This Collingwood comeback wasn’t quite enough; Bulldogs win but still ‘on edge’
On a frenetic day of footy, Sydney were pipped by Fremantle, there was a shock for Collingwood and Marcus Bontempelli shone for the Doggies. Geelong regained their form to take down a disappointing Essendon with Brad Scott frustrated by a lack of composure.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Stafford, Andrew Wu and Malcolm Conn
Latest
Swans’ pursuit of an 11th straight win decided by kick after the siren
Sydney forward Logan McDonald had the chance to add another chapter to Sydney’s impressive 2024 campaign.
- by Malcolm Conn
Exclusive
Test cricket
At arm’s length: MCC members pay the price for Lord’s Bairstow fracas
Marylebone Cricket Club are custodians of cricket’s laws and CEO Guy Lavender says the Australians did nothing wrong despite the outcry over Jonny Bairstow’s stumping.
- by Malcolm Conn and Daniel Brettig
Opinion
ICC Men’s World Cup
Who should follow Warner out of the losing T20 World Cup team?
Australia had just one player under 30 in the team that lost to India and missed the Twenty20 World Cup finals. What changes need to be made?
- by Malcolm Conn
Australia dumped from T20 World Cup but Afghanistan’s tactics under scrutiny
After losing to India, Australia missed the semi-finals when Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan in dramatic and controversial circumstances.
- by Malcolm Conn
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
Five things Australia must do to save their T20 World Cup campaign
A historic loss to Afghanistan has left Australia in serious danger of missing the T20 World Cup finals just seven months after claiming the one-day World Cup.
- by Malcolm Conn
World Cup LIVE: Australia take on Afghanistan in Super Eights
As the T20 Cricket World Cup enters the playoffs stage, Australia are looking to continue their good form against a tricky Afghanistan side.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘So complicated for them’: Americans don’t understand cricket - but they’re into it
It was once the most popular sport in America, but can the T20 World Cup push cricket to the forefront of US sport?
- by Malcolm Conn
T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s Super Eights campaign kicks off against Bangladesh
Australia advanced with a perfect record and will look to maintain their run as the second stage of their tournament gets under way at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
- by Malcolm Conn
How Silicon Valley lured ‘tech-savvy’ Cummins to US league
After competing in the IPL and T20 World Cup, the Australian pace ace had no interest in backing up for Major League Cricket – until someone mentioned Silicon Valley.
- by Malcolm Conn
Longmire says nine-goal Amartey’s benching a prearranged rotation
Swans coach John Longmire insists the decision to take Joel Amartey from the ground against Adelaide on Saturday was part of a wellbeing plan.
- by Malcolm Conn
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