Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has refrained from making any drastic changes to the Matildas squad for their upcoming clashes with Switzerland and Olympic bronze medallists Germany. Sermanni, stepping back into the top role while Football Australia looks to find a permanent replacement for Tony Gustavsson, has made just two changes to the 22-woman Olympic...
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Switzerland or Storm Boy for The Everest? Coolmore’s big call
Switzerland, which Coolmore part-owns, has suddenly emerged as a possible Everest contender if he can win the Group 2 $300,000 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. It has been widely expected Coolmore would use their slot to select brilliant colt Storm Boy for the world’s richest turf race. •PUNT LIKE A PRO:...
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Matildas add to hectic workload
The Matildas have been given another match in a jam-packed end-of-year schedule. A game against Switzerland in Zurich will make it six matches in 43 days across three countries for interim coach Tom Sermanni and his players. A day after the announcement of two matches against Brazil in Queensland, the Matildas on Wednesday confirmed a...
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‘Absolutely shocked’: Aussie tourists stunned by insane cost of burger
Two Australian travellers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realised they had forked out a whopping $150 for two burgers and chips, and one soft drink, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese...
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Multi-million dollar colt upset as first lady of racing collects record 8th Golden Slipper
Lady Of Camelot has won the $5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly beat $41 chance Coleman while hot favourite Storm Boy was third. Lady Of Camelot was ridden by Blake Shinn. Storm Boy missed the start from barrier 2 and was shuffled back midfield in the run....
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Boomers brace for ‘Group of Death’, Opals set for tough road as 2024 Olympics basketball draw revealed
The Boomers may have collected their first-ever medal at the Olympics in Tokyo but even getting to the second round this year looks a tough challenge for Brian Goorjian. Why? Well, the Olympic basketball draw took place in Switzerland on Wednesday morning [AEDT] and the results were not favourable for Australia’s men’s team. Sure, the...