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Wallabies star Suaalii in contention for prestigious World Rugby award
Wallabies outside centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is recognised for his performances since switching codes from rugby league late last year. Source link
The AFL draft might be broken for the league's biggest strugglers
The AFL draft is more complicated and compromised than ever before, meaning clubs rebuilding from the bottom of the ladder are doing so with one arm tied behind their backs. Source link
Top-ranked Root backed to break Australian Ashes hoodoo
With the first Ashes clash only two days away, Joe Root’s England teammates are unfazed by the fact he has not scored a Test century in Australia. Source link
From Tangled to the AFL draft, Willem Duursma is dancing to the top
Willem Duursma’s dancing feet could carry him all the way to the number-one pick at tomorrow night’s AFL National Draft. Source link
Boxing is no game, despite Jake Paul's increasingly dangerous charade
Nobody plays at boxing. But Jake Paul’s upcoming contest against a bona fide, former two-time unified heavyweight champion of the world smacks of a game about to go seriously wrong. Source link
Darebin Falcons face financial pressure to stay in VFLW competition
Darebin nurtured AFLW stars Daisy Pearce and Darcy Vescio, but financial constraints could force the independent club out of the VFLW. Source link
Tasmanian pair likely battling for one Ashes Test spot
Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes. Source link
Beachley and Piastri earn top gongs at Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Seven-time world champion Layne Beachley has received the Dawn Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards for her efforts in improving women’s surfing, while Oscar Piastri has won the annual Don Award. Source link
Landmark racing report missing in action as government stays quiet
The report was supposed to be released in mid October until an industry event was abruptly cancelled. Source link
Former gymnast's mission to rehome disability equipment
Ava Costa’s spinal injury sparked an outpouring of support from the gymnastics community. Now the teenager wants to ensure others can spend less time in hospital. Source link