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Andrew McFadden to return to Warriors next season in new role

Andrew McFadden to return to Warriors next season in new role

Andrew McFadden will reunite with the Warriors next season.

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Andrew McFadden will reunite with the Warriors next season.

Andrew McFadden is coming back to the Warriors as the club’s general manager of recruitment, development and pathways.

McFadden, who was head coach of the Warriors between 2014 and 2016, before becoming an assistant to Stephen Kearney, has agreed to move back to New Zealand, replacing Craig Hodges.

Hodges moved into recruitment position at the end of last year, when Peter O’Sullivan left the club to move to the Dolphins.

However, Hodges wants to return to a coaching role in Australia, rather than have a managerial position.

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After leaving the Warriors in 2018, McFadden returned to the Raiders, where he worked as an assistant coach to Ricky Stuart.

Craig Hodges wants to return to a coaching position in the NRL.

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Craig Hodges wants to return to a coaching position in the NRL.

In his new role, McFadden will be responsible for signing players to the club, choosing which ones stay and liaising with the coaches of all the teams at the Warriors, identifying and promoting the best ones through the club’s system.

McFadden will be meeting with incoming head coach Andrew Webster in Auckland as during his time as Warriors head coach, Webster was one of his assistant.

“Bringing Cappy and his family back to the Warriors is so exciting for us,” Warriors CEO Cameron George said.

“He has a great affinity with the club and with New Zealand. He’s driven now to step away from coaching at NRL level and step into the critical area of ​​recruitment, development and pathways.

“We’ve invested heavily in development and pathways while being based in Australia for the last three years and we have even bigger plans in this space with our full football operation coming back to New Zealand from next season.

“Part of his role will be to identify and mentor young coaches in our system.

“Cappy also has a relationship with Andrew Webster from the days when he was head coach here and Webby was an assistant coach.

”While George is looking forward to having McFadden back at the club, he paid tribute to the work Hodges has done at the Warriors.

“Craig started with us an assistant coach and then stepped into the role of general manager football,” he said.

“He has wonderful qualities and has made a fantastic contribution but he still has a strong desire to coach so unfortunately, with no position here, he is looking for opportunities in Australia.”

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US sending $550 million in military aid to Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition

US sending $550 million in military aid to Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition

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US officials another announced $550 million in military aid will be sent to Ukraine, including 75,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition and additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).

Four more HIMARS, which have a longer range and are more precise than older artillery Soviet-era rocket systems, arrived in Ukraine on Monday morning.

“We have proven to be smart operators of this weapon,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov tweeted Monday morning.

Ukrainian forces have used the weapons system to destroy at least 50 Russian ammunition depots since June, Reznikov said previously.

CHILDREN TRAUMATIZED BY WAR IN UKRAINE FIND MENTORS FROM UNEXPECTED PLACES

In late July, Ukrainians used HIMARS to damage the Antonovsky Bridge, a key crossing that connects Russian forces in the occupied Kherson region to the Crimean peninsula.

FILE PHOTO: In this May 23, 2011, file photo a launch truck fires the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) produced by Lockheed Martin during combat training in the high desert of the Yakima Training Center, Wash.

FILE PHOTO: In this May 23, 2011, file photo a launch truck fires the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) produced by Lockheed Martin during combat training in the high desert of the Yakima Training Center, Wash.
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“[The Ukrainians are] spending a lot of time striking targets like ammunition supplies, other logistical supplies, command-and-control,” a senior US military official said on a background call with reporters last month.

“All those things have a direct impact on the ability to conduct operations on the front line. So I would say yes, although they’re not shooting the HIMARS at the front lines, they’re having a very, very significant effect on that .”

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The Biden administration has sent more than $8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded, including anti-tank Javelin missiles, anti-aircraft Stinger missiles, drones, and thousands of small arms.

Reuters contributed to this report.

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Here Are 6 Smartwatch Alternatives if You Don’t Want an Apple Watch

6 of the Best Smartwatches That Weren’t Made by Apple

At Gizmodo, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like it too. We have affiliate and advertising partnerships, which means we may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. BTW – prices are accurate and items in stock at the time of posting.

You’ve got to give it to Apple, they know how to keep you locked into the family. While they have fostered a loyal fanbase of iPhone users, those who have yet to convert are less likely to thanks to the brand’s aggressive exclusivity. Yes, we’re referring to the fact that the Apple Watch is only compatible with an iPhone.

So, if you need some smartwatch alternatives – because we can’t all just trade-up to an iPhone when we think we want an Apple Watch – then you’ve come to the right place.

From FitBit to Garmin, we’ve rounded up a few Apple alternatives that will more than scratch that smartwatch itch.

This article has been updated since its original publication.

FitBit Versa 3

The fitbit versa 3 is a great smartwatch alternative
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When you think FitBit you probably think “fitness tracker”, and while its smartwatch offerings do indeed include plenty of exercise tracking options, the Versa 3 is more than just a simple step counter.

It features a 1.59-inch AMOLED display, a range of color choices and it’s also water resistant to 50m for all those swimmers out there. It’ll take voice control via Amazon’s Alexa and can store music or control your Spotify playlists with ease.

If fitness is a key part of your smartwatch ambitions, this would be a cheap and alternative choice to the Apple Watch.

You can read Gizmodo’s full review of the Fitbit Versa 3 here.

Where to buy: Amazon ($199.95) | eBay ($299.99) | catch ($268.20)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4

The samsung galaxy watch 4 is a great smartwatch alternative to an apple watch
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Samsung’s been in the smartwatch game longer than Apple, but it doesn’t limit its smartwatches to only working with its own-brand phones, with broad compatibility across all of its watches to date.

The Galaxy Watch4 integrates LTE into the mix so you can use it standalone or paired with a handset of your choice. It features Samsung’s newer digital bezel for extra control, and Samsung’s long history in the smartwatch space means that there are a wide array of apps that you can install to it – and an even wider array of watch faces too.

Check out Gizmodo’s review of the Galaxy Watch4 here.

Where to buy: Amazon ($357.98) | eBay ($348) | Samsung ($399)

Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch

6 of the Best Smartwatches That Weren't Made by Apple
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Fossil’s smartwatches combine the flexibility of Google’s WearOS with the style of traditional watches, which isn’t always a given when you’re talking about wearable computing.

The Gen 6 models are water resistant, with support for NFC payments thanks to GPay and in-built GPS, as well as the expected heart rate tracking and fitness monitoring features. If you’re after a smartwatch that doesn’t make it apparent you’re wearing anything but a classic watch, it’s a solid option.

Where to buy: Amazon ($499) | eBay ($499) | The ICONIC ($499)

Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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Lots of people want smartwatches for even more nuanced fitness tracking, and that’s precisely the market that Garmin chases with its Venu range. The Venu 2 Plus features a 1.3-inch circular always-on display, multi-sport tracking, enhanced heart rate and onboard oxygen saturation detection, as well as sleep tracking features.

Where to buy: Amazon ($635) | eBay ($626.05) | The Good Guys ($699)

Suunto 5 Peak

SUUNTO 5 Peak smartwatch
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If you want a smartwatch that caters more towards fitness tracking, you can’t go wrong with the Suunto 5 Peak. Compared to its predecessor, the Suunto 5 Peak is 41% lighter, offers up to 100 hours of battery life, in-sport music controls and extensive outdoor navigation.

Looks-wise, it’s so light on your wrist that you’ll almost forget it’s there. In fact, this alternative to the Apple Watch is also a firm choice if you don’t want to feel a persistent buzzing on your wrist aka you’re just sensitive to vibration. It offers very little disturbance to your everyday adventures, while ensuring it still doesn’t miss a beat.

If you want to know more, you can read this in-depth review by our friends at Lifehacker Australia.

Where to buy: Amazon ($349) | eBay ($339) | catch ($396)

AmazFit GTR 3

Amazfit GTR 3
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On the cheaper end of the smartwatch spectrum is AmazFit and some of its budget-friendly Apple Watch alternatives. For about $300, this smartwatch packs a powerful battery, claiming that it can last a whopping 21 days on a single charge.

You also have access to 150 sport modes, a built-in voice assistant, five ATM water-resistance, as well as four health metrics that are all accessible with a single tap. From testing your heart rate, blood-oxygen saturation, stress levels to breathing, you can learn all of your key body metrics in as little as 45 seconds.

Where to buy: Amazon ($320.19) | eBay ($299.99) | Kōgan ($299)

Editor’s note: Descriptions and features are as taken from manufacturer/seller claims on Amazon.

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NSW Sports Minister says moving NRL grand final from Sydney would be ‘extraordinary’ move

NSW Sports Minister says moving NRL grand final from Sydney would be 'extraordinary' move

NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres says it would be “extraordinary” for the NRL grand final to be moved from Sydney over a row about upgrades to suburban stadiums.

The NSW government’s decision to back out of plans to upgrade several suburban stadiums across Sydney put it at odds with Australian Rugby League Commission (ALRC) chair Peter V’landys.

Mr Ayres attributed the financial impact of the recent flood crisis for the decision not to proceed with funding the agreement.

Mr Ayres, speaking from the rebuilt Sydney Football Stadium on Tuesday, said the government had spent more than $1.5 billion on sporting infrastructure since 2014.

That figure includes the $828 million redevelopment at Moore Park, the $300 million CommBank Stadium at Parramatta and funds for ground upgrades and centers of excellence, he said.

He said projects such as those “massively benefits the NRL”, and he was sure the grand finale would stay in Sydney.

“I think if the NRL walked away from the home of its sport here in NSW, the state that the grand final has always been played in, with the exception of the COVID grand final from last year, that would be an extraordinary move,” Mr Ayres said.

“I’m very confident that the NRL will keep the grand finale here in NSW. They know it’s the right thing to do.”

Stuart Ayres looks to the sky with a grandstand behind him
Sport Minister Stuart Ayres says the government has made big commitments to stadiums in Sydney. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)
A large blue and white grandstand with pristine grass before it
Allianz Stadium has been rebuilt at a cost of $828 million.(AAP: Bianca De Marchi)

Mr V’landys has lobbied the state government to pay for the upgrade of heartland grounds including at Manly, Leichhardt, Cronulla and Penrith.

It is understood Mr V’landys used the threat of moving the NRL’s decider interstate as a bargaining chip during a meeting with the government in April.

Asked when leaving that meeting if the grand finale would stay in Sydney, he said: “At this stage, yes.”

There has only been one year when the premiership was not settled in Sydney — that came in 2021 when the game was moved to Brisbane due to COVID-19 restrictions in NSW.

Mr Ayres today said the government would honor its commitment to build a new stadium in Penrith, his home electorate, as the development also formed part of its three cities plan for Sydney.

“We also know that we’ve always got limitations on what we can do,” he said.

“We are continuing our engagement with the NRL. We want to be able to upgrade suburban infrastructure but we want to be able to do that when the fiscal capacity of the state allows for it.”

The Australian Rugby League chairman speaks at an NRL media conference.
ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has pushed for investment in suburban grounds.(AAP: Joel Carrett)

The Minister said the government was facing huge costs associated with the recovery effort from NSW’s devastating floods, which ranged from the state’s north to Sydney.

He said a similar decision was made at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when a planned rebuild of Stadium Australia was shelved.

“We’ll continue to talk with the NRL about what we can afford to do. But we’ve got priorities and we’ve gotta make sure we stick to those,” Mr Ayres said.

“These are the tough decisions governments have to make.

“It just might mean that we have to wait a little bit longer before we can spend additional money on those venues.”

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Florida mass shooter Nikolas Cruz watched music video about school shooting before rampage

Florida mass shooter Nikolas Cruz watched music video about school shooting before rampage

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Florida mass shooter Nikolas Cruz was busy on his phone looking up the music video for “Pumped up Kicks” minutes before he burst into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and opened fire, killing 17 people, according to trial testimony.

The penalty trial in Broward County Circuit Court entered its third week Monday and will determine whether Cruz, 23, will be sentenced to life in prison or death for the Feb. 14, 2018, massacre in Parkland.

Jurors Monday were shown Cruz’s phone activity as he rode in an Uber to the school to carry out the rampage with an AR-15 hunting rifle.

The 2010 music video by Foster the People topped charts around the world with its controversial lyrics about a school shooting that some have said glorifies gun violence. “All the other kids with the pumped up kicks, you better run, better run, outrun my gun,” the song’s chorus goes.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz is shown at the defense table during jury selection in the penalty phase of his trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 28, 2022.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz is shown at the defense table during jury selection in the penalty phase of his trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 28, 2022.
(Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, Pool, File)

Cruz, then 19, was also texting two people during the 13-minute Uber ride – including telling a girl he loved her after she wrote, “You’re scaring me and I want you to leave me alone.” She added, “You know I have a boyfriend, right?”

Uber driver Laura Zecchini testified that she took Cruz to the school that day and thought the large black bag he was carrying was for a guitar. He told her he had a music class on campus.

PARKLAND SCHOOL SHOOTING TRIAL: ‘THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET BAD,’ GUNMAN WARNS STUDENT

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz tucks his sweater in while waiting for prospective jurors to enter the courtroom during jury selection in the penalty trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 26, 2022.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz tucks his sweater in while waiting for prospective jurors to enter the courtroom during jury selection in the penalty trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 26, 2022.
(Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, Pool)

Minutes later, Cruz stalked the school building with a rifle, spraying several classrooms and hallways with bullets, killing 14 students and three staff members.

FLORIDA MASS SHOOTER NIKOLAS CRUZ TOLD GUN SHOP OWNER AR-15 WAS FOR HUNTING

Prosecutors have said that he showed his victims no mercy, returning to execute some students who were injured on the ground.

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Cruz, who was expelled from the school one year prior to the shooting, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder.

Rebecca Rosenberg is a veteran journalist and book author with a focus on crime and criminal justice. Email tips to [email protected] and @ReRosenberg.

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Full NVIDIA RTX 40 “AD104” GPU with 7680 cores and 400W TDP to match RTX 3090 Ti in performance

Full NVIDIA RTX 40 "AD104" GPU with 7680 cores and 400W TDP to match RTX 3090 Ti in performance

Please note that this post is tagged as a rumor.

Potential RTX 4070 Ti could match RTX 3090 Ti in terms of performance

The rumored specs for RTX 4070 with 7168 CUDA cores and 10GB memory on a 160-bit bus may seem underwhelming to some GPU enthusiasts. But such configuration is already capable of competing with NVIDIA’s high-end RTX 3090 GPU in 3DMark TimeSpy, at least that’s according to hardware leaker Kopite7kimi. However, the limited bandwidth may still become a bottleneck in some instances.

As it turns out, NVIDIA is already preparing a full variant of AD104 GPU, featuring 7680 cores and 12GB memory across a 192-bit memory bus. Such configuration would allegedly provide matching performance to the RTX 3090 Ti, the flagship Ampere desktop GPU which debuted in March this year. With a wider memory bus and faster memory, such a variant would have 40% higher memory bandwidth (360 → 504 GB/s) than RTX 4070.

More cores and faster memory would come at a cost of higher power consumption. It is said that PG141/SKU331 power draw reaches 400W, so 100W higher than RTX 4070’s (300W). It is too early to put a name on this configuration, but if RTX 3070 Ti with full GA104 GPU was any lesson for us – this should be the RTX 4070 Ti.

Thus far seven different RTX 40/ADA configurations were mentioned by Kopite7kimi and other leakers. This is the latest list with updated specs:

RUMORED GeForce RTX 40 SKUs
VideoCardz Board/SKU GPU CUDA Cores Memory TDP Launch Date
TITAN/ADA RTX TBC AD102-450 TBC
RTX 4090 Ti PG139-SKU 310 AD102-350 TBC
RTX 4090 PG139-SKU 330 AD102-300 Q4 2022
RTX4080 PG139-SKU 360 AD103-300 Q4 2022
RTX 4070 Ti PG141-SKU 331 AD104-400 (?) TBC
RTX4070 PG141-SKU 341 AD104-275 Q4 2022
RTX 4060 TBC AD106 (?) TBC TBC TBC Q1 2023

Source: @kopite7kimi



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Woman charged with assault, five women’s soccer players banned over post-match fight outside stadium

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Five players in the Northern Territory’s top women’s soccer competition have been suspended – and one charged with assault – over a post-match fight that’s been called “unacceptable” and “in contrast to the values ​​inherent in our game” by the sport’s governing body.

NT Police has confirmed an 18-year-old player has been charged with assault in relation to the “physical altercation” involving several players on June 26, which broke out in the car park of the Darwin Football Stadium in Marrara after a game.

“A verbal dispute between two players escalated into a physical altercation when a third party intervened,” Acting Sergeant Carol Maxwell said in a statement.

“The altercation was an escalation from the match.”

There were no serious injuries.

Yesterday, Football Northern Territory announced that it had sanctioned two clubs – the Hellenic Athletic Club and Port Darwin Football Club – in relation to the same incident.

In a statement, it said five players across both clubs had been banned from participating in any of the association’s activities for various periods of time.

A match is seen being played at TIO Stadium during sunset.
The Darwin Football Stadium in Marrara is the biggest outdoor stadium in the Northern Territory. (Supplied: Celina Whan / AFLNT)

Those players – which include three from Hellenic and two from Port Darwin – face suspensions ranging from 12 weeks (with four weeks suspended) to three years.

Hellenic has also been stripped of nine points in the 2022 Women’s Premier League competition, and will remain subject to a good behavior bond that will, if breached, see the club lose three points for each offence.

Football Northern Territory chief executive, Bruce Stalder, said everyone involved in the game should be able to participate in a safe environment.

“This behavior will never be tolerated, it is unacceptable, unnecessary and in stark contrast to the values ​​inherent in our game,” he said.

Mr Stalder said as part of the sanctions, the suspended players would be enrolled in a community program designed to improve personal accountability and behavioral flexibility.

The woman charged with assault is due to face court on September 19.

The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Tornado warning expires

Tornado warning expires

Tornado warning expires

UPDATE: The tornado warning has now expired. PREVIOUS: The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Fayette County until 8:45 pm Monday. The earlier warnings for Greene and Washington counties have expired. Live updates from Pittsburgh’s Action Weather in the video player above. At 8:27 pm, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Farmington, or 16 miles southeast of Uniontown, moving southeast at 20 mph.More: Read the alert for your countyInteractive radar: Track storms as they move through your areaLearn how to enable automatic weather alerts on the WTAE mobile appHAZARD…Tornado.SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT.. .Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.Locations impacted include… Markleysburg.TORNADO…RADAR INDICATEDMAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 INInstructions: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with severe weather alerts and breaking news. Always have the WTAE mobile app? Click here to learn how to get automatic severe weather alerts for where you live.

UPDATE: The tornado warning has now expired.

PREVIOUS: The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Fayette County until 8:45 pm Monday. The earlier warnings for Greene and Washington counties have expired.

Live updates from Pittsburgh’s Action Weather in the video player above.

At 8:27 pm, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Farmington, or 16 miles southeast of Uniontown, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

Locations impacted include… Markleysburg.

TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN

Instructions: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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Michael Caton Will Lend His Voice To Local Indie Game

Tell Him He’s Dreamin’: Michael Caton Will Lend His Voice To Local Indie Game

Legendary Australian actor Michael Caton will join the cast of Wayward Strand.

Developed by Melbourne studio Ghost Pattern, Wayward Strand is “an interactive story told in a curious way.” It follows teenage journalist Casey Beaumaris on her first visit to an airborne hospital. Then, in the manner of a point-and-click adventure, Casey pokes into the corners of the airship, getting to know its inhabitants and unraveling its secrets. If the title is familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen us write about Wayward Strand before: Ruby is look and excited to play it.

Across the day today, the official Wayward Strand social media accounts have been slowly unveiling the game’s voice cast. The latest reveal was one few saw coming: the great Michael Caton (The Castle, The Sullivans, Packed to the Rafters) is joining the cast as a be-robed and “loquacious” character named Neil Avery.

Though Caton starred in over 700 episodes of the Australian period drama The Sullivansit was his role as Darryl Kerrigan in The Castle that made him a legend. Twenty-five years after its release, lines like “How’s the serenity?” and “Tell him he’s dreamin’”, immortalized by Caton’s delivery, are a part of the national lexicon. And now, he brings his formidable talent to the video game space. You can hear a little clip of Caton in Wayward Strand via the embedded tweet above.

Wayward Strand launches on September 15, 2022, for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.

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Cunnington closes in on return to play

Cunnington closes in on return to play

Talismanic North Melbourne midfielder Ben Cunnington will be available to play on the weekend if he gets through training on Thursday.

Having recovered from testicular cancer, Cunnington was set to return to play in July but suffered a calf strain in training, and last week tested positive for COVID-19.

Roos Head of Performance Kevin White says the No.10 was symptomatic in the days following his test, but has since recovered.

“Ben had a strong footy conditioning and strength session on Sunday, and will fall into the main group training this week,” White told North Media.

“He’ll be available to play if he clears training Thursday.”

Cunnington is one of six men’s players to have tested positive since North Melbourne’s trip to Tasmania to face Hawthorn in Round 19.

Small forward Paul Curtis was another, ruled out of last week’s match against Essendon after having played 13 consecutive matches since his debut.

“Paul was symptomatic in the first few days post testing positive,” White explained.

“He’s had graded exercise for the past couple of days. He returned to the club today, and will train with the main group on Thursday.

“He’ll also be available if he clears that session.”

Aaron Hall’s wretched run was prolonged by a positive test after the Hawthorn match, the No.43 having missed more than half the season due to soft tissue injuries.

This time it will only be a short stint on the sidelines for Hall, the 31-year-old having bounced back well.

“Like Ben, he had a strong footy conditioning and strength session on Sunday and will train with the main group this week,” White outlined.

jack mahony and Lachie Young were named for Sunday’s game against Essendon but withdrawn late having returned positive tests.

“They’re at home isolating, with the club doctor monitoring their symptoms through daily check-ins,” White detailed.

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“Whether or not they’re available will be based on multiple factors.

“This includes symptoms, ability to absorb exercise during the week, recent training history, and preparation leading into game day after clearing isolation.”

jackson archer will be touch-and-go for Sunday’s game against Sydney, having picked up a hip complaint in the defeat to the Dons.

“Jackson jagged his hip in a tackling contest in the third quarter, similar to the incident at training a few weeks ago,” White went on.

“The plan will be for him to run today (Tuesday) and test it out at main training on Thursday.”