Subiaco 1973 premiership hero Dick Manning dies
Subiaco Football Club mourns the passing of 1973 premiership player Dick Manning, a key figure in ending the Lions' 49-year flag drought. Remembering a tenacious wingman and beloved teammate.
Subiaco Football Club mourns the passing of 1973 premiership player Dick Manning, a key figure in ending the Lions' 49-year flag drought. Remembering a tenacious wingman and beloved teammate.
Liquidator's report reveals Gungahlin United FC owes $682,000 with only $55,000 in assets, leaving players, parents and government out of pocket. Read the full breakdown of the Canberra football collapse.
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Illawarra Hawks great Glen Saville opens up on the immense pressure facing the team as their NBL championship defence teeters. Can they turn it around?
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