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Penrith gave Brisbane a hiding in a 31-12 win at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.
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A silver lining in loss

The family of late stock agent Trevor Parker have already raised more than $6000 for the Alfred Hospital burns unit as they prepare to take part in Run Melbourne on Sunday. INSPIRED: Trevor Parker's son Damian, wife Bernadette, brother Ken and son Ged will raise money for the Alfred Hospital. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRESix months after the accident that changed their lives, the family of late stock agent Trevor Parker continue to be inspired by the support of friends and the wider co..
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Technology breakthrough

Beef processor concedes clarity in pricing is the way to go PLANNING AHEAD: Producers listen to a session on livestock handling at the Border Beef Conference on Wednesday. Picture: ELENOR TEDENBORGTEYS Australia told beef producers clarity in grading and price systems was overdue in the industry.The meat processor’s corporate and industry affairs manager John Langbridge said in Albury on Wednesday Teys’ grading grid was not perfect and the price offered to farmers needed to includ..
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NSW women beat Queensland at last

New South Wales have broken Queensland's 17-year stranglehold on the Women's Interstate Challenge with a courageous 8-4 win to claim the Nellie Doherty Cup at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.It took until midway through the second half before first points were scored as the weight of history inspired desperate defence from both teams.The class of Jillaroos Sam Bremner and Kezie Apps was evident all game but the NSW defence held firm until 20 seconds from full-time when Ali Brigginshaw scored for..
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Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan: 'If I win the comp, I'll look back on it as a miracle'

The mother of Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan had been battling cancer for most of 2014. And, according to her son, the strain of watching her family suffer through the ASADA saga "sent her to an early grave". Friendships were ended, lives were ruined and a club was brought to its knees."We were down smelling the manure," Cronulla chairman Damian Keogh said of the emotionally draining episode that cost the Sharks almost $5million in legal fees, fines and potential sponsorships. More S..
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Dockers and Hawks discuss Hill 'the right way'

Dockers and Hawks discuss Hill 'the right way': Lyon Dinny Navaratnam and Sarah Black July 23, 2016 6:38 PM Brad Hill could seek a trade at the end of the season ROSS Lyon has refused to elaborate on his meeting last week with Hawk Bradley Hill, saying he will make no further comment on the situation. Lyon, speaking after Fremantle's 24-point loss to Gold Coast, said he will respect Hill's position as a contracted Hawthorn player b..
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Former Essendon sports scientist Stephen Dank injured in shooting

Stephen Dank's relationship with criminals will be investigated by police after the controversial sports scientist was shot at his Ascot Vale home in Melbourne's north-west early on Saturday. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Dank shooting: Dons sports scientist shot Stephen Dank wounded in Ascot Vale Panthers walk over lacklustre Broncos Super Rugby: Highlanders beat Brumbies Mourinho on the enigma that is Zlatan Ibrahim..
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Griffin questions NSW's Merrin snub

THE only snub sacked Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin addressed after Penrith’s shock 31-12 NRL win over the Broncos was NSW’s treatment of Trent Merrin.Rather than savour a personal victory upon his return to Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, Penrith coach Griffin wondered why lock Merrin had been overlooked by Blues selectors this year.MATCH REPORT: Panthers stun Broncos at SuncorpAlmost two years to the day after being axed by Brisbane, Griffin returned to Suncorp Stadium with the Penrith reins ..
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Wests Tigers' Robbie Farah reduced to tears, before taking aim at Jason Taylor

Robbie Farah was reduced to tears after he was given a hero's exit from Leichhardt Oval, taking aim at Jason Taylor after fans began chanting for the coach's sacking.In an emotion-charged afternoon, Leichhardt Oval was transformed into the Farah tribute show on Saturday as Wests Tigers fans took out their frustrations on the coach in an incredible show of support for the embattled hooker. Homecoming hero: Robbie Farah is cheered off the ground at Leichhardt Oval. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer ..
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AFL: Saturday roundup of main games

AFL: Saturday roundup of main gamesAAP7:43PM July 23, 2016Save Gold Coast’s key forwards have combined to wreak havoc against Fremantle, paving the way for a 24-point AFL win.Both sides fielded undermanned teams due to injury, but Suns trio Sam Day, Peter Wright and Tom Lynch stood tall above the rest in the 16.9 (105) to 12.9 (81) victory at Metricon Stadium at the Gold Coast on Saturday afternoon.Day booted four goals in arguably his best AFL game in several years, while Wright’s terrific debu..
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