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Round 20Late Mail: Warriors to farewell Blair in style

Never one for fanfare, veteran Warriors forward Adam Blair announced his retirement on the quiet and will farewell the NRL against the Sea Eagles today.

Wacko's Whispers, Michael Carayannis and David Riccio

‘I know my dad loved me’Jones’ love child must be heard, says mother

The mother of Dean Jones’ love child, Koby Dean Hamilton, says her son deserves acknowledgement after the cricket great’s shock death this week.

Staff Reporters

AFL EaglesEagle Sheed in awe of Naitanui dominance

Grand-final hero Dom Sheed says there is one big reason behind his career-best clearance year: Nic Naitanui.

Justin Chadwick

GSFL Grand FinalMt Barker charge to reserves grand final glory

Mt Barker have claimed their first Great Southern Football League reserves premiership since 2011 with an upset victory over Royals on Saturday

Taj Stubber

Players who’ll define the finalsMartin eyes elevation to AFL immortality

No player looms larger over October than Dustin Martin, who’s every chance to complete a remarkable hat-trick of premierships and Norm Smith Medals.

Jay Rooney

ExclusiveCarney the Concreter: Shock new life for NRL bad boy

Todd Carney should be a 300-game footballer, living the life of a $1m-a-year NRL player. Due to a rap sheet that stretches from Sydney to the Gold Coast that’s not the case. But he has no regrets. He tells-all in this revealing interview.

Dean Ritchie

Shane WarneWarne’s love for ‘Deano’: I pretended to be him

An innovator, a maverick and a great friend. From the hilarious introduction to Test cricket to bar stories and self-appointed nicknames, Shane Warne recalls the lighter side of Dean Jones, the man he grew up pretending to be.

Shane Warne

Origin teamOrigin shock as struggling Dragons face the axe

A host of untimely injuries will force NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler to put his faith in a stack of potential debutants when he names his squad on Sunday, while several incumbents are facing the axe.

Michael Carayannis

Star SpeaksHow Davis found out he’d been dropped for 2010 GF replay

He was the ultimate favourite son at Collingwood. But on a long drive back to Melbourne, Leon Davis got the call no footballer wants. Despite being fit and healthy – his premiership dream was over. This is how the moment went down and the aftermath.

Scott Gullan

NRL PhysioCasualty ward: Tragic end to Benji’s Tigers career

A fairytale ending was cruelled by a cocktail of injuries to departing tiger Benji Marshall, while premiership hopefuls Roosters and Raiders have been dealt huge blows, losing star players a week before finals.

Brien Seeney

Special Report‘Every Broncos job on the line in 2021’

The Broncos endured a season from hell. They well and truly hit rock bottom. Now, a club legend is calling for more dramatic action in a bid to bring back some winning passion.

Travis Meyn, Peter Badel

DESPERATE BIDLee revived Jones, twice, before legend lost life

The dramatic details of the final moments of Dean Jones’ life have been laid bare with Brett Lee fighting heroically to save his friend before turning to close confidants for comfort.

Ben Horne

What’s the Buzz$800m pub baron chasing Panthers rookies for Dogs

Two of rugby league’s most exciting rookies are in the sights of Canterbury — and a hotel tycoon is leading the chase to bring the star pair to Belmore.

Phil Rothfield

Toughen upRoosters massacred but Penrith the biggest losers

The Roosters were subjected to their worst defeat in 10 years. It was a massacre. But anyone looking at the NRL Finals schedule must understand that actually, it’s the Panthers that are in trouble.

Nick Campton, Nick Walshaw & Travis Meyn

Happy daysSimple request that started a 1000-game streak

It started as a favour to his dad and has led to this man becoming an institution of Brisbane junior sport – and a milestone that has caught attention at the highest levels.

Chris Honnery

Mick McGuaneMcGuane: Should Dees chase Daniher or Brown?

Melbourne is aching for a power forward. The Demons must be aggressive in the trade/free agency period – whether it is Joe Daniher, Ben Brown or Jeremy Cameron. Why not enquire aggressively?

Mick McGuane

SoccerEverton go top on EPL day of high drama

On a dramatic day in the Premier League, Manchester United and Chelsea were rescued by last-gasp goals with Everton staying top of the table..

Nate Williams

AnalysisMalthouse: Sad deja-vu coming for Cats

The best of the best are settled. Now we will see who really has what it takes to go on deep run this finals series. Mick Malthouse looks at the four massive finals and gives his take on a suggested rule change for 2021.

Mick Malthouse

Round 20Ultimate NRL finals guide: Your club’s health check

After a crazy final round and even crazier COVID-affected season, the fixtures and schedule for the NRL finals series have been locked in. We’ve done a health check on all clubs.

David Riccio and Michael Carayannis

Part 1The Last Draw: Inside the secret drama before history-making GF

It was the Grand Final that changed the AFL forever. But if you think the drama of 2010 only took place at the MCG – think again. What was playing out behind the scenes is hard to believe. In part one of our feature series, look back on The Last Draw.

Scott Gullan

FeatureSydney Olympics hall of shame: Inside the biggest scandals

Sydney 2000 is deservedly remembered as the best Olympics ever. But it was also one of the most controversial. Our Games were plagued by scandals, gaffes, dodgy officials and cheating. These were the biggest culprits.

Julian Linden, Robert Craddock

On the brightsideBurton sees silver lining in Ironman delay

The professional Ironman has to wait another year to tackle the world championship in Hawaii - but he insists it’s not all doom and gloom.

Glen Quartermain

Marlion Pickett-esqueNinyette to make remarkable league debut in prelim

South Fremantle will roll the dice on Cody ‘Ninja’ Ninyette for a remarkable debut in today’s preliminary final against West Perth at Fremantle Community Bank Oval.

Jordan McArdle and Mitchell Woodcock