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Scott upbeat on Kelly’s stay at AFL’s Cats

Boom Geelong recruit Tim Kelly is out of contract at the end of this AFL season and Fremantle could join West Coast in trying to recruit him.

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Wallis a better Bulldog after tough year

Mitch Wallis couldn’t be happier with his decision to turn his back on AFL free agency to stay with the Western Bulldogs.

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Pride of Lions pushing for AFL opener

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko believes up to 30 players are pushing for selection in the Lions’ AFL season opener against West Coast.

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Beware of speedy Cameron: GWS’ Tomlinson

Jeremy Cameron will be a even bigger threat this AFL season and GWS teammate Adam Tomlinson is warning opposition defenders, the key forward is at peak fitness.

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AFL wants regular Easter match in Brisbane

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan is hoping the feel-good factor around Brisbane can help turn this year’s Easter Thursday clash into a permanent fixture.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Cosmic Force Slipper favourite after draw

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Cosmic Force is the new Golden Slipper favourite after the barrier draw for the $3.5 million race at Rosehill.

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Horse Racing

Berry hopeful of Rosehill Guineas upset

Jockey Tommy Berry is optimistic Madison County can challenge star colt The Autumn Sun in the Rosehill Guineas over 2000m on a rain-affected track.

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Horse Racing

Queensland trainer Ben Currie seeks stay

Trainer Ben Currie’s lawyers have filed a stay application in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal against an order to stand him down.

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Horse Racing

Bieg believes draw ideal for Free Of Debt

The countdown to his first Golden Slipper runner has continued for Free Of Debt’s trainer Chris Bieg who believes he has drawn an ideal barrier for the colt.

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Redzel likely to stay in Sydney for Galaxy

Trainer Peter Snowden believes The Galaxy in Sydney fits in best with Redzel’s preparation heading towards his main autumn target, the TJ Smith Stakes.

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Rugby

Rugby

Morgan braces for Broncos’ JT slow down

Friday’s clash with Brisbane will be another chance for the irrepressible Jason Taumalolo to wow on the big stage, says Cowboys captain Michael Morgan.

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Rugby

Eagles put target on Keary, Cronk

Manly playmaker Kane Elgey says his side plans to target Sydney Roosters halves Cooper Cronk and Luke Keary in Saturday’s NRL clash.

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Rugby

Raiders’ Wighton battles comeback nerves

Jack Wighton’s 131st NRL game was a long time coming and the Canberra five-eighth is glad it’s out of the way.

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Soccer

Soccer

Potential buyer pulls out of Bolton sale

Bolton Wanderers have suffered more frustration after talks over the sale of the troubled club ended unsuccessfully.

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Soccer

Joint Korea proposal among women Cup bids

A joint North and South Korea bid and seven other countries stand in the way of Australia getting hosting rights for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

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Soccer

Adelaide Utd won’t renew coach Kurz’s deal

Adelaide United’s chairman has told coach Marco Kurz he won’t be offered a new contract by the A-League club when his current deal expires.

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Golf

Golf

Plans to boost PGA airtime for Aus golfers

PGA Tour international broadcaster Golf TV has revealed plans for fans to be able to watch entire live rounds of Australian players such as Jason Day.

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Golf

Aussies Day, Scott stall at Players Champ

Jason Day posted an even-par 72 to finish the Players Championship four shots behind winner Rory McIlroy, while Adam Scott failed to maintain his charge.

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Golf

Woods feeling good about Masters chances

Tiger Woods says he is a step closer to contending the Masters after four rounds at par or better at the $US12.5 million Players Championship.

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Other Sport

Other sport

Shirt numbers to be worn in Ashes series

The upcoming Ashes series will see players from England and Australia wear shirts with their surname and a number on their back of their whites.

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UAE to make or break Marsh World Cup hopes

Shaun Marsh is no longer guaranteed a place in Australia’s ODI side but the veteran has received a positive message from chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns.

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NSW captain Nevill to miss Shield clash

NSW will be without captain Peter Nevill for the last round of Sheffield Shield games before the final.

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Aussies mull World Cup pace plans

Jhye Richardson is tracking towards inclusion in Australia’s World Cup squad, with questions remaining over Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc’s fitness.

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