Three down,two to go:Florent signs long-term extension with Swans
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AFL 2024

Three down,two to go:Florent signs long-term extension with Swans

Ollie Florent has followed in the footsteps of Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom by pledging his long-term future to Sydney - and he hopes Logan McDonald and Will Hayward do the same.

  • byVince Rugari

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Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection

Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection

Daniel Worrall,a former Sheffield Shield quick best known for a crude sketch in 2014,could become the first player in 125 years to represent both Australia and England.

  • byVince Rugari
‘There is a lot of dislike’:Giants defender takes swipe at ‘smug,chirpy’ Swans

‘There is a lot of dislike’:Giants defender takes swipe at ‘smug,chirpy’ Swans

Sam Taylor says he respects the Sydney Swans,who he reckons are the best team in the AFL this season – but that doesn’t mean he likes them.

  • byVince Rugari
The $3000-a-head dinner that could change everything for Socceroos

The $3000-a-head dinner that could change everything for Socceroos

Cristian Volpato,the A-League reject now playing in one of Europe’s top leagues,will be the hot topic when Graham Arnold and Italian icon Francesco Totti break bread.

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Winless,scoreless and out:Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster
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Asian Cup

Winless,scoreless and out:Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster

Australia’s under-23 men have failed to reach the Paris Olympics. An undermanned squad at the qualifying tournament is one reason – but there are deeper issues.

  • byVince Rugari
Matildas’ next big crowning moment could be coming to Sydney

Matildas’ next big crowning moment could be coming to Sydney

Sydney is in the box seat to host the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after NSW was announced as one of three host states,while there was also a surprising omission.

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Going up? The Aussies on cusp of cracking the big leagues
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Socceroos

Going up? The Aussies on cusp of cracking the big leagues

As the European season reaches its conclusion,a number of Socceroos are vying for a spot in the top tiers of England,Italy,Germany,Spain and France.

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‘We fell asleep’:Olyroos’ Paris hopes in peril after shocking defeat to Indonesia
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Paris 2024

‘We fell asleep’:Olyroos’ Paris hopes in peril after shocking defeat to Indonesia

The result will invite fresh scrutiny of coach Tony Vidmar’s methods and selection decisions after 180 minutes of scoreless football from Australia’s under-23s.

  • byVince Rugari
‘We have to beg for permission’:Why there isn’t more African talent in the Matildas

‘We have to beg for permission’:Why there isn’t more African talent in the Matildas

While African talent is tearing up the A-League Men and reaching the Socceroos,only two women from the continent’s diaspora have represented the Matildas. A new tournament aims to address this discrepancy.

  • byVince Rugari
Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics

Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics

It is surely a good sign for Michelle Heyman’s hopes of going to Paris that she was chosen to model the Australian Olympic team’s opening ceremony uniforms – but she’s not jumping to conclusions.

  • byVince Rugari
Tim Cahill vs Australia:Why Socceroos great is blocking the road to Paris

Tim Cahill vs Australia:Why Socceroos great is blocking the road to Paris

Cahill has quietly ascended to the key role of technical director in Qatar,effectively putting him in control of the development systems of one of Australia’s direct competitors.

  • byVince Rugari