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STEVE TURNER: Only one Origin newcomer for the marauding Maroons

Hard-working Souths back-rower Chris McQueen has been touted as a frontline candidate for the Queensland Origin team and I think he is cherry ripe for a spot on the Maroons’ bench.

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What A-League matches should be on Friday night FTA?

With the A-League fixtures for next season set to be released tomorrow, featuring a live Friday night free-to-air fixture on SBS2 for the first time, it’s pertinent to ask what type of fixture should kick-off each weekend?

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Time for Wallabies to harness ‘Poly’ power

Of the 25 names read out last Sunday in the first Wallabies squad for the Test series against the British and Irish Lions, eight players – 32 percent of the squad – are of Polynesian descent.

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Whittling down the Blues contenders for State of Origin I

Around 6,367 players are currently in contention to play for NSW in State of Origin one, but unfortunately for coach Laurie Daley, he must whittle that number down to a more manageable 17 or 18 on Sunday.

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Giro d’Italia: The Felix Lowedown – Phase II of La Corsa Rosa

With Bradley Wiggins and Ryder Hesjedal abandoning, Mark Cavendish reaching a new milestone and Cadel Evans emerging as Vincenzo Nibali’s most likely obstacle for the maglia rosa, the last six days of weather-affected racing in Italy have certainly thrown up a few cracking talking points.

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Wallaby six-pack: who gets the June call-up?

Many keyboards have been pounded over the last few days, as the reaction to Robbie Deans’ initial 25-man Wallaby squad continues to grow both in volume and in the level of criticism.

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Dugan for Origin? Lay off the Breezers!

After Josh Dugan’s triumphant return to rugby league on Saturday night for the St George Illawarra Dragons, there has been talk of the fullback being picked for the NSW Blues in the upcoming State of Origin series.

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Will Genia must stay injury free for the Wallabies to be a chance

If the Wallabies are to beat the Lions in their three-Test series, Will Genia must play for 240 minutes. It’s as simple as that.

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Roar Stats from Super Rugby Round 12

The only game in town: Quade v JOC by the numbers – we start this week with the hottest topic in Australian Rugby at present. Who should be the Wallaby number 10?

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Cameron Meyer’s fifth place overall in the Tour of California was a reminder of his potential, and gives Orica-GreenEDGE fans some hope the squad might begin to target stage races, rather than rely on sprinters and Simon Gerrans’ guile.

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He’s not one of rugby league’s Immortals yet but North Queensland star Johnathan Thurston wears the “wanker” tag from opposition supporters as a badge of honour.

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Israel Folau says his call-up to the Wallabies squad for the British and Irish Lions Test series could convince him to stay with rugby union.

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Western Bulldogs look unlikely to win many games in 2013

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Robbie Deans announces the 25 man Wallabies squad

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Queensland Reds Director of Coaching Ewen McKenzie speaks to reporters in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. McKenzie has announced he will leave Queensland Rugby at the end of the 2013 competition. (AAP Image/Dan Peled)

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Australia's Tim Cahill (left) reacts to a call made by referee Ravshan Irmatov during their 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match against Oman. (AAP Image/Paul Miller)

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AFL Round 1 2013 Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

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David Warner bats in the IPL

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Berrick Barnes finds some open space (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy)

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What's eating Quade Cooper?

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Wallabies coach Robbie Deans speaks to the media. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)

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The Roar of the crowd

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2013 Giro d’Italia – Stage 16 – Cycling live updates, blog

Two days ago, it was Giovanni Visconti who conquered hellish conditions on the Col du Galibier to claim his maiden Giro stage victory. Today, the race enters its final week with the 238km 16th stage from Valloire to Ivrea.

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Essendon continue to bomb out

By Trevine, 21 May 2013
Essendon continue to bomb out

Essendon continue to excite then crumble in typical fashion as they frustrate club membership as a football team that dazzle then disintegrate.

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Are we supporting the Soccerwhos?

By Wat Le Fark, 21 May 2013
Are we supporting the Soccerwhos?

These next few weeks are crucial for the Australian men’s national football team and their desperate need to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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Lions cheat-sheet: the Wallaby game plan

The initial 25 man training squad was announced on the weekend and there are disappointed and angry fans all over the Internet.

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AAC: the man for this moment

By Albo, 21 May 2013
AAC: the man for this moment

A quick glance around The Roar and you would think our hopes against the British Lions systematically come down to the trials of the same few headline players: Will Genia, Quade Cooper, Israel Folau and James O’Connor.

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Berrick Barnes inclusion a bright prospect

By Brent Ford, 21 May 2013
Berrick Barnes inclusion a bright prospect

A great return from injury from Berrick Barnes in the past two weeks has seen the NSW Waratah picked in the preliminary 25-man Wallabies squad for the British Lions Tour.

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Where are the champions in the Champions League?

By Miles Harrison, 21 May 2013

People from far beyond Europe tune in to watch the final of the UEFA Champions League, arguably the most competitive football tournament in the world. But there’s a problem.

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I empathised with Alistair Clarkson when he called a reporter from the AFL’s website a not-so very nice name.

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Time for the NRL to introduce silver point

By Brendan Bradford, 21 May 2013

After the Storm and Sea Eagles played out a 10-all draw at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Monday night, Glenn Stewart and Cam Smith said it was probably a fair result. So did Nathan Hindmarsh on the Matty Johns show afterwards.

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England are a greatly overrated Test team

By Ronan O'Connell, 21 May 2013
England are a greatly overrated Test team

Amid the frenzied analysis and criticism of the Australian Ashes squad, England’s shortcomings have largely been overlooked.

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A Blues Origin jumper for everyone? Why not

By Geoff Koop, 21 May 2013
A Blues Origin jumper for everyone? Why not

It seems like every Josh, Willie and Blake has a chance at making the NSW origin team for game one and frankly I’m sick of it.

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NRL golden point must get the flick

By Curtis Woodward, 21 May 2013

A famous rivalry added another chapter on Monday night as the Melbourne Storm and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles battled to a 10-all draw at AAMI Park.

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Paul Gallen with trainer C Caterick after injuring his knee in the 2nd minute during the round 8 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle, Sunday, May 5, 2013. (AAP Image/Action Photographics, Colin Whelan

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Tom Waterhouse sports gambling controversy

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Jesse Mogg of the Brumbies on the run to the try line

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Cadel Evans punctures in the Tour de France

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Stade Francais' Australian flanker George Smith rides with the ball during the French Top 14 rugby Union match ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Stade Françcais on April 14, 2012 at the Marcel Michelin stadium in the French center city of Clermont-Ferrand. Clermont defeated Stade Francais 25-9. AFP PHOTO / THIERRY ZOCCOLAN

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Manly vs Melbourne NRL

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