Concussions rule Will Pucovski out for entire season
Will Pucovski is yet to medically retire from concussion according to officials, but a decision to end his troubled career is expected before the start of the season.
- by Malcolm Conn
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All-Sydney qualifying final is racing towards a sell-out. But AFL won’t move it to Homebush
“Very limited” tickets remain for the blockbuster showdown between the Swans and Giants, but the league says will not consider moving the fixture from the SCG.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘He’s best suited to No.4’: Langer says Smith less effective as opener
Former Australian coach Justin Langer is the latest big name to suggest Steve Smith should move back down the Test batting order.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Heeney, Papley and McInerney hope to be fit for finals after Swans win
The Swans set a new home and away season crowd record at the SCG as they easily accounted for the Adelaide Crows to further cement top spot.
- by Malcolm Conn
Lions hold off late Bombers charge as Heppell says farewell; Swans seal minor premiership
Sydney, Hawthorn and Geelong had thumping wins while Dyson Heppell, Dustin Martin and Dylan Grimes all said emotional goodbyes.
- by Roy Ward, Marnie Vinall, Andrew Wu, Andrew Stafford and Malcolm Conn
Swans eager to rectify the one shortcoming in their unmatched finals run
The Swans have played in more finals series than any other team since their 1996 grand final appearance.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Test cricket to be saved by multimillion-dollar fund
A proposal to create a fund to counteract the rise of Twenty20 franchise leagues by guaranteeing significant payments to Test players is set to be adopted by the ICC.
- by Malcolm Conn
Why white ball internationals are irrelevant as Cummins eyes India Tests
Pat Cummins believes he is more value to Australia using next month to prepare for this summer’s India Test series instead of joining the white-ball tour of the UK.
- by Malcolm Conn
Australia’s spy: Lyon brushes off Warne-style retirement
Nathan Lyon says he has no intention of imitating Shane Warne’s grand farewell after an Ashes tour in 18 months. Instead, he has been gathering inside information.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Hogan’s six goals boot Giants closer to double chance and a Sydney final
Six goals from full forward Jesse Hogan has allowed the Giants to beat finals hopeful Fremantle by nine points and continue their charge towards the finals.
- by Malcolm Conn
Uncrowded house: GWS chasing flag but cricket more popular at Giants’ home ground
The GWS Giants are chasing another finals campaign this season but are still struggling to make an impact with Sydney’s sports fans.
- by Malcolm Conn
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