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Panthers determined to shake 'comeback kings' tag

"You can't play that kind of footy."

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Everything Roosters-related in 2019.

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Your ultimate guide to everything Rabbitohs related in 2019.

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Everything you need to know about the Panthers in 2019.

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Your ultimate guide to everything Warriors related in 2019.

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Your ultimate guide to everything Knights related in 2019.

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Your ultimate guide to everything Raiders related in 2019.

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Sharks players cop huge fines over bar fight

The club has backed up the NRL's no-tolerance stance on misbehaviour.

Kahu opens up on Cowboys move

"Comfort sometimes only gets you so far."

Crichton withdraws from World Club Challenge

Crichton underwent off-season surgery on his shoulder.

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All you need to know about each team's pre-season schedule

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"There's absolutely no doubt we need them back."

Maori coach Jones says Knights told him to wrap Ponga in cotton wool

Ponga started the game but was benched after the first quarter and didn't return until halfway through the third period.

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The Eels, Raiders, Broncos and Rabbitohs are all in action this weekend.

Wigan coach Lam conflicted about taking on Roosters

You could certainly understand if Lam felt somewhat conflicted heading into the clash.

Roosters ready for aggressive Wigan forward pack

"It's going to be tough."

Daley and Walker back plan to heavily fine troublemakers

"They have to look at ways to stop people offending."

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"I don't want to let my people down."

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"... I don't think you have to look any further than that."

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"It’s a great opportunity to blood someone like Corey..."

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One to watch.

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"Wayne wants me to play my game."

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"The Bulldogs are built on making the top eight and grand finals."

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"As far as finals go, I think it's mediocre these days."

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A great sign for the 21-year-old prodigy.

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A surprising move.

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Judging by their highlight reels, Souths have won the lottery in signing these two.

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"When I made the switch to rugby five years ago, I could never have dreamed that it would have gone this well."

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"I've moved forward."

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"Don't sign anything on trust and under the promise of loyalty."

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"Honestly the proudest moment of my life."

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"I really enjoyed working with David and I know I'm talking on behalf of all the Australian fast bowlers as well."

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For what happened, I could have just easily been sacked."

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"He has to play."

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"I'd love to be able to play Origin under Freddy."

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It's the only way people learn what boundaries there are."

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Sounds bland... but it clearly works.

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".. I want to be pushing to where the ball is and everyone flowing."

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"If the best result is going to come through surgery I think I can say to him, 'don’t be scared of it'."

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"That doesn't work. That does not work, mate. It'd be hard to do that.​

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Only Jhye Richardson was prevented from rejoining his side.

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The All-Stars game is returning after an absence in 2018, with the Maori Kiwis replacing the World All-Stars.

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"Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, they just get you out for fun if you're a left-hander doing that."

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"The expectation from within ourselves is probably higher than from people outside."

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Prior to this summer, Patterson had not made a first class hundred in more than years.

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French is the second man substituted into the Indigenous side.

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“If I’m fair dinkum about batting him three in the Ashes, I don’t think you can take him to the one-day series."

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Sporting News takes a look back at the sometimes dazzling yet often turbulent career of Barba.

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Oh, the irony.

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Kerr, 22, is yet to feature in the NRL game.

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"It's hard to pick between both and I just followed my heart."

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Kudos.

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"I'm committed to this club; I'll be the CEO now and in the future."

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Morris edged Panthers assistant Cameron Ciraldo for the gig.

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Forwards Jesse Bromwich and Dale Finucane have been handed the responsibility

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"Nobody knows Cooper Cringle."

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“It’s been dragging out a bit in the last couple of weeks."

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"I can't fault him in anything he's done for us. He's always given back."

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“There’s been a couple of times I’ve felt like [playing on]."

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"The clarity is good."

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“I’d be surprised if we changed the XI.”

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Roosters are reportedly set to become the focus of the investigation.

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"These guys have got to understand that there is a responsibility that comes with being a professional athlete."

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The pair will fight the charges.

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Maybe go for the selfie instead of the handshake if you see Wayne out.

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Big call.

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Great news, leaguies.

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"I'd like to congratulate Travis and Patrick on being named co-vice captains for the series."

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"After reviewing the issues the Thunder presented we have determined that the correct decision was made."

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"I dare say he’s not finished with the NRL."

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Too good.

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Mendis writhed on the ground in pain after being hit on the hand while fielding at short leg.

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Simply amazing.

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Patterson is firming as an Ashes pick.

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Incredible.

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Not great signs ahead of the first Test.

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"We have therefore asked Cricket Australia to award Sydney Thunder the two points for a win."

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A big blow for the Scorchers.

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"Through it all I didn't think it was gonna come to the point where I'd get the sack."

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A post-tennis career, perhaps?

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You can't question the halfback's commitment.

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A bolter for the Ashes?

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Get him back in the Aussie side!

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A brilliant showing from the 19-year-old.

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Kearney won't head to the player market.

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Lyon did not take a wicket in the opening two games.

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Carnage early on at Blundstone Arena.

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“It’s something I’m not going to try to worry about too much."

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"The reality is you can’t always have [Sheffield Shield] on when there is three formats.”

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Surely the NRL's unluckiest player.

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The move allows Shaun Johnson to play in the halves.

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Warrington have landed their man.

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However, the current caretaker would gladly step aside if Shane Flanagan successfully appeals his indefinite ban.

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The prop also weighed in on the Dylan Napa sex tape scandal.

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Just incredible.

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"The players are hereby suspended with immediate effect from participating in any manner whatsoever in any match or function ..."

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The banned Smith's return to international cricket could reportedly be prolonged.

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“I mean, I don’t know what to say."

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The teen has only five hours rest before taking on Andreas Seppi in the decider tonight.

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Kyrgios believes he's in the right frame of mind to crack the top 10.

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Club captain Mitchell Pearce could also find himself in hot water over a recent altercation at a friend's wedding.

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Terrible timing for India with the one-day series against Australia starting on Saturday.

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"I think I am a better person. I understand how good I had it the first time around."

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Vince will link up with Sydney ahead of their match against Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium on January 13.

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The 34-year-old will return to the ODI arena for the first time since November 2010, when he played against Sri Lanka at the SCG.

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That wouldn't have tickled.

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"I look forward to a day like that where I can go and play cricket with Dave again."

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The workout clip provides some clues about what position Holmes hopes to play in the NFL.

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"I'm pretty lucky to be with the NRL team now. I can't take a backward step; I have to keep trying to improve."

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"You don't need any extra motivation when you're opening the batting for Queensland or when you're trying to get picked for Australia."

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Smith is all but certain to become the first player to reach 400 NRL games.

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"I love being called boring."

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If Kennar is successful in securing a place at Broncos, it will be his fourth NRL club in five years.

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"We have taken steps to make sure that when we do go out in public it’s a safe environment for everyone."

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"He's past his best now."

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"Keeping in mind the workload of the bowler, it was best felt to give him adequate rest ahead of the home series against Australia."

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"I am not going to rush him, he is too important,"

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Knights players will now be fined 25 per cent of their salary if they cause trouble away from the paddock.

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"Did Sir Alex Ferguson have a selection panel? I don’t think so. He was the selection panel."

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The announcement comes in the wake of Osaka's straight sets semi-final defeat at the Brisbane International to the unseeded Lesia Tsurenko.

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"He plays some very Warner-like shots ... I don’t think it's out of the realm of possibility that Harris and Warner walk out together in a Test match in the next 12 months."

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Many sportspeople are chasing payments from failed app 20Four, which aimed to connect fans with their favourite athletes.

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Short became the second-fasted man to 1000 BBL runs during his explosive knock of 64.

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Incredible numbers.

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"You could see there was some confusion."

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"I feel like I am one of the fortunate ones though as 2000 people a day die from child abuse, by either suicide or at the hands of their abuser."

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"It is not a personal vendetta or anything like that. We have nothing against these guys."

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Out or not out?

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The Dragons will be praying that Crawley is the man to arrest their infamous late-season slumps.

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He will soon be available for Big Bash action, however.

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The system will be trialled this season.

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The Canberran is now set to fall out of the top 50 and won't be seeded at the Australian Open.

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"I think it’s fine to have a few niggles here and there."

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"I think it’s pretty ridiculous at the moment."

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Pant proved he's a good sport.

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Kyrgios fell just short of an incredible record.

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What a way for the Brisbane skipper to celebrate the start of 2019.

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Not the ideal start to 2019 for Fergo.

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"I'm confident in Finchy that a big score is just around the corner for him."

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“He loves to talk. That’s the only thing he can do boy. Only talking, talking.”

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"Justin Langer must be sitting in that viewing box ripping his hair out. He is going to be bald by Sydney next week."

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It's time to forgive and move on.

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The Raiders have been afforded around $175,000 to find a replacement for the winger.

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"I’ll put my hand up and work my arse off in the nets and hopefully something comes of it."

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Roberts' comments come a day after Australian opener declared Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft would be "welcomed back with open arms."

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"[Warner] says he’s okay and he’s just being low-key, so that’s not the impression I’m getting."

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Harris has now used three helmets in three Tests.

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Watch your back, Tim Paine.

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Great news for the batting superstar.

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Out of retirement once again.

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Two clubs remain in the hunt for the England playmaker's services.

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"The whole issue, I felt, got forgotten about."

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Patten resigned as a senior review official last week.

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Crazy scenes!

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The Afghan youngster continues to make a mark on the Big Bash.

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The ton comes a day after the banned batsman fronted the Australian media for the first time since March.

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The 19-year-old Sangha is regarded as Australian cricket's next big thing.

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You certainly can't question Pattinson's loyalty to his friends!

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"Addin can become one of the great Manly Warringah Sea Eagles front-rowers in its history."

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Manly boast one of the NRL's largest forward packs.

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"While there's still a lot of excitement and people are keen for expansion, there's also an understanding of benefits in consolidating what worked in 2018 to learn again in the second year."

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Croker has skippered the club solo since 2015 but is stoked with Hodgson's appointment as his partner.

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What a mess that was.

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Could this camp be the reason why Melbourne are so successful?

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Maddinson joins the Stars this year after seven seasons with the Sydney Sixers.

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Not great signs for the tourists with two Tests left to play.

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Norman will reportedly be anointed a Saint on Tuesday.

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Vatuvei beat Dave 'Brown Buttabean' Letele on the undercard of Joseph Parker v Alexander Flores

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Seriously impressive swing bowling.

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Cleary honestly addressed a range of issues.

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The move has been met with widespread criticism on social media.

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Speaking at Emerging Blues camp, Lodge admitted criticism stemming from his vicious 2015 assault will follow him for the rest of his career.

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"They'll be hurting. Some of these players down there... Shane Flanagan is almost like a father to them."

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Carrigan captained the Queensland under 20s this year and played for the junior Kangaroos.

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Shaun Marsh and D'Arcy Short head the list with the maximum base price of AUD $385,000.

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They don't call him the G.O.A.T for nothing.

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"It takes two people to break bad air which may be created on the field."

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"It's been a breath of fresh air to come up here... It was the right time to step away and pursue another opportunity."

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Johnson also declared that money wasn't a factor in his decision.

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"It got pretty bad at stages... For my little siblings and my mum to go through all that, it was kind of tough on them."

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Smith also said the Warriors "didn't expect" Johnson's request for a release.

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The NSW and Australian No.9 will earn a huge amount of cash per season.

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Ex-Aussie skipper Michael Clarke recently called for a return to "tough Australian cricket" – and that's exactly what Kohli is expecting.

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Vijay viciously smacked 26 from one over to bring up his century.

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Strong words from Hodges, who won the 2006 premiership under Bennett.

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Johnson will wear Cronulla colours until at least 2021.