Category: Headline Sport
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LOCAL FOOTBALL A STEP CLOSER TO KICK OFF
The round ball game is also set to make a comeback next week, with clubs to return to training from Wednesday. “Clubs will be able to train in groups of 10, including the coach, so nine players and the coach and there will be a limit of four groups of 10 per pitch, so it…
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GRASS ROOTS AFL RETURNS TO TRAINING
Hunter aussie rules clubs have been given the green light to return to training. Groups of up to 10 players are allowed, as long as they meet COVID-19 protocols. “They need to have a Covid safety officer appointed at their club, who needs to do an online course and small groups of up to 10…
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SPEEDWAY CHAMP CHASING POLAND PODIUMS
Hunter speedway rider Jason Doyle has gone into quarantine in Poland ahead of the sport’s European return there next month. With a new team, he’s facing a tight turnaround to be ready for one of the toughest competitions on two wheels.
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KNIGHTS CENTRE PAIRING CAUSING HEADACHES
Adam O’Brien is facing a selection dilemma ahead of next week’s NRL reboot – but it’s the type of headache any coach would be happy to have. With four quality contenders, it’s the centre pairings keeping him awake at night.
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QLD HOOKER SIGNS WITH KNIGHTS
Former Maroons hooker Andrew McCullough will join the Knights for the rest of the season, after securing an early release from the Broncos. The 30-year-old will fill the void left by Jayden Brailey, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury against the Tigers in round two. McCullough is expected to arrive in Newcastle this weekend, ahead…
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CHOPPER CEO SETS PACE FOR VIRTUAL TRIATHLON
People are being urged to pound the pavement – or make a splash – for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. A virtual triathlon has been created to raise money for the vital service, while encouraging peope to get active and ignite their competitive spirit.
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DIMI PAPADATOS ENJOYS HOLIDAY AT HOME
At this time of year, Magenta Shores golfer Dimi Papadatos is usually travelling the world. But the pandemic has forced the 28-year-old to slow down and enjoy a holiday at home.
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BABY ON THE WAY FOR MOLOKAI PADDLE QUEEN
Unlike most sports, the pandemic has worked in favour of stand-up paddleboarder Terrene Black. The Entrance North star was preparing to defend her world title in July until she found out she had a baby on the way.
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DEDICATION PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR SAULO
Knights frontrower Pasami Saulo is likely to emerge from the NRL lockdown in better shape than when he went in. The young father has taken to life in isolation better than most… balancing football and fatherhood.
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TRIBUTES FLOWING FOR ROSELLAS LEGEND
Rosellas’ Team of the Century inductee, David ‘Chook’ Howell, has lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. As news of his passing filters through the rugby league community, Chook is being remembered as one of the game’s toughest-ever competitors, and an unforgettable character.