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Laurie Daley has channelled Frank Sinatra in picking what is likely to be his last NSW State of Origin team, writes Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Everytime things don’t go according to plan the SOS goes out for ‘Smitty’ and it needs to stop.

England continue to talk big while failing to deliver with one star showing the signs of greatness without the results.

St Kilda are not where they had hoped they would be at this point of the season, but fans should be patient as they are capable of great things

He may be wearing green and gold for the Wallabies next year, but the welcome mat should always be rolled out for this rising superstar to return.

Aussies are finding it to agree on much amid the global conflicts and political division but we can all agree on wanting the Socceroos to over achieve at the World Cup.

Breaking into the Indian sporting market is a tough ask, but there is still merit in the AFL having a crack, writes Georgie Parker.

If I’m Laurie Daley – and I’m glad I’m not at the moment - I’m on the blower to Phil Gould before game three to talk team selection, tactics and bench rotation, writes Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll.

AARON PATRICK: Attempting to make a come back, Israel Folau is learning that rugby league follows self interest, not the Ten Commandments.

We have waited a long time for an AFL team and we Tasmanians are getting tired of all the naysayers.

The revelation that the leading NRL referee had a serious gambling addiction has divided the rugby league universe.

A move to succeed Craig Bellamy would really test the Maroons coach’s credentials coaching every week of the season.

The US pundit is standing by his Socceroos take-down despite his colleagues distancing themselves from it.

Australia’s ODI series loss to Bangladesh will sting. But there’s a bigger issue, writes Mitchell Johnson.

It’s difficult to pick the competition's best leader, but it’s hard to go past this guy.

Our recent ODI record is shocking and it all stems back to this major issue plaguing our cricket system.

NSW should probably be playing to save the series, not win it. If they do this again the Maroons will steamroll them.

Down 1-0, the Maroons coach has finally come to his senses and picked the superstar for the MCG blockbuster.