Top private school to set up ‘super-campus’ on big tract of Caulfield Racecourse
The agreement could have implications for the Melbourne Football Club’s proposal to build a $100 million training and administration base at Caulfield Racecourse.
- by Danny Russell and Peter Ryan
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Australian Open
Australian golf’s biggest drawcard is also its most influential critic
Cameron Smith drew 20 times more spectators to his round than any other competitor every time he took to the fairways in Australia this summer. But he was also the most vocal critic. He’s left Golf Australia with plenty to consider about the sport’s future.
- by Peter Ryan
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West Coast Eagles
The Harley hype machine: Why West Coast’s one obligation to Reid is keeping him on the right path
West Coast can define the era of their rebuild if they manage Harley Reid well, regardless of whether or not they end up keeping him.
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL 2025
Dons urge members to vote against anti-pokies push; Pies and Hawks keen to swoop on Harris
An acknowledgement that their 190 poker machines in two venues are causing social harm would affect its financial independence from the AFL, Essendon says.
- by Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
Golf Australia ponders future of joint tournament as Johnston and Shin take Open titles
The world’s 954th-ranked golfer caused a major upset at Kingston Heath, but despite his stirring win, the future of the Australian Open remains clouded.
- by Peter Ryan
An American named after a Lethal Weapon character stands between Aussies and Australian Open title
Lucas Herbert is so desperate to win his national title he thinks it might have affected his play
- by Peter Ryan
Shot down: Smith in the thick of drama as Golf Australia hits back at course critics
Australian Lucas Herbert has a four-shot lead after two rounds, but the Friday focus was on the battle between Cameron Smith and playing partner Elvis Smylie.
- by Peter Ryan
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Australian Open
Gender behind call to make Australian Open course easier: Green
Champion Australian golfer Hannah Green says the course for the Australian Open was set up to be easier because women were playing alongside men, after compatriot Cam Smith delivered a blistering assessment of the conditions.
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL 2025
Langford, Dipper, Platten: Hawks greats among 50 to sign open letter as board battle heats up
Four-time premiership Hawk Chris Langford warned that not voting for the incumbents would allow agitators to take the club back to “dark places”.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Collingwood are Dad’s Army. How do other clubs compare?
Collingwood have more players in their 30s than any other team. Does that make this year the last roll of the dice?
- by Peter Ryan
Glenn Maxwell not giving up hope of Test return in January
Maxwell plans to use his hamstring injury setback as an opportunity to enter 2025 stronger and fresh as he hopes selectors give him the chance to play Test cricket again.
- by Peter Ryan