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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Fans set off flares during the round eight A-League Men's match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, on December 17, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Devastating’ cost Victory faces for rioters

Melbourne Victory’s managing director Caroline Carnegie has revealed the financial repercussions could be disastrous as the club awaits penalties for the violent pitch invasion.

Football

17/12/2022 Tom Glover of Melbourne City is helped by referee Alex after fans stormed the pitch during the round eight A-League Men's match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. Picture: Fox Sport

Injured ref applauded for rushing to under siege keeper

Referee Alex King, who ran to the rescue of goalkeeper Tom Glover, has been praised for prioritising Tommy Glover’s wellbeing despite putting himself in a dangerous situation.

ExclusiveNRL

Journo feuds: Who Buzz, Kent, ‘Bullfrog’ fell out with in 2022

Dean ‘Bullfrog’ Ritchie was given a new moniker by an NRL star’s dad, Paul Kent dug his heels in, Buzz took on a former Test captain – these journos won’t be exchanging Christmas cards.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Fans storm the pitch in protest during the round eight A-League Men's match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, on December 17, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Soccer’s night of shame a warning for cricket

Saturday night’s harrowing incident at the A-League’s Melbourne derby should leave cricket executives wary of making any deals that promise big dollars but can’t deliver its targets, writes Robert Craddock.

Football

Buzz: Ban these disgraceful thugs for life

A pitch invaded, a player attacked, a match abandoned. This was one of the most violent scenes ever witnessed at a major sporting event in Australia, writes Phil Rothfield.

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Bronco’s ugly family feud over; Bennett’s latest quarrel

While Wayne Bennett buried the hatchet with Broncos boss and son-in-law, Ben Ikin, the super coach ended Queensland’s greatest romance. See who won’t be exchanging Christmas cards this year.

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Lyon sheds light on harrowing Gabba police image

Nathan Lyon has revealed how he almost broke ranks at the minute’s silence to comfort an inconsolable police constable following the recent tragic ambush in Queensland.

Cricket

‘Travball’ eases crushing late Steve Smith blow

Australia’s batting hurricane threatened to blow South Africa out of the first Test before the hosts suffered a late blow on day one in Brisbane. Re-live all the action here.

NRL

James Tedesco of the Roosters celebrates with Sitili Tupouniua (right) after scoring a try during the Round 5 NRL Match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Monday, June 15, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NRL casualty ward: May day for injured Roosters

As NRL clubs return to training a host of talent remain with the rehabilitation group. YOUR CLUB’S CASUALTY WARD HERE

Cricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Usman Khawaja of Australia is interviewed via the Flying Fox camera during the drinks break on day one of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Optus Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Will Cricket Australia risk being marooned on ‘Paramount island’?

Will Cricket Australia stick with what they know – the Channel 7 and Foxtel bid or partner with Channel 10 and Paramount risking a significant drop in audience?

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