Buddy back for Swans but Hickey in the reserves
The Swans have regained star veteran Lance Franklin from suspension but ruckman Tom Hickey has been overlooked for Saturday’s clash against Port Adelaide in Adelaide.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Cummins hopeful mounting injuries won’t hinder Test preparation
Ashton Agar and Marcus Stoinis have become the latest casualties on Australia’s mounting injury list, raising fears about preparation for the Test series.
- by Malcolm Conn
Suspension a Buddy bonus as Swans eye finals
A week’s suspension leading into the bye is a bonus for brilliant veteran Lance Franklin and the flag-chasing Swans.
- by Malcolm Conn
Cummins fit but injuries test Australia’s bowling depth
Injuries are testing Australia’s bowling depth heading into five one-day matches in 11 days, and disrupting Test preparations for the series against Sri Lanka.
- by Malcolm Conn
Wade lukewarm on Langer as potential Hurricanes coach
Hobart Hurricanes captain Matthew Wade has played a straight bat to Ricky Ponting’s suggestion that Justin Langer could be next coach of the Tasmanian BBL team.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Australia still trying to ‘unlock’ Smith as a Twenty20 player
The spotlight has returned to Steve Smith’s place in Australia’s Twenty20 side following an embarrassing batting collapse on the way to a series victory.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘He’s a million miles an hour’: Swans’ Chad Warner in AFL’s fast lane
A key part of Sydney’s drive towards the finals, Chad Warner has had some interesting umpire moments in recent weeks.
- by Malcolm Conn
Swans expand Hall of Fame with champions from the ages
Champion Swans players stretching across more than a century of the club’s heritage with South Melbourne and Sydney have been honoured.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘Storm in a teacup’: Swans star Parker miffed at hype over gesture to Shiel
In Luke Parker’s first extended interview since his much hyped byplay with Essendon’s Dylan Shiel earlier this month, the Swans co-captain can’t see what all the fuss is about.
- by Malcolm Conn
Swans bid to overturn Buddy ban in time for Melbourne showdown
The Swans will challenge star forward Lance Franklin’s one-week suspension for striking Richmond’s Trent Cochin during last Friday night’s narrow win at the SCG.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Royalty for Roy: Family, friends and former greats farewell Symonds
Much-loved Australian cricketer Andrew “Roy” Symonds has been farewelled in Townsville after dying in a car crash earlier this month.
- by Malcolm Conn