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Australian Open 2025: Winners, unforced errors and off-court antics

2 months ago | thewest.com.au | Ed Bourke
Australian Open 2025: Winners, unforced errors and off-court antics

2 months ago | skynews.com.au | Ed Bourke

Record crowds roamed Melbourne Park, new stars emerged, and old ones wound back the clock. Revellers had fun at the party court, but the same conduct was not welcomed by the players as it bled into the big matches. What do we want to stay, and what do we want to go from the Australian Open?
Australian Open 2025: Winners, unforced errors and off-court antics

2 months ago | thewest.com.au | Ed Bourke
Anti-doping saga took toll on Jannik Sinner: Darren Cahill

2 months ago | news.com.au | Ed Bourke

Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill concedes the anti-doping breach saga has taken a toll on his Australian Open campaign, but believes the world No. 1 can continue to block out the noise ahead of Sunday’s final against Alexander Zverev. Cahill, a decorated Australian coach who plans to retire at the end of the year, said Sinner was not immune to the speculation around a possible suspension as he awaits a closed-door hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport headquarters in April.
AFL: Nate Caddy wants to be ‘dual threat’ in Essendon attack

Jan 23, 2025 | skynews.com.au | Ed Bourke

Essendon young gun Nate Caddy says he’ll “have to play everywhere” in a revamped Bombers forward line that will demand more flexibility from its members. The dynamic 19-year-old said he had been working hard on his fitness to fill roles high up the ground as well as close to goal as coach Brad Scott tinkers with his mix of talls.
AFL 2025: Nate Caddy wants to be ‘dual threat’ in Essendon attack

Jan 23, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Ed Bourke

AFL 2025: Nate Caddy wants to be ‘dual threat’ in Essendon attack
AFL: Nate Caddy wants to be ‘dual threat’ in Essendon attack

Jan 23, 2025 | news.com.au | Ed Bourke

Essendon young gun Nate Caddy says he’ll “have to play everywhere” in a revamped Bombers forward line that will demand more flexibility from its members. The dynamic 19-year-old said he had been working hard on his fitness to fill roles high up the ground as well as close to goal as coach Brad Scott tinkers with his mix of talls.
Hopes for ground pass holders in Aus Open mixed doubles final

Jan 22, 2025 | news.com.au | Ed Bourke

Kimberly Birrell’s hard-earnt Australian Open singles campaign ended in disaster, but the Queenslander is having “the best time” in a newly formed mixed doubles combination on the brink of a grand slam title. Alongside tour veteran John-Patrick Smith, Birrell won through to Friday’s mixed doubles final against fellow wildcards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers in what will be the first all-Australian decider in the format since 1967.
AFL 2025: Prized Richmond pick Sam Lalor sets sights on round 1

Jan 22, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Ed Bourke
AFL: Prized Richmond pick Sam Lalor sets sights on round 1

Jan 22, 2025 | news.com.au | Ed Bourke

Richmond No.1 pick Sam Lalor is eyeing a prime time AFL debut against Carlton in round 1 as the Tigers prepare to blood most of their bumper 2024 draft class next month. Lalor said Taj Hotton, who is recovering from an ACL injury suffered last year, was the only Richmond draftee who had not spent most of the new year in full training. The Tigers are poised to take on a dramatic new look when they travel to Perth to face West Coast in their first practice match on February 17.