Messy kick off gifts NSW first chance
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West Australian
35 minutes ago
- West Australian
West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter says stopping Geelong Cats star Jeremy Cameron will be team effort
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter admits it will take more than one man to stop Geelong megastar Jeremy Cameron, as the athletic forward looms large against West Coast on Sunday. Cameron kicked an equal career-high nine goals in the Cats' last meeting against the Eagles — a 93-point smashing at GMHBA Stadium in the final round of last season. The 32-year-old booted seven goals before half-time as Geelong led by a whopping 100 points at the main break to set up the massive victory at Eagles' notorious bogey ground. Reuben Ginbey was given the near-impossible task of trying to stop Cameron and he may get the job again with West Coast's All-Australian defender Jeremy McGovern sidelined because of concussion. Key defenders Sandy Brock and Harry Edwards are also options for McQualter. Cameron was the Coleman Medal leader heading into the round with 33 goals in 11 games, having hit arguably career-best form with 13 goals in his past two matches. McQualter said the Eagles would have a 'few plans' for Cameron but conceded that stopping the forward was going to be a team effort. 'We appreciate how good of a player he is. He's a superstar of the competition,' McQualter said. 'He can play high, played a little bit of midfield a couple of weeks ago and then obviously gets deep and plays there as well. 'We're going to have a few plans for him clearly but like any key forward in the competition, the only actual way to stop him is pressure on the ball. 'If you're relying on a one-on-one match-up with Jeremy Cameron, you're going to be a bit of strife when they've got flow on the ball. So, we need to ensure that there's good pressure on the ball up the field.' West Coast's hopes of an upset were dealt a massive blow at the start of the week when star forward Jake Waterman's season was declared over due to a shoulder injury. Waterman, forward-ruck Bailey Williams (managed) and Tom Gross (omitted) have come out of the side, with Jack Williams, Archer Reid and top draftee Bo Allan all named in the 23. The loss of Waterman means McQualter doesn't have any of the top three from last year's John Worsfold Medal at his disposal, with McGovern and Elliot Yeo (ankle) also sidelined. 'Unfortunately, I just can't spend too much time on it,' McQualter said when asked about their absence. 'I love our best players out there playing every week and those three guys are so important to the way we play but that's footy, there's always going to be injuries in our game, and we just don't have too much time to dwell on it. 'We have got to keep helping develop the rest of our players and try to pick the best team to win each week.' Geelong are still without skipper Patrick Dangerfield because of a hamstring injury and have rested Jed Bews, with rising star fancy Connor O'Sullivan back into the side.
News.com.au
38 minutes ago
- News.com.au
Spring races on radar for two-year-old Caulfield winner Salty Pearl
Spring discussions could start for Salty Pearl after the unmissable filly broke through for her first win in the Sportsbet More Places Handicap (1200m). The eye-catching grey had finished in the minor money in her first two autumn races, including when a well-held third in a Group 3 race in Adelaide second-up. • Trainer Ciaron Maher decided to give the daughter of Tagaloa an easier time between runs, which left Salty Pearl fresher for Saturday's Caulfield assignment. 'We didn't think she was probably at her best over in Adelaide but she had a nice three-week gap between runs,' Maher's representative Jack Turnbull said. 'We kept her really fresh.' Salty Pearl eased from $6 to $8.50 in betting as punters supported Millennium Blade from $7 to $3.90 and Warrior Smile from $4.80 to $3.50. However, a cool ride from jockey Ben Allen helped to derail those market moves as he steered Salty Pearl to a long neck win over Millennium Blade while $51 chance Eton Affair was four lengths away in third spot. âšœï¸� New winner for #Tagaloa ðŸ'� 2YO filly Salty Pearl (ex Leaven Of Malice) rallies home and claims her maiden for @cmaherracing under Ben Allen at @MelbRacingClub Caulfield. Congrats to her breeder, @brideoakeracing! #aworldofopportunity â€' Yulong Investments (@YulongInvest) May 31, 2025 Turnbull said Allen did well to resist the early pressure, preferring to let Salty Pearl relax off the speed. 'She got a little further back than we thought she would but it was a lovely steer by Ben to get the split inside and she had the good turn of foot,' Turnbull said. 'We thought we'd be behind the speed but there was more intent from other riders so he let the speed go. 'He didn't panic.' Turnbull said the manner of Salty Pearl's win indicated minor stakes races during the spring were worth considering. 'She is professional. She's had a few goes at it now and she's tractable,' Turnbull said. 'Without having a chat to Ciaron, you'd now have to have a really good think about the spring. 'She obviously goes well and she's on an upward trajectory. 'Races like the Cap D'Antibes and the Scarborough (Stakes), they're those three-year-old sprints that you would look at.'
Perth Now
40 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Cameron conundrum: How Eagles plan to stop ‘superstar' Cat
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter admits it will take more than one man to stop Geelong megastar Jeremy Cameron, as the athletic forward looms large against West Coast on Sunday. Cameron kicked an equal career-high nine goals in the Cats' last meeting against the Eagles — a 93-point smashing at GMHBA Stadium in the final round of last season. The 32-year-old booted seven goals before half-time as Geelong led by a whopping 100 points at the main break to set up the massive victory at Eagles' notorious bogey ground. Reuben Ginbey was given the near-impossible task of trying to stop Cameron and he may get the job again with West Coast's All-Australian defender Jeremy McGovern sidelined because of concussion. Key defenders Sandy Brock and Harry Edwards are also options for McQualter. Cameron was the Coleman Medal leader heading into the round with 33 goals in 11 games, having hit arguably career-best form with 13 goals in his past two matches. Ginbey got the match-up on Cameron last time the two sides met. Credit: Kelly Defina / Getty Images McQualter said the Eagles would have a 'few plans' for Cameron but conceded that stopping the forward was going to be a team effort. 'We appreciate how good of a player he is. He's a superstar of the competition,' McQualter said. 'He can play high, played a little bit of midfield a couple of weeks ago and then obviously gets deep and plays there as well. 'We're going to have a few plans for him clearly but like any key forward in the competition, the only actual way to stop him is pressure on the ball. 'If you're relying on a one-on-one match-up with Jeremy Cameron, you're going to be a bit of strife when they've got flow on the ball. So, we need to ensure that there's good pressure on the ball up the field.' Jeremy Cameron. Credit: Kelly Defina / Getty Images West Coast's hopes of an upset were dealt a massive blow at the start of the week when star forward Jake Waterman's season was declared over due to a shoulder injury. Waterman, forward-ruck Bailey Williams (managed) and Tom Gross (omitted) have come out of the side, with Jack Williams, Archer Reid and top draftee Bo Allan all named in the 23. The loss of Waterman means McQualter doesn't have any of the top three from last year's John Worsfold Medal at his disposal, with McGovern and Elliot Yeo (ankle) also sidelined. 'Unfortunately, I just can't spend too much time on it,' McQualter said when asked about their absence. 'I love our best players out there playing every week and those three guys are so important to the way we play but that's footy, there's always going to be injuries in our game, and we just don't have too much time to dwell on it. 'We have got to keep helping develop the rest of our players and try to pick the best team to win each week.' Geelong are still without skipper Patrick Dangerfield because of a hamstring injury and have rested Jed Bews, with rising star fancy Connor O'Sullivan back into the side.
