Fri Fix: Konstas concern, Carlton vandals, Lions launch
Australia still might eek out a win in the Windies, but the top order looks ragged. Jason Gillespie provides analysis from Barbados. In the AFL, Carlton fans have vandalised their own spiritual home. In the NRL, Penrith are inexplicably rising again. The Lions have been in WA for under a week but found reason to complain ahead of the clash with the Force. Sean Maloney reports from Perth. Featured: Jason Gillespie, ex-Test quick. Sean Maloney, rugby commentator, Stan Sport.
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