AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is confident there won't be any industrial action at Monday's Brownlow Medal count, despite a pay deal yet to be struck with players.The players rejected the AFL's $1.144 billion pay offer over five years last Thursday, saying they want a three-year agreement, which would provide more flexibility.Demetriou said today there had been no further meetings or dialogue with the players' union since last week.The players' union chief executive Matt Finnis has not ruled out...

Western Bulldogs midfielder Callan Ward has finally informed the club of his decision to defect to Greater Western Sydney.The Bulldogs released a statement on Monday saying they were incredibly disappointed that the 21-year-old star had chosen to leave the club."We have done everything we responsibly could to keep Callan at the Western Bulldogs," chief executive Simon Garlick said."While it’s disappointing that Callan has made this decision, we will be looking to ensure we receive appropriate...

From The Courier Mail RUGBY league great Johnathan Thurston was kicked out of Treasury Casino for harassing other guests with his crutch before he was arrested for drunken behaviour outside. Police said the North Queensland Cowboys skipper and two others including Cowboys and Queensland State of Origin teammate Willie Tonga and former Brisbane lower grade player Nathan Daley were ``behaving in a disorderly manner'' in George Street outside the Treasury Casino about 4...

Shaq is back in the headlines and he's not the main event. By Elliott Pohnl @ Bleacher report Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander of reality show and sex tape fame is back in the spotlight again.  This time, it could be for the long hall.According to the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, The Big Aristotle proposed to last weekend while in Saint Louis to play in Albert Pujols annual charity golf tournament. Here's a look at Shaq's new girl International Woman Of Mystery Nikki talked to Big...