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🗞 In today's edition of Sport Journal:

🏟 Perth well placed to host Grand Final

🤔 Wallabies rethinking 'Giteau law'

🐴 Gytrash, back on track

🌍 World Sport

🥊 Nico Ali Walsh paid tribute to his grandfather Muhammad Ali as he won his debut professional bout wearing a pair of shorts he had given him.

The 21-year-old made easy work of the fight, knocking down Jordan Weeks after 70 seconds.

🏉 Rugby Australia is reportedly considering loosening its rules barring most overseas-based players from representing the Wallabies after their latest defeat to New Zealand.

Under the so-called "Giteau's Law", introduced in 2015, foreign-based players can only pull on the Australia jersey if they have at least 60 Test caps and have played a minimum seven seasons at home in Super Rugby.

But with an increasing number accepting lucrative contracts in Europe, coupled with Japanese clubs emerging as a financial powerhouse, the talent exodus is getting worse.

That has hamstrung Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, whose inexperienced team have fallen to the All Blacks twice this month, first by 33-25 then by a record 57-22. (rugby)

🇿🇦 South Africa 32-12 Argentina: In contrast to the All Blacks' display of running rugby, 17 of the Springboks' 32 points were scored from the tee by fly-half Elton Jantjies.

🎾 Fans will not be allowed to attend the US Open qualifying rounds to "ensure the health and safety of all".

⚽️ A Harry Kane-less, Tottenham stunned the champions Man City 1-0. Thanks to a top drawer finish from Son.

West Ham United twice came from behind to get their Premier League campaign off to the ideal start by beating Newcastle United (4-2), in a hugely entertaining match at St James' Park.

Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool all kicked off with comfortable wins.

FA has attracted $116m from the Victorian and federal governments for a home for the Matildas in Melbourne. There’s also concrete support for a home for the entire code in Sydney. FA's revenue has doubled in the last year to roughly $70m. (@australian)

🇦🇺 AFL

The 10: Round 22's best moments — www.afl.com.au

Watch all the best highlights from a fantastic round of football

✅ Jake Stringer has continued his brilliant form with a season-high five-goal haul as Essendon manhandled the Gold Coast Suns.

🏟 Perth 'well-placed' to host AFL grand final: The AFL grand final will almost certainly be played at Perth's Optus Stadium as Melbourne grapples with COVID-19. (nine)

🙋🏻‍♂️ With no VFL competition over the weekend due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it was left to the SANFL and WAFL to fill the void as a host of fringe players impressed.

Midfield bull Sam Powell-Pepper responded well to being dropped by Port Adelaide as he picked up 30 disposals, 10 clearances and a goal at Unley Oval against Sturt on Saturday. (AFL)

💭 Fremantle will "always dare to dream" about a return to finals but must first look after its own business after snapping an 11-game losing run against West Coast in a famous Western Derby win on Sunday. (AFL)

🏉 NRL

🤕 Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic out after fracturing cheekbone in Parramatta romp

In a huge blow for Manly's top-four hopes, superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has suffered a fractured cheekbone and may not return until the finals.

Trbojevic suffered the injury during Manly's 56-10 win over the Eels last night, in a late collision with teammate Jason Saab.

The club initially allayed fears of any serious damage but it has since been revealed the fullback will miss at least two games as he races the clock to be back for the post-season.

The setback could also prove devastating for Trbojevic's Dally M hopes. (Nine)

🤔 Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says the club will continue to support Taylor Walker despite his racism suspension.

🚑 Cronulla Sharks veteran Andrew Fifita was taken to hospital via an ambulance with a “significant” throat injury following his side’s loss to the Knights. (Fox)

The Bulldogs will be sweating on the fitness of halfback Jake Averillo after he broke his hand against the Warriors. 

Canberra will be without Tom Starling with the hooker sustaining a broken jaw in the loss to the Storm.

↔️ NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler has supported Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett in urging the NRL to push through with expansion plans, despite the huge impact of COVID-19 on the sport. (nine)

🏟 The National Rugby League has confirmed the Telstra Premiership will remain in Queensland for the remainder of the regular season.

🐴 Racing

Riders Stepping Up To Keep Our Spring Stars On Track | Racing and Sports — www.racingandsports.com

For the most part, trackwork riders go about their business behind the scenes working horses up to trial and race fitness before handing over the reins to the race day jockey.

🏇🏻 Regular jockey Jason Collett believes The Everest contender Gytrash is on track to recapture his best form this spring.

The South Australian sprinter, trained by Gordon Richards and his new partner, long-time stable foreman Damien Moyle, is building towards his second attempt at the Australia’s richest race – the $15 million TAB The Everest (1200m) at Randwick in October.

“It was the first time I’ve been able to sit on his back and do a bit of fast work this time around,” Collett said.

“It was good.

“He’s definitely going in the right direction. I’m happy with where we are at.

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