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Grand final day at Leichhardt Oval had it all. Famous surnames, half-field tries, thrilling finishes. You name it, the NSWRL's premier day for the…
New South Wales have announced the squads for the junior interstate matches to be played against Queensland. The under 18s match will be played…
Malta and Lebanon have named their squads ahead of the upcoming Phoenician Cup clash at New Era Stadium, Cabramatta on Saturday night. The match…
A thrilling weekend of junior representative action in the preliminary finals has seen six teams seal a grand final berth. Harold Matthews Cup Manly…
You wouldn't expect a training session at Merrylands Oval on a Wednesday night to mean much. In the distance, there was people having a…
The Sydney Kings have been active in the market during the NBL off-season, and their quest for a roster that can take them to…
The squads for the inaugural Women's City versus Country Origin fixture have been announced today, with the momentous clash set to take place at…
A clinical display from start to finish has seen the Penrith Panthers keep their Tarsha Gale Cup dream alive, thumping the Parramatta Eels by…
The Sydney Roosters have thwarted a late surge from the Penrith Panthers to prevail 22-18 in their SG Ball semi-final at UOW Jubilee Oval.…
The Sydney Kings have continued their pro-active approach to the NBL off-season by announcing the signing of power forward Dane Pineau today. Pineau returns…
The Canterbury Bulldogs are through to the preliminary finals of the inaugural Tarsha Gale Cup after a 32-16 victory over the Parramatta Eels at…
The Canberra Raiders have progressed to the semi-finals of the Tarsha Gale Cup, defeating the South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-18 at the Belmore Sports Ground.…
A clinical display has seen the Cronulla Sharks continue their unbeaten run to start the SG Ball season, proving too strong for the West…
Jason Cadee has enjoyed a successful NBL career to date. Since joining the Sydney Kings in the 2014/15 season, Cadee hasn’t missed a game,…
The Adelaide 36ers continued their hot run of form, dismantling an undermanned Sydney Kings outfit 87-73 at Titanium Security Arena. Despite a hot start…
A stunning fourth quarter surge has seen the Sydney Uni Flames consolidate second spot on the WNBL ladder with a convincing 90-78 win over…
A mammoth second-half defensive effort has seen the Sydney University Flames score an upset 82-67 win over the ladder-leading Dandenong Rangers at Bryden's Stadium…
The Sydney Kings produced a stellar final quarter to take down the Cairns Taipans 86-78 at the Cairns Convention Centre last night. Sydney trailed…
The Sydney Kings have responded to consecutive losses, coming away with a crucial 99-93 win over the Illawarra Hawks at the WIN Entertainment Centre.…
The Sydney University Flames have come away with a stirring victory over the Bendigo Spirit, defeating the current ladder leaders by 93-86 in an…
Most definitely Scott. I’ve got them pencilled in as comfortable favourites over France
Squads announced for Phoenician Cup showdown
The youth in the Maltese squad is very encouraging. With a young captain and halfback, expect to see them really push hard for a World Cup start in the future.
Should be a tight game (much tighter than tonight’s Test match!). If Malta can hold them early, their confidence will be sky high.
Squads announced for Phoenician Cup showdown
It’s a shame that the NRL and Super League talent for both sides is missing from this game, however both nations have named strong teams, with what should be an almighty battle.
Squads announced for Phoenician Cup showdown
Couldn’t be more accurate Elliott. Everybody associated with the national team deserves a mountain of credit for the work they put in and what they’ve been able to achieve to date.
Let’s not forget that they could very well have been participating in this year’s World Cup if they could’ve fielded a team closer to full strength against Spain back in 2015.
Saturday night promises to be a cracker.
Malta aiming for a Phoenician upset over Lebanon
I think it’s just a pure coincidence and rather poor timing more than anything. This game will serve a much greater purpose for the women’s game as opposed to the men’s edition. Should be here to stay.
First ever NSW City and Country Origin women's squads named
Due to injury. Is in camp with the national side but won’t be playing. Currently undergoing rehab for the broken leg
First ever NSW City and Country Origin women's squads named
This side has plenty of potential too. Their upcoming preliminary final against Parramatta will be a cracker.
SG Ball: Roosters hold off fast-finishing Panthers
It’s been great covering these games, as well as the other junior representative competitions. For an inaugural season, the TG Cup has been a tremendous success, and the positive thing is that the only way is up.
Tarsha Gale Cup: Panthers maul Eels 44-12
The opposition wasn’t the strongest, but it was hard not to be delighted by what I saw on Saturday, The halves and front rowers were super impressive.
SG Ball: Cronulla coast to victory, remain undefeated in 2017
That’s me signing out for the night. Hope you enjoyed the game (what a thriller it was!). Make sure you tune in tomorrow for a big Saturday of AFL action, starting with what should be another cracking game with Sydney hosting West Coast.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
THE ROAR MVP
3 Points – Paul Puopolo (Hawthorn) – A stellar performance from the small forward. Booted home 5 goals and was enormous in the final quarter, including kicking the match winner.
2 Points – Rory Sloane (Adelaide) – Another dazzling display with ball in hand, his 26 disposals and 7 tackles were a tremendous effort in a beaten side.
1 Point – Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn) – Came up huge in the final quarter, and ended the game with 4 goals. His clever touches and impact on the game was big.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
MATCH REPORT – HAWTHORN 112, ADELAIDE 109
A last minute goal from Paul Puopolo has given Hawthorn their fourth consecutive win, with a thrilling 112-109 defeat of Adelaide at the MCG.
The Hawks overturned a 15-point deficit with less than five minutes to play, kicking the final three goals. Incredibly, it was their third consecutive win by a margin of three points.
The star was Puopolo, who kicked five goals, including the last minute match winner, to go along with 23 disposals. His partnership in the forward line with Cyril Rioli was a critical factor in the Hawks escaping jail on yet another occasion in 2016.
Adelaide looked to have the game at their mercy in various stages of the final term, with Luke Brown’s fourth career goal stretching the lead out to 15, before Puopolo and Rioli took over in the final five minutes.
They’ll be left to rue what was a golden opportunity to grab the scalp of the defending premiers in Melbourne, and end a run of six successive defeats to Hawthorn.
Rory Sloane was outstanding in a losing side, gathering 26 disposals and laying on some classy touched for his teammates. Scott Thompson had a game-high 33 disposals for the Crows as well.
The first quarter was fast and free flowing, as the Crows raced out to a 16-point lead at the first break. Hawthorn lifted the intensity in the second term however, using their defence to get back into the game, taking a slight two point lead at the main break.
The win puts Hawthorn temporarily in second spot on the ladder, before they travel to Western Sydney to take on the Giants next week. Adelaide slips to eighth following the loss, but will have a chance to bounce back when they host Fremantle.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
FULL TIME – HAWTHORN 17.10 112 – ADELAIDE 17.7 109
Adelaide led the disposal count (405-354) in a match which featured nine lead changes. Hawthorn maintained there dominance inside 50 for the evening (60-48), as well as the tackle count (94-77).
Stay tuned for the match report, and The Roar MVP selections.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
FULL TIME – HAWTHORN 17.10 112 – ADELAIDE 17.7 109
Paul Puopolo was the star for the Hawks tonight, coming away with 5 goals, to go with 23 disposals and 6 tackles to give the Hawks a three-point victory in Burgoyne’s 300th.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
FULL TIME SIREN!
What. A. Game.
The Hawks looked dead and buried late in the fourth, but they’ve managed to pull another win out of nowhere. Puopolo kicked the game-winner with under a minute to play.
HAWTHORN 17.10 112
ADELAIDE 17.7 109
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL HAWTHORN
Q4 – 1′
After the push in the back call, Puopolo nails the kick which gives Hawthorn the lead with just 18 seconds remaining.
HAWTHORN 17.10 112
ADELAIDE 17.7 109
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Push in the back. Wow, what a big call!
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
BEHIND HAWTHORN
Q4 – 1′
Gunston never looked likely with that kick. From close to 50, he manages to score a point. Just over a minute to go now.
HAWTHORN 16.10 106
ADELAIDE 17.7 109
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
BEHIND ADELAIDE
Q4 – 2′
So close! Walker hits the post with a kick that could’ve sealed it. They lead by four with under two minutes to play.
HAWTHORN 16.9 105
ADELAIDE 17.7 109
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q4 – 3′
Lucky call there for Gibson as it is ruled Walker held him.
HAWTHORN 16.9 105
ADELAIDE 17.6 108
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL HAWTHORN
Q4 – 3′
CYRIL! He is as cool as you like in a pack situation, prevailing to kick the goal, and put the Hawks right back in the contest. Game on!
HAWTHORN 16.9 105
ADELAIDE 17.6 108
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL HAWTHORN
Q4 – 4′
The barrel from Hodge bounced fortuitously for the Hawks, with Pupolo sticking his boot out to get the final touch on it, and a much needed goal.
HAWTHORN 15.9 99
ADELAIDE 17.6 108
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q4 – 5′
Adelaide is looking to slow the tempo of the game right down now. They’ve got a 16-point lead, but there is still over 5 minutes to play. Another goal would seal it.
HAWTHORN 14.9 93
ADELAIDE 17.6 108
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL ADELAIDE
Q4 – 7′
Luke Brown. Talk about composure under pressure. He slots the goal from just inside 50 like a veteran forward! Hawthorn are reallt under the pump here now, with time starting to run out.
HAWTHORN 14.9 93
ADELAIDE 17.6 108
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Thanks for that feedback Bearfax. My full report on each game can be found online for another site I contributed to on the day, however I still wanted to provide some information for The Roar on what occurred during the day. Happy to take that on board for future reference though.
NSWRL junior representative grand final recap