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Former AFL star Warren Tredrea says he's paid a legal debt owed to Nine in the form of an IOU note because he doesn't recognise Australian currency.
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Sydney Morning Herald
33 minutes ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Take note Wallabies - Pumas made Lions look like lost cats
Bravo Argentina, who claimed a famous 28-24 win against the Lions in Dublin at the weekend. The excuses quickly flowed for the Lions, conveniently ignoring the fact that the magnificent Pumas were missing nine starters from the side that thrashed the Wallabies in Argentina last year. The reality is the Lions played with a hint of hubris, throwing needless offloads, and a hint of vulnerability, with their big South African winger Duhan van der Merwe second best in the aerial battles and their back row looking undersized with three natural opensides. But the main story really was about Argentina, whose players are scattered throughout the world but who consistently show a remarkable ability to come together quickly. They exposed the Lions' narrow defence, counterattacked with brilliance and scrambled as if their lives depended on it. They should have beaten Ireland on the same ground in November but are clearly a team on the up under a young and innovative coaching crew. Schmidt's already inside their heads On the eve of the Argentina game, the Lions' Australian 'general manager of performance' David Nucifora gave an unintentionally illuminating interview in which he talked about Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. Nucifora admitted that he was an avid listener to Schmidt's interviews, trying to get a read on what he was thinking, with the two men knowing each other very well from their time in Ireland. Good luck with that, given Schmidt's habit of qualifying everything that he says. But Nucifora's attempted Kremlinology shows the Lions have a degree of wariness about Schmidt and what he might be planning. Based on what they dished up against Argentina, with captain Maro Itoje decrying it as 'tippy tappy' rugby, their energy would be better spent elsewhere. Lions scrum was good - but only to a point Argentina's scrum has been a weakness for years, so the penalties won by the Lions in Dublin for most of the game wouldn't have surprised or alarmed Schmidt or Wallabies scrum guru Mike Cron. However, they will have noted that when the Lions tried to use their scrum in the latter stages to squeeze Los Pumas when it really mattered, they got no joy. At that point, the Lions forwards had clearly decided the backs were running around like headless chooks and they would need to win the game themselves, but with replacements Tadhg Furlong and Pierre Schoeman on the field there were a couple of messy, evenly contested scrums. Furlong is world-class but hasn't played since early May and is clearly some way off his best. Super Rugby's No 10 myth busted Super Rugby Pacific is arguably the most forward-oriented competition in the world, at least when it counts in the winter months when the playoffs occur. For the second season in a row, the winners (the Crusaders on Saturday) did so without a Test 10, never mind a world-class one. It was the same last year, when the Blues won the comp with the then-uncapped Harry Plummer (he went on to win a solitary cap for the All Blacks with five minutes off the bench against the Wallabies in Sydney). Contrast that with other major comps this year. The Top 14 final will be between Toulouse and Bordeaux (and their French No 10s Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert), the English Premiership was won by Bath (Scotland and Lions No 10 Finn Russell), the URC was won by Leinster (Ireland No 10 Sam Prendergast) and Japan Rugby League One by Toshiba (and their No 10 Richie Mo'unga). Super is won by tight fives - there wasn't a single minute of the Crusaders-Chiefs final on Saturday when the Crusaders weren't operating with an all-All Blacks front row.
The Age
37 minutes ago
- The Age
Take note Wallabies - Pumas made Lions look like lost cats
Bravo Argentina, who claimed a famous 28-24 win against the Lions in Dublin at the weekend. The excuses quickly flowed for the Lions, conveniently ignoring the fact that the magnificent Pumas were missing nine starters from the side that thrashed the Wallabies in Argentina last year. The reality is the Lions played with a hint of hubris, throwing needless offloads, and a hint of vulnerability, with their big South African winger Duhan van der Merwe second best in the aerial battles and their back row looking undersized with three natural opensides. But the main story really was about Argentina, whose players are scattered throughout the world but who consistently show a remarkable ability to come together quickly. They exposed the Lions' narrow defence, counterattacked with brilliance and scrambled as if their lives depended on it. They should have beaten Ireland on the same ground in November but are clearly a team on the up under a young and innovative coaching crew. Schmidt's already inside their heads On the eve of the Argentina game, the Lions' Australian 'general manager of performance' David Nucifora gave an unintentionally illuminating interview in which he talked about Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. Nucifora admitted that he was an avid listener to Schmidt's interviews, trying to get a read on what he was thinking, with the two men knowing each other very well from their time in Ireland. Good luck with that, given Schmidt's habit of qualifying everything that he says. But Nucifora's attempted Kremlinology shows the Lions have a degree of wariness about Schmidt and what he might be planning. Based on what they dished up against Argentina, with captain Maro Itoje decrying it as 'tippy tappy' rugby, their energy would be better spent elsewhere. Lions scrum was good - but only to a point Argentina's scrum has been a weakness for years, so the penalties won by the Lions in Dublin for most of the game wouldn't have surprised or alarmed Schmidt or Wallabies scrum guru Mike Cron. However, they will have noted that when the Lions tried to use their scrum in the latter stages to squeeze Los Pumas when it really mattered, they got no joy. At that point, the Lions forwards had clearly decided the backs were running around like headless chooks and they would need to win the game themselves, but with replacements Tadhg Furlong and Pierre Schoeman on the field there were a couple of messy, evenly contested scrums. Furlong is world-class but hasn't played since early May and is clearly some way off his best. Super Rugby's No 10 myth busted Super Rugby Pacific is arguably the most forward-oriented competition in the world, at least when it counts in the winter months when the playoffs occur. For the second season in a row, the winners (the Crusaders on Saturday) did so without a Test 10, never mind a world-class one. It was the same last year, when the Blues won the comp with the then-uncapped Harry Plummer (he went on to win a solitary cap for the All Blacks with five minutes off the bench against the Wallabies in Sydney). Contrast that with other major comps this year. The Top 14 final will be between Toulouse and Bordeaux (and their French No 10s Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert), the English Premiership was won by Bath (Scotland and Lions No 10 Finn Russell), the URC was won by Leinster (Ireland No 10 Sam Prendergast) and Japan Rugby League One by Toshiba (and their No 10 Richie Mo'unga). Super is won by tight fives - there wasn't a single minute of the Crusaders-Chiefs final on Saturday when the Crusaders weren't operating with an all-All Blacks front row.
Perth Now
an hour ago
- Perth Now
Bulldogs star Ugle-Hagan on mental health struggles
Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has opened up about his mental health struggles for the first time since taking a leave of absence, saying he battled with suicidal thoughts. The former No.1 pick is looking to make his AFL comeback after recently visiting a health retreat in northern NSW in an effort to get his life and career back on track. Ugle-Hagan has not played this season but rejoined Bulldogs teammates earlier this week for the first time since April. He had been unable to regularly train with the Dogs since late last year. The 23-year-old took part in a light training session at Whitten Oval, but could still be weeks away from a possible comeback at VFL level. Speaking with ex-AFL players Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson on the Rip Through It podcast, Ugle-Hagan revealed the extent of his battle. "All the noises actually sent me to a rehab facility for my mental health," Ugle-Hagan said. "It got to a point where I had to give my car to a mate, so I couldn't drive - I just didn't trust myself driving. "There were times when I would think about, to be honest with you, just not even worth living. "Definitely - suicidal thoughts would come pretty frequently. "Especially when I felt like I was on my own the whole time, the way I was isolated and put out in the public." Ugle-Hagan said he turned to alcohol at the height of his struggles before spending time at the health retreat. "When you are down, you want to keep finding an upper," Ugle-Hagan said. "My upper was probably staying and hanging out with my mates and getting on the piss, and training with them as well. "But it just had no end goal. I didn't have a game. I didn't have anything. "My mental health wasn't in the right space, so I was struggling, and I found it really tough to even enjoy football." The AFL would need to approve Ugle-Hagan's comeback because he has been under the league's mental health plan since taking leave. But Ugle-Hagan, who is contracted to the Bulldogs until the end of next season, said he was adamant on resuming his 67-game AFL career. Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge last week raised the same prospect. "I want to play footy. I can't wait to play footy," Ugle-Hagan said. "I want to kick a f***ing goal in front of those crowds. "I have been watching every single Bulldogs game. I have been supporting them, been watching them. "I will go to games at the end of the year. I genuinely want to play one more (game), I want to play some games. "It's going to be grouse." Ugle-Hagan maintained his commitment to the Bulldogs after trade speculation linked him with a possible trade to the Sydney Swans, given his time spent in NSW. He led the Bulldogs with a career-best 43 goals in 22 appearances last year, but has not featured at any level since the elimination final defeat to Hawthorn. Beveridge has also swatted away suggestions Ugle-Hagan could be on the move, declaring him "our player". "I'm obviously still contracted with the Doggies and I still want to play for them and I want to win a flag," Ugle-Hagan said. "It's the Bulldogs until my contract runs out and then hopefully they offer me another one, but we will see how we go. "They have given me opportunities since day dot, so why can't I get back?" Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 13YARN 13 92 76 Lifeline 13 11 14
