Chad Warner received plenty of support after he made the call to stay a Swan But one man sent a rather disappointed message he and Finn Callaghan chat the Sydney Derby’s growth Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Live-action animated film starring John Cena and Will Forte will hit cinemas in 2026 after it was controversially shelved in favour of a $30m tax write-down The film Coyote vs Acme, which stars John Cena and Will Forte acting alongside beloved Looney Tunes cartoon characters, will finally be released to the public, almost two years after the completed film was shelved by Warner Bros as part of a tax write-off Ketchup Entertainment announced on Monday that it acquired worldwide distribution rights to the live-action animated film for an undisclosed sum. Deadline reported the deal was “pegged in the $50m range and the film is expected to get a theatrical release in 2026” The deal gives new life to one of the three fully completed films that Warner Bros elected to take a tax write-off on, rather than release. The film is estimated to have cost $72m to produce, but shelving it allowed Warner Bros to take an estimated $30m tax write-down. Read moreAt the time, Warner Bros called the decision “difficult” and thanked the cast and crew for their work. But the tactic, which followed a change in leadership at Warner Bros after the outbreak of Covid-19, also resulted in an almost completed $90m Batgirl film and an animated Scooby Doo film being shelved decisions that were widely disparaged by creatives and fans alike The film’s star, Forte, called the decision “fucking bullshit”, saying in an interview in February: “It is such a delightful movie It deserves so much better … it makes my blood boil and thank you for asking me about it because I like talking about the movie.” Oscar-winning film-makers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller saw a screening and described the film as “funny, charming, good physical comedy timing, with a surprising amount of heart”. “I hope several studios go after it so the world can see all the good work people did,” Miller tweeted Writer-director Brian Duffield also tweeted at the time: “I have seen this movie and it is excellent The people working at Warner Bros are anti-art and I hope multiple anvils drop on their heads.” Directed by Dave Green and based on a 1990 New Yorker article by Ian Frazier Coyote vs Acme follows Wile E Coyote in a lawsuit against Acme Corporation for the many faulty products that failed to catch him the Road Runner Forte plays Wile E Coyote’s “billboard lawyer” Kevin Avery who must face off in court against Acme’s intimidating lawyer The film was reportedly test-screened to positive responses before Warner Bros shelved it, with Deadline reporting at the time that it had scored 14 points above the norm for a family movie said the company was “thrilled” by the new deal calling Coyote vs Acme “a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation” also recently released another Looney Tunes film jettisoned by Warner Bros – The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie it has grossed US$8.2m in domestic ticket sales put on a solid presentation at CinemaCon with footage from anticipated release But horror was foremost on the agenda with three movies standing above the rest the second from Barbarian director Zack Cregger It’s been shrouded in mystery as it moved around the release calendar Weapons centers on a teacher played by Julia Garner she goes to school and everything seems normal except none of her kids are in class All the other students in the school are there—but for some reason The footage tells us that all the kids in her class woke up at 2:17 a.m. and that’s just the start of the madness at hand starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Maggie Gyllenhaal directs the innovative new film and explained that she got the idea after seeing a person at a party with a Bride of Frankenstein tattoo She then realized the titular Bride is only in the movie for a few minutes and never speaks it looked like Poor Things meets Bonnie & Clyde as the Bride and Frank travel around The words “electric” and “punk rock” came up a lot and rightfully so and the fact that certain theaters will be able to screen it in full 1.43:1 IMAX is even more exciting But, if you’re still reading, you probably want to know about the Final Destination kill and yes, we saved the best for last. On May 16, Final Destination: Bloodlines is coming to theaters, and in it, a whole generation of people has to die. (Watch the trailer to explain.) In the footage shown at CinemaCon (which They know they can do so by either killing someone themselves—or dying After a sinister joke about killing babies The beauty of a Final Destination movie is the detail and subtlety with which death occurs and this is no different hoping that proximity to life-saving care will make bringing one of them back easier We learn that one has a deadly peanut allergy so they go to the vending machine for peanuts better to do it with something that tastes great so they choose peanut butter cups (which are generic and not Reese’s brand After some tense back and forth with the heavy vending machine that won’t just release the candy completely oblivious to the machine that’s continuing to power up the one brother eats the candy and starts to die His brother tries to fight him off from using his medicine but the brother persists the MRI machine continues to build up power and The brother without the allergy starts to get drawn into the MRI machine because he’s pierced everywhere He’s eventually sucked onto the MRI machine by his piercings when the wheelchair he brought in for his brother smashes behind He dies but his brother gets his medicine and is free from the peanuts a spring from the vending machine pops out and hits him in the brain And reading all that can’t even begin to explain how tense and gross it is. I watched all the Final Destination movies recently and this death is right near the top of the list Final Destination: Bloodlines opens May 16 ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Chad Warner has revealed how a phone call from his manager on the eve of the 2019 AFL Draft suggested he could have landed at either the Sydney Swans or GWS. Warner, who was taken with pick no.39 at the National Draft, has enjoyed a meteoric rise to stardom in recent years, cementing himself as one of the premier players in the competition.  As the 23-year-old prepares for Sydney Derby XXX on Sunday, the electric midfielder revealed he was preparing to be drafted by one of the Sydney clubs all those years ago. "I think getting drafted is one of the better memories you have - that is probably the best day of your life at the time," Warner said on More than Footy. "I actually thought it (the Draft selection) was going to be later, but the day before my manager called me and said it could be 'either' of the Sydney teams, actually." Chad Warner stopped by to chat through all things his contract decision, relationship with his teammates and Dean Cox, and how a phone call on Draft Night suggested he could land at 'either' Sydney team. Warner made his debut in Round 6 of the 2020 season against Richmond, and has since played in two Grand Finals and earned a maiden All Australian jumper in 2024.  Such was the magnitude of his contract speculation, Warner said he embraced the media interest, and spoke of a conversation with CEO Tom Harley that ultimately made his decision clear. "I probably was right on the fence of what I wanted to do (earlier in the year), so I needed a genuine bit of time to make the decision," Warner said. "That Fremantle game (in Round 2) was when I was leaning this way (to re-sign) a bit more. Then when I came back from Perth I saw Tom Harley and after speaking to him - that was the moment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) and the stuff they were able to put in place from there for myself "The faith they showed by doing that and how quick they got onto things was a big one for me." While Warner had comfort in his decision and is grateful for the club's commitment to him and his family he lauded the response from his teammates and the love they showed when the announcement was made "I was stoked to see the players were happy...but I was just very proud that I have been able to gain these great friendships that I have over the years," Warner said "To have people that do care about you so much that was the thing I was very happy about" The Swans will host GWS on Sunday at the SCG at 1:10pm and look to claim their first victory since Round 4 Five Sydney Swans stars have polled votes from the coaches in Derby XXX The importance of connecting with local youth was not lost on Sydney Swans defender Nick Blakey as he reflected on his time as a junior footballer during a visit to his junior club The QBE Foundation hosted its annual Goals for Good event at Sunday’s AFL clash between the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants Three changes have been made ahead of the 30th Sydney Derby but Joel Hamling finally kicks his first goal in AFL footy Will Hayward takes a great mark and kicks our fifth consecutive first quarter goal to give the Swans the dream start Corey Warner finishes off a piece of brilliant team build up to extend our lead late in the third quarter Enjoy Peter Ladhams' standout VFL performance for Sydney the Swans VFL side were unable to overcome the top-of-the-table Giants on Sunday at the SCG The Sydney Swans acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country across all the lands on which we operate and play our great game Elders are the knowledge keepers of our culture and we respectfully acknowledge and pay our respects to the elders past Sydney coach Dean Cox is hoping their 14-point derby win over GWS can become the springboard they need to revive their AFL campaign the Swans rediscovered their form to lead at every change en route to a 12.15 (87) to 10.13 (73) victory in front of 39,260 fans at the SCG on Sunday Swans midfielder Chad Warner won the Brett Kirk medal as best afield for his 24-disposal Winning the rematch of last year's qualifying final Sydney (3-5) have now beaten GWS in their past five meetings but we've still got a lot of work to do," Cox said "You've got to get to the line and test it We're in such a ruthless competitive environment that you have to get there as often as you possibly can Chad Warner was best on ground for the Swans. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images"To the players' credit But Sydney will face a nervous wait on the availability of Lewis Melican after the defender was cited for collecting GWS tagger Toby Bedford high in the second quarter Bedford did not appear to suffer a concussion but was sent from the field under the blood rule for a cut to his right cheek He was later substituted out at half-time due to the swelling around his eye A suspension to Melican would be a massive blow to an injury-ravaged Swans outfit Tom Papley (heel) and Errol Gulden (ankle) among 11 players sidelined The Giants (4-4) extended their losing streak to three matches GWS midfielder Tom Green led the game with 34 disposals and six clearances while teenager Josaia Delana -- who arranged 80 tickets for family and friends to attend his debut -- impressed with five tackles There were plenty of spotfires early as the Swans kicked five consecutive goals to set up a 21-point lead at quarter-time Giants defender Lachie Ash gave away a 50-metre penalty -- and a goal -- after a poorly-timed attempt to punch the ball out of a marking James Rowbottom It took 20 minutes for the Giants to slot their first major with Darcy Jones hitting the scoreboard before Aaron Cadman added another "The first quarter was where the damage was done and it was around uncontested marks and (Sydney's) ability to then go off the back of that," Giants coach Adam Kingsley said So dominant were the Swans in the first term that they took 20 inside-50 entries to eight GWS cut the deficit to six points in the second quarter MOST players in the contract spotlight tend to play with a straight bat When Warner was door-stopped by media at Perth airport last month after Sydney's early-season bye the midfielder offered up his temptation of coming home and that he was heavily weighing up a return to Western Australia Warner didn't just leave the door ajar to a trade – he yanked it back open But in truth, as AFL.com.au had reported that week, the brilliant midfielder had by then decided Sydney was where he wanted to be – at least for two more years through to the end of 2027. having met multiple times with Warner over the past 18 months They didn't stop – with both clubs tabling their interest – but Warner wanted to get through to free agency at the Swans and on Thursday he signed a two-year extension worth around $2.7-2.8 million across the deal It puts him among the top handful of best paid players in the game in 2026 It ends a significant and long chase for Chad's signature from opposite corners of the country that has spanned more than 18 months The Swans went short-term with their offer with the money matching what was available elsewhere but the tenure not locking in Warner for the long-term believe he is a good chance to finish his career back in Western Australia where he has a tight family and friends circle It would have been easy to go harder with a longer-term offer but clubs know that some players can get daunted by the mega lengthy deals A two-year extension gave Warner options that are still within reach It will also see him reaching free agency and then sign one of footy's biggest ever deals at the end of 2027 Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge offer in-depth analysis of Collingwood's list and discuss the inside word on the latest trade and draft news the inflated value on stars due to Tasmania's entrance into the game and a new Collective Bargaining Agreement due to come into the competition The way the market rate is rapidly evolving even this year that will likely see deals of seven plus years at $1.8 million plus a season he will have a better idea of where West Coast is headed on its rebuild journey Warner's call to sign at the Swans can also be considered a decent result for the Eagles who need to stockpile their draft picks in this part of their rebuild and with uncertainty over Harley Reid's future at the club If a player of Warner's quality and age (24 next month) asks to come But trading for Warner would have cost the Eagles their first pick (and then some) at a time when young talent is at a premium The Eagles have two years to get things in order before having another tilt at Warner The panel pick their favourite ever Hawthorn players ahead of the club's 100-year anniversary game against Richmond we take a look back at the best moments from the Queensland derby What's ailing the Sydney clubs so far this season Chad dissects the key player gap for Geelong Josh Gabelich tells the story of Will White while the panel praises Harry McKay after a rollercoaster start to 2025 Two of the best midfields in the game will go head-to-head on Saturday We preview Thursday night's clash between Essendon and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium Nat Edwards & Josh Gabelich preview round eight Chad Wingard goes deep on why Carlton can buck recent form and stop the high-flying Cats Fremantle was right in the chase for Warner but didn't have the same cash to splash as its cross-town rivals How the Dockers would have been able to muster good enough picks to do a trade this year would also have been a challenge Warner strongly considered both WA options and was never perturbed by doing his due diligence in meetings with both clubs across the past 12 months and he was always going to assess it thoroughly and openly Some players shy away from the contract spotlight An aborted trade attempt several years ago to Fremantle during the trade period signalled Warner's interest in the Dockers as a destination and came before he had arrived as one of the game's best midfield match-winners As AFL.com.au reported in March Warner had told teammates he was keen on a two-year extension and the Swans had remained confident his close relationship with Dean Cox – now his senior coach and formerly his midfield assistant – would help lock him in It has and is a major coup for Cox's early coaching tenure Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris incredible misses and more in our look back on the April action of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership season Three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse gives host Bharat Sundaresan the rundown on how Australian football began and how it became such a significant part of Australian culture With a challenging month of away clashes ahead Fremantle needs to find a way to win on the road if it's to seriously contend in 2025 One of footy's famous rivalries will kick off the AFLW season to mark the 10th season of the competition Check out all the action from the state leagues around the country Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 8 Carlton forward Tarni Brown will sit out the 2025 season Footy Feed: Sarah Olle and Riley Beveridge with the latest news Check out the Rising Star for AFL’s Round 8 Will a hard tag from Jack Viney be the reason Harley Reid leaves the Eagles Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 8 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season The Match Review findings for Sunday's round eight games are in In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today PSL 10: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi will take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium Sri lanka leapfrog both Pakistan and South Africa in ICC ODI rankings Lahore were defeated by Karachi in a rain-hit encounter The victory helps Kings draw level with defending champions United PSL 10: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi will take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Former Indian cricketer Gavaskar calls for Pakistan's exclusion from the continental tournament. Alexander joined the club at the age of six and made his senior debut in 2016. Nadal initially named both Federer and Djokovic before edging out the Serb. Strowman had returned to WWE in 2022 following a previous release. Rabada has completed a program to prevent future substance abuse. Muzarabani was at his devastating best in the first Test in Sylhet. Moores praised Abbas for his economical spells and two-way swing on all types of pitches. Smaran joined the squad in place of Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa. Game two of the series is scheduled for Tuesday in Cleveland. Gavaskar stirred controversy with remarks about Pakistan’s involvement in the 2025 Asia Cup. Jordan Cox sustaining an injury just days after receiving his maiden Test call-up. This marks the sixth time Ledecky has broken the 800m world record. Sri lanka leapfrog both Pakistan and South Africa in ICC ODI rankings. The Blues are now fifth in the Premier League table with 63 points. Copyright © 2025. GEO SUPER, All Rights Reserved David Warner and Heather Knight have been crowned Sydney Thunder’s BBL and WBBL Players of the Season at the 23rd Annual Cricket NSW Awards held at the SCG. In his first full season of availability, Warner took on the captaincy of the Western Sydney club and beat out Sam Billings, Chris Green, and Tom Andrews to claim the Mike Hussey Medal.   The eye-catching opener amassed 405 runs from 12 innings at an impressive average of 45, finishing as the competition’s second-highest run-scorer and earning a spot in the BBL|14 Team of the Tournament.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Thunder (@thunderbbl) Knight, retained by Thunder via the Draft, wasted no time making an impact, blasting scores of 48, 59*, and 50 to steer the lime green and black to early-season victories over the Hurricanes, Heat, and Sixers.  Despite playing just six matches during Thunder’s WBBL|10 campaign, the English international finished amongst the competition’s top -15 leading run-scorers with 226 at an average of 45.20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Thunder (@thunderbbl) Thunder’s success at the CNSW Awards night extended beyond the Big Bash with Tahlia Wilson claiming her third consecutive WNCL Player of the Tournament medal and second straight Belinda Clark Medal Matthew Gilkes also took home the Michael Bevan One-Day Cup Player of the Tournament award Chris Green was also celebrated for reaching the milestone of 100 BBL matches during BBL|14 Trent Copeland congratulated the club’s award winners you get world-class leadership and experience We knew retaining her in the draft was the right call and to win this award in just six (of ten) matches speaks volumes “Particularly coming off the back of World Cup heartache Heather’s impact on and off the field was immediate helped guide our new young captain Phoebe Litchfield through her first season and was a legend to our many Thunder fans at Drummoyne and North Sydney Oval “We are incredibly fortunate to have Heather at Sydney Thunder and we hope she remains part of our journey for a long time to come “Davey’s success should come as a surprise to no one He’s one of the fiercest competitors in world cricket and consistently leads by example This was the first time in his illustrious career that he could play a full BBL start to finish “Taking on the captaincy was a big decision but he embraced it from day one and led us to a BBL Grand Final in his first year 23rd Cricket NSW Annual Awards – Sydney Thunder Winners and Finalists  Alex Blackwell Medal for Sydney Thunder WBBL Player of the Year Winner: Heather Knight  Mike Hussey Medal for Sydney Thunder BBL Player of the Year Winner: David Warner  CNSW acknowledges and pays respect to the land and waters across New South Wales We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge their ongoing connection to this country as the Traditional Owners and we commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation so that together we may bring about equity and equality built on strong and trusting relationships not mincing his words as he pointed out a mistake made by the Pakistan seamer David Warner is the captain of Karachi Kings in PSL 2025.(PSL) After Karachi had beaten the Qalandars in a rain-affected match chasing down 168 with three balls to spare in a tight 15-over chase Warner was questioned about team selections at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore Warner and the Kings took in a seam-heavy attack into the match while Shaheen and LQ opted for as many as three spinners for their own bowling combination When asked if he would revisit his decision at the toss the experienced Australian opener stuck to his guns Not one ball has turned in three games here So I was baffled by those comments,” said Warner not holding back on what he saw as a mistake from his opposite captain Qalandars had a rapid start in the first 8 overs Kings were able to claw back after that point setting themselves a DLS target of 168 in the allotted 15 overs Warner opened the batting with a fast start alongside Tim Seifert particularly target left-arm orthodox bowler Asif Afridi in the powerplay and forcing Shaheen to turn to his seam options Qalandars found themselves in control of the chase but a flying partnership between player of the match Irfan Khan Niazi and Mohammed Nabi saw them score 41 runs off the 13th and 14th overs bowled by Pakistan internationals Shaheen and Haris Rauf Shaheen had to turn to the medium pace of Daryl Mitchell for the final over not trusting his spinners and perhaps showing that Warner had gotten it right while Lahore had gotten the decision wrong on their own turf and that’s the way our team is positioned at the moment,” added Warner The win helped Karachi leapfrog over Lahore into third place in the table with both teams fairly confident of a spot in the playoffs but eyeing up a top two finish to book a berth in the Qualifier match The latest episode of our podcast, More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee is now LIVE! This week on More than Footy, we are joined by Swans superstar Chad Warner, fresh off a two-year contract extension. The midfielder speaks about the moment he decided to stay at the Harbour City, the reason behind his decision and the upcoming Sydney Derby. ‘More than Footy’ features guests connected to the red and white family who open up about their life and love of the game. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) KEY TIMES0:51 On when he decided to stay1:57 When he told Errol3:02 What about the Swans made him feel at home4:28 On his relationship with Dean Cox  6:50 On why he wanted to stay7:50 On the team's current form8:55 On the team's review of the loss against the Gold Coast9:50 On the Sydney Derby14:41 Rapid fire favourites  Chad Warner stopped by to chat through all things his contract decision relationship with his teammates and Dean Cox and how a phone call on Draft Night suggested he could land at 'either' Sydney team Catch up on all the episodes from More than Footy below Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom and Giants defender Harry Himmelberg addressed the media ahead of the 30th Sydney Derby this weekend You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Stay on current site or go to US version It has been a stuttering campaign for the Kings, who brought Warner in as their marquee signing and appointed him captain. The Kings are looking to revert a slide that has seen them eliminated before reaching the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. There have been improvements this season with the Kings squarely within the playoffs places, but they have alternated wins and losses with three of each in their first six games. Part of that has been down to a bowling attack that has occasionally been exceptionally effective, as it was at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. "We will look at the positives with our bowling unit," Warner said. "They've been exceptional last few games and couldn't be any prouder of the way that they've executed, especially in the powerplay. "I thought the wicket was fantastic. I don't think 142 and 137 [reflects] the wicket at all. I think it's a 170-180 wicket. To bowl them out for 142 was exceptional." Warner called on his team to replicate what he feels they have done across the tournament so far, even in games they have come up short in. "It's about assessing what we are doing well," he said. "Batting-wise, it's simple in that we weren't positive. The last few games when we've won games, we've been very, very positive. Even when we've lost, we've been positive, so we need to look at where we're missing the mark a little bit." Karachi Kings now have four days off before they play again on May 1, against Multan Sultans, who are currently bottom of the table with one win and four losses. Chad Warner appeared in a press conference on Thursday, April 24 after it was confirmed he recommitted to the Sydney Swans on a two-year contract extension. Hear from the star midfielder as he discusses his decision to remain in the harbour city.  "Think as like anyone going through this process, they'd always have that pull and there was a big part of me that kind of did want to go back, but then I think the part of me that wanted to stay here was even bigger and I think that overweighed in the end and I'm very excited and happy about my decision." On if there was a moment he decided to stay in Sydney "I've always said the whole time, I was pretty 50-50, to be honest, and then when we kind of went back, played Freo and I had about a week there in Perth, I think when I came back here, that was the moment. I came back and told the club that I want to go ahead with it and start working on it with them and yeah, I think from there, it took a little while, but we got there in the end." Chad Warner chats to the media following the announcement of his two-year contract extension. "I told Errol first and he gave me a nice FaceTime - he was very proud. I think I'm so proud of, I guess, where both of us are too as well in our careers and to be able to have such a great friendship, that's something I'll hold forever to." "Yeah, it's great, I mean, to have something so rare happen and to both be so valued at a club is such a special thing. I think mum and dad are pretty happy about it too, to be together and, yeah, hopefully a few more pre-season fights to come." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) On what he likes about Sydney off the field "It's great, just the lifestyle, to be honest, I think the beaches, obviously, the weather. I think having a lot of nice restaurants here that you can go and try out, I think all of us boys love doing that a fair bit too and the golf courses, that's probably the main thing, a lot better golf courses over here as well." On what the re-signing of key players says about the club's culture "They were just real supportive, everyone was really supportive of the situation I was in and, I guess, the options that I had and no one kind of ever tried to push you one way or the other. They were always just there to have a chat, always there if I needed help and, at the end of the day, they wanted me to do what was best for me and this is what's best for me." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brodie Grundy AFL (@brodiegrundy) Senior coach Dean Cox has named his 22 following a late out on Friday Hard working running machine Corey Warner has recommitted to the Sydney Swans for a further two seasons keeping him in the red and white until at least the end of 2027 who was originally drafted with pick 40 in the 2021 draft from East Fremantle has played nine AFL games since making his debut in Gather Round against Richmond in 2023 The half-forward has played 43 VFL games since arriving in the Harbour City averaging almost 20 disposals a game at that level Corey Warner reflects on his two-year contract extension and the self-belief Dean Cox has helped instill during the pre-season Sydney Swans Executive General Manager Football – AFL said he is excited to see what Warner will produce in 2025 Corey has had a fantastic pre-season and has prepared himself extremely well for the upcoming season,” Cameron said “His VFL form as been strong in the last couple of years and we feel as though he’s ready to take the next step at AFL level “He is an extremely hard-working player and a popular member of the playing group so we are thrilled he’s committed to the next couple of seasons,” Cameron said Corey Warner scores a major in the Swans AAMI Community Series clash with Gold Coast Warner said he’s very grateful to the club to have secured his future until at least 2027 I’ve been at the club for a few years now so to continue here and I’ve felt confident off the back of that My forward role is quite team based so to continue to do that will stand me in good stead “I’m very thankful to the club for giving me this opportunity.” Go into the inner sanctum of our AAMI Community Series match against the Gold Coast Suns on Friday night The Suns and Swans clash in the AAMI Community Series Watch Sydney’s press conference after their practice match against Gold Coast Tom McCartin looks right at home up forward as he slots his third major of the night Tom McCartin shows his goal nous with a clever scrambling finish Hear from Swans forward Joel Amartey ahead of our practice match against Gold Coast Go behind the scenes for our 51 point match simulation victory over GWS at Tramway Oval Hear from Sydney Swans Assistant Coach Ben Mathews post match sim clash with GWS Joel Amartey delivers a standout performance in match simulation bagging an impressive six goals against the Giants The Swans and Giants clash in match simulation Isaac Heeney showcases his aerial prowess against the Giants once again with a stunning mark in the final term of match simulation Braeden Campbell and Joel Amartey dominate the scoreboard combining for eight goals in the first half of match simulation Go behind the scenes as the boys complete their final match simulation ahead of our pre-season fixtures against GWS and Gold Coast Go behind the scenes as training continues to ramp up as the side prepares ahead of it's pre-season fixtures BG takes over the Macca's Mic at our 2025 team photo day to ask the boys some hard hitting questions Hear from Sydney Swans midfielder Errol Gulden who spoke to the media during our 2025 Team Photo Day Go behind the scenes as the boys first training session of 2025 is met with a surprise back-to-back 2k time trial Go behind the scenes for our final training day of 2024 as the boys undergo a tough session in the Sydney heat followed by a surprise conditioning session at 98 gym Go behind the scenes as our senior boys return Dean Cox has his first presser as head coach and our draftees have their guernsey numbers unveiled Friday night footy has officially returned CHAD Warner is keeping an "open mind" about his contract call this season as the Sydney superstar weighs the biggest decision of his career Warner is being heavily sought by West Coast and Fremantle The All-Australian midfielder has held off getting into talks with the Swans as he focuses on his season and makes the call between staying with the Swans or heading back home to Western Australia INDIGENOUS ALL-STARS Get your tickets NOW Warner said he would take time to work through the process as he considers the options "I'm obviously out of contract and just enjoying Sydney at the moment to be honest It's obviously a big decision that I've got to make this year and I obviously want to make the right decisions that's why I'm very open-minded and chilled about it," Warner told AFL.com.au At the moment I just want to keep my options and my mind as open as it can be The one thing that I do know the most is that I love playing with these boys and love playing in Sydney so I don't want to make the wrong decision either way "I'm just playing the year and seeing how it goes."  New Sydney coach Dean Cox said the Swans are prepared for the "noise" that comes with Warner's contract situation with Cox taking a hands-on approach to keeping the star midfielder who has helped steer Warner into one of the most damaging midfielders in the game as the previous midfield coach at Sydney steps into the senior role intent on being in constant communication with the 23-year-old about his contract call "I've been Chad's line coach ever since he got to the footy club and I'm close with Chad having the WA connection I've done that move and with all the interstate boys I try to make it as easy as possible," Cox told AFL.com.au "The dialogue is constant between Chad and myself I want Chad to play his best footy this year What I can control is the team we put around Chad and that's still challenging Chad to be the best Sydney Swans player he can be this year we'll continually have the dialogue about what happens going forward He knows how much I want him to stay at the Swans but I am also a realist People's contracts and the calibre of player create a lot more noise and we'll manage that throughout the process and both parties are aware of that." Warner is out of contract but two years away from free agency so any move would require a trade As Warner is courted by the Dockers and also the Eagles who now have former Swans assistant Don Pyke as their chief executive Cox said he understood Warner being in rivals' sights and wasn't concerned by the gamebreaker weighing his options "You need to realise that happens in football it's about trying to make sure Chad sees this football club as the place to be in the short or long-term a team and an environment that he sees he can play his best footy in and also to be a part of a successful footy team," he said is no stranger to knowing the game's best midfielders well Apart from the Sydney engine room that has powered the club to two grand finals in the past three years the champion West Coast ruckman formed a brilliant quartet with midfield trio Chris Judd Ben Cousins and Daniel Kerr in their 2006 flag triumph He stopped short of putting Warner on Judd's level but said his explosiveness was as good as any with Warner also kicking 35 goals last year from his 25 games Most people see the explosiveness and what he can do but not the time he puts into his game and the way he prepares He goes back to WA or he goes overseas in off-seasons and comes back in amazing condition," he said "His attention to detail is really high and Chris was the same I'm one who doesn't really compare players and eras but the ability for Chad to go inside to out Nat Edwards and the Footy Feed team with all the latest news Footy Feed: Sarah Olle with all the latest news Footy Feed: Sarah Olle and Josh Gabelich with all the latest news Footy Feed: Nat Edwards with all the latest footy news Cox also nominated Warner's younger brother as one of the less experienced Swans to have shown his ability over summer it was Cox who broke up the Warner brothers from a short scuffle The new coach was pictured standing between the pair to diffuse the situation "I was walking over to the boundary line and it happened just in front of me A picture can paint a thousand words and it did within two seconds," he said "They were around for dinner the following week so it was like 'All right do we need to do anything here?' As soon as it went from a free kick to a stoppage they were high fiving and cuddling each other straight away Warner said Cox had maintained a strong bond with the playing group as he steps up into the senior role "I've obviously been with him for a while now as the assistant coach at Sydney He's been a great mate to all the boys for a while and I think it's great he's been able to keep that but also gain the respect as a head coach For more from Chad Warner, watch AFL.com.au's Footy Feed on Tuesday. Catch Dean Cox's full interview with AFL.com.au on the Your Coach podcast series Hawthorn's deal to play home games in Launceston has been extended until 2027 BROTHERS Chad and Corey Warner had to be separated by new coach Dean Cox during a high-octane match simulation at Sydney training on Friday took exception to some heavy contact from Chad Cox happened to be close by and helped seperate the pair before play continued The incident lasted no more than two seconds and the brothers were spotted having a laugh together at three-quarter time with seemingly no bad blood between the pair The boys' mother, Anita, responded to the AFL's Instagram post about the incident with a face palm emoji, to which Chad replied with a laughing emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFL (@afl) It was a marker of a particularly competitive hit-out for the Swans with the informal match officiated by AFL umpires CEO Tom Harley, who will be hoping his club can re-sign Chad this year, was among those watching on Tom McCartin was again trialled as a forward with Joel Hamling - who played forward in the VFL last year - playing in defence The Warner brothers' incident is the latest in a long line of teammate v teammate scuffles Almost two years ago to the day, Essendon teammates Jake Stringer and Mason Redman came together as tensions boiled over at Bombers training In 2020, Kyle Hartigan threw several punches at then Adelaide teammate Billy Frampton while the pair were playing on opposing sides of an intraclub match at West Lakes Infamously, in 2009, Carlton suspended Setanta O'hAilpin after he punched teammate Cameron Cloke before kicking him as he lay on the ground during an intraclub match Jordan De Goey takes the next steps in his recovery from groin and abdominal issues while Nick Daicos shows no signs of a plantar fascia issue Aussie rising star Georgia Voll earns a big payday at Hundred draft while David Warner joins the Lord's-based London Spirit David Warner is going back to Lord's as the star signing for the London Spirit team in The Hundred at the age of 38 after being snapped up by the Lord's-based Spirit for GBP120,000 (A$246,000) in Wednesday's draft After his retirement from the international arena the evergreen left-hander's recruitment demonstrated his enduring star power as a host of the big names in the current Australia white-ball team were overlooked Australia is expected to be in action in home white-ball internationals against South Africa in August according to the ICC's Future Tours Program with a schedule announcement expected in coming weeks The likely international commitments meant there were no takers for superstar allrounder Glenn Maxwell the country's top white-ball spinner Adam Zampa all of whom were at the recent Champions Trophy and were in the same price bracket as Warner Georgia Voll A$133,000 (Birmingham Phoenix) Ashton Turner A$106,000 (both London Spirit) Jason Behrendorff A$129,000 (Oval Invincibles) Warner's signing was the big news of the draft for August's tournament even if it was perhaps somewhat of a surprise after no teams showed interest in 2024 Yet he's clearly considered a valuable asset by Spirit's incoming coach Justin Langer another former left-hand opener who was close to Warner when in charge of the national team set-up Warner will be returning to the dramatic scene of the 2023 Ashes Test match at Lord's when he was involved in the infamous lunchtime bust-up with Marylebone Cricket Club members in the Long Room following the controversy surrounding Alex Carey's stumping of Jonny Bairstow The MCC ended up expelling one member and suspending two others after their altercation with Usman Khawaja and Warner amid unprecedented scenes after the anger sparked over the Carey-Bairstow incident The members were all found to have used "abusive offensive or inappropriate behaviour or language" with one member given a four-and-a-half-year suspension and the other serving 30 months Australia captain Alyssa Healy went undrafted while the first player to be snapped up – by Edgbaston-based Birmingham Phoenix – was her 21-year-old compatriot Georgia Voll who's been brilliant filling in as opener while the national captain has been out injured Voll's elevation to the top women's bracket of GBP65,000 (A$134,000) comes after a spectacular spell at the Women's Premier League in India where after a late call-up by UP Warriorz as an injury replacement she equalled the highest score in WPL history with 99 not out The other Aussie men snapped up in the draft were Perth Scorchers' Ashton Turner Sydney Thunder allrounder Chris Green and Hobart Hurricanes paceman Riley Meredith and new Melbourne Renegades signing Jason Behrendorff the left-arm quick who'll boost Oval Invincibles' title defence Other Australian stars who had already been signed up for the competition include Steve Smith at Welsh Fire and Ellyse Perry Your No.1 destination for live cricket scores video highlights and in‑depth feature stories Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Sen Mark Warner tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "I think it's too much" for Secretary of State Marco Rubio to serve as interim National Security Adviser at the same time Mark Warner tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "I think it's too much" for Secretary of State Marco Rubio to serve as interim National Security Adviser at the same time CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins gives an inside look on the grounds of the White House for the week of President Trump's first 100 days of his second term '+n.escapeExpression("function"==typeof(o=null!=(o=r(e,"eyebrowText")||(null!=l?r(l,"eyebrowText"):l))?o:n.hooks.helperMissing)?o.call(null!=l?l:n.nullContext||{},{name:"eyebrowText",hash:{},data:t,loc:{start:{line:28,column:63},end:{line:28,column:78}}}):o)+" \n '+(null!=(o=c(e,"if").call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2PreText"):l,{name:"if",hash:{},fn:n.program(32,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:63,column:20},end:{line:63,column:61}}}))?o:"")+"\n"+(null!=(o=(c(e,"ifAll")||l&&c(l,"ifAll")||n.hooks.helperMissing).call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Text"):l,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Link"):l,{name:"ifAll",hash:{},fn:n.program(34,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:64,column:20},end:{line:70,column:30}}}))?o:"")+" This is probably not the page you’re looking for David Warner has officially been announced as Sydney Thunder captain as the Western Sydney club heads into the highly anticipated KFC BBL|14 season This milestone follows the Cricket Australia Conduct Commission’s recent decision to lift Warner’s leadership ban which was reviewed and cleared by an independent Review Panel deeming Warner eligible for future leadership roles Warner’s return as captain marks the beginning of a new chapter for Thunder as the seasoned global superstar brings both experience and motivation to a dynamic lineup Having been the foundation captain for Thunder Warner expressed excitement about the role and a commitment to shaping the team’s next generation “Captaining the Thunder again this season means a lot to me and now to be back with that ‘C’ next to my name feels fantastic I’m looking forward to leading from the front and sharing my experience with the young talent coming through.” Warner also emphasised the importance of building connections off the field: “Leadership off the field is just as crucial I want to create an environment where we can all take a break from the game out on the golf course or engaging with our fans in Western Sydney it’s all about building camaraderie and staying grounded.” Warner acknowledged the impact of former leaders on the team: “I want to compliment the way Greeny (Chris Green) led from the front He’s an exceptional talent with fantastic leadership qualities and I know they’re guys I can lean on this season.”  Tickets for the upcoming KFC BBL|14 season are now on sale! Grab your tickets: HERE With a squad that blends fresh talent and seasoned players Warner is excited to take on the mentorship role: “One of the most exciting parts of this role is the chance to give back to the younger players to pass on some of the knowledge I’ve gathered over the years one of these young guns can step up and lead the team when I’m done “We have an incredible group of young players like Ollie Davies They’re fearless and have so much potential and ultimately give them the tools to thrive both in the BBL and beyond.” Family remains a core motivation for Warner’s commitment to the game: “My daughters are a big reason I wanted to keep playing and being able to play on the big stage in front of them is something special." said Warner’s appointment was huge for the club "Appointing David Warner as captain isn’t just about winning it’s about setting up our young players for success surrounding them with leadership on and off the field "In bringing in leaders like David and Sam Billings for the full season from start to finish alongside Chris Green we’re building a foundation that empowers our young talent to learn and thrive has done a fantastic job as captain of Sydney Thunder he's an absolute fan favourite and a core member of the team moving forward who's essential to our success on the field.” Copeland said Warner could create a legacy for the club and himself that lasts well beyond his playing days "This is a huge moment for David and for our club It’s not only about his career; it’s about the legacy he’s creating especially for his family and the next generation of players "For the fans in Western Sydney who’ve long recognised David as a Thunder legend it’s a special moment to now see him as their captain "This captaincy is about more than cricket; it’s about community and helping our younger players gain the skills they need to succeed." Thunder kick off their season in Canberra on December 17 when they take on the Adelaide Strikers There’s a rising trend of prominent businesses being sued for using music in TikTok and Instagram posts without permission Warner Music Group has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against US shoe retailer DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and parent company Designer Brands Inc accusing DSW of having “misappropriated over two hundred” of Warner’s recordings and compositions in TikTok and Instagram posts and via paid partnerships with social media influencers Warner is seeking statutory damages up to the maximum amount of $150,000 per infringed musical work With DSW alleged to have infringed over 200 tracks the damages sought could exceed $30 million DSW is described in the lawsuit as “one of North America’s largest designers producers and retailers of footwear and accessories” Warner’s complaint notes that “during its 55-year history DSW has repeatedly licensed music for promoting its brand and products in television commercials” and that DSW has also “licensed music for its commercials from WMG in the past” DSW allegedly infringed 200+ “popular and valuable musical works” in social media posts by “using these musical works to attract attention to the DSW Videos and build DSW’s brand awareness and profile” Among the works alleged to have been infringed by DSW are what WMG calls “some of the most popular sound recordings and musical compositions in the world” Warner claims that DSW used tracks such as Up by Cardi B and Work it by Missy Elliot in social media posts without a license “‘DSW not only failed to pay for the use of Plaintiffs’ Works but by including these musical works in their promotional materials without Plaintiffs’ consent DSW deprived Plaintiffs and the recording artists and songwriters that Plaintiffs represent of the ability to control how and where their musical works are used,” the lawsuit stated According to the lawsuit, which you can read in full here has shifted much of its marketing focus from traditional advertising to promoting its products through social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok as well as via paid partnerships with well-known social media ‘influencers’.” The lawsuit continues: “Broadly speaking an ‘influencer’ is a person with a large social media following whose reputation and credibility enables them to influence consumers’ purchasing decisions or brand awareness “Knowing that popular music is the best way to capture the attention of its targeted audience DSW and its social media influencers have incorporated many of Plaintiffs’ most valuable musical works into marketing and advertising videos for DSW’s products “These videos … are an integral part of DSW’s promotional DSW distributes the DSW Videos to the public via the various accounts that it maintains on a variety of social media platforms.” Warner’s complaint argues that even though DSW “is a sophisticated party that has extensive experience with music licensing,” the company “and its influencer partners have failed to seek permission or pay for the use of the sound recordings and musical compositions that are featured in the DSW Videos” The lawsuit is the latest involving a prominent music company taking legal action over unauthorized use of music in social media posts In another recent case, Sony Music sued the University of Southern California alleging the school repeatedly and willfully used unauthorized copyrighted music in its social media posts Stay on top of the real stories shaping the music industry: Join over 60,000 industry professionals who rely on MBW's FREE daily newsletter and alert emails for essential insights and breaking news. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Thunder didn't just collect the wooden spoon in the previous season they snatched it with eagle-like precision in a miserable one-win campaign On Monday night, they tackle Hobart Hurricanes with a golden chance to add to the club's one title that was won by Jacques Kallis Warner was on Thunder's books the past two seasons memorably arriving for an SCG derby via helicopter after his brother's wedding in the Hunter Valley but a bit-part player because of national-team commitments the 38-year-old has been the face of the franchise and the BBL after Cricket Australia overturned his leadership ban emanating from the ball-tampering scandal scored a league-best 357 runs and looked a man on a mission at every turn "He puts bums on seats and I'm convinced he is still the best player in the tournament by a country mile," Thunder star Sam Billings said but you can see why he's been one of the best players in the last 15 years in this format But the way he thinks about the game as well And his attitude with getting in the game and that energy everyone who steps out onto the field with him The return of Billings, who produced a match-winning knock in Friday night's derby Challenger final and other roster rejigs from new general manager Trent Copeland have helped fuel the turnaround and the knock-on effects throughout Thunder's squad have been profound during an injury crisis Jason Sangha, who captained Thunder when they were bowled out for a record low of 15 in 2022-23 Sangha first picked Warner's brain while playing grade cricket together in 2018-19 when the latter had a full summer with Randwick Petersham during his year-long ban from international and domestic cricket Sangha made a seamless return from injury in a 29-run opening stand with Warner he's always helping us get better," Sangha told AAP "It's pretty cool getting to go out there and bat with someone like him "I remember I had a Kaboom when I was young So it's great seeing Davey go about his business and just learn a lot Warner's men have won consecutive knock-out finals with different players stepping up at key moments in both matches "He's been encouraging everyone - whether it's bat ball or field - to always be brave," Sangha said He does some different things and he's quite aggressive takes risks and it just rubs off on the rest of the group." David Warner took a dig at Shaheen Afridi for his faulty pitch reading after Karachi Kings’ victory over Lahore Qalandars last night Warner-led Karachi defeated the Qalandars by four wickets with three balls to spare the broadcaster asked whether he would revisit his decision to play with more pacers That’s when Warner talked about how he backed his strength pointing out how Shaheen was wrong with his assessment Shaheen said it was gonna turn; not one ball has turned on the three games here and that’s the way our team is positioned at the moment.” Warner cooking Shaheen and LQ 🤣 pic.twitter.com/vvDRZsqJSg While Karachi Kings went for only a solitary spinner Lahore Qalandars fielded as many as three spinners – Asif Afridi The move didn’t work for the Qalandars as their three tweakers conceded 10.71 runs per over in seven sets while taking only two wickets proving Warner’s decision to field more pacers correct Karachi Kings required 48 runs to win in their final three overs, but a carnage of the highest order followed. Irfan Khan unleashed his true range but Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf also bowled poorly to let him score freely as Irfan hit as many as three maximums to bring the required rate down with Irfan Khan and Mohammad Nabi bringing the equation in Karachi’s favour Irfan Khan finished the chase with a six with three balls to spare to hand an unwanted defeat to Lahore Qalandars This was their fourth defeat of the season and Karachi climbed to third on the points table with this win Despite having two of the best bowlers in the country Lahore Qalandars couldn’t defend a big total they can still qualify for the next round and must win their final league-stage game against Peshawar Zalmi Discovery (WBD) have announced an evolved partnership for 2025 and beyond that will see Foxtel Group become a launch partner as Warner Bros Discovery brings its Max streaming app to Australia on 31 March Max’s expanded content offering will be available to Foxtel’s 1.4m* residential subscribers at no additional cost to their Foxtel subscription.** In addition offering easy access with seamless integration into the user interface Chief Executive of Foxtel Retail and Hubbl said: “This renewed collaboration confirms our position as a partner of choice for the world’s largest entertainment studios who seek scale and reach for their premium entertainment content We have always said optionality is central to our long-standing partnership The strength of our products and much-loved brands means that we have been able to innovate and evolve our partnership with Warner Bros Discovery in a unique model that enables mutual growth.” said: “Through our long-standing partnership Australians have enjoyed WBD’s world-class content through Foxtel Group platforms for many years As we launch the Max app in Australia – and look to maximise its reach through partnerships – it makes perfect sense for us to create a unique option we know will resonate with Foxtel subscribers and Hubbl users.” Hilary continued: “We have been partners with Warner Bros Discovery for over 20 years and are delighted that our world-class aggregation products will play key roles in launching Max in this market our Foxtel and Hubbl customers will be able to seamlessly access the breadth of content across the Warner Bros which has always been popular among audiences ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value for our subscribers.” Content will include key WBD franchises such as Harry Potter and the DC Universe as well as current and returning seasons of hugely popular series including House of the Dragon The continued partnership between Foxtel Group and Warner Bros Discovery recognises the strength of Foxtel Group’s reach brands and commitment to quality by one of the world’s largest entertainment partners and production studios in showcasing premium content and ability to generate growth in market iQ4 or iQ5; iQ2 or below customers will need to upgrade their box David Warner has been cleared to again hold leadership positions in Australian cricket ahead of featuring in BBL|14 David Warner is eligible to take on leadership roles with his BBL club Sydney Thunder after having the lifetime ban imposed on him in the wake of the 2018 sandpaper scandal modified by an independent panel who retired from first-class and international limited-overs cricket earlier this year appeared before a three-member panel earlier this month and successfully presented his case to have the terms of the original sanction amended Jeff Gleeson KC and Jane Seawright – found unanimously that Warner had met all criteria to have the 2018 ban lifted with that decision effective immediately "The respectful and contrite tone of his (Warner’s) responses as well as the content impressed the Review Panel and led it to the unanimous view that he was sincere and genuine in acknowledging responsibility for the conduct and in his statement that he had extreme remorse for his conduct," the panel says in its decision published today Read the Review Panel's decision in full here "Mr Warner’s conduct and behaviour since the imposition of the sanction has been excellent and he appears to have made a substantial change one example of which is that he no longer sledges or tries to provoke the opposing team "The Review Panel is more than satisfied that Mr Warner will not engage in any conduct similar to that which occurred in 2018 which resulted in the sanction and that the sanction has thus had the relevant quality of specific deterrence." The panel agreed with Warner's submission the sanction imposed six and a half years ago had "achieved its purpose" Cricket Australia did not oppose the former Test opener's challenge to the ban imposed following events in Cape Town and confirmed he is now eligible to take on leadership positions in all Australian cricket competitions "In 2022 we updated the Code of Conduct to ensure there was a fair and rigorous process in place for all players and player support personnel to have long-term sanctions reviewed," Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley said today "I am pleased David has chosen to have his sanction reviewed and that he will be eligible to take up leadership positions in Australian Cricket this summer." who was vice-captain of Australia's Test team at the time of the sandpaper incident had previously led his BBL outfit Sydney Thunder where he is a contracted player for BBL|14 Warner was accompanied at last month's hearing by Thunder general manager and long-time New South Wales and Australia teammate Trent Copeland In addition to verbal support from Copeland and Cricket NSW's Hannah Barnes the review panel was provided with written references from current Test skipper Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald ex-Test captain Greg Chappell and former women's skipper and Federation of International Cricketers' Association president Lisa Sthalekar It also received two letters of support from current New Zealand Test batter Kane Williamson who played alongside Warner at Sunrisers Hyderabad the franchise Warner captained to the Indian Premier League title in 2016 how he carries himself," Copeland told the panel according to transcript published today "It’s had a profound impact on him and certain behaviours other things that might come naturally to professional cricket there’s been a real line in the sand that that just does not appear anymore with David Warner on a cricket field." Despite his successful captaincy record in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad and more recently Delhi Capitals Warner's only appearance as skipper of Sydney Thunder came in 2011 against Melbourne Stars at the MCG The Thunder were captained last summer by all-rounder Chris Green who took over from Jason Sangha BKT Big Bash Tipping is back! Simply select who you think will win each match and you’ll be in with the chance to win $1k every week, plus KFC vouchers and signed merch. Join now Ex-aerial skier Alisa Camplin-Warner won a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics Olympic gold medallist Alisa Camplin-Warner and her husband Telstra group executive Oliver Camplin-Warner have listed their heritage-listed Kew house Ms Camplin-Warner is a former aerial skier and won gold at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City USA — receiving Australia’s second gold medal in the Winter Olympics ever She also won a bronze medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin Italy and will be the Australian Olympic Team’s chef de mission in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics RELATED: ‘Instantly relaxed’: McCrae dream beach house 150m from sand Toorak home of late music exec listed for surprise price Live like Melbourne Cup king, for $20m+ Mr Camplin-Warner has been at Telstra for more than 13 years and became group executive in March last year working as head of financial markets in his last two years at the company Alisa and Oliver Camplin-Warner started the charity Finnan’s Gift The pair also started the charity Finnan’s Gift to support cardiac care at the Royal Children’s Hospital after their son passed away from congenital heart disease in 2011 A perfect spot for a glass of wine or cup of coffee Now, they’re selling their five-bedroom Victorian residence at 3 Fellows St with a $6m-$6.6m price hopes and built in circa 1886 CoreLogic reveals the duo bought the property for $4.202m in September 2015 While Marshall White Boroondara director and listing agent Chris Barrett declined to comment on who the home’s sellers were he said it was a grand home in a fantastic location with beautiful formal rooms “It’s beautiful as is (but) with opportunity to extend and put your own mark on it and add value down the track,” Mr Barrett said A cosy dining room comes with a fireplace and designer lighting He added that he had already received interest from local buyers looking for a significant land holding close to Melbourne’s leading public schools “Studley Park traditionally is very popular for the medical industry as well with the access to the city and the hospitals,” he said The Kew pad was the first home to be built in Fellows St by prominent architectural firm at the time Reid Henderson & Smart The main bedroom opens out to large balcony The expansive balcony that connects to the main bedroom and another bedroom upstairs There’s plenty of space on the ground floor there’s a dining and entertaining area adjacent to the heated pool and half-basketball court This comes after former Olympian basketballer Michelle Brogan sold her Doncaster East home at 6 Newstead Court for $1.477m on March 8 She won a bronze medal with the national women’s team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta as well as won a silver medal in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney Property records show Brogan purchased the property in 1999 for $225,000 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Warner is making his debut in Indian movies with a cameo in the new Telugu film Robinhood, releasing this week. In the movie trailer, Warner steps off a helicopter while licking a lollipop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mythri Movie Makers (@mythriofficial) At a publicity event for the release, Warner, appearing alongside the stars of the movie, Nithiin and Sreeleela, thanked the filmmakers for giving him the opportunity. "I was nervous to come into your family and your world, because it is foreign, but thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is amazing and I feel privileged and honoured that you guys have all accepted me into your family. "To the co-stars, you guys, from what I have seen, this movie looks absolutely amazing. So, credit to you guys for your hard work, your work ethics. I am sure this is going to be absolutely massive." He told the audience that they would "absolutely love this movie" and when urged by the director, Venky Kudumula, to say a few words in Telugu, Warner said: "Ninna Neenu Premisthunnanu" [very roughly translating to "I love you"]. Warner also managed to get himself on a poster as the movie was being teased earlier in the month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Music South India (@sonymusic_south) The votes are in so find out who the eight head coaches have picked in their best XI for BBL|14 David Warner has been named captain of official KFC BBL|14 Team of the Tournament in his first full Big Bash season after leading Sydney Thunder off the bottom and back into the finals Warner (346 runs) also starred at the top of the order for the Thunder finishing second behind Cooper Connolly (351) in the BKT Golden Bat leaderboard who has also earned selection in the tournament's best XI for the first time who won BKT Golden Arm award with 17 wickets also makes his maiden appearance in a BBL Team of the Tournament dominated by seven first timers David Warner* (c) – Sydney Thunder (8 votes) Mitchell Owen* – Hobart Hurricanes (6 votes) Cooper Connolly* – Perth Scorchers (8 votes) Marcus Stoinis – Melbourne Stars (4 votes) Sam Billings* (wk) – Sydney Thunder (3 votes) Tom Rogers – Melbourne Renegades (8 votes) Jason Behrendorff* – Perth Scorchers (5 votes) 12th: Jamie Overton – Adelaide Strikers (3 votes) *denotes first time selected in BBL Team of the Tournament He leads an attack featuring four of the top six wicket-takers for the season with Tom Rogers (16) Lloyd Pope (15) and Ben Dwarshuis (14) also earning selection Adelaide Strikers' English allrounder Jamie Overton (191 runs and 11 wickets) narrowly missed selection in the XI for the second straight year after being named as 12th man Selected by the league's eight head coaches who each picked their best team from across the entire competition Brisbane Heat are the only club not represented Connolly and Rogers each earned the maximum number of votes with eight while Hobart Hurricanes pair Tim David and Mitch Owen received six votes Sam Billings takes the gloves after 11 dismissals and 185 runs in the regular season left-armer Dwarshuis and leg-spinner Pope round out the seven selected in the Team of the Tournament for the first time Glenn Maxwell (BBL|09 and |10) makes his third appearance since the concept was introduced for BBL|09 with Melbourne Stars teammate Marcus Stoinis (BBL|09) his second after being named 12th man a year later Rogers and David also earned selection for the second time after being named in BBL|12 "It is brilliant to see the likes of David Warner and Jason Behrendorff earn selection for the first time alongside a host of other experienced players Their performances over many years reflect all players' dedication to the BBL," said league boss Alistair Dobson the BBL has been the launch pad for young players like Cooper Connolly and Mitch Owen and a place for internationals including Sam Billings and Jamie Overton to showcase their talent." Five of the team's 12 members are still alive in BBL|14 as the Sixers meet the Thunder for the first ever time in BBL finals at the SCG on Friday for a chance to take on the Hurricanes next Monday for the title Qualifier: Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Sixers by 12 runs Knockout: Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs (DLS Method) Challenger: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder Final: Hobart Hurricanes v winner of Challenger, Ninja Stadium (Monday, January 27, 7.15pm AEDT) Your No.1 destination for live cricket scores, match coverage, breaking news, video highlights and in‑depth feature stories. The team doesn't mention it but the player Australia has badly missed is the ultra-aggressive opener David Warner Australia were without a top-order batter who could disrupt the opposition with his strokeplay and make opposition bowlers think differently. Well, on Boxing Day they found such a player in vibrant young opener Sam Konstas He not only disrupted India and gave Jasprit Bumrah something to seriously ponder In the endVirat Kohli succumbed and resorted to a physical approach This is not the answer; cricket isn't a physical game - it requires skill and thought Konstas' strategy was sound: shift some of the catching fielders and don't allow good bowlers to operate the way they want to It was his execution that was so different from Warner's and it remains to be seen if his is a viable long-term method It certainly worked on Boxing Day but India will have noted that whenever Konstas played traditional cricket shots Will this mean that in future India tries to force Konstas to play more normal cricket shots This is how the battle plays out in Test cricket: a player arrives then it's up to the opposition bowlers to re-assess it's the batter who has to make an adjustment This is an ongoing process until one gains the upper hand Apart from creating an immediate cult following Konstas made life simpler for his fellow batters Konstas' outrageous blitz on the Indian new-ball bowlers allowed Australia to burst out of the gates and put themselves in a strong position In his own way Konstas caused India to slip into the mentality of feeling sorry for themselves about the opposition playing and missing and edges falling short of the cordon. It wasn't until late in the day when the batting took on a more normal approach that Bumrah began to exert some control over the Australian team again In the build-up, Konstas' statistical likeness to Ricky Ponting (twin centuries in a Shield game) was noted Normally a statistical likeness with one of Australia's best batters places a heavy burden on the newcomer Konstas made light of any debutant pressure The burden will come later when - not if - he fails It's then that his method will be questioned rather than admired How Konstas reacts will decide whether he has the courage and skill to disregard the doubters What Konstas' gregarious attitude did do was energise Steve Smith, who rediscovered his old self and began to play with more freedom. Smith's strokeplay and skipper Pat Cummins' determination put Australia on the path to a big total With Australia dominating the must-win Test It was then that the confident Yashasvi Jaiswal made it the story of two brash young openers, as he instituted his own form of disruption. Playing with flair, scintillating strokes and assurance, Jaiswal, with solid assistance from a determined Kohli Just when it looked as though India were mounting a serious challenge Jaiswal went and spoiled it all by saying "yes" The inexcusable mix-up that followed resulted in him being needlessly run-out lost concentration and his dismissal meant India were in big trouble The talented young openers from each side played their part in giving this Test a sense of drama but Konstas was better supported by his more experienced team-mates Now it remains to be seen if India can regroup and provide the fight needed to keep Australia at bay India will require all the resolve they can muster as the result of this Test could well decide the destination of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Mark Warner tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "I'm still flying in and out" of Reagan National Airport but "I have got a lot of constituents now who say I'm just not sure I'm going to be willing to fly out of Reagan." Mark Warner tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "I'm still flying in and out" of Reagan National Airport but "I have got a lot of constituents now who say I'm just not sure I'm going to be willing to fly out of Reagan." Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Sydney Thunder coach Trevor Bayliss doesn’t hesitate nor need a leading question when asked the key difference in a finals-bound dressing room a year on from owning the worst Big Bash record in a decade “He engages with everyone and out on the field everyone’s got confidence that he obviously knows the game and the [tactical] moves he’s made have proactive captains seem to know what’s about to happen and make a fielding change before it happens.” Redemption arcs abound in Wednesday’s BBL knock-out final Glenn Maxwell has powered Melbourne Stars’ rise from an 0-5 start the worst return of any side since the same outfit failed to muster a win in 2012-13 Thunder skipper David Warner.Credit: Nick Moir Either way, the never-ending Warner narrative and accompanying spotlight were always good odds of defining the Thunder’s campaign It started, after all, with the franchise championing an end to his leadership ban that resulted from the 2018 ball-tampering saga Warner’s tactical nous has rarely been in doubt His 15-year international career has been accompanied by almost 400 T20 appearances for more than a dozen domestic sides The other side of captaincy - statesmanship and diplomacy once regarded as Australia’s “attack dog” in the field was telling the public exactly what he told reporters on Monday “I’ve always said to people; ‘if you don’t like me and I’ll have a beer with you and let you make up your mind for yourself’,” Warner said but I’ve also got a responsibility to get the guys up and about There’s times on the field that people play hard and it’s probably not what people like to see “I am the person that is in the players’ faces and the cameras are always on me obnoxious” Warner sits alongside glowing reports of the 38-year-old’s captaincy Happy days: The Thunder has turned the worst season in a decade of BBL into a finals appearance.Credit: Getty Images English international Sam Billings describes Warner as “the driving force” in the Thunder’s turnaround And an entirely different proposition to the Warner he expected based on an Ashes rivalry summed up best by he and fellow pantomime villain Stuart Broad In a summer when Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sims were rubbed out by one of the worst on-field collisions in Australian cricketing memory, and 41-year-old assistant coach Dan Christian has more than helped fill out the Thunder’s XI, the wheels could have fallen off. Warner has led with 346 runs (second only to Test tourist Cooper Connolly) at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 142. And one of Australian cricket’s most renowned fighters, to what plenty will always see as a fatal fault, speaks of emphasising fun and entertainment in the Thunder sheds. The old and the new: Warner and emerging star Sam Konstas.Credit: Getty Images “Those date nights with your wife have changed to boys’ nights,” Warner jokes. Poker, PlayStation, golf and bets on fielding drills are his way of bringing a side together. “Cricket’s about having fun. Yeah, it’s a job, but we look at it like we’re entertaining. “We’re trying to put bums on seats, we want to put on a show and that’s what the BBL’s about ... so leadership, everyone in the team’s a leader.” Bayliss, with more than 20 years coaching England, Sri Lanka and numerous T20 outfits, was backed by the Thunder in June with a one-year extension despite last season’s wooden spoon. Warner’s retirement from white-ball internationals dove-tailed with his vision of getting the best out of both the star opener and a listing lime green roster. “My original thought of him being captain was to get the best out of him,” Bayliss says. “We’ve seen guys at whatever level, they retire [from international cricket] and drop down a level to finish off their careers, you need that little bit of a carrot to make sure that you’re performing. “He’s wanted to be involved with leadership and captaincy in the past and hasn’t been allowed to do that. I thought ‘here’s our opportunity to give him that responsibility show people that he’s a worthy captain’. “It’s not necessarily that other teams have missed out on that because there’s been other good captains. “But I think he’s wanted to prove himself in that type of role. And I think this year he has.” Sydney Thunder coach Trevor Bayliss doesn\\u2019t hesitate, nor need a leading question when asked the key difference in a finals-bound dressing room, a year on from owning the worst Big Bash record in a decade. \\u201CDavid Warner,\\u201D Bayliss deadpans. \\u201CThe job he\\u2019s done as captain, it\\u2019s not just about his batting, it\\u2019s his personality. He\\u2019s always up for it, he\\u2019s a positive character. Loud, obnoxious sometimes. But the boys love it. \\u201CHe engages with everyone and out on the field, everyone\\u2019s got confidence that he obviously knows the game and the [tactical] moves he\\u2019s made have, most of the time, been good ones. \\u201CHe\\u2019s a proactive captain, proactive captains seem to know what\\u2019s about to happen and make a fielding change before it happens.\\u201D Redemption arcs abound in Wednesday\\u2019s BBL knock-out final. Glenn Maxwell has powered Melbourne Stars\\u2019 rise from an 0-5 start. The Thunder went 1-7 last season, the worst return of any side since the same outfit failed to muster a win in 2012-13. Either way, the were always good odds of defining the Thunder\\u2019s campaign. It started, after all, with that resulted from the 2018 ball-tampering saga. Warner\\u2019s tactical nous has rarely been in doubt. His 15-year international career has been accompanied by almost 400 T20 appearances for more than a dozen domestic sides. The other side of captaincy - statesmanship and diplomacy, well. Long before South Africa and sandpaper, Warner, once regarded as Australia\\u2019s \\u201Cattack dog\\u201D in the field, was telling the public exactly what he told reporters on Monday. \\u201CI\\u2019ve always said to people; \\u2018if you don\\u2019t like me, reach out, and I\\u2019ll have a beer with you and let you make up your mind for yourself\\u2019,\\u201D Warner said. \\u201CI\\u2019m a father, I\\u2019m a husband. I am the captain of this team, but I\\u2019ve also got a responsibility to get the guys up and about. There\\u2019s times on the field that people play hard, and it\\u2019s probably not what people like to see. \\u201CI am the person that is in the players\\u2019 faces and the cameras are always on me. But off the field, I\\u2019m just a normal person.\\u201D Bayliss\\u2019s account of a sometimes \\u201Cloud, obnoxious\\u201D Warner sits alongside glowing reports of the 38-year-old\\u2019s captaincy. English international Sam Billings describes Warner as \\u201Cthe driving force\\u201D in the Thunder\\u2019s turnaround. And an entirely different proposition to the Warner he expected based on an Ashes rivalry summed up best by he and fellow pantomime villain Stuart Broad. In a summer when Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sims were rubbed out by one of , and 41-year-old assistant coach Dan Christian has more than helped fill out the Thunder\\u2019s XI, the wheels could have fallen off. And one of Australian cricket\\u2019s most renowned fighters, to what plenty will always see as a fatal fault, speaks of emphasising fun and entertainment in the Thunder sheds. \\u201CThose date nights with your wife have changed to boys\\u2019 nights,\\u201D Warner jokes. Poker, PlayStation, golf and bets on fielding drills are his way of bringing a side together. \\u201CCricket\\u2019s about having fun. Yeah, it\\u2019s a job, but we look at it like we\\u2019re entertaining. \\u201CWe\\u2019re trying to put bums on seats, we want to put on a show and that\\u2019s what the BBL\\u2019s about ... so leadership, everyone in the team\\u2019s a leader.\\u201D Bayliss, with more than 20 years coaching England, Sri Lanka and numerous T20 outfits, was backed by the Thunder in June with a one-year extension despite last season\\u2019s wooden spoon. Warner\\u2019s retirement from white-ball internationals dove-tailed with his vision of getting the best out of both the star opener and a listing lime green roster. \\u201CMy original thought of him being captain was to get the best out of him,\\u201D Bayliss says. \\u201CWe\\u2019ve seen guys at whatever level, they retire [from international cricket] and drop down a level to finish off their careers, you need that little bit of a carrot to make sure that you\\u2019re performing. \\u201CHe\\u2019s wanted to be involved with leadership and captaincy in the past and hasn\\u2019t been allowed to do that. I thought \\u2018here\\u2019s our opportunity to give him that responsibility show people that he\\u2019s a worthy captain\\u2019. \\u201CIt\\u2019s not necessarily that other teams have missed out on that because there\\u2019s been other good captains. \\u201CBut I think he\\u2019s wanted to prove himself in that type of role. And I think this year he has.\\u201D