This is a clash like Australia has not seen in years, one at the heart of the Wallabies’ hopes against the British and Irish Lions.

The first Big Blue of the season sees Sydney FC meet their bitter rivals at their lowest ebb, stuck at the bottom of their ladder and with their coach slamming players for lacking commitment.

Nathan Kreuger will make his debut for Collingwood against Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday after Mason Cox was ruled out with a rolled ankle. 

Melbourne footballer Libby Birch is horrified at the abuse her brother – a field umpire – cops from over the fence. But it’s not the only reason that umpires feel unappreciated and underpaid.

Star jockey Jamie Kah said the criticism and condemnation following the infamous Mornington Airbnb affair was “the darkest time of my life” but had made her stronger.