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Footy star reveals commentators and fans have been getting his name wrong for five YEARS
Footy star reveals commentators and fans have been getting his name wrong for five YEARS

Daily Mail​

time07-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Daily Mail​

Footy star reveals commentators and fans have been getting his name wrong for five YEARS

Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne wants to set the record straight - many commentators and footy fans have been getting his name wrong dating back to his debut in 2020. For whatever reason, the fullback is often referred to as 'Jackson Payne' - and the premiership-winner is tired of it. 'It is probably frustrating for Mum and Dad, more than anything,' Payne told 'They don't come down to every game, there's a few they watch on TV. 'Whenever (the name) Jackson comes up, they are the first to let me know about it. 'I've got to let everyone know that my name is Jack, not Jackson.' Payne has become a key player for the Lions in recent seasons, where the 25-year-old uses his height (6'6) to his advantage. After keeping Coleman Medal leader Ben King to just one goal in Brisbane's last start win over Gold Coast, Payne faces another litmus test this weekend in the form of North Melbourne star Nick Larkey. 'Each week I love taking the opposition's best forwards and trying to nullify their influence on the game,' he said. 'He (Larkey) has had another good year....I'm really looking forward to the battle.' Earlier this year, Payne was a revered figure after bringing the AFL premiership cup to popular holiday spot Noosa while in town for the Lions' AFL Community Camp. Payne represented the Noosa Tigers as a youngster before he was selected to join the Brisbane Lions Academy at the age of 13. The towering fullback missed the 2023 Grand Final defeat due to injury - but was on-field at the MCG last September when the Lions won their first flag since 2003.

FAN'S VIEW: awards night showed how lucky we are to support Colchester United
FAN'S VIEW: awards night showed how lucky we are to support Colchester United

Yahoo

time02-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

FAN'S VIEW: awards night showed how lucky we are to support Colchester United

COLCHESTER United's End of Season Dinner was a nice fitting way to end the season – admittedly with one or possibly more games to go – with a chance for staff, fans, and sponsors to get together to celebrate achievements and discuss the highs and lows of the season in a relaxed atmosphere. I have been to a number of these, and it was an event that was missed when it got stopped by that COVID season and never returned - admittedly, you could say that was a good thing with the seasons that followed. But on the back of a good season, it was nice to be able to come together and show appreciation. 🏆 Colchester United Player of the Season: Jack Payne. PFA POTM ✅ L2 Team of the Season ✅ Players' Player ✅ CUSA POTS ✅ CUFC POTS ✅ A stellar debut season for our No.10, congratulations, Jack! 👏#ColU | #WeAreUnited — Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) May 2, 2025 We arrived at the stadium to welcome drinks and a chance to mingle with the backroom staff, those who do not get the limelight, but as Danny Cowley was keen to point out, they are the people that the club rely on to keep everything ticking along behind the scenes, day to day keeping the machine working. It was nice to see Chris Saward from the ticket office and have the opportunity to thank him for all he has done for the many supporters over the years, as he moves on to a new career in the insurance sector. A man who will be missed, for sure. Once we were all seated, the players were introduced as they arrived into the room and this year for the first time, some of Colchester United Women's team were included in this. It was a nice touch and shows the club are really taking them onboard and adding to the feeling we are a Club United. 🏆 Colchester United Players' Player of the Season: Jack Payne. A standout campaign, recognised by his teammates. 20 goal contributions: 11 assists and 9 goals. A class act both on and off the pitch. 👏#ColU | #WeAreUnited — Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) May 2, 2025 The three-course dinner was served, after a speech from Robbie Cowling - and the food itself was worth the ticket price alone. While it was all very nice, the main course of Slow Braised Beef is particularly worth a mention, as it was cooked to perfection. The other choices must have been just as good, given the number of empty plates in the room. During dinner, it was a chance to chat to the players on the table and while most of the conversation was football related, it was also nice to be able to see their more personal side, something that is sometimes overlooked when we see them week in, week out on the pitch. We had Tom Flanagan, Oscar Thorn and Teddy Bishop on our table, all really down to earth and willing to chat away. 🏆 Colchester United Young Player of the Season: Jamie McDonnell. What a season this man has had, and what a future he's set to have in the game. Well deserved, Jamie! 👏#ColU | #WeAreUnited — Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) May 2, 2025 It was funny watching a Tottenham-supporting Bishop and Man United fan Thorn looking at the Europa League scores as the respective games went on. It proves they are just the same as us as football fans, always wanting to know how their team is getting on, no matter what. After dinner, there was a light-hearted game of Goal or No Goal followed by the reason we were all there - the presentation of awards for success achieved both on the pitch and off it. Much has already been said about who won what, but the feeling in the room was that the right awards went to the right people. But, even though she will hate me for this, a special mention must go to Jamie Newstead. 🏆 Colchester United Young Player of the Season: Jamie McDonnell. What a season this man has had, and what a future he's set to have in the game. Well deserved, Jamie! 👏#ColU | #WeAreUnited — Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) May 2, 2025 A diehard U's fan and one of the mainstays of the Women's team, she has played more than 100 games for the club, both in the current team and the previous incarnation of the side. She was presented an award for special recognition, and I could not think of a more deserving winner than Jamie. With that done and dusted, Danny took to the stage to discuss the season and how he has seen it. It was really interesting to see it and hear his thoughts on it all, the process was split into three parts and a short video was played before he explained how it went and more importantly how he was feeling at all stages. It was a very interesting insight into his way of thinking and just how he approaches the high and lows of a season. 🏆 @CUSAsupporters Player of the Season: Jack Payne. A midfield maestro and fan favourite. Another well-earned honour in an outstanding debut season with the U's. 🔥#ColU | #WeAreUnited — Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) May 2, 2025 After the season review, Danny did a Q and A but before this, he briefly switched into manager mode and for a better way of describing it, sent the players home to bed. Danny and Nicky, in fact all the players and staff, were really appreciative of the support and took the time to speak to all. Rubbing shoulders with the first team, managers and chairman does show how lucky we are to support a club lower down the pyramid. It still feels like we are all part of the club, instead of the sterile environment that the Premier League sides exist in. No matter what happens in the Barrow game, it was an excellent night, with good food, great company and the chance to celebrate in a relaxed environment on a personal level with everyone that makes Colchester United the club it is.

Weber State at Idaho odds, tips and betting trends
Weber State at Idaho odds, tips and betting trends

USA Today

time28-02-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Weber State at Idaho odds, tips and betting trends

The Idaho Vandals (12-17, 7-9 Big Sky) host the Weber State Wildcats (11-19, 5-11 Big Sky) in a matchup of Big Sky rivals at ICCU Arena, beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025. In this preview, we analyze the Idaho vs. Weber State odds and lines around this contest. The meeting between the Vandals and the Wildcats currently does not have a line set. Idaho is 11-15-1 against the spread this season compared to Weber State's 11-16-0 ATS record. The Vandals have a 17-10-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Wildcats have a record of 15-12-0 when it comes to hitting the over. Over the last 10 contests, Idaho is 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall while Weber State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall. Ahead of this college basketball matchup, here's what you need to get ready for Saturday's action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Idaho vs. Weber State prediction Idaho 75, Weber State 71 Against the spread Idaho has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 16 times. Weber State has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 16 times. The Vandals average just 2.7 more points per game (74.3) than the Wildcats allow (71.6). Idaho has an 8-4 record against the spread and an 11-4 record overall when putting up more than 71.6 points. When Weber State allows fewer than 74.3 points, it is 9-6 against the spread and 10-8 overall. The Wildcats' 72.2 points per game are just 3.4 fewer points than the 75.6 the Vandals allow. Weber State is 4-2 against the spread and 6-3 overall when it scores more than 75.6 points. Idaho is 4-3 against the spread and 6-3 overall when it gives up fewer than 72.2 points. Players to watch Idaho Jack Payne averages 10.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. Defensively, he puts up 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Kolton Mitchell paces the Vandals at 3.4 assists per contest, while also averaging 2.5 rebounds and 11.0 points. Julius Mims averages a team-best 5.9 rebounds per game. He is also averaging 8.7 points and 0.8 assists, shooting 65.1% from the floor. Weber State Blaise Threatt is No. 1 on the Wildcats in scoring (19.4 points per game), rebounding (5.6) and assists (4.3), making 52.1% from the floor. He also puts up 1.9 steals and 0.0 blocked shots. Dyson Koehler is putting up 10.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, making 37.2% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per game. The Wildcats get 6.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game from Nigel Burris. Watch Idaho vs. Weber State on ESPN+! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.

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