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• Locky reveals how Maroons selection works: QLDER - Ep06

  15-04-2025 12:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Maroons legend Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer break down the week that was in Queensland footy, from the Broncos defeat by the Roosters, the Dolphins massive victory over the Panthers, the Cowboys winning streak, and a behind the scenes peak at Origin selection, get ready for the ultimate QLDER coverage.
  
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• Mihocek temporarily lost feeling in limbs after scary tackle accident

  08-06-2026 11:35 via theage.com.au
  
  The King’s Birthday game stopped for more than eight minutes as Mihocek was carefully moved onto a stretcher and taken from the field in a neck brace during his first game against his old side.
  
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• Kalyn Ponga has a shoulder charge problem. NSW will be hoping history repeats

  08-06-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Queensland fullback has escaped suspension for two incidents recently. A third could cost Queensland the Origin series.
  
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• ‘Best day of my life’: Inside Dee’s ‘emotional’ 724-day debut journey… and bonkers bench moment

  08-06-2026 11:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  He was drenched from head to toe in water and sports drink.
  
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• BREAKING: Daley’s crucial halves call made as veteran returns in Blues shake-up

  08-06-2026 11:12 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Laurie Daley has named his 21-man NSW squad for Game II of the 2026 series, with changes looming for a potential series decider at the MCG.
  
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• The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

  08-06-2026 10:55 via smh.com.au
  
  In a game of amazing feats and no less amazing mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.
  
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• Late drama as Crichton penalty goal keeps Bulldogs’ season alive

  08-06-2026 10:44 via smh.com.au
  
  After the first scoreless opening half in the NRL in five years, Canterbury took advantage of a controversial late penalty to edge out an injury-hit Parramatta.
  
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• ‘One that got away’: Eels star speaks on big call as Bulldogs survive major scare

  08-06-2026 10:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A controversial string of penalties against Tallyn da Silva in the final few minutes has helped the Bulldogs to a thrilling 14-12 victory over Parramatta in a game that threatened to produce no points.
  
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• ‘Play on! For Neale!’ Kozzie Pickett’s last-minute winner downs Pies in AFL thriller as injuries rock guns

  08-06-2026 10:13 via foxsports.com.au
  Melbourne’s MCG fortress in 2026 remains unbreached once more in 2026, defeating Collingwood by eight points in a King’s Birthday epic on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Mihocek taken to hospital with potentially serious neck injury after awkward tackle

  08-06-2026 09:54 via theage.com.au
  
  The King’s Birthday game stopped for more than eight minutes as Mihocek was carefully moved onto a stretcher and taken from the field in a neck brace during his first game against his old side.
  
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• Tallyn Da Silva scores impressive try late in game

  08-06-2026 09:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Tallyn Da Silva scores an impressive try late in the match.
  
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• ‘I’m ready’: Katoa primed for Origin debut if Moses fails to prove fitness

  08-06-2026 09:44 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dolphins playmaker has emerged as NSW’s insurance policy for Origin II as all eyes turn to Mitchell Moses’ hamstring ahead of the MCG clash on Wednesday week.
  
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• Stephen Crichton scores spectacular try

  08-06-2026 09:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Stephen Crichton scores a spectacular try in the second half.
  
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• LIVE: Debutant’s dream moment as Eels hit back after ‘embarrassing’ blunder

  08-06-2026 09:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  All eyes will be on Stephen Crichton in this clash.
  
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• ‘Hard to think of a more wasteful project’: Economist slams ‘bloody-minded’ AFL over stadium

  08-06-2026 09:36 via theage.com.au
  
  The 18 AFL club presidents will meet on Tuesday to discuss the controversial Tasmanian stadium ahead of the Hall of Fame dinner.
  
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• AFL Live:Late drama as Pickett plays on to seal Dees win; Mihocek taken to hospital

  08-06-2026 09:31 via theage.com.au
  
  The Big Freeze slide starts at 2pm followed by a blockbuster clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. Follow along for all the action.
  
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• AFL Live: Late drama as Pickett plays on to seal Dees win; Mihocek taken to hospital

  08-06-2026 09:31 via theage.com.au
  
  Collingwood went into the final quarter with the lead, but it was the Demons who snatched victory in a classic King’s Birthday clash. Earlier, Andy Lee, Amy Shark and the Governor-General Sam Mostyn tackled the slide at the Big Freeze.
  
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• AFL Live: Dees, Magpies trade goals in tight King’s Birthday clash; Brody Mihocek taken to hospital

  08-06-2026 09:31 via smh.com.au
  
  The Big Freeze slide starts at 2pm followed by a blockbuster clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. Follow along for all the action.
  
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• Injury carnage rocks marquee AFL clash as ‘ridiculous’ Daicos goal stuns, thrilling finish looms — LIVE

  08-06-2026 09:20 via foxsports.com.au
  King’s Birthday coaches Craig McRae and Steven King will vote on the Neale Daniher Trophy for the player that best represents Neale’s values in an “enhanced process” for Monday’s Big Freeze match.
  
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• Bulldogs gun forced off due to injury

  08-06-2026 09:13 via smh.com.au
  
  Harry Hayes walks off the field clutching at his hip early in the Bulldogs' clash against the Eels.
  
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• Veteran star injured in ugly tackle

  08-06-2026 09:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Brody Mihocek has suffered a head injury in an ugly tackle.
  
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• Blues arrivals end selection twist as hooker call, bench question confirmed — LIVE

  08-06-2026 09:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  On Monday night, the NSW Blues will officially unveil their squad for Game 2.
  
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• ‘Can’t believe this’: Moment sums up bumbling Bulldogs as no-call hurts Eels — LIVE NRL

  08-06-2026 08:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  All eyes will be on Stephen Crichton in this clash.
  
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• Injury carnage rocks marquee AFL clash as ‘ridiculous’ Daicos GOTY contender stuns — LIVE

  08-06-2026 08:51 via foxsports.com.au
  King’s Birthday coaches Craig McRae and Steven King will vote on the Neale Daniher Trophy for the player that best represents Neale’s values in an “enhanced process” for Monday’s Big Freeze match.
  
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• Kings and Queens of the Desert crowned as outback Finke race wraps up

  08-06-2026 08:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Returning legends of the Finke Desert Race, David Walsh and Travis Robinson, have been crowned Kings of the Desert at the gruelling two-day off-road race, with Walsh winning on bikes for a record-equalling sixth time and Robinson claiming victory on cars.
  
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• Local trainer has strong hand for Scone meeting

  08-06-2026 08:31 via theage.com.au
  
  Scott Singleton will bring a hefty 11 runners to Tuesday’s eight-race meeting at Scone.
  
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• Local trainer has runners by the dozen at Scone

  08-06-2026 08:31 via theage.com.au
  
  Scott Singleton will bring a hefty 12 runners to Tuesday’s eight-race meeting at Scone.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Moment sums up bumbling Bulldogs in Blues star’s final Origin audition

  08-06-2026 08:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  All eyes will be on Stephen Crichton in this clash.
  
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• ‘In real strife’: MCG falls silent as ex-Pie stretchered off in ‘eerie’ King’s Birthday scenes

  08-06-2026 08:29 via foxsports.com.au
  An unnerving hush descended across the MCG on Monday after premiership Pie turned Melbourne recruit Brody Mihocek was stretched off after being on the wrong end of an awkward tackle.
  
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• Blues selection twist as bolter sparks bench question, hooker call confirmed — LIVE

  08-06-2026 08:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  On Monday night, the NSW Blues will officially unveil their squad for Game 2.
  
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