Simmons cops brutal Olympics blow
There will be 10 players from Australia’s historic bronze medal winning team in Tokyo trying to get to Paris but that team won’t include Ben Simmons.
Olympics 2016
Goorj floats changing of guard amid surprise Paris call ups
The NBL’s tallest player, a late-blooming NCAA forward and a pair of Tasmanian grand final heroes will be among those given the chance to make the Boomers Paris Olympic team.
Analysis: Scoreboard masks worrying Matildas woes
The Matildas pulled off a 2-0 win over Mexico but can Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson find the right balance and mix of players in time for the Paris Olympics.
‘Can bring a lot more’: Fowler’s warning
Matildas star Mary Fowler says there’s a key reason she’s a more mature and impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.
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Young, fearless Aussie water polo guns told to ‘have a crack’
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