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Former Wallabies skipper Stirling Mortlock is confident the Melbourne Rebels line-up will be strong enough to re-ignite his international playing career and put him in the frame for next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Wing novice James O’Connor is being viewed as Australia’s Achilles heel but he will have an All Blacks record-breaker on edge on Saturday night.

Geelong midfielder Jimmy Bartel and forward James Podsiadly have been ruled out of this weekend’s clash with Sydney.

Melbourne Victory players have added to the group of footballers concerned about the playing surface at Docklands stadium.

Melbourne Victory star Archie Thompson says his surgically repaired knee is ahead of schedule and he hopes to return to the A-League before Christmas.

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has ruled out the prospect of a return bout between his full-back Scott Thompson and Western Bulldogs hard man Barry Hall.

Melbourne captain James McDonald could finally reclaim his spot in the AFL this weekend after enduring close to two months on the sidelines.

Essendon ruckman David Hille is set to make his AFL comeback against St Kilda tomorrow night after a long lay-off with a hamstring injury.

Essendon ruckman David Hille is set to make his AFL comeback against St Kilda tomorrow night after a long lay-off with a hamstring injury.

Richmond fans might beg to differ, but Tigers coach Damien Hardwick has no interest in Jack Riewoldt’s chances of winning the Coleman Medal this season.