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Always loved writing and thought I should give this a go. Love most sports although the Sharkies are the team I'm the most passionate about. Follow me on Twitter @davidholden3101
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Alexei Popyrin has a chance to continue his dream run tonight when he takes on Lucas Pouille in the third round of the Australian Open. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 8:30pm (AEDT).
Match result: Simona Halep has moved past Venus Williams with ease in the third round of the Australian Open, winning in straight sets.
We are in for a real treat tonight in the second round of the Australian Open, as the men’s No.1 seed, Novak Djokovic, takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for a place in the last 32. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 8:30pm (AEDT).
Alex De Minaur will be looking to book a ticket in the third round of the Australian Open tonight when he takes on Henri Laaksonen of Switzerland. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7pm (AEDT).
Ash Barty’s Australian Open campaign kicks off tonight in her first round clash against Luksika Kumkhum on Margaret Court Arena. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7pm (AEDT).
There is no doubt that the popularity of women’s cricket in Australia is growing. The likes of Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning were well known before the Southern Stars T20 World Cup win in the West Indies in November.
Match result: Alex De Minaur is through to the final of the Sydney International, but will have only five hours to back up after beating Gilles Simon in straight sets this afternoon.
Alex De Minaur will be out to keep his strong start to the Australian summer of tennis going when he takes on Reily Opelka in the second round of the Sydney International. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 8:30pm (AEDT).
Match result: Kei Nishikori took the men’s singles title at the 2019 Brisbane International, dropping the second set to Daniil Medvedev but securing victory in the third.
Match result: Karolina Pliskova came back from a set down to win the 2019 women’s singles title at the Brisbane International.
A spot in the Brisbane International semi-finals is up for grabs tonight on Pat Rafter Arena as Alex De Minaur takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from about 9:30pm (AEDT).
Karolina Pliskova takes on Aussie Ajla Tomljanovic tonight on Pat Rafter Arena in the Brisbane International quarter-finals. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8:00pm (AEDT).
An all-Australian battle will hit Show Court 1 in the second round of the Brisbane International tonight as Alex De Minaur and Jordan Thompson square off. Join The Roar from around 7pm (AEDT) for live scres and coverage from around 7pm (AEDT).
A huge all-Australian battle will hit the Pat Rafter Arena in the first round of the Brisbane International as Alex De Minaur and Alexei Popyrin do battle. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 9:30pm (AEDT).
The second round at the Brisbane International kicks into gear during the night session on Day 2 as Australian Destanee Aiava looks to pull off another upset when she takes on Naomi Osaka. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8pm (AEDT).
After a fortnight of T20 cricket that has put women’s cricket on the centre stage, it comes down to this.
Women’s sport is Australia is on the rise. In recent times, the Southern Stars and the Matildas have taken centre stage playing internationals, with both bolstered by strong domestic competitions.
Justin Langer’s challenge to Sheffield Shield batsmen to score runs and put themselves in the running for Test selection has seemingly paid off.
The NRL coaching game of musical chairs seems to be over for another year, with Trent Barrett seemingly the unlucky one to miss out.
Back in the golden years of Australian cricket, most Australian batsmen had to score plenty of runs for a number of seasons at Sheffield Shield level to make the Test team.
Yes, fair enough. We don’t appear to have a Terry in our midst. Hazlewood and Starc should get plenty of wickets though (if Starc can get it to swing)
Three changes confirmed in new-look Australian squad to play Sri Lanka
I may be crazy but, with the exception of Sidds, I like that side. If a couple of the newbies can get some runs at the GABBA, the Ashes may not be as bad as we think. I’m old enough to remember the UK media labelled worst Australian team ever win the Ashes around 30 years ago. A young Steve Waugh and Mark Taylor ripped them apart. Hopefully history repeats.
Three changes confirmed in new-look Australian squad to play Sri Lanka
Difficult to argue with the call to drop Finch and M.Marsh, but it feels like we are just shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic. It is a shame that no fringe players have really put their hand up with Smith and Warner out
Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh set to be dropped for Sydney Test
Surprised Suncorp Super Netball didn’t make your list. Record tv ratings and attendances in best quality netball competition in world. It remains the premier women’s sport in Australia
The best women's sports moments of 2018
Spinsky, as a long term Sharks supporter, I agree that the place is in need of a clean out. Though I think Barry Russell may be a little too honest compared to other club CEO’s, this may work for us in the long run. If news of the $8m cash injection over the next month is true, we are a long way away from financial oblivion so hopefully relocation gossip can be put to bed.
Confession of a Sharks tragic
Thanks all. I didn’t name Seibold, Bennett or Cleary as I think all will get at least 2 seasons to get the job done. Of course, if one of those teams goes into freefall, anything can happen.
I can understand the comments re Brennan and Brown but I still don’t think either have a squad with the same quality as the Eels, Cowboys or Raiders. Although with Ramien, Klemmer and others joining the Knights, the pressure will start to build on Brown.
I think Hasler and Pay are safe. Re St George, the calls for McGregor come annually but a similar finish in 2019 is probably enough
The NRL coaches under pressure in 2019
That was a fantastic effort last night. Sometimes it takes adversity to bring out the best in someone, so with no Smith or Warner, Khawaja shined. He went with a clear plan to play the spinners (much like Hayden did many years ago in India) and it worked. With Head and Finch looking solid to, hopefully there will be competition for spots when Bancroft, Smith and Warner return. A top 6 of Warner, Finch, Khawaja, Smith, Head and Maxwell looks pretty good to me although there is a long way to go before that becomes a reality. Paine had a real captain’s knock and I’d love for him to be VC once Smith returns
Khawaja and Paine come of age as Australia shine in Dubai
Scott, don’t think our premiership window is closed at all. Our current rep players are all running around next year (Wade Graham and Paul Gallen would have made a big difference last night) and we have arguably the best crop of juniors coming through given we are in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flagg GF’s this weekend. The trick is keeping the top juniors at the club which I think goes a long way to explain why we have let a number of first graders leave. We may struggle to win next year but the next 3-5 years look good to me
Seven talking points from Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL preliminary final
Head batted 3 for Australia against India A but agree Khawaja could take that spot. I like Shaun Marsh at 5 so wouldn’t want to change that.
Labuchagne does bat at 3 for Queensland which probably puts him the frame to open. Burns would be unlucky to miss out, I agree, but I just don’t see him making the side.
The Australian cricket team will surprise us this summer
A fair portion of the Panther’s comeback on Friday night was due to Gallen and Lewis sitting on the bench. It is hard enough to win a semi final without your full 17 available…just look at the Dragons last night. If they are both available, that time on the bench may actually prove invaluable. I’m completely biased, but the Sharks are still a big chance to win this comp.
Have Cronulla played their grand final?
The back 5 had a day out for the Sharks, with Holmes running 240m and Feki and Capewell both in excess of 180m
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
Well, Shane Flanagan insisted on a better second half performance and the Sharks delivered with a great second 40 minutes, featuring some great tries.
The Knights were brave, finishing with only 2 players on their bench. The Sharks laid the platform through the forwards, with Fifita, Woods and Gallen all making big metres.
Townsend and Flanagan played well off the go forward creating a number of tries.
The Sharks points differential is now ahead of the Dragons but St George now has the chance to take that lead back.
What did you think of that, Roarers?
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
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The Knights throw the ball around again but it breaks down and the Sharks have continued their push into the top 4 with a 38-12 win.
Sharks 38
Knights 12
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80′
Luke Lewis is on the field for the end of the game.
Feki makes another break but Graham puts down the inside pass
Sharks 38
Knights 12
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79′
In his final game for the Sharks, Lee has kicked the conversion
Sharks 38
Knights 12
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77′
That is just brilliant. The Sharks go down the left hand side and Feki makes a long run before kicking back in-field. Townsend takes it on full at pace and has scored under the posts. TRY
Sharks 36
Knights 12
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
76′
Newcastle throwing the ball around.
Pearce’s kick is taken by Holmes
Sharks 32
Knights 12
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
74′
Short kick off taken again by Sharks.
Gallen makes inspirational run.
Townsend’s bomb is taken by Meaney
Sharks 32
Knights 12
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
73′
Conversion from Holmes is good.
Sharks 32
Knights 12
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71′
Short kick off taken by Capewell.
Dugan makes a break down right.
Graham’s bomb is batted back by Dugan to Lee who has scored his second try. TRY.
Sharks 30
Knights 12
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
69′
Fifita taken just short. Possible crusher tackle. Accidental contact but a penalty is awarded.
Sharks will look to take the 2 points. Holmes conversion is good.
Sharks 26
Knights 12
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
68′
Mata’utia has made a mistake in the play the ball and the Sharks will go on the attack
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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67′
Sharks make good yards again. Townsend’s bomb is padded back but Lee has knocked on
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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65′
Holmes has dropped the kick but Newcastle penalised for offside. Lucky break there for Cronulla.
Sharks 24
Knights 12
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
They absolutely can. I’m just thinking that more fathers than mothers are cricket fans generally. Happy to be proven wrong
Scheduling change for 2019 puts WBBL it at risk