Jasper Bruce

'Deano' is fondly remembered for his aggression, skill and toughness on the field - and his daughters were on hand at the MCG for a heartfelt announcement in his honour on Friday.

For a handful of the fleet, this year's Sydney to Hobart is only a warm-up.

Sam Konstas is set for a whirlwind Test debut after being called up for the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the expense of Nathan McSweeney.

Parents can still be embarrassing even when you are pushing 40 - just ask Indian cricket superstar Ravichandran Ashwin who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket.

Chief selector George Bailey has not guaranteed Sam Konstas a Test debut at the MCG despite calling the teenager into the Australian squad for the remainder of the India series at Nathan McSweeney's expense.

Moises Henriques has lit the fuse ahead of the BBL summer's first Sydney Smash, claiming it is 'an easy two points' when his Sydney Sixers face the Sydney Thunder

Annabel Sutherland has belted a second consecutive century to help Australia set New Zealand 292 runs for victory in the second One Day International in Wellington.

A technician's failure to install a $2 part ruined Bacardi's last Sydney to Hobart and could have left the veteran yacht's mast tumbling into the Pacific Ocean.

URM Group skipper Anthony Johnston has joked it was "shame and guilt" that convinced his fifth brother Nigel to get on board for a historic Sydney to Hobart push.

The Sydney to Hobart race record might not be the only thing broken this year as the fleet braces for wild weather that could cause serious damage to the big-money yachts.