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Michaell Purcell killed in car crash: Iprwich Jets and Brisbane Tigers

Michaell Purcell killed in car crash: Iprwich Jets and Brisbane Tigers

Queensland rugby league has been rocked after one of the State’s star players was tragically killed in a car crash at the age of 28.

Michael Purcell sadly lost his life on Sunday morning following a car crash in Brisbane.

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The star winger-fullback had played a total of 82 games for the Ipswich Jets and Brisbane Tigers, registering 68 tries and 22 goals.

Purcell, nicknamed “The Kangaroo Catcher” after he once was said to have chased down a kangaroo during a race, was one of the fastest players in Queensland.

His standout abilities on the field led to him receiving an NRL contract with the Melbourne Storm last year.

He joined the Storm for pre-season training before returning to Queensland and playing for the Brisbane Tigers in the Intrust Super Cup.

His death rocked the rugby league community with tributes flooding in following Sunday’s tragic crash.

“I am shattered, it’s so, so sad,” Ben Walker said to the Courier MailPurcell’s former coach at the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup

“He was a really talented kid who definitely had the ability to play NRL.

“We got a tip about this kid playing reserve grade and his nickname was the ‘Kangaroo Catcher’ because the story went he was so fast he once chased down a kangaroo during a cross-country run in the bush.

“We signed him to the Ipswich Jets and he ended up scoring 66 tries in 71 games. He had incredible speed.”

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Lance Buddy Franklin Brisbane Lions, puts contract talks with Sydney Swans on hold, Kane Cornes labels star selfish

Lance Buddy Franklin Brisbane Lions, puts contract talks with Sydney Swans on hold, Kane Cornes labels star selfish

It was the curveball statement that has cast further doubt over Lance Franklin’s footy future.

But it’s the timing of the superstar’s declaration that he’s delayed contract talks until season’s end that pricked the ears of several AFL commentators – and not in a good way.

Franklin, a premiership Hawk, four-time Coleman Medalist, eight-time All Australian and one of just six players in AFL/VFL history to kick 1000 goals, remains one of the biggest names in the AFL world, both on and off the field .

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His management on Saturday morning released a statement, confirming the superstar’s contract talks with the Swans had officially been “paused” so he can “put all my focus on playing footy”.

“I am still undecided and need time after the season to make a family decision about whether I continue to play next year,” said Franklin, who’s coming to the end of a nine-year, $10 million deal and, therefore, a restricted free agent.

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In the days prior, Franklin had been strongly linked to Brisbane, while there were also suggestions he was more likely to remain with Sydney after the club had made financial ground in negotiations.

The statement, which was described as “provocative” by veteran AFL journalist Damian Barrett on The Sunday Footy Showwas released just over 24 hours before the Swans, who are now right in the 2022 premiership mix, were to face North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

Swans coach John Longmire said on Saturday the club supported Franklin’s decision, labeling it a “really sensitive” move considering his stage of his footy career. Swans chairman Andrew Pridham told 7NewsMelbourne the Swans were “very supportive” of Franklin’s approach, adding: “I see no need to rush an outcome.”

But speaking on Channel 9’s The Sunday Footy Showfour-time Power best and fairest winner Kane Cornes suggested the timing of Franklin’s statement was selfish and “really strange”.

“It was a very ‘me, me, me’ thing to do, I thought, from Buddy Franklin when the Sydney Swans are flying,” Cornes said on Sunday morning.

Lance Franklin of the Swans against the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Picture: Michael WillsonSource: Getty Images

“They’ve paid him $10 million over nine years … I understand that (he’s delivered on his contract), but I’m not sure you need to release a statement prior to the game. What was the point of Buddy doing that?

“It didn’t alleviate any of the talk… It made the talk fester more.”

It all comes after it was reported last month Franklin could leave the Swans – or even call time on his career – with the key forward left frustrated by a low-ball contract offer.

Reports have indicated that he wants between $700,000 and $800,000 next season, but the Swans, who want Franklin to play on, initially offered him a deal between $500,000 and $600,000. Herald Sun reporter Jon Ralph suggested if Franklin was paid close to the $800,000 mark, it “makes it hard to keep that (Sydney) list together.”

Asked if it was selfish for Franklin to ask for as much as $800,000 next year, triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown told Fox Footy: “It’s hard to say ‘selfish’ because he’s brought a lot of value to that football club. However you need to have an expectation late in your career that your salary is going to come down.

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“You’d probably look at the Tom Brady comparison. Tom Brady always played well below market value provided he had weapons and tools around him – and he’s gone on to win seven Super Bowls.

“You feel like the legacy for Buddy to win another premiership and end his career is more important than an extra $100,000 to $200,000.”

St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt said it was a “mature” decision by Franklin considering the premiership opportunity the Swans have this year, but said it was now doubtful the left-footer would be wearing red and white in 2023.

“I don’t think it necessarily augurs that well for him being at Sydney next year,” Riewoldt told Fox Footy’s Best On Ground.

“Whether that’s at another club or retirement, it puts that little seed of doubt in. But they’re not going to talk about it now.”

Seven-time All-Australian Nathan Buckley added: “He’s had success at both clubs, he’s been an established player over a long period of time, he’s contributed heavily to both of his organisations.

“If for family reasons or personal reasons he wants to go and play somewhere else or not play at all – which he might be considering – he’s entitled to it.”

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Champion Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy suffers injury blow

Champion Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy suffers injury blow

Sydney officials are sweating on the severity of champion midfielder Josh Kennedy’s potentially season-ending hamstring strain suffered in the VFL on Sunday morning.

Kennedy hurt his left hamstring lunging towards North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas as the Kangaroo burst out of the center in the second quarter at Arden Street Oval.

The Swans are referring to the 34-year-old’s setback as a strain but remain unsure of how serious it is. He won 10 disposals before limping from the field.

Kennedy’s injury coincided with Kangaroos star Ben Cunnington playing his first game in 379 days since being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Cunnington, who won the first center clearance of the match, finished with 18 disposals and three tackles before calling it a day at three-quarter time.

Kennedy’s hopes of forcing his way back into the Swans’ senior side for finals now hang by a thread.

He was Sydney’s medical substitute last week but has otherwise played at second-tier level for the past month since missing eight weeks recovering from a serious right hamstring tendon injury against Carlton in May.

Swans coach John Longmire has consistently praised Kennedy’s attitude and leadership this season while he adjusts to going from an all-time club great to being a fringe member of the squad.

Kennedy is yet to indicate publicly whether he plans to continue into a 17th AFL season next year that would give him the chance to bring up his 300-game milestone.

The former co-captain has appeared only 11 times at senior level this season, which would be the lowest in his 13 seasons in Sydney after crossing from Hawthorn.

Kennedy’s honor roll includes playing in the Swans’ 2012 premiership, winning three Bob Skilton Medals as the club’s best and fairest and being a triple All-Australian.

He has won the most contested possessions (4006) of any AFL footballer since the statistic was recorded.

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Rugby Championship, Michael Hooper leave, mental health, explained, Australia return to play

Rugby Championship, Michael Hooper leave, mental health, explained, Australia return to play

When Michael Hooper withdrew less than 48 hours before the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship opener in Argentina, it shocked the world.

An outpouring of support was issued across the globe from Will Carling to Karmichael Hunt, as it was revealed that Hooper’s “mindset” was not right and he would miss the Test and fly home.

Yet for those closer to the situation, it was not as surprising.

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Hooper has been pushed to the point of breaking for some time, with few others afforded time in the saddle in his position despite the emergence of talented players like Fraser McReight.

Instead, with precious victories and coaching living by results, the Wallabies – and Super Rugby franchises, perhaps with the exception of the Brumbies and recently the Waratahs – have rolled out their premier players for fear of failure.

A talismanic leader, Hooper had not only been holding the Wallabies together on and off the field for years, he had been putting his head in few places dare go.

The second youngest Wallabies captain of all time, Hooper was the youngest player of all time to play 100 Tests.

Last year, he surpassed George Gregan’s (59) record of Tests captained last year, and he is just 18 shy of the 1999 World Cup-winner’s national record of 139.

Michael Hooper withdrew less than 48 hours before the Wallabies' Rugby Championship opener. (Photo by May Bailey/Getty Images)
Michael Hooper withdrew less than 48 hours before the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship opener. (Photo by May Bailey/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

All this at the tender age of 30, where he has been handed the captaincy by the past three Wallabies coaches after first being capped by another, Robbie Deans, in 2012.

At some point, age, or at least the sheer minutes he had spent on the playing field, he was going to catch up with him.

Of Hooper’s 121 Tests, he has started in 115 of them and gone the full distance in 95 of those Tests. He has missed just 11 Tests, including the weekend’s 41-26 victory over Michael Cheika’s Argentina, since his debut against Scotland off the bench in Newcastle.

By comparison, Richie McCaw, who started in 141 of his 148 Tests, missed 37 Tests during his decorated career.

Interestingly, in the four years before he retired following the World Cup final in 2015, McCaw started 44 of 45 Tests during the period but only played the full 80 minutes in 33 of those Tests.

But, as age, his durability and the weight of captaining the All Blacks for so many years caught up to him, he missed nine Tests during that golden period.

New Zealand Rugby also afforded him a sabbatical in late 2012 and saw him make his comeback in mid-2013. He didn’t play, but rather cooled his heels.

In May, Hooper laughed off suggestions he could make it through to the home World Cup in 2027 by saying he was more likely to be having a “beer” in the stands at that point.

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But it’s not just the home World Cup that feels like an eternity away for Hooper, it’s the 2025 British and Irish Lions series and, indeed, next year’s World Cup too.

It’s believed after years bouncing back up on a Sunday, the heavy knocks are starting to take their toll.

Recently, Hooper played in Brisbane against England despite being struck down by the flu during the week.

When he copped an early hit after being bounced by Ellis Genge, there was an element of concern around whether he had taken another head knock.

A week later, with the Wallabies’ injury toll stretching to double figures, he backed up for the series decider despite having a crook back.

Earlier in the year, Hooper copped a high tackle from a replacement Crusaders forward, which drew a red card, and he spent two weeks on the sidelines.

Privately the Waratahs and Australian officials were filthy because the culprit, Hamish Dalzell, had also been penalized for a high shot moments earlier that didn’t earn any further punishment.

Concussion is something Hooper is particularly cognizant of.

It’s also understood the Wallabies are being belted on the training field.

It is unclear when Hooper will next play. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

Numerous sources, including at Rugby Australia, have also raised questions about the strength and conditioning methods being used under Dean Benton.

Questions have arisen after a number of players have suffered injuries at training in recent months.

There is a belief that the current group needs to be whipped into shape because they are not up to Test match standards.

For now Hooper, who arrived back in Australia on Sunday, is expected to rest and spend time with his family.

No timeframe has been given when the No.7 will next play.

Sources believe he will miss the home Tests against the Springboks.

Fortunately the Wallabies have discovered they can play without Hooper and succeed.

But they might have learned too that humans are not machines.

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AFL live ScoreCentre: North Melbourne vs Sydney, Brisbane vs Carlton, West Coast vs Adelaide live scores, stats and results

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Brisbane welcome Carlton to the Gabba as both sides fight to keep their September aspirations on track.

Meanwhile West Coast fans will farewell champion key forward Josh Kennedy in his final AFL game against Adelaide.

Earlier, a big Sydney win over North Melbourne saw the Swans jump up to third on the AFL ladder.

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Swans back into top four with big win over North

The Sydney Swans have enhanced their AFL top-four prospects with a comfortable 38-point victory over lowly North Melbourne at Docklands Stadium.

The Swans predictably dominated Sunday’s contest but North, led by a career-high eight-goal haul from Nick Larkey, kicked accurately to prevent the visitors from streaking ahead in the first-half.

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Lance Franklin and Chad Warner were both among the goals against North Melbourne.(Getty Images: Michael Willson)

Sydney put their foot down in the third quarter, however, kicking six goals to three before cruising to their fifth-straight victory, 18.18 (126) to 13.10 (88).

The result leaves the Swans (14-6) fourth on the ladder, just below reigning premiers Melbourne on percentage, leading into their last home-and-away games against Collingwood and St Kilda.

Sydney were too powerful across every area of ​​the ground, with young guns Chad Warner, Errol Gulden and Nick Blakey leading the charge.

But veterans like Tom Hickey, Sam Reid and dynamic forward-midfielder Tom Papley were also influential.

Superstar Lance Franklin, who on Saturday declared he was putting contract talks with the club on hold until the end of the season, ended with four goals after North defender Aidan Corr restricted the legendary goal-kicker early in the game.

North (2-18) suffered a pre-game blow when key defender Ben McKay (shoulder) was withdrawn and replaced by Josh Walker, who had been preparing to play in the Kangaroos’ VFL game at Arden St.

Larkey was clearly the Kangaroos’ best, while midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke put in another outstanding performance in his career-best season.

While all ran smoothly for the Swans at Docklands, former co-captain Josh Kennedy suffered a suspected hamstring injury in the VFL game after he was on the cusp of a return to the AFL side.

The Swans are back at the SCG next Sunday for a mammoth clash with the red-hot Magpies in a crucial battle to make-up the top-four, while the Kangaroos travel to play Adelaide on Saturday to face the Crows.

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D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router Review: A solid entry-level option

D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router Review: A solid entry-level option

D-Link’s new Eagle Pro AI series of routers is looking to shake things on both sides of the market, from entry-level routers-to premium mesh systems. The R15 AX1500 Eagle Pro AI stands as the entry-level option, but provides some nifty value through its compact design, Wi-Fi 6 functionality and various smart features including Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control commands, that this side of the market have been missing as of late. It might not jump out at users in any particular way, but still serves as a worthy upgrade for those looking for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, or as a basic upgrade for those rather bare-bones routers provided by most internet and telco providers.

Design

Much like its sibling, the G415 4G Smart Router, the R15 is rather compact an unassuming, sporting a flat white paint job and four side antennas. Unlike the G415, the R15 does sit flat on its back rather than standing upright, meaning it might take up a little more room in some spaces. That being said, the R15 is one of the smallest routers I’ve ever used, so I can’t imagine both the size and orientation being too much of an issue for most users.

The back of the router also sports three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and a single Gigabit Ethernet port for even faster transfer speeds, the latter of which is now becoming a standard for all levels and tiers of internet routers. Beyond this, there’s admittedly not much going on with the router, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Its smaller size allows it to be tucked away, while the only thing I can truly point out regarding the overall appearance and design of such a router, is that the flat white colourway may stand out, particularly if your internet setup is located in a central position in the home.

Performance

In terms of performance, the R15 plays things relatively straight. With the ability to hit speeds of up to 1,201Mbps on 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the traditional 2.4GHz, most Australian users will find the router capable of transmitting the fastest speeds our internet companies and telco providers have to offer. Unlike most entry-level routers and routers provided by the aforementioned internet and telco companies, the the R15 can cover a whopping 230 square meters, making it a no-brainer for both smaller and larger households alike, without the need to purchase any external or additional extenders.

That being said, the R15 does play friendly with the Eagle Pro AI range, meaning such extenders and even additional routers can easily be paired to the R15 via the Eagle Pro AI app. Much like the G415 4G Smart Router, the Eagle Pro AI Engine also keeps users tuned to the most reliable band at any given time, be it the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band, allowing multiple uses to consistently access the most efficient and reliable method of connectivity .

Software

Thankfully, the Eagle Pro AI app is incredibly friendly and easy to use. As we’ve covered most of the apps functionality and features in our D-Link G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router Review, we have included the relevant excerpt below, outlining a nearly identical experience in relation to the R15:

“It’s incredibly easy to navigate, and is responsible for additional features, including the aforementioned AI Mesh Optimiser and the handy AI Parental Control. As the name suggests, AI Parental Control allows users to monitor and manage their children’s online activities. From here, you can create a profile for individual users to block and minimize access to the internet. Aside from the rampant virus exposure that may be a cause for concern for some parents, certain sites can even be curbed thanks to a web filter.”

“The Eagle Pro AI App also allows for voice control through multiple platforms including the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This might feel unnecessary for some, but is a welcome inclusion for those looking to turn their home into a smart, interconnected haven. The included AI Assistant can also whip up weekly reports for you incusing user activity and general internet traffic, with recommendations on how to solve the issues that may arise as a result. Overall, the app is incredibly easy to navigate and continuously informative at every step.”

Verdict & Value

Overall, the D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router is a reliable router for the entry-level price tag. Thanks to the Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, Eagle Pro AI app and compact design, it’s admittedly hard to pass this one up, should you be upgrading from a basic router provided by your internet provider, or imply looking to the future for Wi-Fi 6 support, which is arguably provided here at one of the cheapest price points in the market today. Impressive range will negate the need for extenders in most homes, while such a solution is incredibly easy to set up given the seamless functionality of the Eagle Pro AI app. If you’re looking for a solid all-rounder for an entry-level price tag, you might not need to look any further.

FOUR STARS (OUT OF FIVE)

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lowlights: White coloring can stand out, particularly if internet setup is in a central location
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The evolution of the Ekka’s show bags, which originally contained coal and condiments

The evolution of the Ekka's show bags, which originally contained coal and condiments

Each year children flock to Brisbane’s Ekka to check out the brightly colored show bags filled with treats, toys and trinkets — a far cry from the sample bags of old.

As the Ekka kicks off for another year, the Queensland Museum has unearthed some of the state’s oldest show bags.

They originated when the Royal Brisbane Show allowed stall holders to give away free samples in 1902 — the very first one held coal.

“It was the earliest sample bag on record, and that piece of coal was worth a lot at the time and many were able to use the coal at home,” said Tess Shingles, the museum’s acting assistant curator for Queensland stories.

“It must have been a big hit, as the tradition of the show bag has continued to this day.”

Black and white photo of two young girls holding showbags.
Two girls holding sample bags at the RNA showgrounds in 1946.(Supplied: John Oxley Library, State Library of Qld)

Sample bags vs. show bags

Sample bags were originally filled with produce and edible items that were made and manufactured in Queensland.

“Technically the sample bags were the precursor to the show bags and were originally paper bags,” Ms Shingles said.

“The plastic bags came in during the 1970s and at that time they switched to being more commercial and more about pop culture.”

The Bertie Beatle bag remains a show-goer favorite to this day after first appearing in Queensland in 1963.

Paper bag with a beatle on the front.
Bertie Beatle first appeared in the Hoadley’s sample bag.(ABC Radio Brisbane: Jessica Hinchliffe)

“Bertie Beatle was originally created to compete with Freddo frog,” Ms Shingles said.

“The same company was making Violet Crumbles so they would use the by-product of the honeycomb in the Bertie Beatles.

“Bertie then featured in sample bags for Hoadley’s before becoming a stand-alone bag.”

Another popular sample bag in the 1960s was the Rosella bag, which highlighted pickled products and the quality of its condiments.

“The bag showed people how the pickling process happened and why their particular products were safe and trusted,” Ms Shingles said.

Red and blue bag with the words Rosella on the front.
The Rosella sample bags featured pickles and condiments.(ABC Radio Brisbane: Kate O’Toole)

Some of the first toys that appeared in the bags were cardboard pistols that would fire rubber bands.

“The toys were often secondary in the early days to the confectionary and food; many of the toys would be put together when families got home from the show.”

Many of the snack food sample bags claimed to be nutritional for children and were endorsed by health professionals.

“The Twisties bag is funny as it was advertised as the healthy snack and would use a photo of the strongman holding the Twisties,” Ms Shingles said.

“A leaflet was also included in that bag saying that Twisties were recommended by dentists as they were safeguarding children’s teeth and should be on every tuckshop menu.”

A bag saying Twisties
Bags for chips were often displayed as healthy and endorsed by doctors and dentists.(ABC Radio Brisbane: Kate O’Toole)

Keeping fine art history alive

The museum has also collected Ekka fine art entries from as far back as 1916 featuring button work, embroidery and knitting.

“One of the most iconic pieces is a framed work by a button maker called John Ward, who entered an artwork in 1916 made up of buttons and carved pearl shell from the Torres Strait,” Ms Shingles said.

Buttons and shells arranged as kangaroo and emus on black material.
A winning entry from 1916 used buttons and pearl shells to create coats of arms.(Supplied: Queensland Museum)

A knitted christening gown and a handmade dog called Bo Bo also feature in the collection showing the variety of entries over the decades.

“Although it didn’t win a prize, the dachshund called Bo Bo by Elise Hicks in 1972 has a special place in our collection,” Ms Shingles said.

“This part of the collection shows the skills of local Queenslanders and that’s why we keep them as they were exhibited.”

A handmade brown Dashund dog.
A handmade dog was an entry in the fine arts competition in 1972.(ABC Radio Brisbane: Jessica Hinchliffe)

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Daniel Golubovic, Cedric Dubler, Decathlon results

Daniel Golubovic, Cedric Dubler, Decathlon results

Australia has had a double-medal finish in the men’s decathlon for the first time in a century in an extraordinary end to the event on Saturday morning (AEST).

Daniel Golubovic and Cedric Dubler fell agonizingly short as they desperately tried to steal the gold medal from Grenada’s Victor Lindon in the final 1500m run.

Dubler, a national hero from his viral act of mateship during at the Tokyo Olympics, went into the final night session with a lead of 39 points with only the javelin and 1500m to go.

However, he was brought undone by a fifth place finish in the javelin and simply had too many points to try and catch up in the 1500m.

Golubovic put together a colossal effort in the final event, crossing the finish line first to take the silver medal with a final score of 8197 points.

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Daniel Golubovic congratulates an exhausted Lindon Victor at the finish line. Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP.
Daniel Golubovic congratulates an exhausted Lindon Victor at the finish line. Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP.Source: AFP
Cedric Dubler and Daniel Golubović.Source: AFP

Lindon was more than 100m behind Golubovic as the Aussie crossed the line.

With the Grenadian looking dead on his feet with 25m to run, it suddenly appeared that Golubovic was about to take the gold. He needed to win by more than 23 seconds.

However, Lindon fell over the line with two seconds to spare. Dubler, who took the bronze medal, Golubovic and Lindon were all left waiting to see the exact results show up on the big screen before they could learn who had won the gold medal.

It eventually showed up on the screen that Lindon had done enough to fall over the line with a final score of 8233. Dubler finished with 8030.

Golubovic was smiling through the heartbreak at the end of the race.

Lindon Victor and Kurt Felix of Team Grenada, Harry Kendall of Team England, Alec Diamond, Daniel Golubovic and Cedric Dubler of Team Australia and Karo Iga of Team Papua New Guinea celebrate at the end of their ten events. Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images.Source: Getty Images

“Thank you, I had to dig for that,” Golubovic said afterwards.

“It is cold out here and there is nothing in the works. Two decathlons in 12 days – I don’t recommend it.

“It’s been an incredible experience, coming down and moving back to Australia and back to Brisbane during COVID, it’s been a wild few years and it’s been a long process to get here. It feels so good to be on this stage right now.

He said he is looking forward to getting some sleep after completing two decathlon events in the space of two weeks, after also competing at the world championships in Oregon last month.

“Tired. Very tired,” he said when asked how he felt in an interview with Channel 7.

“It was a tough race, I knew it was going to be, I had to leave everything out on the line and we did just that, that was every possible thing I could leave out on the track, and it landed where it did, but I am so incredibly proud to have performed the way I did and backed it up two times in a row and to have it come down to the 1500 was a lot of fun.”

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AFL news 2022: Lance Franklin breaks silence on future, Swans to Lions rumors

AFL news 2022: Lance Franklin breaks silence on future, Swans to Lions rumors

Sydney Swans forward Lance Franklin is still “undecided” about his future in the sport, officially putting contract talks on hold and hinting at a possible retirement.

According to a report by Nine reporter Michael Atkinson, the 35-year-old is considering turning his back on the Swans for a deal with the Brisbane Lions.

The Nine report was immediately countered by Swans chief executive Tom Harley, who confessed the veteran forward’s move to Brisbane was “news to him”.

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Sports broadcaster Andy Maher later claimed Franklin would stay with the Sydney-based club, potentially on a one-year contract extension.

“I can’t say where it came from, but Franklin’s not going to Brisbane,” he told SEN on Friday.

“He’s not going, he’s going to stay at Sydney and they’re in the throws of working out the contract, so it does sound like he’s going to play another year at the Swans if this information is true and where it’s coming from is pretty strong.”

On Saturday morning, Franklin’s manager Adam Finch released a statement confirming contract talks had been put on hold so the 1000-goal hero could focus on Sydney’s run towards the finals.

“At this stage conversations have been paused around my contract so I can put all my focus on playing footy,” Franklin said.

“No further comment will be made until the season is done and I have decided about my future.

“I am still undecided and need time after the season to make a family decision about whether I continue to play next year.”

Franklin has been in excellent form this season, kicking 41 goals in 17 games for Swans. However, the ongoing contract drama has become a significant distraction for John Longmire’s side as they approach September.

Speaking to Fox Footy, former Hawthorn forward Ben Dixon argued that Franklin has more chance of “playing on the moon than Victoria” next year.

“I reckon there’s some real merit in (rumors of the Brisbane move),” he said.

“My gut feels is yes (he’ll leave Sydney).

“He’s more chance of playing on the moon than in Victoria.

“Going for one more tilt, going to a different club, it’s not going to tarnish anything about your reputation in the game.

“He’s only going to go north.

“He’s a Perth boy, but you can rule out those two clubs (Fremantle and West Coast). You can rule out the Giants. It’s a process of elimination – the Gold Coast or it’s Brisbane.

“Brisbane’s right in the wheelhouse to win it. If it’s not this year, they still have got a little tilt next year.

“I know his motivation in signing a long-term deal with Sydney was sustainable success.

“I think his drive and his motivation – he wants to win a flag.

“He could be the hottest property in Queensland.

“If you look at it and you say, ‘Who’s closer to the flag (Gold Coast or Brisbane)?’ Well, there’s no doubt Brisbane are.”

Lions coach Chris Fagan believes that if Franklin is considering a move to Queensland it would be more likely to be for retirement rather than continuing his football career.

“I would have thought if they are moving to Queensland, that’s perhaps an indication that Bud’s going to retire from AFL football,” he said on Friday.

“If it came to pass down the track that they do move here, and. someone reaches out from his camp and suggests that he still wants to play, then we would be remiss as a footy club not to go and have a conversation with him.

“As far I’m concerned he’s a Sydney Swans player, and if any of that was going to happen, it would happen when the season’s all over.

“My latest communication with him was a text message I sent to him when he kicked his 1000th (AFL) goal which was four months ago.

“I don’t know what will play out in the future but the way I see it right now is if he is moving to Queensland to live, I would suggest that he’s going to retire.”

Franklin joined the Swans from the Hawthorn Hawks in 2014 on a nine-year, $10 million deal.

While he has been injury prone in recent years, the scenes of fans flooding onto the SCG when the eight-time All-Australian kicked his 1000th career goal showed he is still one of the sport’s biggest drawcards.

The Swans will face North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with the first bounce scheduled for 1.10pm AEST.

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Queensland renters living ‘on knife’s edge’ after landlords issue new notices to leave in bid to stop ‘lifelong’ tenants

Queensland renters living 'on knife's edge' after landlords issue new notices to leave in bid to stop 'lifelong' tenants

When Lyell Lamborn’s new rental contract arrived, it came with an $80 weekly increase, and a notice to leave the property.

The Form 12 notice explained that her landlord had the right to end her Brisbane tenancy when her lease was up.

The notice came after the peak body for Queensland’s real estate industry recommended all agents implement the “best-practice” strategy in a bid to protect landlords from “lifelong” renters who might automatically roll from fixed-term to periodic agreements, like month-to-month. -month contracts.

Ms Lamborn’s rental property is a near 100-year-old worker’s cottage in Manly with a long list of outstanding repairs.

Last year, a friend of Ms Lamborn’s fell through the worn front steps of the run-down rental.

“I felt that the [rent] increase, which amounted to $80 a week, which is actually a 23 per cent increase in my rent, that was a huge increase for what I consider to be a very dilapidated house,” Ms Lamborn said.

She said she calculated her options in the current market, and felt forced to agree to the increase and, therefore, the notice to leave.

Rent sign of real estate agency outside an apartment building in Brisbane
Rental costs in Brisbane are among the highest of all capital cities in Australia.(ABC News: Liz Pickering)

“I’m being told that if I don’t sign and that, there’s no negotiating on the rent increase, then I’m out,” Ms Lamborn said.

“In this market, I can’t. I’m going to struggle to find something.

“It leaves you on a knife edge, wondering what you’re going to be doing every year… it keeps me up at night.”

Laws coming into effect in October will make it difficult for landlords to end periodic agreements.

‘Are we going to have somewhere to go?’

Dale Billett and Katie Havelberg sit on the couch with two dogs.
Dale Billett and Katie Havelberg were forced to find another property because their West End property was being sold.(ABC NewsAlice Pavlovic)

This weekend Dale Billett and Katie Havelberg are packing up their West End home of four and a half years.

It is also the first week Mr Billet has been out of hospital in four months, after an accident caused the amputation of his lower right leg.

While he was rehabilitating in hospital, the couple found out their home was being sold, and realized they would need to find a new disability-accessible home.

When they did, an unusual contract arrived.

Katie Havelberg with Dale Billett and his amputated leg visible as they sit on the couch.
Dale Billett was recovering from having his leg amputated when he and Katie Havelberg found out they had to leave their rental home.(ABC NewsAlice Pavlovic)

“I was going through the lease and preparing to sign it and at the end was a notice to leave attached,” Ms Havelberg said.

The couple signed the lease contract, but the process of property hunting took a toll.

“It just added an extra burden on top of the burden that was already here,” Ms Havelberg said.

“Sleepless nights, days, where you’re just constantly worrying about, ‘Are we going to have somewhere to go?'”

The couple are now navigating the move, with Mr Billett limited in what he can lift and carry.

‘Like a guillotine over tenants’ heads’

Tenants Queensland CEO Penny Carr in the office.
Tenants Queensland CEO Penny Carr says the notices are causing renters undue anxiety.(ABC News: Tim Swanston)

Tenants Queensland CEO Penny Carr criticized the industry body over the new practice, which she said was causing undue anxiety for renters already facing a crushing housing market.

“Every Queensland renter would be living with like a guillotine over their head the whole time they live in their home,” she said.

“And if they are good or lucky at the end of that, they might be offered a new fixed term.

“It’s extraordinary to call it best practice.”

A woman looking pensive as she stands outside a building
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella granted the recommendation came at a very difficult time for renters.(ABC News: Lexy Hamilton-Smith)

But the peak body for Queensland’s real estate industry has stood by its recommendation.

Real Estate Institute of Queensland CEO Antonia Mercorella said the institute considered sending the forms best practice ahead of new tenancy laws coming into effect in October.

“It doesn’t evict the tenant or threaten the tenant in any way, as Tenants Queensland is suggesting,” she said.

“What it’s simply doing is confirming that that fixed-term tenancy will end on that date.

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