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Sleepless (III) (2017)

A fine watch, nothing more.

[5/10 · 19 May 2025]

Sleepless is rather generic and forgettable, even though it is a solid action-packed experience.

It never breaks ground or goes above and beyond and the separated father, kidnapped helpless son thing has always been tiresome. Though more importantly, the film never resonates or makes you care about anyone, nor does it have a particularly memorable scene that I can recall, I mean you're in a casino. McNairy does a fine job as the crazed bad guy however and Foxx and Monaghan suffice in lead roles. It's obvious from early on Harbour's character is dirty, don't think that's intended. A fine watch, nothing more.

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995)

Trust me, watch something else.

[1/10 · 18 May 2025]

In Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.

Horrible casting and a botched film. Not competently done or acted. I wanted to turn this off almost immediately after turning it on, because random nonsensical dialogue was being spoken, trying be like a Tarantino film, except this was vile unentertaining garbage and had no hope. Gabrielle Anwar certainly doesn't belong with this filth, sick sick people everywhere. Illogical nonsense, though I must admit I drifted in and out due to boredom and cringe, awful piece of "work."

AFL Sunday: Round 10 - West Coast vs St Kilda (2025) Season 45, Episode 17

Wce vs Stk, at Optus Stadium.

[5/10 · 18 May 2025]

West Coast still without a win on the board. Waterman marks and kicks the opener early and Flynn taking a few good marks, converts the next, before Wood replies. Ginbey again playing off Wood and he kicks another from distance, the Eagles though up 12 at quarter-time. Harley goals from 50, Wilson replies and then Harley again from 50. Maric a costly turnover, West Coast up 19 at the half. The Saints with the fumbles in the 3rd and unable to get any freedom of movement. All the Eagles, lead by 28 at 3-quarter time. The Saints kick a few early in the 4th to threaten. Higgins continually burning teammates, but converting. Ryan back to back goals to put St Kilda away, for the Eagles first win. West Coast won the hit-outs, the Saints +7 in the clearances, with much more of the footy, but they didn't use it so well. The Eagles with 5 more inside 50's, for 8 more scoring shots. Marshall best afield for the losing side, with 27 disposals, 18 contested, 3 contested marks, 40 hit-outs, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 8 intercepts, 431 metres gained, an assist and a goal. Wilkie 24 disposals, 22 effective, 9 intercepts and an assist. Higgins 12 disposals, 5 goals and an assist. Sinclair 38 disposals, 6 clearances, 11 inside 50's, 953 metres gained and an assist. For West Coast, Ryan 14 disposals, 6 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 2 goals and 2 assists. Graham 17 disposals, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 9 tackles and a goal.

3. (Stk) R. Marshall, 2. (Wce) L. Ryan, 1. (Stk) C. Wilkie.

PDC World Darts Championship: 2025 Darts Premier League - Week 15 - Final - Chris Dobey vs Nathan Aspinall (2025) Season 35, Episode 59

2025 Premier League - W15 - Final - Dobey vs Aspinall.

[5/10 · 17 May 2025]

Another unlikely Final matchup here. Aspinall an early break, Dobey breaks right back. Dobey misses and Aspinall breaks again, soon going up 4-1. Both with consecutive misses in the 6th-leg and Aspinall breaks to throw for the match. He comfortably wins it 6-1, for another king of the hill. Aspinall solidifying himself in the Finals, unless van Gerwen wins the night next week, who's yet to do so. Dobey with the higher average of 98 despite being handily beaten, but a woeful 8% on the doubles, Aspinall averaging 93 and 40% on the doubles. Aspinall four 180's to Dobey's three, with fifteen 100+ throws apiece.

PDC World Darts Championship: 2025 Darts Premier League - Week Round 1 - Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler (2025) Season 35, Episode 58

2025 Premier League - W15 R1 - Humphries vs Littler.

[9/10 · 17 May 2025]

Humphries beating Littler in the Final last week, for the first time in a while. Humphries breaks in the opening leg. A super-high level being played, with a barrage of 180's, Littler on the board with a 10-darter. Littler a 127 checkout, insane averages. Littler breaks with a 12-darter to even it up. Humphries hits back to back 180's in the 7th-leg, but gets no shot as Littler hits a 180 and a 144 checkout. Humphries starts hitting 1's and Littler breaks to throw for the match and wins it, 6-3, with the combo finish. Little with an unbeatable performance, averaging an insane 116 and a superb 75% on the doubles. Humphries averaging a mere 110 and 37% on the doubles. Humphries with nine 180's to Littler's five.

PDC World Darts Championship: 2025 Darts Premier League - Week 15 Round 1 - Michael van Gerwen vs Nathan Aspinall (2025) Season 35, Episode 57

2025 Premier League - W15 R1 - van Gerwen vs Aspinall.

[6/10 · 17 May 2025]

Week 15 in Aberdeen, 4th vs 5th vying for the last spot in the Finals. Aspinall with the combo finish to hold in the opening leg and then a 12-dart break. MVG just the 1 double-attempt in the first 3 legs and fortunate not to go down 0-4, hitting last dart in hand after an Aspinall missed dart. Aspinall misses and van Gerwen breaks in the 5th-leg. Aspinall with a 140 checkout to break right back and goes on to win comfortably, 6-3. Aspinall averaging 97 and 43% on the doubles, van Gerwen also averaging 97 and 43% on the doubles. Nathan with four 180's to Michael's two, Aspinall nineteen 100+ throws to van Gerwen's seventeen.

Friday Night Football: Round 10 - Sydney vs Carlton (2025) Season 43, Episode 22

Syd vs Carl, at the SCG.

[6/10 · 16 May 2025]

Neither side sitting in the 8 at present, De Koning out for the Blues. The ground hit by rain, Cripps kicks the opener for Carlton. A lot of sloppy disposal and set-shot blunders, Warner bounces through the reply. Cripps kicks another from a stoppage, the Blues lead by 6 at quarter-time. Every player on the Sydney list must be injured to be playing some of these blokes. Heeney converts from the boundary. The Swans awful, lucky to be in it, but even it up. McKay goals on the angle, to have Carlton up 7 going into halftime. Heeney misses back to back opportunities, Curnow doesn't from distance. Warner converts though. Cleary hasn't done a positive thing all night, neither side looking worthy of Finals. Heeney misses again, the Blues lead by 5 at 3-quarter time. Grundy goals on the run from 50, Sydney's best passage of the game. Everything starting to go right for the Swans, Amartey converts, plays starting with Blakey and Warner. A crucial goal by Curnow, but Campbell with speed the instant reply. Heeney kicks the sealer, off a McKay dropped chest-mark, Sydney home by 16 points. The Swans dominated the hit-outs and +9 in the clearances, with more of the footy via handball. Carlton with 1 more inside 50's, for 10 less scoring shots. Chad Warner best afield, with 30 disposals, 630 metres gained, 2 assists and 2 goals. Wicks 20 disposals, 6 tackles and 9 intercepts. McCartin 14 disposals, 13 effective and 10 intercepts. Grundy 19 disposals, 47 hit-outs, 8 clearances and a goal. For Carlton, Cripps 26 disposals, 19 contested, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 7 tackles, an assist and 2 goals.

3. (Syd) Ch. Warner, 2. (Carl) P. Cripps, 1. (Syd) S. Wicks.

Juliet, Naked (2018)

Draws you in.

[8/10 · 15 May 2025]

In Juliet Naked, Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with an obsessive fan of an obscure rocker. When the demo of the rocker's hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, it leads to a life-changing encounter.

Randomly turned this on and it drew me in. Has a strong cast, with a likeable Rose Byrne performance in particular. I may have missed the start and it's by no means a perfect film, but has a good infusion of music and a funny comedic close with O'Dowd to boot. A little surprised Annie heard Tucker say he left his baby in a public bathroom sink and continued to be interested in him however.

Friday Night Football: Thursday Night Football: Round 10 - Gold Coast vs Hawthorn (2025) Season 43, Episode 21

Gcs vs Haw, at TIO Stadium.

[7/10 · 15 May 2025]

Moore cons the umpire as he often does for the opener for Hawthorn from the goal-square, Miller in his 200th kicks the reply. Walter a massive grab, but unfortunately misses. Humphrey though takes em on and slots it from 50. King converts from the angle, the Suns defenders reading it well. Ainsworth snaps through another, for 5 on the trot. Watson marks and converts from the boundary for Hawthorn, Gold Coast up 20 at quarter-time. Another unearned goal for the Hawks to start the 2nd from another acting job. Clohesy goals from outside 50 and Flanders immediately after right out of the middle. Watson a nice mark and converts on the angle, the sole Hawks contributor, keeping them in the match. He kicks another opportune goal from distance and Hawthorn with a flurry, cut the deficit to 14 going into halftime. Collins excellent, but the Hawks bring it back, before Ainsworth snaps a settler. Hardwick back to back goals to put Hawthorn in front going into 3-quarter time. Influential umpiring decisions all going to the Hawks, Swallow on as the sub goals right away in congestion though. Hawthorn get it back within a goal late, before Miller answers. Long a steady forward option all season for the Suns, settles for them. Chol a nice goal in traffic, but the Suns stand up and get the win, with forces against them. Gold Coast handily won the hit-outs and dominated the clearances +15, with more of the footy via handball and 10 more tackles applied. The inside 50's even however, for equal scoring shots, both teams with excellent conversion. Anderson best afield, with 35 disposals, 16 contested, 12 clearances, 10 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 865 metres gained, 3 assists and a goal. Collins 15 disposals and 11 intercepts. Rowell 29 disposals, 9 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 9 tackles and an assist. Powell 18 disposals, 17 effective, 8 intercepts and 572 metres gained. Long, Miller and Uwland good as well. For Hawthorn, Watson 12 disposals and 3 straight goals.

3. (Gcs) N. Anderson, 2. (Haw) N. Watson, 1. (Gcs) S. Collins.

Parasite (1982)

Watchable.

[3/10 · 14 May 2025]

In Parasite, a doctor/scientist infected with a new strain of parasite ends up in a small desert town, trying to find a cure, in a post-apocalyptic USA,

As bad as almost everything is in this low-budget film, which I will proceed to mention, it's not without dissimilarity and intrigue.

Starting with an awful lead character and performance, who the audience perceives as an evil mad scientist for a large portion of the film and bad supporting characters. Punks sharing a shed for some reason, while Demi Moore's character has her own place, serving little purpose other than giving out lemons. The backstory pretty non-existent, probably for good reason.

NBA on ESPN: NBA Playoffs R2G4 - Celtics vs Knicks (2025) Season 25, Episode 25

R2G4 - Celtics @ Knicks.

[7/10 · 13 May 2025]

New York up 2-1 in the series. White with multiple 3's early. Sick of people giving misinformation, the Celtics were a Championship team when the roster was assembled, not because they shot the most 3's. They had a team of all-NBA defenders and size, it's not like some innovative coaching move, any team can do it. Mazzulla made many blunders the previous Playoffs before they won it, which cost them. Shooting 3's is who the Celtics are however, but not why they're successful. Holiday's on-court leadership also a factor last year. When they lose it's generally because they shoot too many 3's, allowing an opponent in. Like there's a reason New York plays Robinson, who can't shoot at all. White hitting 4 of 4 from deep, despite this, the Knicks still with them. Tatum three 3's to end the 1st-term, Boston on a 12-0 run, up 11. New York starts the 2nd on a run themselves, before the Celtics kick it back out again. Towns like a whinging toddler, it's called defense, can't just run into people and go to the free-throw line like the regular season. The margin the same at the half, Boston up 11. The Knicks go on a 9-0 run, before another White 3. Tatum his third steal for the transition hoop. New York still right there, with Brunson answering every time, the Knicks even take a 3-point lead going into the last. The problem with the 3-style Boston plays is they don't put the other team in foul trouble or the penalty, they let the opposition off the hook and don't get easy points themselves. Bridges providing consistent points from the mid-range for New York, while Boston keeps shooting 3's. The Knicks pull away and Tatum settles for a quarter-court shot... Unfortunately the next play down unrelated, he goes off with serious injury and it's over for the Celtics. New York wins comfortably, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Knicks shot much better from the field, Boston better from 3, with more production at the line. Both teams took care of the ball, New York +12 on the boards. The best game of Brunson's career, not being entirely cringe for once, with an efficient 39 points, 12 assists and 5 boards, just 1 turnover. Bridges 23 points, 7 boards and 4 steals. Towns an efficient 23 points and 11 boards, but 4 turnovers. Anunoby 20 points, no turnovers. Tatum an efficient 42 points, 8 boards, 4 steals and 2 blocks. White an efficient 23 points.

3. (Nyk) J. Brunson, 2. (Bos) J. Tatum, 1. (Nyk) M. Bridges.

They Who Dare (1954)

Yawn.

[1/10 · 13 May 2025]

In They Who Dare, British commandos are sent to destroy a Luftwaffe airfield on a Greek island, during World War II.

Couldn't be more bored with this film. Dull characters, to annoying even, on a mission at a slow pace, stumbling and meandering enough to put you right to sleep. Nonsensical unintelligent dialogue throughout, with no effort to actually entertain or intrigue at any point. Other reviews say the same thing, but seem to rate it worthy of watching, which is entirely untrue. If you need to get up early in the morning, you should definitely put this film on, it will do the job for certain.

The NBA on TNT: NBA Playoffs R2G4 - Cavaliers vs Pacers (2025) Season 37, Episode 23

R2G4 - Cavs @ Pacers.

[5/10 · 12 May 2025]

Indiana up 2-1 in the series. Careless turnovers by both teams early, the Pacers go on a 9-0 run. Silly stoppages and reviews, floppers rewarded each time, having all that time to assess it, Mathurin ejected for nothing, awful. Indiana putting up 38 in the 1st-term, with a sizeable 15-point lead. They kick further away to start the 2nd, scoring in the paint at will, with mismatches on the regular. Cleveland struggling to score themselves as well, an absolute blowout as Turner knocks down three 3's to end the half, on a 17-0 run, the margin 41. Mitchell doesn't return and the Pacers comfortably take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Indiana shot better from the field and 3, with the Cavs much more production at the line. Cleveland with more turnovers than assists, +4 on the boards. Siakam with an efficient 21 points, 9 of 10 from the field and 6 boards, just 1 turnover. Turner 20 points, 4 of 4 from deep and 7 boards, just 1 turnover. Topping 20 and 5 boards, off the bench.

3. (Ind) P. Siakam, 2. (Ind) M. Turner, 1. (Ind) O. Toppin.

AFL Sunday: Round 9 - Geelong vs GWS (2025) Season 45, Episode 16

Geel vs Gws, at GMHBA Stadium.

[7/10 · 11 May 2025]

The Cats without Stewart or Henry in defense. O'Halloran slots the opener for the Giants, Close the immediate reply, Stringer right back. Very up and back open forward-lines, Greene snaps another and then Stringer bounces through his second Geelong responds, GWS leads by 10 at quarter-time. The Cats hit the lead in the 2nd, with a Neale mark and goal. Ward snaps through the contested goal, Cameron the instant reply from distance. Hogan curls it through on the boundary, Miers the instant reply. Geelong dominating the clearances in the term, take a 1-point lead to the half. Hogan kicks his fourth to start the 3rd, neither side able to get separation. Green a nice goal goal from outside 50 on the boundary. Hogan marks and adds another, Stengle the instant reply, the Giants up 7 going into 3-quarter time. Dempsey creates another goal out of nothing. Hogan a run-in goal for his seventh, again Stengle the instant reply. It's all square late, Riccardi puts the Giants ahead and they hold on, to win by 4 points. The Giants won the hit-outs, Geelong +10 in the clearances, the Giants with more of the footy via handball. The Cats with 15 more inside 50's, for 5 more scoring shots, the Giants significantly better conversion. Hogan best afield, with 22 disposals, 2 contested marks, an assist and 7 goals, with just the 1 blemish. Taylor 13 disposals, 2 contested marks and 8 intercepts. Green 37 disposals, 17 contested, 6 clearances, 439 metres gained and a goal. Riccardi 17 disposals, 2 contested marks, 9 hit-outs, 2 assists and a goal. For Geelong, Smith 35 disposals, 5 inside 50's, 10 tackles, 704 metres gained and 2 assists. Holmes 30 disposals, 6 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 710 metres gained and an assist.

3. (Gws) J. Hogan, 2. (Gws) S. Taylor, 1. (Geel) B. Smith.

PDC World Darts Championship: 2025 Darts Premier League - Week 14 - Final - Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler (2025) Season 35, Episode 56

2025 Premier League - W14 - Final - Humphries vs Littler.

[7/10 · 10 May 2025]

Top of the table class, Littler with a double-double finish for an early break. Humphries breaks right back and then the combo finish to even it up at 2-2. Humphries breaks again, Littler back with an 11-darter. Humphries breaks again, Littler another 11-darter. Littler breaks to take it to a deciding leg, Humphries last dart in hand wins it, 6-5. Claiming king of the hill and his third night win. A high level game, Humphries averaging 101 and a solid 46% on the doubles, Littler averaging 100 and a solid 45% on the doubles. Each player with five 180's apiece, which is pretty crazy for 11 legs, Humphries twenty-three 100+ throws to Littler's twenty-one.

PDC World Darts Championship: 2025 Darts Premier League - Week 14 Semifinal - Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price (2025) Season 35, Episode 55

2025 Premier League - W14 SF - Littler vs Price.

[6/10 · 10 May 2025]

Littler up against his kryptonite in Price, though getting the win in their last meeting. Price with a 135-bull finish to break in the opening leg. Littler breaks to even it up at 2-2. Littler then a 153 checkout, Price a 120 checkout. Price consecutive misses and Littler breaks to throw for the match. Littler the combo finish, wins it 6-3, from 0-2 down. Littler with a superb average of 104 and a strong 54% on the doubles, Price averaging 98 and 33% on the doubles. Each player with two 180's apiece, Littler twenty-three 100+ throws to Price's twenty. Littler thirteen 140+ throws to Price's five.

PDC World Darts Championship: 2025 Darts Premier League - Week 14 Round 1 - Luke Humphries vs Michael van Gerwen (2025) Season 35, Episode 54

2025 Premier League - W14 R1 - Humphries vs van Gerwen.

[6/10 · 10 May 2025]

Michael yet to have a night win, needs to find form to get a spot in the Finals. Van Gerwen an 11-darter early, with all holds of throw. Humphries a comfortable break in the 4th-leg. Van Gerwen not in the leg, like many, breaks back with Humphries having consecutive misses. The level goes up a notch late, van Gerwen misses though and Humphries breaks to take the match, 6-4. Humphries averaging 99 and 37% on the doubles, van Gerwen averaging 92 and a quality 57% on the doubles. Humphries with four 180's to van Gerwen's two, Humphries with twenty-one 100+ throws to van Gerwen's fourteen being the major difference.

PDC World Darts Championship: 2025 Darts Premier League - Week 14 Round 1 - Rob Cross vs Gerwyn Price (2025) Season 35, Episode 53

2025 Premier League - W14 R1 - Cross vs Price.

[6/10 · 10 May 2025]

Week 14 in Leeds. Cross holds in the opening leg clutch last dart in hand and then breaks with Price missing. Price breaks right back though, Cross misses and Price breaks again. Heh, Price well ahead then misses and Cross breaks to even it up. Price misses the single on another break opportunity, fuming. Price the clutch 112 checkout to hold though. Cross stumbling to the finish line, with both have their struggles. It goes to a deciding leg, Cross the throw. He misses and Price gets the win, 6-5. Price averaging 94 and just 30% on the doubles on 20 attempts. Cross averaging just 89 and a poor 26% on the doubles on 19 attempts. Cross with three 180's to Price's two, Gerwyn twenty-five 100+ throws to twenty-two by Rob.

Saturday Afternoon AFL: Round 9 - Gold Coast vs W-Bulldogs (2025) Season 69, Episode 16

Gcs vs Wb, at TIO Stadium.

[8/10 · 10 May 2025]

Slippery conditions, Graham kicks the opener for the Suns after some time, Kennedy the instant reply. Rioli goals from 50, before the Dogs pull back the lead, cutting the margin to 8 at quarter-time for Gold Coast. Kennedy bounces through his third, O'Donnell resolute in defense. Ainsworth good for the Suns, gets on the board. King a good mark and converts, Gold Coast up 7 at the half. The Suns goal right away to start the 3rd, as always the Dogs instant reply. Richards applies the tackle and goals from 50 to even it up. Rowell puts one through and Clohesy from 50 on the angle, Gold Coast leads by 22 going into 3-quarter time. The Suns able to keep the margin, until a late push, Davidson with multiple goals. Bontempelli another to get it within a goal, but the Suns get it done. The hit-outs were even, the Suns +3 in the clearances, the Dogs with much more of the footy and 20 more tackles applied. Gold Coast with 13 more inside 50's, for 3 more scoring shots. Liberatore best afield for the losing side, with 35 disposals, 15 contested, 10 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 10 tackles, 5 intercepts and 694 metres gained. O'Donnell 18 disposals, 16 effective and 12 intercepts. Richards 31 disposals, 5 inside 50's, 810 metres gained, 3 assists and a goal. For the Suns, Rioli 24 disposals, 5 intercepts, 450 metres gained and a goal. Powell 19 disposals, 18 effective, 6 intercepts, 527 metres gained and an assist. Miller 25 disposals, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 6 tackles and 508 metres gained.

3. (Wb) T. Liberatore, 2. (Gcs) D. Rioli, 1. (Wb) J. O'Donnell.

Saturday Afternoon AFL: Round 9 - Essendon vs Sydney (2025) Season 69, Episode 15

Ess vs Syd, at Marvel Stadium.

[7/10 · 10 May 2025]

Caldwell returns for Essendon. Caddy kicks the opener from 50 from a 50-metre penalty and the next as well, Reid good early. Another goal for the Bombers from a 50-metre penalty, before McLean gets the Swans on the board. Essendon marking really well in defense, up 12 at quarter-time. Merrett a good contested mark and converts. The Bombers kick away, Merrett another in traffic. A rare running goal by Grundy, it's all Essendon though. Sydney managing just 16 points at the half, down 39, the Bombers excellent conversion. Hayward applies the tackle in pain and converts to start the 2nd, Redman instantly replies from 50. Essendon up 30 going into 3-quarter time. All the Swans in the 4th, with Shiel in the game, a goal-save by Blakey. Questionable umpiring decisions late, the Bombers hold on despite being goalless in the final term. Essendon won the hit-outs, the clearances even, the Bombers with substantially more of the footy and still applied 14 more tackles. Sydney with 16 more inside 50's, for 7 more scoring shots, Essendon though with far greater conversion. Reid best afield, with 27 disposals, 3 contested marks, 8 intercepts and 451 metres gained. Martin 38 disposals, 6 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 6 intercepts, 586 metres gained and an assist. Merrett 19 disposals, 6 inside 50's and 2 goals. McKay 12 disposals, all effective, 3 contested marks and 9 intercepts. McGrath 35 disposals, 7 intercepts and 745 metres gained. For the Swans, Blakey 22 disposals, 2 contested marks, 8 intercepts and 543 metres gained. Grundy 23 disposals, 32 hit-outs, 7 clearances, 5 tackles, a goal and an assist. McCartin 15 disposals, 5 contested marks and 11 intercepts.

3. (Ess) Z. Reid, 2. (Syd) N. Blakey, 1. (Ess) N. Martin.

Friday Night Football: Round 9 - Spud's Game - St Kilda vs Carlton (2025) Season 43, Episode 20

Stk vs Carl, at the MCG.

[6/10 · 9 May 2025]

Higgins bounces through the opener for the Saints. Hall the next on the angle from distance, McKay marks and replies. Caminiti goals from 50, a free goal given to Curnow for nothing and then takes a contested mark and swings around from outside 50 for another, a quick 20-point turnaround. Carlton getting a good whistle, not to mention the Saints having to play a home game on the Blues deck, bit ridiculous, they lead by 3 at quarter-time. The free-kicks to Carlton pouring on. Wanganeen-Milera so good, the Saints missing tackles though, down 14 at the half. The shocking one-sided umpiring continues, in a stagnant low-scoring 3rd-term, McKay goals from a free-kick, probably there. Carlton leads by 14 going into 3-quarter time. Sinclair goals from the stoppage with everybody standing still and Saints the next, back within a goal. Lord replies from 50, St Kilda just won't attack and are unable to score, as the clock dwindles. McKay converts the sealer from the boundary. The Blues won the hit-outs and were +10 in the clearances, with an equally amount of the footy. The inside 50's were even as well, Carlton with 3 more scoring shots. Silvagni best afield, with 17 disposals, 10 intercepts and an assist. McKay 19 disposals, 2 contested marks, an assist and 3 straight goals. Walsh 21 disposals, 5 inside 50's, 6 tackles and 2 assists. De Koning 21 disposals, 36 hit-outs, 7 clearances and 7 inside 50's. For the Saints, Wanganeen-Milera 30 disposals, 5 intercepts, 679 metres gained and an assist. Steele 20 disposals, 5 inside 50's, 9 tackles and 461 metres gained.

3. (Carl) J. Silvagni, 2. (Carl) H. McKay, 1. (Carl) S. Walsh.

Friday Night Football: Thursday Night Football: Round 9 - Fremantle vs Collingwood (2025) Season 43, Episode 19

Frem vs Coll, at Optus Stadium.

[8/10 · 8 May 2025]

Fremantle coming off a horrible loss, losing Young as well. Treacy bounces through the opener for the Dockers with no one on the goal-line, then the next from outside 50. Hoskin-Elliott a nice grab in the goal-square for Collingwood's first, Voss the instant reply. Schultz a nice intercept and Elliott the goal, the Pies turning it around, despite Daicos being well held, leading by 5 at quarter-time. Freo get the first two of the 2nd, before Collingwood replies. Sharp goals from 50, Crisp instantly replies. Fremantle winning the ball and hurting themselves more than anything, the Pies up 10 at the half. Hill taking his opportunities, snaps through another and then goals from 50. A few easy misses by the Pies and Voss bananas it through from the angle. Cameron good going back to intercept mark as usual, Collingwood up 15 going into 3-quarter time. Elliott kicks his fourth from 50 on the angle and then another. Freo make a push, Crisp having an excellent game, settles. Elliott takes a good grab and converts his sixth. The Dockers inside 50 entries not great all night, Collingwood win it, by 14 points. Crisp best afield, with 29 disposals, 18 contested, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 6 tackles, 709 metres gained, an assist and 2 goals. Elliott 14 disposals, an assist and 6 goals. Hill 14 disposals, an assist and 3 goals. Cameron 19 disposals, 3 contested marks and 6 intercepts. For the Dockers, Bolton 28 disposals, 9 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 482 metres gained and a goal. Serong 25 disposals, 7 clearances, 8 inside 50's, 541 metres gained and an assist.

3. (Coll) J. Crisp, 2. (Coll) J. Elliott, 1. (Coll) B. Hill.

The NBA on TNT: NBA Playoffs R2G2 - Knicks vs Celtics (2025) Season 37, Episode 22

R2G2 - Knicks @ Celtics.

[6/10 · 8 May 2025]

New York up 1-0, Boston looking for a challenge, probably excited to be down. The Celtics go up double-digits via defense and scoring in the paint. The Knicks missing a lot of 3's, put up just 13 points in the 1st-term, down 11. Towns whinging about no contact... Can never be an interior Playoff player, unless he's just hitting every difficult shot. All Celtics defense, as the Knicks can't score, Tatum not even making anything. New York cuts the deficit to 9 going into halftime. Tatum finally gets going early in the 3rd and White back to back winning plays and Boston kick it out to 20. A flurry by the Knicks though, cutting the deficit to 12 going into the last. Brunson kicking his leg out trying to get a foul. New York hanging around, with the Celtics continuing to take the 3 given and missing. Boston go cold with another unforced capitulation and the Knicks hit the lead late. Starting to get real for Boston now, Tatum just goes full-court for the uncontested dunk to go ahead, but Brunson wins it at the line. New York back to back road wins down 20 in both, to go up 2-0. Neither team shot well, the Knicks better from the field and 3, with Boston 25% from deep. New York marginally took better care of the ball, the Celtics +5 on the boards. Hart with efficient 23 points, 6 boards and 2 blocks. Towns 21 points and 17 boards, but 4 turnovers. Bridges 14 points, 5 assists, 7 boards and 3 steals. For Boston, White 20 points, 5 assists, 9 boards and 2 blocks, with no turnovers.

3. (Bos) D. White, 2. (Nyk) J. Hart, 1. (Nyk) K. Towns.

The NBA on TNT: NBA Playoffs R2G2 - Pacers vs Cavaliers (2025) Season 37, Episode 21

R2G2 - Pacers @ Cavs.

[7/10 · 7 May 2025]

Indiana up 1-0, Garland remains out and Mobley and Hunter join him. Jerome in the starting lineup and doesn't get rewarded for the flop early. Mitchell attacking the rim and getting to the line plenty and Merrill nothing but net on multiple 3's, Cleveland out to a sizeable 17-point quarter-time lead. Mitchell continues to throw em down, the 3-ball not going for him however, the Cavs up 11 at halftime. Haliburton and Indiana getting nothing going offensively, not contesting dunks either. Having no answer for Mitchell, Cleveland leads by 14 going into the last. Haliburton the block from behind and the outlet pass for the transition hoop, to cut the deficit to single-digits. The Pacers yet to deter an interior bucket, though still remain in range. Strus hits the settler 3 for the Cavs. Nesmith doesn't give up on the game however, with consecutive winning plays. Strus turns it over on the inbound and Haliburton purposely misses the free-throw, gets the rebound and dribbles it out for the step-back 3 game-winner! Wow, everybody stunned, the Pacers go up 2-0, with back to back road wins. Nesmith an efficient 23 points, 4 boards and 3 blocks, no turnovers. Haliburton 19 points and 9 boards, with no turnovers. Turner 23 points, 8 boards and 5 blocks, 1 turnover. For Cleveland, Mitchell an efficient 48 points, 9 assists, 5 boards and 4 steals. Allen an efficient 22 points, 12 boards and 3 blocks. Jerome just 1 of 14 from the field for 2 points, in the starting role.

3. (Cle) D. Mitchell, 2. (Ind) A. Nesmith, 1. (Ind) T. Haliburton.

The NBA on TNT: NBA Playoffs R2G1 - Pacers vs Cavaliers (2025) Season 37, Episode 20

R2G1 - Pacers @ Cavs.

[6/10 · 5 May 2025]

Garland out for Cleveland. DPOY Mobley with some unforced turnovers and an unnecessary foul. Indiana ends the 1st-term on a 10-0 run, up 11. Jerome instant offense of the bench as usual, Hunter the no no no yes pull-up 3, the Pacers up 6 at halftime. Nesmith blocks the Mitchell 3 and hits the transition 3 himself, Indiana kicking it back out to double-digits with Nesmith hitting again. The Pacers showing no resistance on lobs though. Cleveland quickly hits the lead. Haliburton comfortable and in control, never rushed, Turner hits the buzzer-3 to end the 3rd, putting Indiana up 2. Mathurin blocks the Hunter stuff-attempt, Haliburton the contested step-back 3 and Nembhard back to back 3's. The Pacers kicking away and comfortably win, on the road. Indiana shot lights out, 53% from deep and almost perfect from the line. The Cavs took much better care of the ball, with just 8 turnovers, the boards even. Nembhard with an efficient 23 points, 5 of 6 from deep and 6 assists, no turnovers. Haliburton 22 points, 13 assists and 3 blocks, with just 1 turnover. Nesmith an efficient 17 points and 8 boards. For Cleveland, Mobley an efficient 20 points, 10 boards, 4 offensive and 2 steals. Mitchell 33 points and 5 boards, with no turnovers. Jerome 21 points and 8 assists, off the bench.

3. (Ind) A. Nembhard, 2. (Ind) T. Haliburton, 1. (Cle) E. Mobley.