defence - Picture: Richard Walker

UQ have eyes on the prize

UNIVERSITY of Queensland is steaming towards the Premier Rugby minor premiership, notching up its 11th win on the trot. Here’s your Premier Rugby wrap-up.

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No rest for the wicked

RECOVERY will be the key for teams ahead of Round 13 of Premier Rugby, with some clubs having just three days’ turnaround after their Round 12 fixture.

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A supplied image of Spero Kartanos to go with his Hooked On Fishing column in the Wynnum Herald.

Throw in a line this weekend

IF the weather decides to change and you feel like a spot of fishing this weekend — here are the best places to throw in a line. Happy fishing!

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 Sport BCM 15.6.11 Origin. Johnathan Thurston. Queensland vs New South Wales during game 2 of the State of Origin series at A...

What makes a good Origin player?

WITH less than 12 hours till kick off in the State of Origin series opener, the Queensland chairman of selectors gives an insight into what makes a good Origin player.

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Blackhawks shot down by Tigers

A COMMANDING effort from Easts Tigers’ forward pack led to a confidence-boosting win over league leaders Townsville Blackhawks on Sunday. Here’s a run-down on how all Round 12 games panned out.

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Bond University vs. University of Queensland in Round 3 of the Brisbane Premier Rugby competition. Photo of Pat Morrey scoring. Photo: Richard Gosling

Leaders to lock horns

UNIVERSITY of Queensland will look to continue its scoring spree as they enter another top-two clash while Easts and Wests battle it out for silverware. Premier Rugby Round 11 preview.

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Premier Rugby top-of-the-table clash between Souths and UQ, at Chipsy Wood Oval. Scott Malolua offloads a pass for Souths. Picture: Peter Cronin

Red Heavies out-muscle ‘Pies

SOUTHS Magpies certainly had their wings clipped in their tussle against UQ, the Red Heavies asserting their authority in a high-scoring Premier Rugby contest. Read the round wrap-up here:

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Premier Rugby match Wests vs Souths at Kenmore.Scott Maloua sends a pass for Souths. Picture: Peter Cronin

Premier Rugby Round 10 preview

DEFENDING Premier Rugby champs Souths will look to add another piece of silverware in their top-two clash with UQ as GPS and Sunnybank fight for the last finals berth.

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