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Heart CEO in Twitter spat

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 18 Januari 2014 | 18.49

Melbourne Heart CEO took to social media after Melbourne Victory's heavy defeat. Source: George Salpigtidis / News Limited

Melbourne Heart CEO Scott Munn was involved in an unseemly Twitter altercation with Masterchef star George Calombaris on Saturday night.

Following Melbourne Victory's 5-0 defeat to Wellington Phoenix, Munn Tweeted Calombaris, a huge Victory supporter, with a screengrab of the scoreline from his smartphone, saying "thought you would like this" and "in some cultures 5 is a lucky number".

Calombaris responded to Munn's bizarre taunt, saying, "can't believe ur a CEO of a club and u take the piss out of another. Fish rots from the head down."

Although Munn's comments could be taken as tongue-in-cheek, it is still surprising to see someone in Munn's position take to social media to taunt celebrity fans of his club's cross-town rivals. Perhaps more so when you consider his own club's recent record of just one win in 19 games.

The club was unavailable for comment when contacted by Fox Sports.


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Reds set to unleash Browning

Curtis Browning is looking to establish himself at the Queensland Reds. Picture: Philip Norrish Source: Philip Norrish / News Limited

CURTIS Browning's rugby exploits were featured 11 times in The Courier-Mail before he graduated from high school.

Perhaps it was to be expected. After all, Browning's grandfather defined rugby union.

Browning captained University's first grade team as a teenager and, now 20, he is set to show why he is considered a future Wallabies captain.

Browning is primed to be the breakout star of Australia's Super Rugby franchises when the Queensland Reds to unleash him this season.

He is fighting for one of three backrow positions in the Reds team for their opening clash with the ACT Brumbies next month.

The Brumbies rated Browning so highly they tried to poach him last year, offering a ridiculous salary for a man with one Super Rugby game to his name.

The offer could not break his bond to Queensland.

The wild-haired No.6 is a bullocking ball runner and his ability to play all three backrow positions means he is in line for at least a bench spot in Richard Graham's inaugural line-up.

Browning has the blood of rugby royalty in his veins.

Curtis Browning shows off Queensland Reds' new strip while Nick Frisby models a 1900s style outfit. Picture: Liam Kidston. Source: News Limited

He is the grandson of former Wallabies centre Dick Marks, a man known as "Mr Rugby'' because he helped draft the International Rugby Board's "Charter of the Game''.

It is an inspiring lineage to live up to but Browning, a humble and laid-back character with a Ned Kelly beard, just wants to prove he deserves the hype.

"Everyone aspires to be in the first team and I am no different,'' Browning said.

"I have really enjoyed being able to do a full pre-season and learn so much off the boys.

"I want to get a few games under my belt, but really it is about getting experience. I just want to be around the squad and get as much out of it as I can.

"We have depth across the whole 15 and it is pushing everyone. Competition brings out the best in people.''

Browning has enviable drive. A full time Reds player, he is also studying commerce at University of Queensland and has created a successful business.

Curtis Browning is committed to Queensland after overtures from the Brumbies. Picture: Marc Robertson Source: News Limited

Browning co-founded Eveva Wholefoods, which sells pre-packaged nutritional meals online.

Graham has marvelled at Browning's rapid development since he became a full-time member of the Reds' squad.

"His physical development over the last three or four months is a credit to him. He's really applied himself,'' Graham said.

"He's very thick-set, very strong and he's working hard on the subtle skills of his game as a backrower and his ability to link with backs.

"I see him as a (blindside flanker) with the ability to play all three positions in the backrow.''

At 190cm and 108kg, Browning's stocky frame has been considered a potential downfall to long-term success in the backrow where specimens usually range from a minimum of 195cm.

But his smaller frame engenders versatility, a quality that has ARU officials excited by his potential.

The Reds' backrow trio for the majority of last year was Ed Quirk in No.6, Liam Gill in No.7 and Jake Schatz in the No.8 jersey.

Browning could fill any of those roles this season, but is mainly challenging for Quirk's jersey.

In fact, Browning is so malleable he was once considered a potential prop.

"That was a little trial which didn't amount to much, not that I'm complaining,'' he said.

"I played half a game of prop in reserve grade and that was that. I'm happy to keep my ears pretty.''

Another goal for Browning will be to feature in the same run on side as former Brisbane State High teammate Chris Feauai-Sautia.

The duo were members of the record-setting First XV that went unbeaten in 2009.

They also set the benchmark for the number of Australian schoolboys to emerge from one high school side.

Browning, Feauai-Sautia, Rohan Saifoloi, Matt Garland, Alo-Emile, Matt Ika and captain Jordan Tuapou all represented Australia from that team.


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Ryan Pegs back expectations

In only her second start, the Gerald Ryan-trained Peggy Jean has ran down hot favourite Boomwaa to claim the $250,000 feature at Randwick yesterday. Picture: Simon Bullard Source: Simon Bullard / News Limited

THE master trainer of two-year-olds, Gerald Ryan, has a huge rap on Peggy Jean - but he has no intention of running her in the Golden Slipper.

And it's not because Ryan has the highly-touted Rubick making his debut at Randwick this Saturday.

"This filly is not a Golden Slipper horse, her race would be over a mile, a race like the Fernhill or even the Champagne if she is good enough,'' Ryan said.

Gerald Ryan has done it again with one of his babies. Source: News Limited

Peggy Jean ($10), was having just her second start, and ran down the hot favourite Boomwaa ($2.20) to win the $250,000 feature at Randwick with a big space to $61 chance Unequivocal in third.

Ryan said he's learned from the experience of two years ago when Cavalry Rose won the Inglis Classic.

"Cavalry Rose just got beaten in a stakes race and ran in the Golden Slipper after winning this race,'' he said.

"I wasn't surprised, I always said this filly could win a really nice race as a three-year-old. She could do it as a two-year-old yet.''

Ryan said he had tossed up running Peggy Jean in the Inglis Classic without her having a previous start but didn't want to risk her being balloted out.

"It's good when you're aiming at a race back in September and it comes off,'' he said.

"She was up and going early and we decided to put her away and aim at this race and it was a blessing.

"She grew and matured in the paddock and she's a nice filly who will be better over 1600m later on. She was a bit lost early, midrace she travelled a bit stronger and she wasn't sure what she was doing in the straight.''

The win brought up a race-to-race double for Ryan and jockey Kerrin McEvoy.

Peggy Jean (red silks), ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, claims Boomwaa near the post to win the Inglis Classic. Source: News Limited

"The winner set up some good fractions for me to run him down,'' McEvoy said. "I wasn't quite sure how it was going to unfold but I was able to cruise across into a good spot and I was confident turning for home.''

Boomwaa's trainer Robbie Laing will take stock when he returns home to Cranbourne and decide on a program for the beaten favourite.

Laing was far from downcast with the defeat and there's every chance he'll appear in a Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield next month.

Laing said it was clear that Boomwaa, whose first 600m was a cracking 33.74sec, didn't travel as sweetly as he can.

"Hugh (Bowman)'s advice after the race was exactly what I thought he might say - pull the blinkers off him,'' Laing said.

"They did the job, he was a lazy, fat two year-old and we put them on to get him going and now he has to go back a peg.

"It's a quarter-of-a-million-dollar race and you get beaten a short-neck, it's not that bad.''


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Sydney FC slumps to Mariners

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It was a blue night for Sydney FC as they went down to the Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium.

Mile Sterjovski's second-half goal was enough to give the visitors the win in front of an angry crowd, who made their feelings known at the end of the game.

Certainly neither team was at their best, but the Mariners did enough to overcome the loss of their captain John Hutchinson. And after two draws, against Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Heart, a 1-0 result will be a relief. For a team in transition and still dealing with the losses of Marcos Flores and Michael McGlinchley, the Mariners will be delighted with where they stand on the A-League ladder.

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But for Sydney, it's now just one win from their last seven games. Their record against the Mariners is also a poor one, having won just two of their 11 encounters.

Before the game, the club farewelled veteran player Brett Emerton with a guard of honour by his Sydney FC teammates at Allianz Stadium last night, signalling the end of his impressive career.

Accompanied by his wife and two children, Emerton made his way out onto the field for a lap of honour, with the entire stadium applauding and giving the newly retired layer a standing ovation as he went past.

The emotional event too much for Emerton's wife Sarah, who was seen leaving the grounds crying.

Brett Emerton of Sydney and his family receive a guard of honour from Sydney FC. Source: Getty Images

Plagued with a back injury, Emerton made the decision the retire earlier this week, with speculation that he would participate in Sydney FC's game against the Central Coast Mariners, however he was instead left to watch his teammates from the sidelines.

Their inability to defend, aim for anywhere close to the goal and generally play well was ultimately a disappointing way to farewell Emerton.

The frustration spread into the crowds with Sydney FC fans clearly angry with decisions their team were making on-field, many leaving before the final whistle had gone.

Sterjovski put the Mariners in front soon after the break when his shot took a deflection off a Sydney player and flew into the back of the net. The goal was no less than the Central Coast team deserved and finally made the Sky Blues pay for some shoddy defending.

Just before the goal Corey Gameiro missed Sydney's best chance to give put his team on the scoreboard, but his poor finish aggravated an already frustrated crowd of 16, 006.

Aside from special tribute to Brett Emerton at the start of the game, it was an awful night for Sydney at Allianz Stadium. The few chances they created were missed, their defending poor. Not even Alessandro Del Piero could inspire much, in fact his genius went missing for most of the night too. The Italian skipper did show some commitment to play out the full 90 minutes, but it was arguably one of his worst ever showings in a Sky Blue jersey. His free-kick that flew over the bottom tier of the stadium summed up his night's and that of Sydney FC. But he certainly wasn't the only one - few Sydney players will be proud of their performance.

Sydney FC's poor results are increasing scrutiny on coach Frank Farina. Source: Getty Images

There was constant jeering from the crowd, clearly frustrated at the below-par showing of their team.

Somehow, it was 0-0 at the break, but the Mariners should have been at least two goals up, if not more.

Daniel McBreen had an opportunity to give his team the lead when his sixth minute header was cleared off the line by Corey Gameiro. Minutes later Joshua Rose found himself one-on-one with the keeper and he should have scored, but he shot straight at Liam Reddy.

The misses didn't end there. Sterjovski picked out Matt Simon with a great cross from the right and, with no one around, he headed wide. Then it was Nick Fitzgerald's turn. Lively down the wing all night, he managed to blast his 36th minute chance over the crossbar. And he didn't get an opportunity to redeem himself when he limped off early in the second half.

Sydney also had their chances, the best of them falling to Ranko Despotovic, who slotted the ball into the net only for the assistant referee to flag for offside.

At the end of the day the difference was that the Mariners just wanted it more.

Sydney coach Frank Farina was was disappointed with the result, but even more so with how his team responded to conceding.

"I expected a better reaction after the goal," Farina said.

"And if I'm not going to get that I'll try players that hopefully will. I'm not going to go into individuals, but I was disappointed with the reaction after. We've shown that we will fight, and I don't think we did that."


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Is the Fed Express out of steam?

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 17 Januari 2014 | 18.49

Roger Federer's trek to Hisense Arena after 63 straight matches on Rod Laver Arena was symbolic of the changing circumstances. Picture: AFP Source: PAUL CROCK / AFP

IT was late this very afternoon six years ago that the cheap thrill of the impossible rippled through Melbourne Park.

His Elegance, Roger Federer, infallible in the first week of grand slam tournaments, had somehow stumbled.

In the fifth hour of gruelling examination, the ultimate power in tennis struggled to escape the clutches and the ratcheting pressure of Janko Tipsarevic.

The world No. 49 had in his sights one of the biggest upsets in history. The air was distinct at Rod Laver Arena.

It was documented as deeply absorbed, slightly stunned silence.

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In such moments human nature tends to draw audiences to the quest of the underdog. But not here.

The quiet desperation for the champion to prevail was tangible. No one wants to see the gods made mortal.

By the time Federer finally extricated himself 10-8 from the decider, it was the longest fifth set he'd endured.

But the man himself didn't share the sense of relief. Instead he felt happiness to have partaken in something rare and wonderful.

"I'm glad I could deliver a five-set thriller," he told the crowd.

Switzerland's Roger Federer runs to return a shot to Blaz Kavcic during their second round match at Melbourne Park. Picture: AP Source: AP

"I don't have them that often, so it's nice to be part of something like this."

Such days of vulnerability are more common now as a 32-year-old.

While he hasn't missed the last four here in the past decade, Federer hasn't found his way to the final since winning the title in 2010.

Last year his startling second-round defeat by Sergiy Stakhovsky at Wimbledon ended the record streak of 36 consecutive quarter-finals at the majors. It was followed by a fourth-round exit at the US Open and evidenced as a veteran falling off the pace. Literally.

Federer would speak of the uncertainty of reaching a ball mid-rally where previously his only consideration was what shot he would play when he got there.

It brought to mind the observation of Greg Rusedski after losing to Pete Sampras in five sets at the 2002 US Open.

Rusedski noted Sampras was "a step and a half slower" than the model who'd ruled the circuit.

At 31 and seeded 17, Sampras went on to win the title - his 14th grand slam singles trophy - but never played on tour again.

Whether it's a burden or a responsibility, the great ones are charged with choosing the right time. That space between squeezing every last ounce of competitive juice and becoming a shadow of a once mighty force.

Federer has girded himself for this season, working relentlessly.

Yet when the draw put Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in his path from the fourth round, Federer was largely dismissed from title discussions.

The supremely popular Roger Federer acknowledges the adoring crowd this week. Picture: AP Source: AP

This week's trek to Hisense Arena after 63 straight matches on Rod Laver Arena was symbolic of the changing circumstances.

He turned on a regal performance. To sit in the crowd was to be reminded of the adoration Federer elicits.

His Elegance was immaculate as ever. He thundered forehands, slid for squash shots and rifled returns.

He inflicted a sense of helplessness on his rival. And, of course, rolled out the majestic backhand down the line.

It reminded you these days are precious for they are finite.

In this final phase, Federer appears undaunted by the trials.

If he's happy to embrace his mortality, then we shouldn't unduly fret on his behalf.

For while he's no longer the divine being that will live in legend at this tournament, he might still be capable of something rare and wonderful.


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LIVE: Stosur loses to Ivanovic

SAMANTHA Stosur is out of this year's Australian Open, losing in three sets to Serbia's Ana Ivanovic, 6-7 6-4 6-2.

Earlier, Casey Dellacqua won through to the fourth round for the second time.

Stay with us throughout the evening for live updates and have your say on what's happening.


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Heart finally notches first win

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AN unrecognisable Melbourne Heart produced its best performance of the season beating Newcastle Jets 3-1 in a dominant display on Friday night at AAMI Park.

Heart recorded its first win in 11 months to ensure it didn't break an unwanted record of 20 consecutive games without a win

A poor crowd of 5046 was on hand to watch Heart's 100th A-League game but the loyal fans were rewarded with a high-octane display where confidence and pride were restored for the battered side.

A brace from an excellent Mate Dugandzic sealed the win after Iain Ramsay equalised via a lucky deflection.

It was Kewell's liveliest performance in a Heart shirt and he controlled the game in the attacking third.

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And marquee Orlando Engelaar made his long awaited debut after recovering from a broken leg, playing the last 31 minutes.

Though Heart is still rooted to the bottom, six points behind second last Wellington, the signs were good for John van't Schip's side and suggested they'll be a much tougher proposition in the final 12 games.

Mate Dugandzic of the Heart celebrates his goal with teammates. Source: Getty Images

The imminent sale is also bound to lift morale.

But the collective sense of relief after the second goal, a Dugandzic header just before half-time after a top Aziz Behich cross, was a good sign while the players appeared to be making up for lost time in the second stanza with Heart unlucky not to put five past the hapless Jets.

Heart had a host of early chances, with Iain Ramsay and Harry Kewell forcing a good saves from Mark Birighitti inside seven minutes.

Heart appealed for a penalty midway through the first half when Birighitti collected David Williams but replays showed he got the ball first.

Taylor Regan gave Newcastle Jets the lead at AAMI Park. Source: Getty Images

Williams needed treatment and unfortunately for him his night was soon over, with Michael Mifsud earning a reprieve within 32 minutes after being dropped.

Moments later the Jets opened the scoring when stopper Taylor Regan headed home former Heart winger Craig Goodwin's corner.

Van't Schip told the players to be more mentally resilient and the message was clearly heeded as the Jets goal sparked the home side into action.

Mifsud struck a venomous shot from distance but it wasn't long before Heart equalised, with Ramsay striking from the edge of the penalty box _ via a wicked Kew Jaliens deflection _ after Kewell headed it down for him.

Harry Kewell of the Heart heads the ball in front of Ken Jaliens of the Jets. Source: Getty Images

And Heart had a second in first half stoppage time when Behich sent in a brilliant low, zipping cross tucked away by a neat Dugandzic header.

Jets coach Gary van Egmond made a double sub at half time, withdrawing James Virgili and Sam Gallaway for James Brown and former Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory player Nick Ward, who was making his Jets debut.

The pair made the Jets more threatening with Brown forcing a good save from Redmayne.

But after taking a bit to settle it was Heart next on the scoresheet with Ramsay releasing Dugandzic who cleverly tucked it under Birighitti.

Mifsud, Kewell and Dugandzic all had chances to make the scoreline uglier for the Jets but failed to capitalise.

It didn't stop the players from celebrating with the patient fans well after the final whistle.


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Faulkner fires Aussies to miracle win

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JAMES Faulkner became the new Michael Bevan when he helped Australia perform a great escape act to extend England's shameful summer of misery.

England's cricketers, already the biggest losers of the sporting world, are now the biggest chokers as well after failing to defend 8-300 at the Gabba.

It was an astonishing and epic ending to the game when Faulkner, who last year became the fastest Australian cricketer to score an ODI century, came in at No. 9 and went on an amazing six-hitting rampage.

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All look lost when Australia had plunged to 5-120 but Faulkner (69 not out off 47 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (54 off 39 balls had other ideas).

Even at 9-244, all looked lost but Faulkner refused to give up as he launched an incredible 66-run 10th-wicket matchwinning stand with Clint McKay.

He smashed Ben Stokes for successive big sixes in the 49th over to give the home side a sniff. Then, with Australia needing 12 runs to win off the final Tim Bresnan over, Faulkner hit three successive fours to conjure an incredible final act.

It was the highest successful run-chase at the Gabba but a jubilant Faulkner said he had few doubts even when the game looked gone.

"I knew I could do it deep down but it's nice to get the boys over the line,'' Faulkner said.

"I saw one of the boys bouncing a beach ball in the dressingroom at one stage. Everyone was nervous but it was good to get the win.''

All of Faulkner's five sixes came off Ben Stokes and if England couldn't win Friday night's game they might as well give up and go home.

Faulkner's finishing knock, getting Australia home with three balls to spare, was reminiscent of some of the great last-gasp knocks by former Australian batsman Michael Bevan.

"He is the new finisher, he is the new Michael Bevan,'' skipper Michael Clarke declared.

Irishman Eoin Morgan started the ball rolling by smashing 106 off 99 balls to become just the second 'Pom' on tour, after Kiwi-born Stokes in the Perth Test, to make a century.

Helped by a captaincy error from Michael Clarke when he had made just two, big-hitting Morgan helped to bloat England's score to 8-300.

Fast bowler Chris Jordan, born in Barbados, snared both Australian openers early and took one of the catches of the summer in the process.

Jordan's one-handed catch off his own bowling to dismiss Dave Warner (18) was nothing short of freakish, given the batsman had absolutely belted it back to the bowler.

Gary Ballance, born in Zimbabwe, chipped in to take a wonderful one-handed grab at mid-off to send Aaron Finch packing for a duck.

After the Aussies plunged to 5-120, the 'Big Show' Maxwell did his best to revive the home side with an audacious display of hitting.

Maxwell, who was bought for $1 million in last year's IPL auction, reverse swept spinner Joe Root for three consecutive boundaries which had the Gabba crowd in raptures.

Maxwell did it again, this time reverse hooking fast bowler Tim Bresnan to the fence before pulling a ball straight to midwicket on the next delivery.

In a night of jubilation for the Aussies there was some pain.

George Bailey, who was lbw for 24, suffered a groin injury and rocked his head back in pain while running between wickets.

Bailey received attention from Australian physiotherapist Alex Kountouris but batted on and is likely to be assessed further on Saturday.

His Test spot for next month's South African tour is already under a cloud so an injury is the last thing Bailey needed.

In the field, Clarke made a rare captaincy blunder when Morgan had made just two.

Noticing that Clarke had one too many fielders positioned outside the fielding circle off his own bowling, Morgan went for a premeditated wild swipe and tried to clear the deep midwicket fence.

He was caught on the boundary but immediately motioned to the umpires there were too many Australian fielders outside of the circle.

Video replays proved him right and umpires called a no-ball.

Morgan went on to bash a cascade of big hits, including successive huge sixes off Faulkner which went many rows back.

He jumped for joy when he hit an innovative high ramp shot for four over the keeper's head off Nathan Coulter-Nile to bring up his century off 94 balls.

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Tomic pulls pin on Open tilt

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 14 Januari 2014 | 18.48

AuBernard Tomic pulled out of the Australian Open at the end of the first set. Picture Colleen Petch. Source: Colleen Petch / News Limited

BERNARD Tomic's roller-coaster career took another dip last night when a groin injury spoiling his much-anticipated showdown with Rafael Nadal.

The young Australian was forced to pull out of the match after the first set, which Nadal had won 6-4.

Tomic hurt his groin warming up earlier in the evening and it was obvious after the first point that he was struggling.

He took a medical time-out and left the court when leading 2-1, returning with heavy tape around his left thigh.

Despite the inconvenience Tomic still produced some amazing shots and had the No. 1 seed on the ropes before eventually the injury took his toll and he lost his serve in the ninth game.

When Nadal finished off the set in 39 minutes, Tomic called for the trainer again and decided he could no longer continue.

After shaking hands with his Spanish opponent, he then raised his hands to the crowd and mouthed the words: "I'm sorry".

Nadal, who missed last year's Open because of injury, was disappointed his opening match was short-lived.

"I am very sorry and I hope he get better very soon," he said.

"I know how tough this situation is as I had the same situation a few years ago. All the best for him for rest of the year.

"I saw at the beginning that he had some problems with the leg but the first few games he was serving unbelievable and I couldn't return."

Nadal faces another Australian in the second round, 17-year-old South Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis, who was a shock winner earlier in the evening playing in just his second match on the senior tour.


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Heal: Kings good for take-off

Sam Young dribbles past teammate Kevin White with opponent Luke Schenscher lurking. Source: Sarah Reed / News Limited

IT'S taken a while but Sydney Kings coach Shane Heal finally has the team he always wanted.

After six weeks integrating American Sam Young into his playing roster, the Kings have found their groove, according to the former Boomer turned coach.

"I feel the second half of the season is where we will be playing our best basketball,'' Heal said.

"We look at the last six weeks as like a pre-season and now the real season has just begun.

"We feel like things are starting to click.

"We made a really significant change when Sam came in and it was always going to take a while to adjust. I don't think people understand that time is needed to embrace a new player."

Young, a 249-game NBA swingman, has made a significant impact for the Kings since signing with the Sydney side in November and is now averaging 21 points per game.

Last weekend he scored 24 points when the Kings ended Adelaide's 7-0 home streak.

Heal said the win over Adelaide proves the Kings have turned the corner and expects them to produce this weekend when they take on Cairns away on Friday and Melbourne at home of Sunday.

"Two games in three days, that is easier than training, so there are no excuses for us,'' Heal said.

High priority for the Kings is winning against Melbourne at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Sunday.

"We had three losses in a row at home and we want to address that,'' Heal said.

"But the best thing about this team right now is they remain very positive.

"We are not going into this weekend chasing anything less than the two wins.''

Heal said neither team will be easy to topple in round 15.

The Kings are chasing the split against Cairns on Friday.

"They are very even across the board and very well drilled,'' he said.

"It's not like we can hold anything back against them for Sunday.''


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