Some footy fans have been left pining for the old days after watching games from the 1980s and 90s during the coronavirus-enforced shutdown of the AFL. The Age’s chief footy writer is one of them, saying footy was “better” when players kicked long. Gerard Healy says doubling the distance for a mark to be paid […]
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John Longmire responds to critics of Lance Franklin deal
Sydney coach John Longmire has defended Lance Franklin’s deal with the club. He also shared what he learned from watching the NRL’s return at the weekend. He said fatigue late in the first half and second half was clear “We’ll be mindful of that, as I assume most teams will,” Longmire told Sportsday. Click PLAY […]
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01/06/2020
Why a Gillon McLachlan answer on 3AW concerned Gerard Healy
There are fresh concerns about the long-term future of an 18-club AFL competition. Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett and Western Bulldogs counterpart Peter Gordon have both cast doubt on the survival of every club in recent days. Gillon McLachlan told Neil Mitchell on Friday that all 18 clubs would survive the coronavirus-enforced lay-off. But the way […]
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29/05/2020
Caroline Willson says there’s a “few blues” brewing within the AFL
Caroline Willson says there’s a “few blues” brewing within the AFL. The first has been ignited by comments from Jeff Kennett and Peter Gordon relating to cash-strapped clubs, while the other is emerging with the players as they prepare to negotiate their next pay deal. Click PLAY below to hear Caro explain on 3AW
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27/05/2020
Lance Franklin to miss most of the season
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin will miss most of the season. The Swans revealed on Thursday he’d suffered a “decent” hamstring injury. He won’t be able to run for a month. Franklin is unlikely to return for at least another month after that. “It’s really disappointing for Lance and for the team,” Sydney footy boss Charlie […]
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27/05/2020
Mark Schwarzer thinks Australia will reach the World Cup. The Socceroos need to beat Honduras on Wednesday night to reach the 2018 competition in Russia, while a scoreless draw will see the tie go to extra time. And legendary keeper Schwarzer told Sportsday the Socceroos’ dominance in the away leg is significant. “I think they’ll […]
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15/11/2017
AFL bounce: Dwayne Russell says a decision has been made
Dwayne Russell says he believes the bounce will be scrapped. The AFL commission will consider the future of the umpire’s bounce at a meeting later this month. Opinion is divided over whether to retain the bounce, with some believing it’s an iconic ritual and others of the view it should be axed. The SportsDay host […]
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14/11/2017
Million-dollar man Dominic tells Sportsday about his lucky day
There are many winners on Cup Day. But one man may have the claim to being the biggest. Mill Park resident Dominic won a cool million dollars in a TAB promotion after correctly picking the Melbourne Cup winner, Rekindling. Dominic told Sportsday he had been tossing up between Rekindling and the horse that eventually ran […]
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07/11/2017
Andrew Bensley’s tips for Melbourne Cup
Andrew Bensley is tipping Max Dynamite to win the Melbourne Cup. Sportsday’s racing guru has a remarkable record at tipping the winner in recent years, and has backed the Zac Purton-ridden horse tomorrow. RELATED: AB names five horses that will not win the Cup Bensley also said Red Cardinal, Almandin, and Wall of Fire should also run […]
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06/11/2017
Is cricket doing “irreparable damage” to itself?
Sheffield Shield selection policy is under fire. Victoria’s primary objective for Shield selection is to produce Test cricketers, not necessarily the best 11 players to win the game at hand. Several powerbrokers and former players have voiced concerns that the policy could do “irreparable damage” to the game. And Victoria’s general manager of cricket Shaun […]
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01/11/2017
Some footy fans have been left pining for the old days after watching games from the 1980s and 90s during the coronavirus-enforced shutdown of the AFL. The Age’s chief footy writer is one of them, saying footy was “better” when players kicked long. Gerard Healy says doubling the distance for a mark to be paid […]
Sportsday
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01/06/2020
John Longmire responds to critics of Lance Franklin deal
Sydney coach John Longmire has defended Lance Franklin’s deal with the club. He also shared what he learned from watching the NRL’s return at the weekend. He said fatigue late in the first half and second half was clear “We’ll be mindful of that, as I assume most teams will,” Longmire told Sportsday. Click PLAY […]
Sportsday
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01/06/2020
Why a Gillon McLachlan answer on 3AW concerned Gerard Healy
There are fresh concerns about the long-term future of an 18-club AFL competition. Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett and Western Bulldogs counterpart Peter Gordon have both cast doubt on the survival of every club in recent days. Gillon McLachlan told Neil Mitchell on Friday that all 18 clubs would survive the coronavirus-enforced lay-off. But the way […]
Sportsday
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29/05/2020
Caroline Willson says there’s a “few blues” brewing within the AFL
Caroline Willson says there’s a “few blues” brewing within the AFL. The first has been ignited by comments from Jeff Kennett and Peter Gordon relating to cash-strapped clubs, while the other is emerging with the players as they prepare to negotiate their next pay deal. Click PLAY below to hear Caro explain on 3AW
Sportsday
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27/05/2020
Lance Franklin to miss most of the season
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin will miss most of the season. The Swans revealed on Thursday he’d suffered a “decent” hamstring injury. He won’t be able to run for a month. Franklin is unlikely to return for at least another month after that. “It’s really disappointing for Lance and for the team,” Sydney footy boss Charlie […]
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27/05/2020
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Gerard Healy has urged the Western Bulldogs to resist external noise to trade two of their premiership stars. As he cast his eye over the clubs who now need minor miracles to play finals on 3AW Sportsday, Healy had a particularly strong message for the 2016 premiers. Click PLAY above to hear it “Many, it […]
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