‘That’s his game. It’s total instinct’: Why Sam Walker holds the key for Roosters

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 3, 2026

It’s difficult to stop an opponent when not even he knows what he’s going to do next. For the Roosters halfback, it’s what makes him stand out from the pack.

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Gillingham boss frustrated but sees ‘massive compliment’ in Newport approach

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Gillingham boss frustrated but sees ‘massive compliment’ in Newport approach

Manager Gareth Ainsworth believes Gillingham must learn to deal with teams who come to Priestfield determined to shut them out.

Football fixtures and results

Oct 3, 2026

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Newport, Tonbridge v Torquay, Ebbsfleet v Sholing

Oct 3, 2026

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Newport, Tonbridge v Torquay, Ebbsfleet v Sholing

Follow this afternoon’s football in our live blog, including Gillingham’s home game with Newport.

Travers intercepts Brown's shocker pass

Oct 3, 2026

Travers intercepts Brown's shocker pass

Luke Travers makes Jaylon Brown pay for a sloppy pass.

'Oh hell no': Foul ruins spectacular block

Oct 3, 2026

'Oh hell no': Foul ruins spectacular block

Kyle Bowen has his good work ruined by a contentious foul call.

Verstappen takes first non-Mercedes powered pole of 2026

Oct 3, 2026

Verstappen takes first non-Mercedes powered pole of 2026

Max Verstappen will be joined with Lewis Hamilton on the front row for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Focus on ex-Dees skipper heats up as Dons, Eagles fight it out; Dogs land defensive help for flag tilt

Oct 3, 2026

Focus on ex-Dees skipper heats up as Dons, Eagles fight it out; Dogs land defensive help for flag tilt

Melbourne premiership midfielder Jack Viney is keeping an open mind about joining Essendon, while the Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious premiership challenger have been boosted.

Holbrook backs potential grand final debutant

Oct 3, 2026

Holbrook backs potential grand final debutant

Knights coach Justin Holbrook talks up the credentials of young gun Diesel Hagan.

Watson all smiles despite devastating decision

Oct 3, 2026

Watson all smiles despite devastating decision

Trent Robinson reveals how Connor Watson has reacted after missing out on the grand final due to concussion.

‘Do you want the filtered version?’ Trainer’s head in a spin after Melham’s close call

Oct 3, 2026

‘Do you want the filtered version?’ Trainer’s head in a spin after Melham’s close call

Trainer Andrea Leek might have won the feature race at Flemington, but a jockey’s unexpected actions were the talk of the track in the following race.

Tempted destroys Premiere rivals to issue warning to world’s best

Oct 3, 2026

Tempted destroys Premiere rivals to issue warning to world’s best

Tempted cemented her place again as the main challenger to Ka Ying Rising in the Everest with a slashing win in the $1 million Premiere Stakes.

‘Our fans mean everything to us’: Crash set to cast pall over grand final

Oct 3, 2026

‘Our fans mean everything to us’: Crash set to cast pall over grand final

Events in Wallsend on Saturday morning have left Newcastle’s players and staff shaken as they arrive in Sydney for Sunday’s grand final, which is set to take place under a cloud.

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