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Live MLB: D-backs in bus mishap

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 22 Maret 2014 | 14.23

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SOME Arizona Diamondbacks players had to walk the last kilometre to Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday night when one of the team buses had a flat tyre ahead of their Major League Baseball season opener with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A Diamondbacks spokesman said "a handful" of players and some staff decided to walk the rest of the way to the stadium instead of waiting for a replacement bus to arrive.

He said most of the players had already arrived on another bus about five hours ahead of the scheduled start of the game.

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Why Richmond will be yellow and back

Tigers players look dejected after Round 1 loss to Gold Coast. Source: Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images

LOOK up "pressure" in the dictionary this week and you would be forgiven for thinking you might stumble across mention of the Richmond and Carlton football clubs.

There were other clubs to feel the Round 1 cauldron — that means you Collingwood, Sydney and North Melbourne.

But the heat already on the Tigers and the Blues is set to escalate to even higher levels when the two old rivals fight it out in Thursday night's blockbuster return to the MCG.

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The attention will be inescapable. The pressure on the loser of this match will be intense. And, as early as it is in season 2014, the game might be the difference between playing finals and being also-rans.

For me, Richmond is the team capable of responding better to the challenge this week and putting itself back in the finals frame.

Here are five reasons why I believe the Tigers will account for the Blues in what is already looming as a critical game for both sides.

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1. CARLTON'S SHAKY BACK HALF WILL STRUGGLE WITH RIEWOLDT AND VICKERY

If the Blues couldn't contain Justin Westhoff and the Port Adelaide forwards last week, what hope have they got of stopping Jack Riewoldt and Ty Vickery? The Tigers' forward double act was not on song against the Suns, but keeping them quiet two weeks in a row won't be easy. Richmond had plenty of the ball against Gold Coast, but the big men up front could not quite manage to get the job done. Vickery had plenty of chances, but kicked only two goals, and Riewoldt was out of sorts. A return to the MCG will suit both of them and that could spell bad news for the likes of Matthew Watson and Michael Jamison, as well as for Blues fans.

2. HAMPSON'S INSIDE KNOWLEDGE WILL HELP

Shaun Hampson could be the most important Tiger going into this match. He would know the Blues' structure and exactly what Mick Malthouse has been trying to get them to do over the past year and a bit, and I'm tipping Tigers coach Damien Hardwick will milk it for all it's worth. Just look at what happened last week. Leon Cameron used to forwards coach at Hawthorn and he used his inside knowledge of Buddy Franklin to ensure the young Giants defenders did their best to get him off his game. It worked. You could see it from the start, when Phil Davis tried to work him over physically. We also saw it with Shane Mumford using what he knew of the Swans to the advantage of his new side.

Shaun Hampson of the Tigers battles the ruck last week. Source: News Corp Australia

3. WHAT HAPPENED LAST SEPTEMBER STILL BURNS DEEP

Carlton has had the wood on Richmond in recent years and the Blues' performance to win last year's elimination final will have sat sickeningly in the Tigers' stomach ever since. It would have driven them over the pre-season and the chance to get one back on the Blues will be an important driving factor. Hardwick would have used it over the summer months. Revenge can be a more powerful driving force than some people imagine, and the Tigers will not be lacking any motivation.

Carlton's Jarrad, Tom Bell and Matthew Kreuzer celebrate on the siren. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: News Limited

4. CARLTON'S LACK OF FITNESS IN RUNNING OUT GAMES

Mick Malthouse said it all last week — the Blues ran out of gas at the business end against Port Adelaide because the team is not where it wants to be fitness wise. Leaving aside the many operations that team memberssurgeries Carlton players had over the summer, the fact remains they stopped almost to a walk against the Power. Carlton had only a handful of tackles in the final term and was completely overrun by a fitter, more determined team. I always found that if you are not fit at this early stage of the season, you are going to struggle. You don't get fitter during the season. If anything, it can drop off. For mine, the Tigers will outrun the Blues when it matters most.

Tigers Coach Damien Hardwick talks tactics last week. Source: Getty Images

5. BETTER STRUCTURES, AND A COACH GIVING HIS PLAYERS A GOOD PROD

Richmond seems to have a better balanced, more structured team at the moment, with a good understanding of how Hardwick wants them to play. I'm not saying that's not the case at Carlton. It's just that the Blues are still coming to terms with what Mick Malthouse wants them to do. Also, Hardwick put the acid back on some of the players he was disappointed with last week. It was an unusual tactic for a man who almost always limits criticisms to the team, not the individual. But when he mentioned the likes of Brandon Ellis and Reece Conca as players who needed to lift, and talked about what Riewoldt and Vickery must bring, you got a sense of how frustrated he was with the efforts of some. That makes me things they are good things to beat Carlton.


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Warriors, Blues share day one spoils

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 21 Maret 2014 | 14.23

Michael Hogan celebrates after removing NSW dangerman Ryan Carters. Source: Robert Prezioso / Getty Images

WESTERN AUSTRALIA roared back into the reckoning on the first day of the Sheffield Shield final with five late afternoon wickets.

Prior to that, the Blues had been cruising at 1-164 after winning the toss and electing to bat.

The hosts overcame the early loss of Ryan Carters – lbw to Ryan Duffield for 14 – as Steve Smith and Ryan Carters combined for a century stand.

But a late afternoon burst of excellent reverse swing bowling drew the Warriors back into the contest.

Michael Hogan accounted for Carters (72) and Ben Rohrer (6) in quick time.

And the in-form Smith fell caught-and-bowled to Jason Behrendorff for a well-struck innings of 75.

Behrendorff promptly followed with the scalps of Kurtis Patterson (8) and Peter Nevill, befuddling the NSW middle-order with deft use of reverse swing.

That left the Blues in a spot of discomfort at 6-189, having lost 5-25 in the afternoon session.

But they recovered once again and finished the day at 6-242 with Moises Henriques unbeaten on 24 and Stephen O'Keefe 26 not out.

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Live: Roos v Bombers

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BELIEVE it or not, there is a game of footy to be played tonight and a good one at that.

North Melbourne and Essendon harbour high hopes for 2014 and genuine top four claims after forgettable 2013 campaigns.

For different reasons, both sides were disappointed not to feature in the finals last year.

Despite winning 14 games and finishing in seventh place, Essendon was - of course - ruled ineligible by the AFL in the last week of the premiership season.

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North Melbourne finished two games shy of a finals berth, but considering the number of narrow losses it endured, the Roos would feel that if talent was the sole decider, they should have featured in September.

TOP FOUR, KANGAS. NO EXCUSES.

ROOS TO SHED SLOW STARTERS TAG

The bookies have North Melbourne as favourites, but Essendon play Etihad Stadium as well as any side so it will enter the game full of confidence.

It is expected to be a free-flowing affair with some interesting individual subplots.

Dustin Fletcher, age 38, plays game number 378 and overtakes Simon Madden as the Essendon games record holder.

HIRD SURVIVES ESSENDON MEETING

MADDEN HAPPY TO PASS THE TORCH

Former St Kilda star Nick Dal Santo plays his first game for North Melbourne after moving to the club via free agency at the end of last season.

At the opposite end of the age spectrum, two father-son selections take their first tentative steps along their AFL journeys.

Roo Luke McDonald — son of Donald — makes his AFL debut, while Bomber Joe Daniher needs no introduction entering his second season at the elite level.


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Making a Mile out of Monton

Written By Unknown on Kamis, 20 Maret 2014 | 14.23

Jockey Sam Clipperton and trainer Ron Quinton with stable stalwart Monton. Picture: Mark Evans Source: Mark Evans / News Corp Australia

TRAINER Ron Quinton is banking on veteran Monton securing a Doncaster Mile start in the Group 2 Ajax Stakes at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

The Ajax winner is exempt from ballot for the Doncaster and also escapes a weight penalty. Monton currently has 52.5kg for $3 million race at Royal Randwick on April 12.

Quinton maintains rising eight-year-old Monton has never been going better, reeling off three wins in four starts before his fifth to Boban in the Chipping Norton Stakes last start.

"He was a touch unlucky at Warwick Farm,'' Quinton said. "He would not have beaten Boban or It's A Dundeel but he probably should have run at least fourth.

"The old horse is going well and he does like Rosehill.''

TRACER'S RISE TO QUEEN

SUPER mare Red Tracer has her next start in the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Golden Slipper Day, trainer Chris Waller has confirmed.

Red Tracer, a notable omission from the Coolmore Classic on Saturday, is being aimed at the Group 1 $1 million Queen Of The Turf Stakes during The Championship at Royal Randwick on April 19 before a possible European campaign later this year.

Red Tracer wins the Millie Fox Stakes before an unlucky third in last week's Canterbury Stakes. Picture: Simon Bullard Source: News Corp Australia

WHIRLY BIRD TO THE SLIPPER

A lucky TAB Rewards member is set to be given the ultimate Golden Slipper VIP experience.

TAB Rewards will fly the lucky winner to Rosehill via helicopter where they will enjoy the Golden Slipper in style.

Given seats in the TAB Rewards lounge, which they'll enjoy their food and beverages from some of the best seats in the house, the winners will also be given a complimentary betting voucher courtesy of the TAB.

And after it's all said and done, a Rolls Royce Phantom will whisk the winners away from the track and back home in style!

Entry is free. To find out how you can become the Golden Slipper VIP head to the TAB Rewards website today.

LOOKING BACK

5 years ago

Theseo, Gai Waterhouse's warhorse, controlled the lead and was never seriously challenged to win the Ranvet Stakes comfortably from Melbourne Cup winner Viewed at Rosehill Gardens.

Typhoon Tracy remained unbeaten for Peter Moody when she won the first of her six Group 1 wins by warding off the challenge of Culminate to win the Coolmore Classic.

More Joyous qualified for the Golden Slipper with a brilliant Reisling Stakes win while Real Saga was equally impressive winning the Todman Stakes.

Apache Cat won his second successive William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Nash Rawiller celebrates winning the Ranvet Stakes in 2009. Picture: Carlos Furtado Source: News Limited

10 years ago

Alinghi, Melbourne's undefeated juvenile filly, followed her Blue Diamond win with a dominant effort in the Reisling Stakes to earn Golden Slipper favouritism.

Charge Forward won the Todman Stakes and also vaulted into a Slipper contention in a vintage year for two-year-olds.

Shamekha overcame a wide barrier and the determined late charge of the outstanding Private Steer to win the Coolmore Classic.

Sound Action gave trainer Roberta Maguire her biggest success when she defeated a crack field including the great mare Makybe Diva (third) in the Ranvet Stakes.

Regimental Gal defeated Our Egyptian Raine and Legally Bay in an "all girls'' finish to the William Reid.

20 years ago

Champion jockey Jim Cassidy rode an inspired race on outsider Dark Ksar to win the Ranvet Stakes while his brother Larry rode the Coolmore Classic winner when he guided Kapchat from barrier 16 to win the big race.

Moment's Of Pleasure, ridden by emerging apprentice Corey Brown, burst into Golden Slipper contention with her Reisling Stakes win while Pauillac impressed taking out the Todman Stakes.

Lady Jakeo ran down Hareeba and Primacy to win the William Reid.


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LIVE: Geelong v Adelaide

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GEELONG superstar Jimmy Bartel will be desperate to secure victory in game No. 250 when the Cats host Adelaide at Simonds Stadium tonight.

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And the Crows will boast an even stronger Geelong tinge with recruit James Podsiadly to line up in his favourite goalsquare after crossing to the Crows last October.

ROUND 1 TEAMS

CATS IN IT TO WIN IT

It shapes as a crucial contest for SuperCoaches with popular picks Patrick Dangerfield, Josh Caddy and Corey Enright all set to open their 2014 campaigns.

LATE CHANGES:

Geelong: Dawson Simpson in, replacing George Horlin-Smith

Adelaide: Nil

SUBSTITUTES:

Geelong: Mark Blicavs

Adelaide: Jarryd Lyons

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North with selection headaches

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 18 Maret 2014 | 14.23

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UPGRADED rookie Joel Tippett is in the frame to make his North Melbourne debut in the Roos' season-opener against Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

Coach Brad Scott said Tippett — the 25-year-old younger brother of Sydney forward Kurt — and fringe tall Daniel Currie would be in the squad, while young gun Luke McDonald would also prompt a selection headache.

Ruckman/forward Majak Daw will be left out after enduring a frustrating pre-season as he has recovered from a knee injury.

Key defender Nathan Grima sought physio treatment on his foot during a training hit-out yesterday, and Tippett, who has spent the past two seasons in the SANFL, would be the likely inclusion if Grima does not come up.

"He (Tippett) has been in terrific form in the pre-season and taken some really big jobs on the opposition's key forwards," Scott said yesterday.

"He'll come up off the rookie list.

"Dan Currie will definitely be in the squad. He probably hasn't transferred his training form into game form, but we're really looking for that third key forward slot at the moment and Dan has been the one that has jumped up and grabbed that opportunity more than anyone else — and he also gives (Todd) Goldstein ruck relief as well."

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Father-son selection Luke McDonald is in the frame to make his AFL debut on Friday night. Photo by Robert Prezioso Source: Getty Images

Scott said McDonald, son of former Roo and current club executive Donald McDonald, was a genuine selection dilemma.

"The tradition in Round One — do you go with your experienced, hardened players — but then again, Luke has stood up to every challenge that we've put before him," he said.

Scott said Daw had been thrown into the pre-season game against Hawthorn in a bid to get some match-time into him, but said he would not pick him when he was clearly still underdone.

"The biggest problem we've had with Majak is availability — he's played a bit in the pre-season but his training has been really interrupted," he said.

"I'm loath to pick Majak this week just based on lack of preparation — it's really frustrating because I see him as a big part of our future, but we just need to get some continuity."

Captain Andrew Swallow looked to be moving well in his restricted training as he continues his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, but he is unlikely to play before about Round 5.

Young forward Tom Curran will be placed on the long term injury list as he recovers from a footy injury.


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North can’t stop the music

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THE AFL has quickly rejected a proposal from North Melbourne that home teams no longer play the opposition theme song before or after games to create a more "hostile environment" and maximise home-ground advantage.

Under the proposal, the away team would be simply introduced by a ground announcer before the home team entered the stadium as the club song was played.

The Roos told the AFL it was now difficult for many clubs to create a true home-ground advantage — particularly at Etihad Stadium — because of stadium sharing and commercial guidelines.

The club said the proposal — authored by North general manager of media and communications Heath O'Loughlin — would bring the AFL in line with international sports and other national codes.

NORTH WITH SELECTION HADACHES

The AFL looked at the idea at Monday's executive meeting and decided to stick with the decades-old tradition of playing both clubs' songs.

The North Melbourne proposal reads: "Home ground advantage should be just that; an advantage.

"Our game is unique in many ways, but it is somewhat perplexing that we must celebrate our opposition

by introducing them onto the ground with fanfare.

"NMFC wants the ability to create a more hostile environment, like what is experienced when playing

interstate and in Geelong, by not playing our opposition's theme song at the start of matches.

"NMFC proposes a simpler introduction, by way of the ground announcer welcoming the opposition onto

the field.

"The theme song should be reserved for the home team only — as is the case internationally and with most

other codes."

The Roos said they acknowledged it was a sensitive issue and suggested it be put to fans in a poll.

The club "strongly believes" the change would encourage more fans of away clubs to attend matches, to "even up the disparity" and clubs would be more likely to make a call to arms for the same reason.

"There will be more reliance on supporters than ever before."

An AFL spokesman said: "One of the great strengths of our game is that we get fans from both clubs in numbers at matches and we want to represent both teams' arrival on the ground — and obviously the winning team by tradition gets their song played again after the game".


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Birighitti distracted by German interest

Written By Unknown on Senin, 17 Maret 2014 | 14.23

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IF Newcastle Jets goal-keeper Mark Birighitti is being distracted by his likely move to German club Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, he better snap out of it quickly.

His team's play-offs hope may well hinge on it.

A fortnight ago, an official from the German club where Socceroo Robbie Kruse plays was in Newcastle to watch Birighetti train and stitch up a transfer deal with the Jets that is understood to be virtually done.

But rather than flourish as a result of all the interest from one of the giants of the Bundesliga, the young keeper's mind appears to be all over the shop.

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A week ago, he was involved in an ugly training altercation with teammate Taylor Regan that left Regan needing several stitches to a gash above his left eye.

Then on Saturday night came the howler that put the Jets on the back-foot from the opening minute on the way to a costly 3-1 loss to the Central Coast in the F3 derby in Gosford.

Deservedly rated one of the A-League's best shot-stoppers, the 21 year old has been the Jets' saviour plenty of times in the past two seasons.

But his confidence has been shaky at best in recent weeks.

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Against the Mariners, he inexplicably allowed a low driven free kick from near halfway by veteran defender Eddy Bosnar to get past him after just 43 seconds of the game.

And he capped off a game he will want to quickly forget when he fumbled late for the Mariners game-clincher.

Jets assistant coach Craig Deans admitted on Monday the speculation about his future may be affecting Birighetti mentally.

"It's human nature for it to be playing on your mind," Deans said.

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"The challenge for a sportsperson is to make sure when it's time to play, you don't let it affect you.

"The game is about the whole team and the club. Everyone has their own individual issues to deal with but when it comes game day, it's time to focus on the club and the supporters and do the best for them."

While Birighetti, the club's best player last season, won't be dumped after just one poor game, Deans claimed he was now under pressure from second keeper Ben Kennedy and needed to respond.

Taylor Regan after his training ground clash with Mark Birighitti. Source: Supplied

"I'm sure he'd be very disappointed with himself," Deans said.

"You don't ever want to be the player that's caused a goal in such a direct fashion.

"But he's got to show he's got the right character and he needs to pick himself up. There is no time to sulk.

"We have another big game this weekend (against Wellington) and we need to make sure everyone is ready and focused."


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Clubs running scared of rotations

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THERE is Arachnophobia, Batophobia and now, it seems, Rotationphobia.

Forget spiders and heights, when it comes to AFL coaches boxes in 2014, the main fear appears to be going over the new 120 interchange cap.

Last season, the average number of rotations soared to an average 133.7, including those made at quarter breaks and for injured players.

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But in our first look at life under the cap last weekend, the musical chairs stopped dramatically. The eight teams that opened the 2014 season combined for an average 97.9 rotations per game.

Only two sides - Fremantle (118) and Collingwood (117) got close to the 120 limit. Round 1 shock-jocks GWS racked up 107.

Gold Coast's paltry 75 was caused by injuries, but Carlton and Richmond appeared to sabotage their own chances of winning by not rotating enough off the bench.

You would have thought the Blues, who tired badly late against the Power, would have pushed the envelope to keep their heads above water. But Mick Malthouse's men had just 84 rotations - 36 less than they are allowed.

And what of Richmond? With the Suns down to two on the bench for the entire second half you'd think the Tigers would have maximised their advantage, but they only pulled the trigger 94 times.


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Suns have ‘nothing to lose’

Written By Unknown on Minggu, 16 Maret 2014 | 14.23

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THE Gold Coast Suns will head west to take on premiership firmer Fremantle with nothing to lose and with the fresh belief they can finally run out four quarters.

That was the main positive the Suns took away from Saturday night's impressive win against Richmond as they now prepare for the toughest road trip in the game.

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TIGERS CAN'T STOP ABLETT, SUNS

The Suns were down to just two on the bench in the second half but kicked six goals to five after halftime to claim a gutsy win.

And midfielder David Swallow said the performance set the tone for the club's Round 2 clash against Fremantle in Perth on Saturday week.

"Just mentally you know you can run out games now," he said.

"The boys have got that belief in their bodies that when it comes to that last quarter we've done it before so we can do it again.

"But the boys are under no illusions and we have a pretty tough game against Freo coming up.

"We have a couple of solid weeks on the track to prepare ourselves because it's going to be tough to beat them away."

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Fremantle flogged Collingwood by 70 points in Melbourne on Friday night and is likely to have its Grand Final 22 available to face the Suns.

Nick Suban and Zac Clarke will push for inclusion for the Dockers but the Suns have their own selection headaches of the right kind.

While Jack Martin, who will have scans on his dislocated shoulder today, will almost certainly miss, Suns football manager Marcus Ashcroft is confident the week off will give Charlie Dixon enough time to overcome his bout of concussion.

No.1 defender Rory Thompson (hip) and star midfielder Harley Bennell (calf) are also both likely to return.

But Ashcroft warned the open spaces at Patersons Stadium meant the club would need to be mindful of bringing back too many players at once.

"We need to make sure we have enough players there to run the game out strong," he said.

"But it also gives us confidence that on Saturday night we basically had 20 players for the second half."

Recruit Kade Kolodjashnij, Karmichael Hunt and Luke Russell all impressed in the Suns reserves on Saturday, giving the club's match committee plenty to think about over the next two weeks.

"It was really encouraging that the (reserves) played well but also that some individuals really stepped up," Ashcroft said.

Gold Coast recruit Kade Kolodjashnij at training. Picture: Luke Marsden Source: News Limited

"Rory Thompson played well and four or five players put their hand up.

"We need to monitor Harley at training.

"He hasn't played for a couple of weeks and we have to make sure he is 100 per cent right."

Regardless of the team's set-up, forward Tom Lynch said the Suns will go west with genuine excitement.

"We've got nothing to lose," he said.


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Video: origin of the ‘Honey Badger’

Ever wondered how Nick Cummins got his nickname? Source: News Limited

IF you have every wondered where Nick Cummins got the nickname 'Honey Badger' from, you need only watch his latest foray into post-game interview greatness.

The man, who is quickly becoming one of Australian Rugby's most beloved players, has explained he got his nickname from watching a documentary where a Honey Badger fought off a male Lion.

SEE NICK CUMMINS' POST-MATCH INTERVIEW ON THE ORIGIN OF THE 'HONEY BADGER'

"Long story short, there is a documentary on National Geographic or Animal Planet or one of them Fox bloody setups, I watched this thing and this Honey Badger was going toe to toe with a male Lion.

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"It was underneath him, an underdog obviously, he was on his back clawing away, one, two and then bloody, the big fella got his canastas clawed off and trodded off around the corner and fell over.

"The badger gets back up and I thought what an animal, that's bloody impressive," Cummins said.

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The commentator then rightly says "best post-match interview ever," as he tries to hold back his laughter.

Some of the Honey Badger's most memorable quotes;

On being picked in the Wallabies squad for the first time – "My old man woke me up in the morning. He was going off like a bag of cats."

On playing beside Israel Folau and Quade Cooper – "Imagine running off Izzy and Quade. How about that – I'd be happy to get a bit of meat."

On a run down the sideline during a game for the Force – "I was like a rat up a drain pipe, on one of them runs."

On a team mate who just scored a try – "He was sweating like a gypsy with a mortgage after that try."


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