Thon Maker breaks silence on basketbrawl
SUDANESE-born Boomer Thon Maker has taken responsibility for his role in the “horrific” Manila brawl Australian basketball greats Andrew Gaze and Shane Heal have slammed, but he says more security is needed.
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Potential No.1 pick preparing to leave the nest
TOP prospect Jack Lukosius is hoping to underline his credentials as the potential No.1 selection in this year’s draft in his final under 18 championships game on Wednesday and he says he’s been keeping an eye on where he could end up.
Analysis: Caulfield quaddie up close
HERALD Sun form analyst Glenn McFarlane casts his eye over the quaddie legs on what looms as a tough assignment at Caulfield.
Lengthy ban a Giant blow to finals hopes
JEREMY Cameron said it was never his intention to hurt Harris Andrews but was found guilty of intentional conduct anyway by the AFL Tribunal after a hit that left the Brisbane defender with an 8mm brain hemorrhage.
Cameron to face tribunal over ‘sickening’ act
ESSENDON great Matthew Lloyd witnessed plenty of big hits throughout his career. So when he calls something ‘sickening’ and ‘one of the ugliest incidents’ he has seen, you know it’s bad. Jeremy Cameron will face the music tonight.
‘Dumbfounded’ Nic Nat won’t change
AFL players are now being asked to consider the height and weight disparity with opponents when making split-second decisions after Nic Naitanui failed to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
Bevo says he has Bont balance right
LUKE Beveridge says he has found the right mix of midfield and forward time for star Marcus Bontempelli after he played his best game of the year in the Bulldogs’ win against Carlton. RECAP ALL THE ACTION
Sportsmanship at its best: Aussie girls’ classy gesture
AUSTRALIA’S 10,000m trio finished unplaced in the gruelling track event, but their stunning act of sportsmanship following the race toward the last place-getter didn’t go unnoticed.
Viney sets target for Demon return
AFL DAILY: Melbourne star and co-captain Jack Viney wants to be back in action for the Demons in four weeks. But given his injury was last week listed as 6-8 weeks, is this possible?
‘Katie deserved to hold this cup’
STAND-IN Western Bulldogs skipper Ellie Blackburn knew she couldn’t do it by herself, Katie Brennan had to be there when she lifted the AFLW premiership cup. RECAP
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