Commonwealth Games Australia boss Craig Phillips says Victoria could have hosted a pared-back program like Glasgow’s for the same cost of $221.51 million, but the government never considered the option. Glasgow will feature 10 sports at four venues, disappointing athletes from sports axed from the program. Despite the reduced size, Phillips believes the event will still be attractive to athletes, fans, and TV broadcasters.
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AFLW preliminary finals: North Melbourne defeat Port Adelaide, Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows
North Melbourne charged into a second consecutive AFLW grand final after defeating Port Adelaide by 57 points, setting up a clash with either Brisbane or Adelaide. The Kangaroos dominated the preliminary final with early goals and strong midfield performances from Jasmine Garner and Ashleigh Riddell, ultimately securing a 12.6 (78) to 2.9 (21) victory in front of 4,387 fans at Princes Park. North's powerhouse forward Vikki Wall kicked three goals, while the team's strong performance...
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