G'day sports fans,

Classic quote: "Any time Carlton scores more than 100 points and holds the other team below 100 points they almost always win." - Lou Richards

🇦🇺 Aussie Sport

🏉 The Broncos have charged into the top four and made a huge statement with a 36-14 win over the Eels at CommBank Stadium.

With skipper Adam Reynolds at his scheming best and Payne Haas making a powerhouse return after two games, the Broncos climbed to 26 points on the back of their 12th win.

🏉 Ryan Papenhuyzen has fractured his patella (kneecap) in 10 places (comminuted fracture) & had pins/wires surgically implanted to stabilise the fracture & assist with healing. The plan is for the hardware to remain in his patella even after returning to the sport. 3+ month recovery

🏉 NSW coach Brad Fittler has endorsed changing the current international eligibility system, allowing Kiwi or English-born players to play State of Origin.

The rules currently allow anyone who fits the criteria of living in either state before age 13 to play and represent an international team - as long as it's not England or New Zealand.

But in the wake of Victor Radley's decision to represent England, Fittler said that anyone from the other 'Tier 1' nations should also be able to play Origin, provided they meet the age criteria.

🇦🇺 St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt believes the club may not have the off-field leadership capabilities required to get the best out of Jordan De Goey, should the Collingwood star seek a trade at season’s end.

🏉 Roosters’ blow as Manu forced out (calf injury); Manly cop THIRD Covid-19 case: Late Mail

🇦🇺 TEAMS: Big Docker out, Lions load up, speedy Saint axed: Check out the team line-ups for round 19 (AFL)

🦘 Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 36-man squad that will tour Argentina for the opening two matches of the 2022 eToro Rugby Championship. (RA)

🏏 The Melbourne Renegades have clinched the coveted first pick in the BBL's inaugural overseas player draft after being drawn first in the league's weighted lottery. (cricket)

🌍 World Sport

🏉 A Rugby 'Club World Cup' format has been agreed upon with a tournament to start in 2025

Eight northern hemisphere clubs and seven from the southern hemisphere, plus a Japanese side, will compete to be named the world's best

⚽️ Former Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard is close to signing for Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.

🥊 Retired WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will return to the ring to fight Anthony Joshua - if the bout was free to watch and attend in England.

🎾 Novak Djokovic is unlikely to play at the US Open after organisers said they would "respect" American government rules over travel for unvaccinated players.

The US requires non-citizens to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter.

🏏 The former Australian Big Bash cricketer Courtney Winfield-Hill says she will sing God Save the Queen loud and proud if she is selected to make her England rugby league Test debut on Saturday.

🏉 ABSOLUTE UNIT: We think this is Cameron Skelton, and he plays for the Papatoetoe Premier Men’s Development team in the Auckland rugby ⬇️

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