BEN Cousins is unlikely to play in Richmond’s practice match on Saturday after being taken to hospital with abdominal pains.

All the weekend's betting. 

BRISBANE'S leaders have attempted to quell the hype surrounding the beefed-up Lions in 2010 with the mantra actions speak louder than words.

DEFENDING champion Laura Davies is setting the pace after the first round of the Women's Australian Open at Melbourne's Commonwealth Golf Club.

RAIN has delayed Australia's innings after it bowled New Zealand out for 238 in the fourth one-day international in Auckland.

UPDATE 4.03pm: Victoria in command against Tasmania - and has a home Sheffield Shield final at its mercy.

VICTORIA's hopes of a home Sheffield Shield final looked even better today with Queensland struggling against Western Australia.

WESTERN Bulldogs chief executive Campbell Rose has ramped up a push for the Dogs to play games for premiership points in New Zealand.

THE Brisbane Lions have unveiled a new predominantly white clash jumper.

THIS time last year, the name Patrick McGinnity was big news in the AFL as the victim of a jaw-breaking bump from Magpie Nick Maxwell.

2009/10 Cricket Season

Michael Clarke in action during the 2008 Commonwealth Bank SeriesThe 2009/10 cricket season will be a feast of entertainment for the fans and offers members an exciting array of events.

While the hallmark event is the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and Pakistan, the MCG will also host a Twenty20 international, two one-day internationals and Victoria’s Sheffield Shield, one-day and Twenty20 campaigns.  View cricket fixtures.

Download the members' 2009/10 Cricket Guide.

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Visitor Tickets and Reserved Seats

Visitor tickets and reserved seats for all international matches at the MCG are on sale. 

Members may purchase a maximum of two visitor tickets for the Twenty20 international and four per member for both one-day internationals.

Reserved seats costs $10 and will be available for members and annual guest cardholders to purchase for all days of international cricket. A limit of 10 reserved seats per transaction applies on all days.

Click here to view ticket pricespurchase methods and conditions of purchase.

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Long Room and Balcony Passes

Click here for the latest availability of Long Room and Balcony passes for the 2009/10 international cricket matches, as well as conditions.

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Members Dining Room

Click here to view information regarding the Members Dining Room ballot for remaining international matches during the season.

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Mobility Impaired/Disabled Reserved Seating

Members who require reserved mobility impaired/disabled seating during the 2009/10 international cricket season are required to download a booking form and return to the club:

Booking forms
One-day international
Twenty20 international