THE Melbourne Rebels have continued their amazing surge with a dramatic and historic victory over NSW.

    AS the debate over what position Michael Clarke should bat intensifies Steve Waugh has told the prolific Australian captain to stay at No.5.

    MELBOURNE Storm will unleash giant young prop Jordan McLean on the Sydney Roosters as Craig Bellamy tries to arrest a three-game winless streak.

    SOUTH Sydney's decision to cover up the Ben Te'o incident has damaged the game of rugby league, writes Rebecca Wilson.

    SAMANTHA Stosur has been dealt a tough French Open draw, landing in the same quarter as defending champion Maria Sharapova.

    AFL Round 9 - Collingwood v Sydney Swans

    May 24, 2013

    Event:                   AFL Round 9 
    Teams:                  Collingwood v Sydney
    Date:                     Friday May 24, 2013
    Start time:             7.50pm

    Gate opening:
    Public/AFL members: 5.30pm
    MCC members: 5.30pm

    Car park opening:
    Gate 3: 1.30pm
    Gate 5: 3.00pm
    Gate 6: 4.00pm
    Gate 7: 7.00am (media, corporate and disabled pass holders only)

    Expected attendance: 60,000

    General admission seating:

    Ponsford Stand
    Q31-Q36 (back of bays)

    Olympic Stand
    Q49-Q57

    Southern Stand
    Q1-Q15 1/2

    Cheersquad allocation:
    Collingwood - Bay M32 (Rows A-T)
    Sydney Swans - Bay M3 (Rows A-T)

    Tickets: Can be purchased at Ticketek here

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