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November 12, 2020

G'day sports fans, Apologies for the late mail. Technology eh?

Classic Masters quote: “The first time I played in the Masters, I was so nervous I drank a bottle of rum before I teed off. I shot the happiest 83 of my life.” - Chi Chi Rodriguez

In today's edition of Sport Journal:

🇦🇺 Big trade before the deadline

🐯 Tiger on the prowl

⚽️ Watch some of the worldies scored this week

...and much more!

🇦🇺 AFL

GWS, Geelong agree to Jeremy Cameron trade

GWS and Geelong have agreed to a trade that will send Jeremy Cameron to the Cats in season 2021.

The Giants will receive three first-round picks, selections 13, 15, 20 along with a future fourth-rounder from the Cats in exchange for the superstar forward, and two future second-round picks - one if which was tied to Essendon. 

The deal effectively became a three-way trade which also allowed the Giants to send Jye Caldwell to Essendon.

The two clubs were able to strike a deal in the few final minutes of Thursday's trade deadline.

It's understood Cameron will now sign a five-year deal worth around $900k per-season with the Cats. (AFL)

Damian Barrett, Matthew Lloyd and Stephen Silvagni wrap up the 2020 trade period.

🏉 NRL

Nathan Cleary's standout performance helped New South Wales roll to a 34-10 win in State of Origin II. Thanks to Telstra Tracker, NRL.com breaks down the numbers behind his effort.

✍🏼 Signings

🦊❌ Josh Addo-Carr has been denied a release by Melbourne from the final year of contract, ending the Wests Tigers' bid to get him to their club for 2021.

The Storm on Thursday night announced he would remain at the club after discussions with the NSW winger and his agent earlier in the day. (NRL)

Addo-Carr was spotted on crutches on Thursday after his double in Origin II.

November 11: 

Mata'utia switches to Saints: The nib Newcastle Knights have granted Sione Mata’utia a release from the final year of his contract with the Club, allowing him to take up a three-year deal with St. Helens in the English Super League.

Warriors sign Montoya: Canterbury-Bankstown and Fiji Bati outside back Marcelo Montoya is joining the Vodafone Warriors on a two-year deal to the end of the 2022 NRL season.

🏉 Women's Origin

Maroons v Blues: Apps given green light; Brigginshaw switch locked in

Interstate rivalry resumes tonight, in the Harvey Norman State of Origin arena with Queensland (1.30) desperate to turn the tide of recent losses and give NSW (3.0) a taste of their own medicine on home turf this year.

After four years of running out to a sea of blue, the Maroons' patience has finally been rewarded with the Sunshine Coast set to play host to the one-off standalone event following back-to-back clashes at North Sydney Oval.

Here's who the experts are picking (NRL.com)

⛳️ Masters

The Masters round one

Casey leads from Simpson, Woods charging, DeChambeau battling

⚽️ Football

$8 million Newcastle Jets sale, close

Football Federation Australia expects a new Newcastle Jets owner to be announced “very soon”, with a western Sydney-based group of investors believed to be close to taking charge of the ailing club, pending final due diligence clearance.

It’s believed the Jets - $3 million in debt from the four-year reign of Chinese multi-millionaire Martin Lee - could change hands for around $8 million.

The western Sydney group has filled the void left when previous license favourite Sky Jade Capital pulled out.

“We’re working towards finding a viable solution that’s right for the club, the region of Northern NSW, its players and supporters, and the overall football community in Australia" - FFA

Some high quality goals scored across the world this week, watch some of the best of them below.

✍🏼Wizard of Woy Woy Re-signs: Mariners club legend and all-time leading scorer Matt Simon will remain with the Club for the A-League 2020/21 season as Alen Stajcic bolsters the senior ranks of his squad.

✍🏼 Adam le Fondre will return to Sydney FC following his loan spell. He has signed a one-year contract extension and will re-join Steve Corica's side for the 2021/22 season.

Arnold pleased with his Australian U-23’s but rues slow start in loss to Sydney FC

Graham Arnold felt 15 minutes of ‘sloppiness’ cost his Australian U-23 Men’s side against Sydney FC but was thrilled with the majority of Thursday night’s friendly loss.

In their first hit-out since their successful Olympic Games qualifying campaign in January, the Olyroos went down 3-0 in Kogarah.

All three of the Sky Blues goals came from defensive errors inside the first 18 minutes of the match. (myfootball)

⚽️ It's been confirmed The Socceroos’ road to the 2022 World Cup finally continues in March with matches against Kuwait and Nepal.(Fox)

🐴 Racing

Hunter contender can turn negative to positive

Trainer Mitch Beer is hoping The Kosciuszko runner-up Redouble can put aside a hiccup and turn a negative into a positive in Saturday’s $1 million TAB The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle.

Beer had been hoping to see his talented sprinter line up on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington last week but a foot abscess kept Redouble at home in Albury.

“It could be a blessing in disguise,” Beer said.

“He’s had a nice freshen up since the Kosciuszko and he was rock hard fit going into that run before we were looking at going to Melbourne.

“I am really happy with him on Saturday and expect him to run well again.” (racenet)

The man who changed the face of the Melbourne Cup, legendary Irish training wizard Dermot Weld, has laid down a key change he believes could help save the famous race from a tragic spate of horse deaths.

Post @hawkesburyrc Ladies Day Cup celebrations

🏏 Cricket

Australia name a host of uncapped players in Test squad to face India

Exciting youngsters Will Pucovski and Cameron Green have been named in Australia's 17-man squad for the upcoming Test series against India.

They join uncapped New South Wales all-rounder Sean Abbott in the expanded squad, which has been made necessary by the need for bio-secure hubs.

Five players who have yet to appear in a Test match have been named, with Queensland duo Michael Neser and Mitchell Swepson.

Australian squad: Sean Abbott (NSW) Joe Burns (QLD) Pat Cummins (NSW) (vc) Cameron Green (WA) Josh Hazlewood (NSW) Travis Head (SA) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD) Nathan Lyon (NSW) Michael Neser (QLD) Tim Paine (TAS) (c) James Pattinson (VIC) Will Pucovski (VIC) Steve Smith (NSW) Mitchell Starc (NSW) Mitchell Swepson (QLD) Matthew Wade (TAS) David Warner (NSW)

🤯 In 62 Tests since making his first Test hundred, Steve Smith has averaged 70.28 with the bat

🎾 Tennis

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal drawn with Dominic Thiem & Stefanos Tsitsipas

Spain's Rafael Nadal has been drawn in an exciting group containing US Open champion Dominic Thiem as he looks to win a maiden ATP Finals title.

Greece's defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas and in-form Russian Andrey Rublev make up the four-man group at next week's season-ending tournament.

World number one Novak Djokovic has been pitted against Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Germany's Alexander Zverev and Argentina's Diego Schwartzman.

The event starts in London on Monday in Australia.

While 34-year-old Nadal aims to fill the biggest gap left in his illustrious trophy cabinet, Serbia's Djokovic is bidding for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title.

Victory would move him level with Swiss rival Roger Federer, who has not played since February because of a knee injury.

Taking place behind closed doors because of coronavirus restrictions, the tournament will be held for the 12th and final time at the O2 Arena before moving to Turin from 2022.

🇺🇸 USA

Which player should every team pick? Our draft experts take turns playing GM.

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⛳️ 05:00 - Master Tournament (Fox Sports) 

⚽️ 06:45 - Euro 2020 Play-Off Final - Serbia v Scotland (Optus Sport 1) 

🏉 06:45 - Super League Play-Offs - Warrington Wolves v Hull FC (Fox League) 

⚽️ 06:45 - Euro 2020 Play-Off Final - Northern Ireland v Slovakia (Optus Sport 2) 

⚽️ 06:45 - Euro 2020 Play-Off Final - Hungary v Iceland (Optus Sport 3) 

⚽️ 06:45 - Friendly - Wales v United States (Optus Sport 4) 

⚽️ 07:00 - CONMEBOL WC Qualifier - Bolivia v Ecuador (BeIN Sports 1) 

⚽️ 07:00 - Friendly - England v Republic of Ireland (Optus Sport 5)

⚽️ 11:00 - CONMEBOL WC Qualifier - Argentina v Paraguay (BeIN Sports 1) 

🏈 12:20 - NFL Regular Season - Tennessee Titans v Indianapolis Colts (ESPN 1) 

🏉 17:05 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Counties Manukau v Southland (Fox Sports)

🏎 19:00 - F1 Grand Prix Practice 1, Round 14 (Fox Sports) 

🏉 19:45 - Women's State of Origin - New South Wales Women v QLD Women (Fox League or Nine)

🏍 20:55 - Valencia MotoGP Practice 1 (Fox Sports More) 

🏌🏼‍♀️ 21:30 - Ladies European Tour - Saudi Ladies International, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

🏎 23:00 - Turkish F1 Grand Prix Practice 2 (Fox Sports) 

SATURDAY

🏍 00:30 - Valencia MotoGP Practice 2 (Fox Sports More) 

🏉 04:00 - Super Rugby Unlocked - Griquas v Sharks (Fox Sports) 

⛳️ 05:00 - Masters Tournament, Round 2 (Fox Sports) 

🏉 06:00 - Autumn Nations Cup - Ireland v Wales (BeIN Sports 3) 

🏉 06:45 - Super League Play-Offs Round 1 - Catalans Dragons v Leeds Rhinos (Fox League)

⚽️ 07:30 - CONMEBOL WC Qualifiers;

  • Colombia v Uruguay (BeIN Sports 1) 

  • Chile v Peru (BeIN Sports 2)

  • Brazil v Venezuela (BeIN Sports 1) 

🏉 12:05 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Northland v Waikato (Fox Sports) 

🏉 12:05 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Wellington Rugby v Manawatu (Fox Sports More)

🐴 12:15 - Listed Race, Merson Cooper Stakes (Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 12:15 - Women's Big Bash LeaguePerth Scorchers Women v Melb. Renegades Women (7mate or Fox Cricket)

🐴 12:45 - Listed Race, Twilight Glow Stakes (Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 13:55 - Listed Race, Doveton Stakes (7 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1) 

🏏 14:30 - Women's Big Bash League - Adelaide Strikers Women v Brisbane Heat Women (Kayo Sports)

🏉 14:35 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Otago v Tasman Mako (Fox Sports) 

⛹🏻‍♀️ 15:00 - WNBL Regular Season - Bendigo Spirit v Sydney Uni. Flames (Kayo Sports)

🐴 15:05 - Group 2, Sandown Guinea (7 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1) 

🏏 15:40 - Women's Big Bash League - Hobart Hurricanes Women v Sydney Sixers Women (7mate or Fox Cricket)

🐴 15:45 - Listed Race, Sandown Cup, 3,200m - Quality (7 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

⚽️ 16:00 - J1 League - Shimizu S-Pulse v Cerezo Osaka (Optus Sport 1)

🐴 16:25 - Group 2, Zipping Classic, 2,400m - WFA (7 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 16:45 - Non Listed, The Hunter (7 or Sky Racing 1) 

⛹🏻‍♀️ 17:00 - WNBL Regular Season - Melbourne Boomers v Southside Flyers (ABC or Fox Sports More)

🏉 17:10 - Tri Nations - New Zealand v Argentina (Fox Sports) 

⚽️ 18:00 - J1 League - Yokohama F. Marinos v Urawa Red Diamonds (Optus Sport 2)

🐴 18:15 - Listed Race, Keith Noud Quality (Sky Racing 1 or Sky Thoroughbred Central)

🐴 18:45 - Listed Race, Ascot Gold Cup, 1,800m - HCP, 3YO & Up (Sky Racing 1 or Sky Thoroughbred Central)

⚽️ 19:00 - J1 League - Kashima Antlers v Kawasaki Frontale (Optus Sport 1) 

🏏 19:05 - Women's Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder Women v Melbourne Stars Women (7mate or Fox Cricket) 

🐎 19:15 - Group 3 Pacers, Sterling Graphic Design Pace (Sky Racing 1) 

🏎 20:00 - Turkish F1 Grand Prix Practice 3, Round 14 (Fox Sports) 

🏌🏼‍♀️ 20:00 - Ladies European Tour - Saudi Ladies International, Round 3 (Fox Sports) 

🏍 20:55 - Valencia MotoGP Practice 3 (Fox Sports More) 

🏊🏼‍♂️ 22:00 - International Swimming League, Semi-Final 1, Day 1 (BeIN Sports 3)

🏎 23:00 - Turkish F1 Grand Prix Qualifying, Round 14 (Fox Sports) 

🏍 23:15 - Valencia Moto3 Qualifying, Round 14 (Fox Sports More)

⚽️ 23:30 - FA Women's Super League - Manchester United Women v Manchester City Women (Optus Sport 3) 

SUNDAY

🏍 00:50 - Valencia MotoGP Qualifying 1, Round 14 (Fox Sports More)

⚽️ 01:00 - UEFA Nations League Group Stage - San Marino v Gibraltar (Optus Sport 2)

⚽️ 01:00 - UEFA Nations League Group Stage - Malta v Andorra (Optus Sport 1) 

🏉 01:30 - Super Rugby Unlocked - Lions v Pumas (Fox Sports) 

🏍 01:50 - Valencia Moto2 Qualifying, Round 14 (Fox Sports More)

🏉 02:00 - Autumn Nations Cup - England v Georgia (BeIN Sports 3) 

⚽️ 03:30 - FA Women's Super League - Everton Women v Reading Women (Optus Sport 4)

⚽️ 04:00 - UEFA Nations League Group Stage;

  • Azerbaijan v Montenegro (Optus Sport 1) 

  • Cyprus v Luxembourg (Optus Sport 2)

  • Latvia v Faroe Islands (Optus Sport 3)

🏉 04:00 - Super Rugby Unlocked - Stormers v Cheetahs (Fox Sports)

🏈 04:00 - NCAA Regular Season - Missouri Tigers v Georgia Bulldogs (ESPN 1) 

🏈 04:00 - NCAA Regular Season - Michigan State Spartans v Indiana Hoosiers (ESPN 2) 

⛳️ 05:00 - Masters Tournament, Round 3 (Fox Sports or GEM or Kayo Sports)

🥊 06:00 - Lightweight Title - Katie Taylor v Miriam Gutierrez (Fox Sports More) 

⚽️ 06:45 - UEFA Nations League Group Stage;

  • Portugal v France (Optus Sport 1) 

  • Sweden v Croatia (Optus Sport 2)

  • Germany v Ukraine (Optus Sport 3) 

  • Switzerland v Spain (Optus Sport 4) 

🏈 07:30 - NCAA - Boston College Eagles v Notre Dame Fighting Irish (ESPN 2)

👊🏻 08:00 - UFC Fight Night Prelims (ESPN 1)

🏏 09:30 - Women's Big Bash League - Adelaide Strikers Women v Sydney Sixers Women (Kayo Sports)

🏏 10:20 - Women's Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder Women v Perth Scorchers Women (7mate or Fox Cricket)

👊🏻 11:00 - UFC Fight Night Main Card - Paul Felder v Rafael dos Anjos (ESPN 1) 

🥊 11:30 - Welterweight Title - Terence Crawford v Kell Brook (Main Event) 

🏈 11:30 - NCAA Regular Season - Michigan Wolverines v Wisconsin Badgers (ESPN 2)

🏉 12:05 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Taranaki v Hawke's Bay (Fox Sports) 

🏉 12:05 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Bay of Plenty v North Harbour (Fox Sports More)

🏏 13:45 - Women's Big Bash League - Melbourne Stars Women v Melb. Renegades Women (Fox Cricket or 7)

🏏 14:30 - Women's Big Bash League - Hobart Hurricanes Women v Brisbane Heat Women (Kayo Sports)

🏉 14:35 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Canterbury Rugby v Auckland Rugby (Fox Sports)

⛹🏻‍♀️ 15:00 - WNBL Regular Season - Southside Flyers v Sydney Uni. Flames (ABC or Fox Sports More)

⛹🏻‍♀️ 18:00 - WNBL Regular Season - Perth Lynx v Adelaide Lightning (Kayo Sports)

🐴 18:35 (TBC) - Group 1, Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Sky Racing 2) 

⛹🏻‍♀️ 20:00 - WNBL Regular Season - UC Capitals v Townsville Fire (Kayo Sports)

⚽️ 21:00 - J1 League - Nagoya Grampus v FC Tokyo (Optus Sport 1) 

🏍 21:00 - Valencia Moto3 Race (Fox Sports More) 

🏎 21:10 - Turkish F1 Grand Prix Race (Fox Sports) 

🏍 22:20 - Valencia Moto2 Race (Fox Sports More) 

⚽️ 23:30 - FA Women's Super League - West Ham United Women v Brighton & Hove Albion Women (Optus Sport 4) 

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