St Kilda moves fast to secure Lyon

WHEN Stan Alves lost a grand final with St Kilda in 1997 he was named the AFL coach of the year and sacked 12 months later.

Good news on Inu and Mortimer tops Hayne coup for Eels

AFTER a week of uncertainty, all the pieces fell into place for Parramatta at their final training session yesterday, when five-eighth Daniel Mortimer and centre Krisnan Inu proved their fitness for tonight's grand final qualifier against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium.

Bennett's Back-room Boys On Job

THIS is the brains trust behind super coach Wayne Bennett's bid to end St George Illawarra's 30-year premiership drought.

Hussler Still Has Job Ahead

WEEKEND HUSSLER held his ground in the spring majors more than enhanced it with his Underwood Stakes success at Caulfield on Saturday. After all, the gelding was $1.55 and at full throttle to down Pompeii Ruler, which was short of peak fitness, by three-quarters of a length over 1800 metres.

I'm The Mcmeniman For Blindside Job, Says Hugh

WALLABIES forward Hugh McMeniman is eyeing a permanent move to the blindside breakaway role and is convinced his luck has changed after his weight and fitness battles.

More Finding The Right Fit With 20% Leap In Fitness Jobs

PEOPLE whose main job was in sport or physical recreation at the time of the 2006 census jumped more than 20% from the 2001 survey, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data.

India Beat Australia? Fat Chance

GRAVE concerns over the fitness of the Indian squad to tour Australia have surfaced following a spate of injuries to key players and a confidential dossier outlining doubts over several players' physical condition.

India To Beat Australia? Fat Chance Of That!

GRAVE concerns over the fitness of the Indian squad to tour Australia have surfaced following a spate of injuries to key players and a confidential dossier outlining doubts over several players' physical condition.

Bayliss Ready To Give Australia Some ... Curry

It's a long way from the SCG to Colombo, but Sri Lanka's coach, Trevor Bayliss, is enjoying the challenges of his new job, reports Alex Brown.

Sporting Chance At A Great Job

Qualified professionals are in demand, writes Brendan Berecry.

Nucifora Fits O'neill Bill For The Top Post

A MY-way-or-the-highway coach is expected to be appointed the next boss of the Wallabies, as ARU chief executive John O'Neill uses his reform mandate to revolutionise the coaching structure and lift players' fitness, discipline and skill.

Civoniceva In Frame To Lead Kangaroos

PETERO Civoniceva has emerged as a surprise contender for the Australian captaincy job in next week's Test against New Zealand, with officials last night believed to be undecided between the veteran prop and Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith.

Train Drivers' Health Off The Rails

ALMOST 40 per cent of train drivers are obese, and heart health risks are the biggest threat to their fitness on the job, a review of medical checks has revealed.

Jets Hope Ace Pair Trump Injuries

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Gary van Egmond is sweating on the fitness of star duo Ante Covic and Joel Griffiths.

Fitness And Belief Are The Roos' Secrets Of Success

Daniel Harris has never been in better shape and relishes the thought of playing finals, says Rod Curtis.

Nolen Sitting On Potential Goldmine After Scoring Ride On El Segundo

Luke Nolan has won the prized ride on El Segundo this Saturday and Stephen Howell reports he could retain the job for even bigger races later in the spring.

It's All In The Family

BLOCKBUSTING Warriors forward Epalahame Lauaki credits his All Blacks brother for helping to keep his mind on the job in his team's charge towards the finals.

A Glass Ceiling For Single Ministers?

POLITICIANS of the married-with-children kind habitually thank their families for their help along the way. Apparently, Victorian Treasurer John Lenders literally has them to thank for his job. He and Tim Holding were the two candidates publicly nominated, rather unusually, by new Premier John Brumby. Asked on ABC TV's Stateline why he chose one over the other, Mr Brumby said: "I chose John on balance. He's a bit older and has had a few more of life's experiences. He's a parent, father, husband - ...

What If No One Is Listening?

THE Prime Minister, John Howard, turns 68 next week. Then he has only three years and one month to go, should he still be in the job, to equal the record of his idol, Sir Robert Menzies.

A Job To Keep You On The Ball

They have to be fit, make decisions in a heartbeat and endure stadiums full of scorn -but they love it, writes Jessica Dooley.