Thrown on the scrapheap by Collingwood at the end of last year the 211-centimetre Texan has a way of proving people wrong.

The all-important teams and expert tips – including Norm Smith medallist – for the biggest game of the AFL season.

RA boss Phil Waugh has responded to the prospect of New Zealand walking away from Super Rugby, which was discussed at a Kiwi rugby summit this week.

The lawyer who represented Lachie Neale at the appeals board said the dual Brownlow medallist had used up his “exceptional circumstances” credits.

Essendon have slumped to a 0-7 record after their final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5-2.

Cameron Munster and Brad Fittler make a cheeky bet to shout the bar in Brisbane ahead of Friday night's preliminary final.

Don’t worry West Coast fans, nothing on this list is even close to Fremantle.

Bloodstock agent Jim Clarke has seen of one of dream pair of colts grab the attention of a major stud. He believes Warwoven can cement his future on Saturday.

After Selwyn Cobbo signed a monster new deal, the Dolphins focus will now turn to securing the futures of Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

While Australian triathlete Matt Hauser wants to defend his triathlon world title, he's also looking at the series final as a step towards the LA Olympics.