Concussions rule Will Pucovski out for entire season

Concussions rule Will Pucovski out for entire season

Will Pucovski is yet to medically retire from concussion according to officials,but a decision to end his troubled career is expected before the start of the season.

  • byMalcolm Conn

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All-Sydney qualifying final is racing towards a sell-out. But AFL won’t move it to Homebush

All-Sydney qualifying final is racing towards a sell-out. But AFL won’t move it to Homebush

“Very limited” tickets remain for the blockbuster showdown between the Swans and Giants,but the league says will not consider moving the fixture from the SCG.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘He’s best suited to No.4’:Langer says Smith less effective as opener

‘He’s best suited to No.4’:Langer says Smith less effective as opener

Former Australian coach Justin Langer is the latest big name to suggest Steve Smith should move back down the Test batting order.

  • byMalcolm Conn
Heeney,Papley and McInerney hope to be fit for finals after Swans win

Heeney,Papley and McInerney hope to be fit for finals after Swans win

The Swans set a new home and away season crowd record at the SCG as they easily accounted for the Adelaide Crows to further cement top spot.

  • byMalcolm Conn
Lions hold off late Bombers charge as Heppell says farewell;Swans seal minor premiership

Lions hold off late Bombers charge as Heppell says farewell;Swans seal minor premiership

Sydney,Hawthorn and Geelong had thumping wins while Dyson Heppell,Dustin Martin and Dylan Grimes all said emotional goodbyes.

  • byRoy Ward,Marnie Vinall,Andrew Wu,Andrew Stafford andMalcolm Conn
Swans eager to rectify the one shortcoming in their unmatched finals run

Swans eager to rectify the one shortcoming in their unmatched finals run

The Swans have played in more finals series than any other team since their 1996 grand final appearance.

  • byMalcolm Conn
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Test cricket to be saved by multimillion-dollar fund

A proposal to create a fund to counteract the rise of Twenty20 franchise leagues by guaranteeing significant payments to Test players is set to be adopted by the ICC.

  • byMalcolm Conn
Why white ball internationals are irrelevant as Cummins eyes India Tests

Why white ball internationals are irrelevant as Cummins eyes India Tests

Pat Cummins believes he is more value to Australia using next month to prepare for this summer’s India Test series instead of joining the white-ball tour of the UK.

  • byMalcolm Conn
Australia’s spy:Lyon brushes off Warne-style retirement

Australia’s spy:Lyon brushes off Warne-style retirement

Nathan Lyon says he has no intention of imitating Shane Warne’s grand farewell after an Ashes tour in 18 months. Instead,he has been gathering inside information.

  • byMalcolm Conn
Hogan’s six goals boot Giants closer to double chance and a Sydney final

Hogan’s six goals boot Giants closer to double chance and a Sydney final

Six goals from full forward Jesse Hogan has allowed the Giants to beat finals hopeful Fremantle by nine points and continue their charge towards the finals.

  • byMalcolm Conn
Uncrowded house:GWS chasing flag but cricket more popular at Giants’ home ground

Uncrowded house:GWS chasing flag but cricket more popular at Giants’ home ground

The GWS Giants are chasing another finals campaign this season but are still struggling to make an impact with Sydney’s sports fans.

  • byMalcolm Conn