Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

AFL - Bombers chairman Lindsay Tanner is of the understanding all 34 banned Essendon players will join the Swiss appeal that aims to clear them of AFL doping offences - but he doesn't expect to have any player back on deck for the 2016 season even if they clear their names.

CRICKET - David Warner claims his mountain of runs on the flat decks of the Gabba and WACA count for nothing across the ditch, admitting Kiwi quicks Tim Southee and Trent Boult would be a completely different proposition on their home pitches.

BASKETBALL - An undermanned Perth handed Melbourne the NBL minor-premiership after crashing to a 103-77 loss to the last-placed Sydney Kings on Wednesday night, the Wildcats now favoured to finish second on the ladder.

RUGBY LEAGUE - The Canterbury fullback position is Will Hopoate's to steal with news incumbent Brett Morris will miss the first month of the NRL season with his recovery from knee surgery slower than expected.

AFL - Port Adelaide have continued their impressive retention drive, with Ollie Wines signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the AFL club until at least the end of 2018.


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