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'Disruptive': Bennett cranky at fans for rushing field
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (363+ words) A grumpy Wayne Bennett has told reporters he's answered enough questions about Alex Johnston's try-scoring record already and described fans rushing the field in celebration as "pretty disruptive". South Sydney winger Johnston entered rarefied air by crossing for the 213th try…...
'Prove a point': Pezet lifts bar after dicing Broncos
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (444+ words) Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet destroyed the team he will play for next year -- but in a sign of his appetite for excellence he was far from satisfied. The five-eighth's four try assists and a try were key in sinking Brisbane…...
Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (463+ words) Essendon coach Brad Scott intends to stay out of Zach Merrett's way as the star midfielder navigates a potentially uncomfortable build-up to the round-one clash with Hawthorn. All eyes are on Merrett ahead of Friday night's MCG blockbuster, after the…...
'I could go on forever': Lions far from final product
1+ week, 4+ day ago (337+ words) Emerging Brisbane leader Jaspa Fletcher has warned the AFL's chasing pack the two-time defending premiers are far from the finished product. Fletcher turned 22 last week and is yet to add the second premiership cup tattoo to the 2024 winner's ink that…...
Veteran Bronco gets another crack after bad breaks
2+ week, 2+ day ago (540+ words) Brisbane forward Jack Gosiewski has a sense of d'j" vu as he targets starting in round one in the second-row against Penrith, but he is also hoping this season is not another Groundhog Day scenario. The 31-year-old has had an…...
Saints forward Owens cleared of major shoulder injury
1+ year, 1+ week ago (313+ words) St Kilda forward Mitch Owens is in the round-one selection frame after being cleared of structural damage on his injured left shoulder. Owens was hurt in St Kilda's trial game loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday when pushed into a…...