Hawks' homework pays off for Mitchell
AFL: Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has spoken to the media after his side's impressive upset win over the Bulldogs in Round 13.
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News.com.au
38 minutes ago
- News.com.au
Australian Turf Club partners with Hong Kong Jockey Club in landmark deal for their slot in The Everest
The Australian Turf Club's decision to lease their Everest slot to Hong Kong Jockey Club for at least two years is a coup for Sydney racing. The deal ensures that barring injury or some unforeseen circumstance, the world's number one-ranked racehorse, Hong Kong's superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising, will contest the Group 1 $20 million The TAB Everest at Royal Randwick on October 18. Hall of Fame trainer David Hayes has also indicated Ka Ying Rising will stay in Sydney for the $3 million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill Gardens two weeks later. ATC will benefit financially from the World Pool, the international commingling parimutuel betting operation which is managed by HKJC and will be available to punters on Everest Day. There is also speculation the World Pool will be added to more Sydney race meetings next season, most notably Golden Slipper Day which boasts five Group 1 races. HKJC executive director of racing, Andrew Harding, told Hong Kong media the club has secured the ATC's Everest slot for two years with an option to extend. 'For this year, the club will use the slot to enable Ka Ying Rising to take part in The Everest,'' Harding told South China Morning Post. 'In future years, we will use the slot to either facilitate a Hong Kong horse running or to target Australian or New Zealand sprinters to come onto the Hong Kong International races after The Everest.'' â– â– â– â– â– Ka Ying Rising joins Briasa (slot holders Max Whitby, Neil Werrett and Col Madden) and Private Harry (Yulong) as confirmed Everest starters. Sunshine In Paris, owned by Everest slot-holder John Camilleri of Fairway Thoroughbreds, is also being set for the big race. The world’s best sprinter is coming to Australia! Ka Ying Rising will race for new slot-holder the Hong Kong Jockey Club ðŸ¤� Here he is making it 12-straight wins, dominating the Chairman’s Sprint ðŸ'¥ â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 4, 2025 This leaves eight slots remaining and competition for an Everest start will be fierce – but not everyone is happy. A leading Sydney trainer contacted At The Track incensed that ATC had not used their slot for an 'ATC trained horse'. 'Surely that's the idea of a slot,'' the trainer said. 'That's like Wayne Bennett picking a player from another club for the grand final. What a disgrace.'' The trainer's disappointment is understandable but the financial benefits to ATC for leasing their slot HKJC and having the World Pool alignment on Everest Day is considerable, and the club wants the best possible field for the world's richest turf race so securing Ka Ying Rising was the number one priority. â– â– â– â– â– Is Coolmore's three-year-old filly Minnie Hauk, winner of the English Oaks yesterday, the most valuable potential broodmare still racing? Minnie Hauk, a daughter of English superhorse Franke l and closely related on her dam's side to another champion, Kingman, was purchased for about $A4 million as a yearling at the Goffs Orby Sale and her Oaks win means she is now a priceless broodmare once her racing days are over. Minnie Hauk takes the Oaks (G1)! â€' IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (@worldsbesthorse) June 6, 2025 The regally-bred Minnie Hauk gave Irish training genius Aidan O'Brien his 11th Oaks win when she defeated her stablemate Whirl. â– â– â– â– â– The US triple crown isn't on the line but the final leg of the famous series, the Belmont Stakes, takes on special significance with the return clash of Godolphin's Sovereignty and Coolmore's Journalism in New York on Sunday morning. Sovereignty won an epic Kentucky Derby from Journalism last month but missed the second leg, the Preakness Stakes. In his absence, Journalism scored an incredible Preakness win and is early favourite with TAB Fixed Odds for the Belmont at $2.60 with Sovereignty pressing at $2.80.
ABC News
2 hours ago
- ABC News
Watching women's sport not just for women: Experts talk on levelling the playing field
In 2023, a nation held its breath as the Matildas took on England in the FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal. What followed wasn't just a gripping match, it became the most-watched television broadcast in Australian history. A post-tournament social impact report from Football Australia revealed that 44 per cent of the audience comprised men and boys. For the first time, a women's football game outperformed every other program ever aired in the country, breaking the myth that women's sport only appeals to women. Former Matilda and lawyer Moya Dodd says we have come a long way in the past decade. "Ten years ago, no one would have believed it," she told ABC International Development's Women in News and Sport, at the recent RCB Innovation Lab Sports Summit in India. Women's sport has been marketed primarily to women, and that marketing often focuses on empowerment rather than excellence. But Dodd said the skill, determination, and passion on display deserves universal respect, regardless of the gender of those on the field. She said boys were already growing up idolising athletes like Sam Kerr, the same way they do male stars. "When young boys see professionalised women's sport, they accept it as normal," Dodd said. "They'll happily wear a jersey with Sam Kerr's name on it. "There is no social stigma." In India, the Women's Premier League (WPL) is emerging as a game-changer. The second season in 2024 reached more than 103 million TV viewers, with digital platforms like JioCinema drawing millions more. Brands are investing big: Viacom18 signed a $117 million deal for WPL rights, one of the most lucrative ever for a women's league. But framing isn't the only challenge. Dodd said structural barriers persisted across leadership, infrastructure, and media. "Sport was built by men, for men, and run by men," Dodd said. "You can't just retrofit women into those systems. You need to redesign them." Sarah Walsh, head of women's football at Football Australia, and a former Matildas player, said the Matildas' rise was made possible by constitutional changes in 2018 that brought more women into decision-making roles. "We wouldn't have had the success we did, equal pay deals, post-World Cup legacy funding, without women in the room deciding where the money goes," she told WINS. Dodd said although there had been ground made, there were other areas that needed to evolve. "Storytelling is still skewed toward men's sport," Dodd said. "We need commentary and coverage that welcomes new audiences, not one that constantly compares women's sport to men's." She stressed that female voices in broadcast and journalism played a vital role in shaping public perception. Both Dodd and Walsh indicated that with the right leadership, inclusive policies, and a reframing of how women's sport was presented, there was significant opportunity for growth and equity. They both believe growth on the field translates to growing the game off it. Walsh said infrastructure remained a silent but critical barrier to participation, with a number of community football facilities still not female friendly. "You're not going to retain girls if they simply can't get dressed," Walsh said. Meanwhile, teenage dropout rates among girls are high due to issues ranging from lack of safety to body image concerns. Major events like the Women's World Cup helped boost participation by 20 per cent, but retention is still a hurdle. Recent trends in viewership and sponsorship suggest that interest in women's sport is not limited by gender. It delivers economic, cultural, and social returns. With the Matildas' semi-final appearance in 2023 and the growing viewership of WPL, sponsorships have increased, new demographics are being reached, and male audiences are growing across markets. "Women's sport brings audiences that have come to celebrate inclusion and a sense of social purpose. And this audience includes people of all genders and ages," Dodd said. Dodd and Walsh believe these developments raise a broader question — no longer whether women's sport has a place, but whether existing structures are prepared to meet the growing potential. Veechika Durga Pingali is a freelance journalist based in Bengaluru, India, with experience in both journalism and public relations. She has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and enjoys writing about gender, media and sports. Veechika is part of ABC International Development's Women in News and Sport Initiative, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Team Up program.
The Age
2 hours ago
- The Age
The Bulldogs got their man. This is their plan for Lachlan Galvin
Galvin is seen as a raw talent in every sense by the Bulldogs and, initially, he may do it tough physically. But he'll be better after an off-season under Cameron Ciraldo which will start to transform him into the physical player they want him to become. Good judges say he has the size and skill to eventually develop into a forward in the mould of Isaah Yeo. Where he fits in to the team in the meantime remains to be seen. Galvin has already proved he is mentally tough, considering the scrutiny he has been under over the last two months as his exit from the Tigers was played out in the media. When I sat down with him for a tell-all interview with the Nine network, I didn't know what to expect as I had only previously met him briefly at an all-in media conference. I came away entirely impressed by his clarity, calmness and conviction. His character has been questioned, but from what I saw the Bulldogs have a genuine young man on their hands who has a huge desire to make a success of his career. What's more, he has the verbal and mental capacity to become a media performer and a household name for all the right reasons. Galvin shut down a number of myths that have been perpetuated recently around his desire to leave the Tigers and his relationships with key figures at the club. The most interesting take is that he was the one instructing his manager, Isaac Moses, on his future – not the other way around, as most have assumed. Loading He didn't shy away from the fact that he and Jarome Luai are not the best of mates, but did say he was capable of putting personal differences aside to play in a team with Luai and others. He wasn't too perturbed by critical Instagram posts by Luai and Sunia Turuva after revealing his desire to get out of the Tigers. Which makes you wonder how difficult things were elsewhere for him to initiate legal action against the club over bullying claims. Obviously, Galvin could handle what he viewed as light-hearted attacks on his character. The more serious allegations – which were contained in a dossier that ran to at least 18 points – was obviously heavy duty. Galvin did the interview with me last week knowing the Tigers had granted his release on the condition he did not make disparaging comments about the club or individuals. He certainly didn't seem rattled by anything I put to him. It'll be interesting if he's able to tell the full story one day. Tigers won't be Api with skipper The Perth Bears would love to hear that Api Koroisau is keen to play for them, after the Wests Tigers skipper touted himself to the new team via a media conference. The media lapped it up – but given Tigers players and management fried Lachlan Galvin for privately expressing his desire to leave because he couldn't see himself developing under Benji Marshall, it will be interesting to see if Tigers management respond. Galvin wasn't the captain and didn't identify another club he wanted to play for via the media. A fair question is, was it team-first? Or Api first? Tim's a-changing While on the Tigers, it was no surprise that Tim Sheens wasn't at the 20-year reunion of the 2005 Premiership side. There may be other reasons, but be certain Sheens doesn't have any time for current coach Marshall. Which is surprising, when you think he was mentoring Benji for the top job only a couple of years back before leaving the Tigers. Is Turbo corked? It's interesting to note how long Tom Trbojevic has been hampered by a cork in his leg. Manly said he had been playing with the injury for several weeks before aggravating it against the Eels in round 12. He was then rested last week against the Broncos and missed Thursday night's loss to Newcastle. Stephen Crichton recovered from a corked thigh in 48 hours to star in Origin. This column has heard whispers Trbojevic has actually suffered a hamstring injury, which the Eagles have wanted to keep quiet so Tom isn't harassed by media. Titans roster reshuffle looms At least one club has been sounded out in recent days about signing Jayden Campbell. The Titans have depth in the fullback area and enough talent in the halves. You have to think they need a roster rejig after a poor start to the year. Bear necessities No one questions Mal Meninga 's standing as an Immortal of the game. But many are quietly saying he is a risk as the Perth coach. Here is what you need to consider. Meninga has been a great coach for Queensland and Australia, but throughout that time he has been acknowledged primarily as a brilliant man-manager while delegating coaching duties to the likes of Michael Hagan, Neil Henry, Adrian Lam and Brett White. It's likely that lack of ego will see him hand over the nuts and bolts to his assistant coaches. If he doesn't, it would be a huge surprise and a potential problem. Meninga knows his strength lies in creating the culture of a club and being a salesman for the Bears. His aura and reputation should be exploited to attract players to the new franchise. The NRL has also taken a risk by appointing Anthony De Ceglie as Bears CEO. The former News Corp and Seven West journalist/editor has copped a pasting in the media so far, remaining silent as his credibility and credentials have been questioned. It will be interesting to see who he leans on in the media as he is off with the West Australian, which he edited for years. The situation is the same at the Seven network, but he has some old mates at News Corp, who are sure to give him a soft run. His greatest ally is Peter V'landys, who has backed him to the hilt. V'landys rarely gets it wrong and has vouched for De Ceglie. Low tactics delayed Mal move Loading Part of the delay around the Meninga announcement was because he was lowballed at $600,000 when negotiations over his salary began. Meninga would have been one of the lower-paid coaches in the NRL if he accepted that offer. He was also required to give up his incomes from the Kangaroos, Raiders and Fox Sport. Keeping those gigs would have had him earning that salary. Smith silent treatment a poor look Cam Smith put his hand up to succeed Meninga as Australian coach, and deserved some level of acknowledgment from the NRL given his standing in the game. Some 36 hours later, they sounded out Brad Fittler for the position. I bumped into Smith in North Sydney and asked him what the NRL had said to him. At that point, no one contacted him. That's hardly acceptable for a man of his standing.
