G'day sports fans,

Classic quote: “Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next.”— George Steinbrenner (Yankees owner)

In today's edition of Sport Journal:

🐜 The Bull Ants are back

🏉 SBW turns chief negotiator

🐴 Wet track for the Golden Eagle

...and much more!

🇦🇺 AFL

Inside Trading: Bitter rivalry on Hawk's mind, free agency preview — www.afl.com.au

Some big names could be early moves, but Isaac Smith's future is no clearer.

🐜 The Ants are back

They have officially accepted a license to join the newly formed VFL/Second Tier competition in 2021.

Northern Bull ants President, Stephen Papal said: “We are delighted to confirm the Ants are back.

“Since the news of the Northern Blues and Carlton’s 18-year alignment ended on March 26, to be in this position brings a strong sense of fulfilment and justification to a lot of hard-working individuals who have got us into this position.

Jack Higgins: A Comeback Story

🏉 NRL

Roosters roll out the big guns

The Sydney Roosters have rolled out the big guns in the club’s pursuit of teenage superstar Joseph Suaalii with dual international Sonny Bill Williams speaking to the young gun.

The Roosters are also willing to allow the teenager to have get out clauses in the deal if he signs – a stipulation South Sydney were not willing to budge on.

Suaalii remains signed on a development contract with South Sydney for next season but the Rabbitohs have given him permission to negotiate with rival NRL clubs for 2022 and beyond.

The Bunnies intend to stand firm on not releasing the 17-year-old next year – for now – with arch rival foundation club the Roosters in the box seat to sign Suaalii.

✍🏼 Signings

Eels set to offer former Titan Bryce Cartwright career lifeline

The Eels are set to sign Cartwright on a one-year deal with the guarantee of a top-30 spot for 2021. However, the former Panthers and Titans utility has taken a drastic pay cut in order to get another opportunity in the NRL, agreeing to a minimum-wage contract.

Six players to leave Panthers

The departing Tamou is joined by Jack Hetherington, Caleb Aekins, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Pat Hollis and Brayden McGrady.

Tamou is headed to Wests Tigers, while Jack Hetherington has signed with the Bulldogs and Caleb Aekins will join Canberra Raiders. (NRL)

Dogs sign ex-All Blacks coach

Former All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has agreed to work with the club as a High Performance Consultant. (NRL)

⚽️ Football

A-League round up

• The use of Wollongong as a Wellington Phoenix base for the upcoming season could be in jeopardy, with discussions hitting a number of roadblocks.

• Former Socceroos golden generation defender Luke Wilkshire has jumped into consideration for the vacant Newcastle Jets job. [SBS]

• Melbourne Victory have signed striker Ben Folami on a season-long loan deal from Ipswich Town. The 21-year-old will join the squad in Doha when Victory recommence their Champions League campaign in November. [@gomvfc]

• The A-League clubs due to resume their Champions League campaigns next month have expressed serious concerns about health and safety risks they will be exposed to in Qatar. They have serious reservations on a number of levels about their involvement. [SMH]

Roar defend plan play home matches outside of Brisbane

Roar coach Warren Moon has made no apologies for the A-League club’s plan to further reduce ties with the city of Brisbane by playing all their home matches at Dolphin Stadium.

Having recently made the Gold Coast their training base, the Roar have informed members of their intention to no longer play home games at Suncorp Stadium but instead at the boutique Redcliffe ground – situated in the Moreton Bay region – that was the venue for two of their A-League matches last season.

Recent work at Dolphin Stadium has seen the venue’s capacity rise to 11,500.

The Roar attracted crowds of 9387 and 9224 at the Redcliffe ground last season for respective matches against Melbourne City (4-3 win) and Perth Glory (1-1 draw). (The Australian)

🐴 Racing

Your wet track form guide to the 2020 Golden Eagle — www.racenet.com.au

A heavy track is expected for Rosehill on Saturday so which horses will be favoured by the conditions and which ones won’t in the $7.5 million Golden Eagle?

🏆 In the last 30 years, only four Cox Plate winners have lined up in the Melbourne Cup: Super Impose, 15th (having finished 2nd in 1989 and 4th in 1991), Saintly, winner, Makybe Diva (1st), So You Think (3rd).

Sir Dragonet set to join this group next Tuesday.

Make sure you check out Monday's Sport Journal for you guide and chance to win prizes.

🚘 Motorsport

Supercars, Adelaide 500 contract scrapped — www.foxsports.com.au

The Adelaide 500 will no longer be run, with the South Australia Tourism Commission confirming on Thursday that the contract would not be extended.

Jai Alai

Jai alai is played with two or four players on the court. One player throws the ball against the wall, and the other player must catch and return it.

Your object is to throw the ball in a way that makes it so difficult for your opponent to catch and return the ball that they fail.

The fastest Jai-Alai (Pelota) throw is 305.77 km/h (190 mph), achieved by Ibon Aldazabal (Spain), in 2017

🏉 Rugby

Team Picked to Win

Dave Rennie admits his side for Saturday’s do-or-die Bledisloe clash against the All Blacks has been picked with an eye to the future, but is confident if they can play to their potential at the Olympic Stadium they can keep the series alive.

The Wallabies head into Bledisloe III with one of their most inexperienced backlines this century after playmaker James O’Connor joined second playmaker Matt To’omua in the casualty ward.

Dave Rennie has been forced to call-up uncapped duo Noah Lolesio and Brumbies teammate Irae Simone.

The entire backline only has 12 more caps that Aaron Smith. (rugby)

Shute Shield Final

After two exhilarating Semi Final matches, the 2020 Shute Shield Grand Finalists have been decided.

Last weekend Gordon outplayed Eastern Suburbs 28-10 after a low scoring 3-3 first half.

Northern Suburbs and Eastwoods’ Semi-Final fixture was equally as gritty…the 100-minute kicking thriller saw the Woods outdo the Shoremen four penalty goals to three with a full-time result of 9-12.

Gordon and Eastwood last met in a Grand Final back in 1976, when the Stags defeated the Woods 33-4.

Gordon will take on Eastwood at Leichhardt Oval this Saturday October 31 from 3.00pm AEDT with the game being streamed LIVE on 7TWO & 7plus.

🏏 Cricket

Green light: Batting prodigy set to reveal trump card — www.cricket.com.au

A weight of runs has seen him earn a national call-up at 21, but what about Cameron Green the bowler? The man who knows him better than most unpacks the WA young gun's action

The Super Kings win against Kolkata in a thrilling finish

CSK needed 30 from the final two overs against KKR and somehow Ravi Jadeja and Sam Curran got Chennai over the line as they successfully chased down 173.

Ruturaj Gaikwad was player of the match with 72 off 53 balls. His only mistake was forgetting the sponsor's name is on the back of the shirt , not his. Unless he really likes cement.

🇺🇸 USA

World Series: LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays to triumph for first time since 1988

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their first World Series in 32 years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to secure a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven championship.

Corey Seager gave LA the lead and Mookie Betts hit a home run in the eighth inning to seal victory.

Seager was later named the series' Most Valuable Player.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was withdrawn midway through the game after it was confirmed he had tested positive for Covid-19.

"Thanks to everyone reaching out," Turner said on Twitter. "I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine.

"Can't believe I couldn't be out there to celebrate with my guys. So proud of this team and unbelievably happy for the city of LA."

Turner's withdrawal meant he was unable to celebrate the moment the Dodgers clinched victory, though he did return to the field for a team photo, taking off his mask.

🏟 The NFL is planning for 20 per cent seating capacity for the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, according to ESPN.

📺 Live sport 👇🏼

Friday

🏉 06:45 - Super League - Hull Kingston Rovers v Hull FC (Fox League)

⚽️ 07:00 - UEFA Europa League Group Stages:

• Real Sociedad v Napoli (Optus Sport 3)

• Rangers v Lech Poznan (Optus Sport 2)

• Benfica v Standard Liege (Optus Sport 6)

• Slavia Praha v Bayer Leverkusen (Optus Sport 5)

• Arsenal v Dundalk FC (Optus Sport 1)

• Roma v CSKA Sofia (Optus Sport 4)

⚽️ 09:15 - Copa Sudamericana Stage 2 - Club Atletico Union v Club Sport Emelec (BeIN Sports 2)

🏈 10:30 - NCAA Regular Season - Georgia Southern Eagles v South Alabama Jaguars (ESPN 2)

🏏 11:00 - Sheffield Shield - Western Australia v Tasmania Tigers (Kayo Sports)

🏏 11:00 - Sheffield Shield - South Australia Redbacks v Victoria (Kayo Sports)

🏈 11:20 - NFL Regular Season - Carolina Panthers v Atlanta Falcons (ESPN 1)

🏏 11:30 - Sheffield Shield - New South Wales Blues v Queensland Bulls (Fox Cricket)

⚽️ 11:30 - Copa Sudamericana Stage 2 - Independiente v Atletico Tucuman (BeIN Sports 2)

🏉 17:05 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Canterbury Rugby v Otago (Fox Sports)

⛳️ 20:30 - European Tour, Cyprus Open, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

🎯 23:00 - European Championship, Round 2, Day 2 (Fox Sports)

🎱 23:30 - Championship League Winners Group, Day 5 (Fox Sports More)

Saturday

🎾 00:00 - ATP Erste Bank Open, Quarter-Finals (ESPN 2)

🚴🏼‍♂️ 00:35 - Vuelta a Espana, Stage 10, 185 km (SBS Viceland)

🏏 01:00 - Indian Premier League - Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals (Fox Cricket)

🏊🏼‍♂️ 01:00 - International Swimming League (BeIN Sports 3)

⛳️ 03:00 - PGA Tour, Bermuda Championship, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

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

🏉 04:30 - Super League - Warrington Wolves v Salford Red Devils (Fox League)

🎱 04:30 - Championship League Finals (Fox Sports More)

🎯 06:00 - European Championship (Fox Sports)

⛳️ 06:00 - PGA Tour Champions, TimberTech Championship (Fox Sports)

⚽️ 06:30 - German Bundesliga - Schalke 04 v VfB Stuttgart (BeIN Sports 3)

⚽️ 06:45 - English Championship - Coventry City v Reading (BeIN Sports 2)

🏉 06:45 - Super League - St Helens v Wigan Warriors (Fox League)

⚽️ 07:00 - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace (Optus Sport 1)

⚽️ 07:00 - Spanish La LigaEibar v Cadiz CF (BeIN Sports 1)

🏈 10:30 - NCAA - Maryland Terrapins v Minnesota Golden Gophers (ESPN 1)

🏏 11:00 - Sheffield Shield - South Australia Redbacks v Victoria (Kayo Sports)

🏏 11:00 - Sheffield Shield - Western Australia v Tasmania Tigers (Kayo Sports)

🏏 11:30 - Sheffield Shield - New South Wales Blues v Queensland Bulls (Fox Sports)

🏈 12:00 - NCAA - Tulsa Golden Hurricane v East Carolina Pirates (ESPN 2)

🏉 12:05 - Mitre 10 Cup - Wellington Rugby v Tasman Mako (Fox Sports)

🏏 12:15 - Women's Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder Women v Adelaide Strikers Women (7mate or Fox Cricket)

🐴 12:20 - Group 2, Wakeful Stakes, 2,000m - SW+P, 3YO Fillies (10 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 13:00 - Group 2, TAB Stakes, 1,200m - HCP (10 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 14:20 - Group 1, Empire Rose Stakes, 1,600m (10 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🏏 14:30 - Women's Big Bash League - Melb. Renegades Women v Perth Scorchers Women (Kayo Sports)

🏉 14:35 - Mitre 10 Cup - Northland v North Harbour (Fox Sports)

🏉 15:00 - Shute Shield Grand Final - Gordon Rugby v Eastwood Rugby (7TWO)

🐴 15:00 - Group 1, Coolmore Stud Stakes (10 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

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

🐴 15:45 - Group 1, Victoria Derby (10 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 16:10 - Non Listed, Yes Yes Yes Stakes (7 or Sky Racing 1 or Sky Thoroughbred Central)

🐴 16:30 - Group 1, Cantala Stakes (10 or Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 16:50 - Non Listed, Golden Eagle (7 or Sky Racing 1 or Sky Thoroughbred Central)

⚽️ 17:00 - K League 1 - FC Seoul v Incheon United (Optus Sport 1)

🏉 17:05 - Mitre 10 Cup - Auckland Rugby v Waikato (Fox Sports More)

🐴 17:21 - Listed Race, John Letts Cup (Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

🐴 17:30 - Group 1, Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw (10 or Racing.com)

⚽️ 19:00 - J1 League - Kashima Antlers v Nagoya Grampus (Optus Sport 3)

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

🐎 19:43 - 3YO NSW Breeders Challenge True Blue Final, C&G, 1,609m (Sky Racing 1)

🏉 19:45 - Tri Nations - Australia v New Zealand (10 or Fox Sports)

20:00 - J1 League - Kawasaki Frontale v FC Tokyo (Optus Sport 4)

🏎 20:00 - Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix Practice 1, Round 13 (Fox Sports)

🐎 20:18 - 3YO NSW Breeders Challenge True Blue Final, Fillies, 1,609m (Sky Racing 1)

🐎 20:45 - Open Pacers G1, Queen Of The Pacific (Sky Racing 1)

🐎 20:52 - 2YO NSW Breeders Challenge True Blue Final, C&G, 1,609m (Sky Racing 1)

⚽️ 21:00 - J1 League - Gamba Osaka v Consadole Sapporo (Optus Sport 2)

🏏 21:00 - Indian Premier League - Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians (Fox Sports More)

⛳️ 21:00 - European Tour, Cyprus Open, Round 3 (Fox Sports )

🐎 21:22 - 2YO NSW Breeders Challenge True Blue Final, Fillies (Sky Racing 1)

🏏 22:00 - Indian Premier League - Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians (Fox Cricket)

🏊🏼‍♂️ 22:00 - International Swimming League, Day 2, Match 5 (BeIN Sports 3)

🚴🏼‍♂️ 23:00 - Vuelta a Espana, Stage 11, 170 km (SBS Viceland)

⚽️ 23:30 - Premier League - Sheffield United v Manchester City (Optus Sport 1)

⚽️ 23:30 - English Championship - Bristol City v Norwich City (BeIN Sports 2)

Sunday

🎾 00:00 - ATP Erste Bank Open, Semi-Final 1, Day 6 (ESPN 2)

🏑 00:00 - Women's Pro League Group Game - Belgium v Great Britain (Fox Sports More)

🏎 00:00 - Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix Qualifying, Round 13 (Fox Sports)

⚽️ 00:00 - Spanish La Liga - Real Madrid v Huesca (BeIN Sports 1)

🏏 01:00 - Indian Premier League - Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad (Fox Cricket)

🏉 01:15 - Six Nations - Wales v Scotland (BeIN Sports 3)

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

🎾 02:00 - ATP Erste Bank Open, Semi-Final (ESPN 2)

⚽️ 02:00 - Premier League - Burnley v Chelsea (Optus Sport 1)

⚽️ 02:00 - English Championship - Luton Town v Brentford (BeIN Sports 2)

⚽️ 02:00 - Spanish La Liga - Athletic Club Bilbao v Sevilla (BeIN Sports 1)

🏑 02:30 - Men's Pro League - Belgium v Great Britain (Fox Sports More)

⛳️ 03:00 - PGA TourBermuda Championship, Round 3 (Fox Sports)

🏈 03:00 - NCAA Regular Season - Cincinnati Bearcats v Memphis Tigers (ESPN 1)

🏈 03:30 - NCAA Regular Season - Clemson Tigers v Boston College Eagles (ESPN 2)

🏉 03:45 - Six Nations - Italy v England (BeIN Sports 3)

⚽️ 04:00 - Italian Serie A - Inter Milan v Parma (BeIN Sports 1)

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

⚽️ 04:30 - Premier League - Liverpool v West Ham United (Optus Sport 1)

⚽️ 04:30 - Spanish La Liga - Osasuna v Atletico Madrid (BeIN Sports 2)

🥊 06:00 - Heavyweight - Derek Chisora v Oleksandr Usyk (Fox Sports More)

⛳️ 06:00 - PGA Tour Champions, TimberTech Championship (Fox Sports)

🏈 06:30 - NCAA - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets v Notre Dame Fighting Irish (ESPN 2)

⚽️ 07:00 - France Ligue 1 - Nantes v Paris Saint-Germain (BeIN Sports 2)

⚽️ 07:00 - Spanish La Liga - Deportivo Alaves v Barcelona (BeIN Sports 1)

🏉 07:10 - Six Nations - France v Ireland (BeIN Sports 3)

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

👊🏻 10:00 - UFC Fight Night Main Card - Anderson Silva v Uriah Hall (ESPN 1)

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

🥊 10:30 - Bantamweight Title - Naoya Inoue v Jason Moloney (Main Event)

🏈 10:30 - NCAA Regular Season - Penn State Nittany Lions v Ohio State Buckeyes (ESPN 2)

🏏 11:00 - Sheffield Shield - Western Australia v Tasmania Tigers (Kayo Sports)

🏏 11:00 - Sheffield Shield - South Australia Redbacks v Victoria (Kayo Sports)

🏏 11:30 - Sheffield Shield - New South Wales Blues v Queensland Bulls (Fox Sports)

⚽️ 11:30 - MLS Regular Season - Nashville SC v Chicago Fire (BeIN Sports 2)

🏉 12:05 - Mitre 10 Cup - Bay of Plenty v Hawke's Bay (Fox Sports)

🏏 13:45 - Women's Big Bash League - Melb. Renegades Women v Sydney Sixers Women (Fox Cricket)

🏈 14:00 - NCAA Regular Season - BYU Cougars v Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (ESPN 1)

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

🏉 14:35 - Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season - Taranaki v Counties Manukau (Fox Sports)

🐎 15:39 - 2YO Trotters, 2YO Redwood Classic, 2,190m (Sky Racing 1)

🐎 16:54 - 3YO Trotters, 3YO Victoria Trotters Derby, 2,690m (Sky Racing 1)

⚽️ 17:00 - K League 1 - Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors v Daegu FC (Optus Sport 1)

🐴 18:35 (TBC) - Group 1, Tenno Sho, 2,000m (Sky Racing 2)

⛳️ 20:30 - European Tour, Cyprus Open, Round 4 (Fox Sports)

🏏 21:00 - Indian Premier League - Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab (Fox Cricket)

⚽️ 22:30 - Italian Serie A - Udinese v Milan (BeIN Sports 1)

⚽️ 23:00 - Scottish Premiership - Kilmarnock v Rangers (BeIN Sports 3)

⚽️ 23:00 - Premier League - Aston Villa v Southampton (Optus Sport 1)

🏎 23:10 - Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix Race, Round 13 (Fox Sports)

🚴🏼‍♂️ 23:45 - Vuelta a Espana, Stage 12, 109.4 km (SBS Viceland)

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