The Socceroos great began his career as a 15-year-old with Leeds. Now a manager, he says the best Australian youngsters should have the 'grit' to follow his footsteps.

An Indian cricket supporter claims he was racially profiled and abused during the Sydney Test by a mid-ranking security officer.

The Melbourne Stars' faith in Andre Fletcher, also known as "The Spiceman", was rewarded at their return to the MCG on Friday night.

South East Melbourne coach Simon Mitchell says his side has set big goals as it chases a top-four spot in its second NBL season.

Melbourne United struggled early but snapped into action in the second half to thump the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.

In an open letter, Greg Chappell urges the Australian captain to keep leading with courage and humour - and let the bat and ball do the talking.

The hosts had the wounded tourists near breaking point on Friday but the lion-hearted visitors mounted a spirited revival on the first day of the deciding Test.

James Tamou says he would welcome the chance to captain the Wests Tigers and is looking forward to the likely early arrival of a former Penrith teammate at Concord.

Brad Newley is over last year's grand final disaster, but believes NSW teams have been short-changed this year in terms of preparation ahead of the NBL season start on Friday.

A callow Indian attack just about squares the day with Australia on the team's favourite ground.

GWS coach Leon Cameron slammed his players after the Giants bowed out of 2020 in miserable fashion, saying they gave up against St Kilda and had lost respect.

Deidre Rae's decision at a primary school P&C meeting in 1969 has paved the way for NRL referees Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger.

Supply won't be able to keep up with demand for play-off and grand final tickets despite the NSW government increasing stadium capacity next month.

Mitch Aubusson had just started in the NRL when the Roosters' Centurions painting was commissioned in 2007. Now some Tricolours legends think he should take pride of place on a new artwork.

There will be no anxious weekend of waiting for St Kilda, who booked their first finals berth since 2011, but the Giants' disappointing season is over.

Clint Gutherson was excellent as the Eels marched towards a top-four finish with a 26-12 win over cellar-dwellers Brisbane.

It's virtually an elimination final - more than one week early. The stakes are very high for St Kilda who know they'll secure a finals spot with victory over GWS.

Penrith shoot for a 14th win in a row before Brisbane aim to spring an upset and hand last spot back to the Bulldogs. Live coverage from 5.40pm.

The men from the foot of the mountains are officially minor premiers after breezing past the Cowboys on Friday night.

The injury could not have come at a worse time for the Swifts, who are battling to hold onto their finals spot.

The Western Bulldogs, desperate for a win to stay in touch with the top eight, face the third-placed Brisbane Lions in a huge game at the Gabba.

It is too early to say if a changing of the guard has taken place but it isn't too early to brand the Power the genuine article.

Chairman Paul Lederer wants to get to the bottom of the "inconsistency" that made Western Sydney the only club alongside Central Coast Mariners to miss the past three finals series.

Blake Green made an immediate impact for Newcastle, leading his new team to a 44-4 thumping of Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Melbourne Victory's interim coach Grant Brebner broke his duck when his young side put in a convincing performance to beat Perth Glory 4-0.