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New Blue McEvoy one that got away for Cats

Lucy McEvoy could have walked into Geelong’s AFLW squad but is thrilled to be Carlton’s No.2 pick at the AFLW draft.

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Another Grant joins Bulldogs at AFLW draft

The Western Bulldogs have claimed Isabella Grant, the daughter of club great Chris, at the AFLW draft.

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Bulldogs take Newton at No.1 in AFLW draft

The Western Bulldogs have used the No.1 pick at the AFLW draft to secure Northern Knights midfielder/forward Gabby Newton.

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Tigers pick club’s recruiter at AFLW draft

Richmond have pulled off a surprise AFLW draft move, with the club’s recruiting manager Lauren Tesoriero picking herself.

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Moana Hope drops out of AFLW draft

Former Collingwood and North Melbourne forward Moana Hope believes she can revive her AFLW career after deciding to sit out the 2020 season.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

McDonald buoyed by Elleegant Valley work

James McDonald has confidence in his Cox Plate ride Verry Elleegant after partnering her in two vital pieces of work at The Valley.

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Horse Racing

Stats favour Meet Mr Taylor at Eagle Farm

The speedy Meet Mr Taylor has statistics on his side when he attempts to remain unbeaten at 1000m at Eagle Farm.

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Horse Racing

Williams keeps strength for Cox Plate ride

Despite wasting to get down to his lightest weight in two years to ride Castelvecchio in the Cox Plate, Craig Williams says he has retained his strength.

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Horse Racing

Blinkers go on Pretty In Pink in Nivison

A good gate, a good jockey and a gear change has Pretty In Pink poised to return to the winner’s circle at Randwick.

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Horse Racing

Faatinah on target for latest G1 attempt

Multiple Group-winning sprinter Faatinah gets his latest chance to snare a first Group One win when he runs in the Manikato Stakes at The Valley.

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Rugby

Rugby

Smith ‘logical’ next captain: Mark Waugh

Former Australian selector Mark Waugh has backed Steve Smith to resume the Test captaincy when incumbent Tim Paine’s tenure as skipper ends.

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All Blacks’ World Cup semi-final surprise

Scott Barrett has been promoted to start in the backrow for New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.

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Rugby

Cordner eyes unique rugby league history

Australia captain Boyd Cordner is eyeing off a piece of rugby league history if he can lead the Kangaroos to victory over New Zealand on Friday night.

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Soccer

Soccer

Glory A-League recruits need time: Popovic

Perth Glory will look to secure their first win of the A-League season when they travel to Wellington to face the bottom-placed Phoenix.

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Soccer

Kurz backs Victory to fix poor AL start

Melbourne Victory didn’t score from open play in their first two A-League games but coach Marco Kurz is confident they can turn things around.

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Soccer

Fowler out to alter Roar perceptions

Brisbane’s overhauled A-League team will get their first chance to impress at home under coach Robbie Fowler against Melbourne Victory on Friday.

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Golf

Golf

Horror start for Aussie golfers in Japan

Australians Adam Scott, Jason Day and Marc Leishman are all struggling during the first round of the US PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship in Japan.

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Golf

McIlroy to represent Ireland at Olympics

Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will represent Ireland at the 2020 Olympics and not the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team.

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Golf

Woods defends Day’s Australian absence

Tiger Woods says he understands why Jason Day did not return to Australia regularly for tournaments given his injury problems.

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Other Sport

Other sport

Time is right for Pucovski Test debut

Australia’s former players believe Will Pucovski is ready to step up and make his Test debut this summer against Pakistan.

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‘I’m not out of form’: Warner

Test opener David Warner maintains that his form hasn’t gone out the door with his recent lack of runs.

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Sri Lanka to start tour against PM’s XI

Sri Lanka will be led by veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga when they take on the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval in their tour opener.

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Former India captain Ganguly new BCCI boss

A former Indian cricket great, Sourav Ganguly is now the head of the BCCI.

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