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The Power of Being Different: Inside Kasiah Harrison's Delirium Dreaming
At just twenty-something, Kasiah Harrison has built Delirium Dreaming into a cult following defined by contradictions - spirituality and rebellious. Growing up as one of the few Black kids in a small Virginia town, Kasiah found strength in solitude and imagination. Today, they fuel their creativity, where religion meets grunge, and androgyny is a statement. For Kasiah, fashion design is only half the formula - the other, creating identity.
John Fitzgerald names his greatest local footy side
A two-time GFL premiership coach and legendary local footy figure, John Fitzgerald has selected his greatest ever team. Casting the net over players from South Barwon’s historic 2001 premiership and Bell Park’s heroic 2011 triumph, “Fitzy” has chosen players from the eras he coach — Bell Park (2007-2001) and South Barwon (2000 to 2003) — to come up with a squad of champions.
Key talking points ahead of the 2023 Bellarine league season
Barwon Heads again appear the team to beat ahead of the new Bellarine league season but there’s plenty of reasons why the Seagulls reign will end. Here’s everything you need to know. WILL Barwon Heads lift the cup for a third-straight season? Or will Torquay end the Seagulls’ reign of dominance in the Bellarine Football League and secure its ninth premiership? Both clubs are seemingly the frontrunners for the 2023 flag, but Drysdale and Modewarre remain firmly in the premiership picture.
Teenage Aaron Finch always destined to play for Australia
THERE was always something special about Aaron Finch. And while he never looked like someone who would go on to play 254 matches for Australia and captain his country, the short, stocky kid from Irrewarra — on the outskirts of Colac — stood out from the rest of us. When his under-13 Colac West teammates — myself included — could barely hit the ball off the square at Colac South West Primary School, Finch was dropping bombs at great regularity.
GEELONG CUP: Dramatic race to post for Melbourne Cup chance Original
A Melbourne Cup-pedigree horse had a close race to the post in race 3 at the Geelong Cup. Follow along for all results here. A Melbourne Cup-pedigree horse had a close race to the post in race 3 at the Geelong Cup. Follow along for all results here. Race 3 Cuban State has held on in dramatic fashion to take out race 3 at the Geelong Cup. It was a tight run for the post, with Ima Shelby and Wuddzz fighting for the lead, but the five-year-old snatched a late victory.
AFL Grand Final: Premiership teammates and brothers Zach and Cam Guthrie celebrate their first flag
FAMILIES filled the Geelong rooms after the club’s 81-point premiership win over Sydney, but there were no prouder parents than Andrew and Suzanne Guthrie. The parents of now-premiership siblings Cam and Zach Guthrie watched on with pride as their children became the 24th set of brothers to win a premiership together, and the first since Gary and Nathan Ablett in 2007. Andrew said his sons loved playing football together and had both earned the “ultimate success”.
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Desperate Aussies down to their final few tricks Even with yet another early T20 World Cup exit looking uncomfortably possible, Australia are still searching for the right formula ahead of Thursday night’s clash against Bangladesh.
Premier cricket: Dom McGlinchey to miss another week as Geelong turns to centurion
GEELONG has made a host of changes ahead of tomorrow’s do-or-die clash against Monash Tigers. The Cats, who need to win at Central Reserve in Glen Waverley to keep their finals hopes alive, have made two changes to the side that suffered a two-wicket loss to St Kilda last round. Angus Boyd, fresh from a career-defining double ton in the second XI, has won a recall to the top grade, replacing fellow off-spinner Lachie Field.
Boxing: Rising star TL Mach eyes move to professional ranks after securing second national title
RISING Geelong boxer TL Mach has declared he’s “ready” to turn pro after capturing back-to-back national titles. Mach revealed he intends to make his professional debut in March next year, confident he has what it takes to mix it with Australia’s best bantamweights. media_cameraTL Mach and trainer Jack Light after the Sudanese refugee won his second national title. “I’m turning pro,” Mach, 19, said. “I don’t see any point in sticking around (in the amateurs) any longer.
GCA2: Bell Park well placed in premiership race ahead of clash against bitter rivals Torquay
BELL Park is well placed for a tilt at a second premiership in three years, according to vice-captain Jamie Spiller. Speaking ahead of his 200th club game for the Dragons, keeper-batsman Spiller believes Saturday’s win over contender Geelong City only enhanced his side’s flag credentials. “Our aim is to win a premiership and everyone is striving towards that,” Spiller said.
Women and Infants Research Foundation: Mike Hussey offers commentary box opportunity
HE’S faced the world’s fastest bowlers in their prime. And Mike Hussey insists he would rather put himself back in the line of fire than endure the pain and stress of another premature child birth. “It’s the hardest thing,” said Hussey, who played 79 Tests and 185 ODIs for Australia. “I’d prefer to face Curtly Ambrose on a green pitch than go through that, I can tell you.” Of his four children with wife Amy, two were pre-term.
GDFL finals: Bannockburn provides blueprint on how to topple Werribee Centrals, says Inverleigh coach Adam Donohue
INVERLEIGH coach Adam Donohue believes Bannockburn has provided a blueprint on how to topple the dangerous Werribee Centrals ahead of Sunday’s first semi-final. Donohue, who led from the front as the Hawks kept their season alive with a hard-fought elimination victory against East Geelong yesterday, says the Tigers uncovered a chink in the Centurions’ armour during Saturday’s qualifying final win. media_cameraInverleigh playing coach Adam Donohue was influential against the Eagles.
Big V: Seven GFL players survive Vic Country axe, set for VAFA
GEELONG’S brightest local football stars are set to lock down key positions in the Vic Country squad, with almost half the hopefuls surviving the axe. State coach Danny Frawley confirmed seven of the 14 GFL players had made the final team to tackle the Victorian Amateur Football League at Elsternwick Park Oval on Saturday.
Sam Bourke stars as Geelong Falcons go down to Eastern Ranges in NAB League clash
SAM Bourke has done his draft chances no harm, starring in defence in the Geelong Falcons’ loss to Eastern Ranges. Bourke continued his purple patch of form, showing class and skill across halfback on a down day for the Falcons, who went down by 40 points at Box Hill City Oval yesterday. “Sam Bourke was our best player again,” coach Luke Daffy said. “Jesse Clark played Vic Country on Saturday so it meant he had to step up and he did and he was fantastic.
UFC Rochester: ‘Rude awakening’ awaits Invicta champion Felicia Spencer in New York, says Gold Coast featherweight Megan Anderson
GOLD Coast featherweight Megan Anderson insists promotion newcomer Felicia Spencer is in for a “rude awakening” when the pair clash at UFC Rochester this weekend. Making her UFC debut at Blue Cross Arena in New York on Sunday, Invicta champion Spencer declared she is too “well-rounded” for Aussie Anderson. Spencer, 6-0, is also confident of finishing the Kansas City-based Australian inside two minutes. But Anderson, 9-3, said the chances of that were “pretty close to none”.
Injuries hit GFL interleague squad
THERE’S always injuries. But it’s the unavailability of star players that frustrates interleague coaches year in, year out. This season is no exception. A stack of first-choice GFL players won’t be suiting up against Northern Football League on Saturday. Some have legitimate reasons, others don’t have their head in the game.
GDFL: Bell Post Hill recruit Joel Guthrie details the moment he dislocated his hip
THE moment his knee slammed into the turf, Joel Guthrie knew he was in serious trouble. Screaming in agony, Guthrie immediately signalled to the bench for help. The next few minutes felt like an eternity for the Bell Post Hill recruit, who’d suffered a season-ending hip injury. “I knew as soon as I went down (that) I’d dislocated it,” Guthrie, 24, said yesterday. “The pain hit me straight away and I could feel that it was out.
Aussie lightweight Adrian Pang out to heap more pain on ex-Pancrase and UFC veteran Kazuki Tokudome
IT took Adrian Pang less than a minute to fire back an email. With ONE Championship matchmakers proposing a lightweight scrap against former UFC veteran Kazuki Tokudome, Pang was down. “I got the email at 11.30pm and by 11.31pm I’d already replied and said I was in,” Pang said of his bout against the crafty Japanese fighter at ONE: WARRIORS OF LIGHT in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday night. “I’ve been chasing them for a fight all year, I wanted something in April.
No love lost as Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and “Raging” Al Iaquinta prepare to lock horns at UFC Fight Night Ottawa
HE’S heard it all before — the smack talk and the disrespect. But Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is again ready to prove why he’s one of the world’s best lightweights. On the eve on what is likely to shape the title race against Al Iaqunita at UFC Fight Night Ottawa, Canada, Cerrone was caught up in a world of words with the fellow American. Iaqunita claimed in his pre-fight press that Cerrone was too chummy when the pair came face to face, declaring “we’re not friends”.
Champions Demetrious Johnson, Martin Nguyen could soon fight for Olympic gold, says ONE boss Chatri Sityodtong
IMAGINE this: Martin Nguyen fighting for gold at the Olympic Games. It’s a dream for Sydneysider Nguyen and a stack of world champions across the globe. And that dream could soon become a reality, according to arguably the most powerful man in martial arts. Chatri Sityodtong, the chief executive and chairman of the rapidly rising ONE Championship, is leading the charge to have martial arts in the Olympics.
Aussie middleweight champion Rob Whittaker eyes UFC super fight against Jon Jones
UFC middleweight champion Rob Whittaker has dropped a bombshell, revealing plans for a super fight with Jon Jones. Speaking on Melbourne’s Submission Radio, Whittaker outlined plans to move up in weight and challenge arguably the greatest martial artist in history in the near future. Whittaker’s bold call comes as he and new interim middleweight champ Israel Adesanya continue to trade verbal blows following the latter’s win over American Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 on Sunday. media_cameraJon Jones.
ONE Championship Martin Nguyen KO video: Aussie retains featherweight crown
Undisputed world champion Martin Nguyen has signalled his intent to defend his featherweight crown in August after brutally disposing of another challenger. Retaining the ONE Championship belt with a clinical flying-knee knockout of Mongolia’s Narantungalag Jadambaa at ONE: ROOTS OF HONOR in Manila overnight, Nguyen expressed his desire to return to the Philippines in chase of a second successive title defence.
ONE Championship: Sydney’s Martin Nguyen forecasts title defence in Manila after retaining featherweight crown with brutal KO
UNDISPUTED world champion Martin Nguyen has signalled his intent to defend his featherweight crown in August after brutally disposing of another challenger last night. Retaining the ONE Championship belt with a clinical flying-knee knockout of Mongolia’s Narantungalag Jadambaa at ONE: ROOTS OF HONOR in Manila overnight, Nguyen expressed his desire to return to the Philippines in chase of a second successive title defence.
ONE Championship: A new chapter awaits Australian champion Martin Nguyen as he defends featherweight title in Manila
He’s been pushed to the point of exhaustion. And there’s been moments when he’s been close to breaking point. But time and time again Martin Nguyen has climbed off the canvas. He’s answered the bell with more aggression and rigour than ever before. It’s the best Martin Nguyen yet.
Former UFC champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson reigns supreme on ONE Championship debut as Aussie falls in Tokyo
FORMER UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson made a triumphant return to the cage, submitting Japan’s Yuya Wakamatsu on debut in Tokyo. Johnson, a 12-time champion, made the ideal start to his new career with ONE Championship, winning via guillotine choke in the second round. Regarded as one of the greatest flyweights of all time, Johnson overcome a ton of pressure to avenge his UFC title defeat to Henry Cejudo in August.
ONE Championship: American Garry Tonon eyes Martin Nguyen’s featherweight title after clinical win in Tokyo
AMERICAN grappling wizard Garry Tonon has signalled his intent to take down Aussie champion Martin Nguyen after extending his winning streak in Tokyo. Tonon declared that he and Nguyen, the reigning featherweight champion, were destined to collide in the ONE Championship cage. “I look at Martin Nguyen as a very big threat in this division,” Tonon said after disposing of Indonesia’s Anthony Engelen at ONE: A NEW ERA in Japan. “I can’t think of anyone else who would be more threatening.
ONE Championship: Rising Aussie flyweight Reece McLaren to make the most of his moment in Tokyo
FOR most competitors, fight day can’t come quick enough. Not for Reece McLaren. He wants to make the most of every single moment. There’s no nerves or anxiety, just pure excitement. “I enjoy the whole thing … everything, from flying in to making weight twice and the media (commitments),” McLaren said during an interview at the Grand Prince Hotel in Tokyo. “The things that I’ve found with life, you’ve got to enjoy every moment that it gives you.
Rising flyweight Reece McLaren begins path to world title bout against Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in blockbuster ONE Championship card
IT has been billed as the biggest martial arts card in ONE Championship history. But the enormity of Sunday’s blockbuster card, which features four world title bouts, hasn’t sunk for Reece McLaren. That was until the Australian flyweight contender stepped foot on Japanese soil. “I hit the airport and I thought ‘I can’t believe this is happening’,” said Queenslander McLaren at the ONE: A NEW ERA press conference at the Ritz Carlton in Tokyo tonight. “This is amazing.
UFC 235: Welterweight king Tyron Woodley weighs in on Robert Whittaker-Israel Adesanya spat
HE might not have impressed Robert Whittaker, but phenom Israel Adesanya seemingly has another champion in his corner. As he makes a charge towards Whittaker’s middleweight belt, Adesanya has found an unlikely ally in welterweight king Tyron Woodley. While focused on his own title defence against Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 in Las Vegas, Woodley weighed into the public spat where Aussie Whittaker labelled Kiwi Adesanya “overrated”.
Rising UFC light heavyweight Jimmy Crute prepared to cut break short to land ranked opponent
JIMMY Crute was hellbent on taking a break. Holidaying in Lorne — a coastal haven he describes as his “favourite place in the world” — Crute was content to bask in the glory of his rapid-fire victory over Sam Alvey at UFC 234 in Melbourne. But it wasn’t long before the 22-year-old Bendigo native had itchy feet.
Rising UFC light heavyweight Jimmy Crute prepared to cut break short to land ranked opponent
JIMMY Crute was hellbent on taking a break. Holidaying in Lorne — a coastal haven he describes as his “favourite place in the world” — Crute was content to bask in the glory of his rapid-fire victory over Sam Alvey at UFC 234 in Melbourne. But it wasn’t long before the 22-year-old Bendigo native had itchy feet. media_cameraJimmy Crute chats to UFC commentator Jon Anik after beating Sam Alvey at UFC 234.
UFC 234: Jim Crute secures ‘Smiling’ Sam Alvey for light heavyweight clash in Melbourne
JIM Crute had a “gut feeling” his camp for UFC 234 was about to be turned upside down. And before the phone call had even come through, Crute knew his maiden fight on home soil was in jeopardy. “I was talking to my old man and a few of my training partners and I said ‘I don’t know why, but I’ll be fighting someone else’,” Crute, 22, revealed. “Two weeks later I get a phone call from (coach) Sam (Greco) and he said ‘do you want the good news or the bad news’ and I said ‘Ryan Spann pulled out’.
UFC Melbourne: Local hope Jim Crute secures ‘Smiling’ Sam Alvey for light heavyweight clash at Rod Laver Arena
JIM Crute had a “gut feeling” his camp for UFC 234 was about to be turned upside down. And before the phone call had even come through, Crute knew his maiden fight on home soil was in jeopardy. “I was talking to my old man and a few of my training partners and I said ‘I don’t know why, but I’ll be fighting someone else’,” Crute, 22, revealed. “Two weeks later I get a phone call from (coach) Sam (Greco) and he said ‘do you want the good news or the bad news’ and I said ‘Ryan Spann pulled out’.
UFC 234: Israel Adesanya plots downfall of legendary Brazilian Anderson Silva at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne
ISRAEL Adesanya couldn’t believe it at first. But soon enough, the hype was real. Anderson Silva — arguably the greatest fighter of all time — had accepted the challenge. The emerging star of the sport and the former 11-time world champion would collide in Melbourne on a blockbuster pay-per-view UFC 234 card. The prize? A guaranteed shot at the middleweight title, owned by Australian Rob Whittaker.
Big Bash League: Door not closed on out-of-form Tim Ludeman, says Melbourne Renegades’ coach Andrew McDonald
MELBOURNE Renegades coach Andrew McDonald says the door is not closed on Tim Ludeman’s Big Bash League tournament, despite the veteran missing a second-straight game. Ludeman was again overlooked for the Renegades’ 13-man squad that was released yesterday, having been dropped for the clash against the Melbourne Stars after struggling for runs. “It was a tough call to make early in the tournament,” McDonald said.
Australian featherweight Megan Anderson out to make a statement against American Cat Zingano in Los Angeles
MEGAN Anderson has declared she is ready to “make statement” in Sunday’s featherweight scrap against Cat Zingano. As Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes square off for the featherweight belt at UFC 232 in Los Angeles, Gold Coast native Anderson is set to prove she is a worthy challenger. “I’m ready,” Anderson said from LA.
Australian featherweight Megan Anderson out to make a statement against American Cat Zingano in Los Angeles
MEGAN Anderson has declared she is ready to “make statement” in Sunday’s featherweight scrap against Cat Zingano. As Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes square off for the featherweight belt at UFC 232 in Los Angeles, Gold Coast native Anderson is set to prove she is a worthy challenger. “I’m ready,” Anderson said from LA. “I’m ready to show everyone what we’ve been working on and make a statement.” media_cameraMegan Anderson.
UFC 232: Chad Mendes knockout on the top of Alex Volkanovski’s Christmas wishlist
HE’S held it all together. But after spending his first Christmas on foreign soil — away from his wife and two children — Alex Volkanovski (18-1) admits emotion will get the better of him immediately after Sunday’s career-defining bout against top featherweight contender Chad Mendes (18-4) in Los Angeles.
Big Bash League: History won’t repeat, says Melbourne Renegades star Molly Strano
MOLLY Strano is confident history won’t repeat as the Melbourne Renegades prepare to make the journey to Perth to keep their WBBL season alive. The Renegades slipped to seventh on the table following Sunday’s 22-run loss to the Brisbane Heat, dropping their second game in four outings. But Strano is not prepared to hit the panic button.
Fergusson family overcome with emotion
BREE Fergusson glanced around Osborne Park and the tears flowed. With dozens scattered around the ground and hundreds spilling out of the clubrooms — all in support of her ailing son Zander — the young mother was overcome with emotion. “We didn’t plan for this … you don’t ever plan for this,” Bree said of the illness that has gripped six-month old Zander, who was in the arms of father Andrew.
UFC 234 card: Jim Crute lands bout in Melbourne, Robert Whittaker, Ryan Spann
Jim Crute knows exactly where the path leads. And nothing — not even a 6’5 monster in American Ryan Spann — will derail Crute’s quest for glory in the UFC. “When I beat Ryan Spann, it will put me as the top prospect at light heavyweight,” Melburnian Crute confidently declared, announcing his UFC 234 matchup against Spann at Rod Laver Arena on February 10.
UFC 234: Melbourne light heavyweight Jim Crute lands bout at Rod Laver Arena
JIM Crute knows exactly where the path leads. And nothing — not even a 6’5 monster in American Ryan Spann — will derail Crute’s quest for glory in the UFC. “When I beat Ryan Spann, it will put me as the top prospect at light heavyweight,” Melburnian Crute confidently declared, announcing his UFC 234 matchup against Spann at Rod Laver Arena on February 10.
WBBL: Melbourne Renegades skipper Amy Satterthwaite confident runs will come
AMY Satterthwaite has rarely hit the ball better. But the Melbourne Renegades’ skipper concedes she is frustrated by her recent run of outs as she bids to return to form in Sunday’s clash against Brisbane Heat. In her last three outings for the Renegades, the stylish left-hander has produced scores of 0, 8 and 9. Prior to that, Satterthwaite made 10*, 26 and 2 as captain of New Zealand. “It’s been an interesting one,” Satterthwaite said.
UFC 234: Fans snap up tickets to see Robert Whittaker’s title defence in Melbourne
MELBOURNE’S blockbuster UFC 234 card is a officially a sell out. The UFC today confirmed that tickets to the historic event, featuring Australian Rob Whittaker’s first title defence on home soil, had sold out in minutes. Rod Laver Arena will be at its maximum capacity on February 10 when middleweight champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker puts his belt on the line against the No.4 ranked Kelvin Gastelum in a five-round title bout.
UFC: Conor McGregor’s nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov coming to Melbourne
THE man who conquered Conor McGregor is on his way to Australia. Khabib Nurmagomedov, the reigning undisputed UFC lightweight champion, will touch down in Melbourne next year as part of an exclusive tour. Nurmagomedov will make his first trip Down Under for AN EVENING WITH KHABIB at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne January 11. media_camera Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Compared with Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, Israel Adesanya determined to build own legacy
HE’S been compared with Jon Jones. And he’s also been measured against Anderson Silva. But Israel Adesanya, the UFC’s most exciting prospect, says he is determined to create his own legacy. Adesanya also had a message for Silva ahead of their UFC 234 co-main event in Melbourne next year. “He said he didn’t know who I was … if you don’t know who the f--- I am, you’re not looking at the division properly,” Adesanya said at today’s press conference at Melbourne Arena. “He’ll find out.
UFC 234: Forget Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, Israel Adesanya wants to forge his own reputation
HE’S been compared with Jon Jones. And he’s also been measured against Anderson Silva. But Israel Adesanya, the UFC’s most exciting prospect, says he is determined to create his own legacy. Adesanya also had a message for Silva ahead of their UFC 234 co-main event in Melbourne next year. “He said he didn’t know who I was … if you don’t know who the f--- I am, you’re not looking at the division properly,” Adesanya said at today’s press conference at Melbourne Arena. “He’ll find out.
UFC champion Rob Whittaker won’t entertain blockbuster bout with legendary Anderson Silva
UFC champion Rob Whittaker says he won’t entertain a blockbuster bout against the legendary Anderson Silva until he has defended his title on home soil. Headlining UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10 — only Australia’s second pay-per-view UFC card in history — Whittaker refuses to disrespect challenger Kelvin Gastelum.
UFC 234: Whittaker focused on Melbourne bout against Gastelum, not Anderson Silva
UFC champion Rob Whittaker says he won’t entertain a blockbuster bout against the legendary Anderson Silva until he has defended his title on home soil. Headlining UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10 — only Australia’s second pay-per-view UFC card in history — Whittaker refuses to disrespect challenger Kelvin Gastelum.
UFC Melbourne: Israel Adesanya to fight Anderson Silva at Rod Laver Arena
ISRAEL Adesanya concedes it hasn’t dawned on him. In a little over three months, Adesanya will be trading blows with arguably the greatest mixed martial artist on the planet. In a blockbuster pay-per-view card in Melbourne, the hype machine Adesanya (15-0) will meet the GOAT, Brazilian superstar Anderson Silva (34-8), in a fight for the ages. It’s the new kid on the block versus 11-time UFC middleweight champion.
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