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WATCHCrypto-boss in Glory buy-out saga’s troubling admission

The founder of the company at the centre of the controversial Perth Glory sale admits to not being a cryptocurrency expert in an astonishing new video unearthed by The West Australian.

Nick Taylor

WAFL 2020The five most important players at East Perth

As WAFL clubs prepare to play their first scratch matches, John Townsend looks at the five players who will be the keys to each team’s success this year.

John Townsend

No suspensionGibson, Grieve free to play with reprimands

Both Kellie Gibson and Katie-Jayne Grieve have escaped suspension for separate incidents in last week’s inaugural AFLW western derby.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ex-teammatesTraining notes: Former Cats unite in the west

There was a new face on the track at Mineral Resources Park, with former Geelong forward Jamaine Jones joining the West Coast Eagles for his first run out west.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fears easedTraining notes: Darcy completes light session

Ruckman Sean Darcy had a light session on Monday morning after getting pulled out of last week’s intra-club hit-out with a shoulder complaint.

Jordan McArdle

Yearling saleWar Chant fillies pull in big numbers

The Magic Millions Perth yearling sale kicked off today, with a well-related War Chant filly stealing the show.

Jay Rooney

‘Easy clickbait’Lyon whacks Perth media: ‘I sell papers’

Ross Lyon’s coaching career came to an abrupt end last August, and the ex-Dockers mentor says some blame lies with the WA media who went “hard” for him.

Jordan McArdle

FOR SALEHawks join pokie exodus to fund Dingley dream

Hawthorn will put 90 pokie machines and WestWaters Hotel on the market to help fund its plans for a $100 million base in Dingley.

Jay Clark

ExclusiveState of Origin for sale after death of an icon

The naming rights for Australian sport’s biggest event, State of Origin, is finally for sale following the shock collapse of General Motors — but it will come at a massive cost.

Dean Ritchie

The lawPolice uncover Broncos star’s ties to drug kingpin

Former Queensland Reds turned Brisbane Broncos flyer Izaia Perese is set to miss the 2020 NRL season after being charged with multiple drug offences.

Chris Honnery

Time to meetScott’s lawyer calls for ‘common sense’ resolution

Curtis Scott’s hopes of starting the season with Canberra hang on a meeting between NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg and the Raiders recruit’s new lawyer, who has taken a more conciliatory tone.

Paul Crawley

THINK BIGTwo flags, no debt: Dees ambitious four-year plan

Melbourne has blamed its disastrous injury toll for a $1.5 million loss last year, the first time in six seasons the Demons have failed to turn a profit.

Chris Cavanagh

No leaderFaf steps down as South African captain

Australia’s nemesis Faf du Plessis has stepped down as captain of South Africa with immediate effect.

Rob Forsaith

Footy feudHarris controversy case of ‘untrained media girls’

Collingwood defender Stacey Livingstone set the AFLW alight on Sunday afternoon when she labelled Carlton forward Tayla Harris “useless”. Two Crows stars have had their say on the matter.

Liz Walsh,Lauren Wood

World firstKohli backs Adelaide for day-night Test

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is understood to have preferenced Adelaide Oval as the venue at which his side will play its first-ever day-night Test match, in what would be a huge coup for cricket in South Australia.

Richard Earle

Sheffield ShieldWA rolled by Redbacks’ Worrall

South Australia paceman Daniel Worrall ran through the Western Australia lower-order as the Redbacks picked up a season-reviving Sheffield Shield win.

AAP

COLMAN’S CALLThe other JT puts Brisbane pack to shame

The NRL Nines was a disappointment for the much-hyped Broncos’ forwards but they don’t have far to look to see how it’s done, writes MIKE COLMAN.

Mike Colman

Round TwoMeet our AFLW Team of the Week

A Dockers’ tackling machine, a Melbourne stalwart and a Lions fantastic forward are in this week’s best 21.

Mitchell Woodcock

TraditionalistAFL lock in start time for 2020 Grand Final

There has been ongoing speculation the league could eventually move the game to a twilight or night slot, for broadcast and entertainment reasons.

Anna Harrington

Feel-goodKent: Unleash the Bears in Brisbane

After the financial failure of the Nines, Perth’s viability as the NRL’s new ground has passed. Which leaves Brisbane as the best option, and the rebirth of a club that remains everyone’s second favourite team, writes PAUL KENT.

Paul Kent

WA racingBattle Storm headed to Melbourne

The boom sprinter, who has been off the scene since he was injured last year, is likely to rejoin the stables of original trainer John Price.

Jay Rooney

Not idealPucovski to stay sidelined with concussion

Will Pucovski was on Monday ruled out of Australia A’s four-day clash with the England Lions, some two weeks after he was injured in a one-day match.

Scott Bailey

BLUESBlues anoint Walsh as future skipper

Carlton has anointed second-year gun Sam Walsh as a captain-in-waiting after elevating last year’s Rising Star winner into its leadership group for 2020.

Jon Ralph

Big blowInjuries leave Manly with $2m hole in their team

Manly will be forced to start the 2020 NRL season with more than $2 million of forward talent on the sidelines after another key front-rower underwent surgery. SEE THE LIST HERE

Dean Ritchie