2017 in Review - Sports
A nation of sporting fans?
You betcha!
2017 brought us plenty of opportunities to cheer on and celebrate our sporting heroes throughout the year, including rugby, boxing, supercars, soccer and that horse race that stops the nation in November!
View the top moments in sports in 2017 in the image gallery below.
2017 in Review - Sports
New England Patriots' Tom Brady
New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game on Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jeff Horn, of Australia, celebrates after beating Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines
In this July 2, 2017, file photo, Jeff Horn, of Australia, celebrates after beating Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, during their WBO World Welterweight title fight in Brisbane, Australia. The World Boxing Organization will re-score the Manny Pacquiao-
Johnathan Thurston (left) and Cameron Smith (right) of the Maroons celebrate winning the 2017 State of Origin
Johnathan Thurston (left) and Cameron Smith (right) of the Maroons celebrate winning the 2017 State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (AAP Image/Darren England)
Newcastle Knights player Trent Hodkinson (right) escorts terminally ill teenager Hannah Rye to her Year 10 formal
A supplied image obtained Thursday, July 20, 2017 of Newcastle Knights player Trent Hodkinson (right) escorts terminally ill teenager Hannah Rye to her Year 10 formal at Kurri Kurri High School in NSW on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Hannah was diagnosed with
Paul Gallen of the Sharks leads his team onto the field for this 300th NRL game
Paul Gallen of the Sharks leads his team onto the field for this 300th NRL game in a round 23 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Cronulla Sharks played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, August 11, 2017. (AAP Image/Darren England)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. hits Conor McGregor
Floyd Mayweather Jr. hits Conor McGregor fight the super welterweight boxing match 'Money Belt' at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 26 August 2017. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File)
Cameron Waters driver of the Monster Energy Ford Falcon
Cameron Waters driver of the Monster Energy Ford Falcon, celebrates on the roof of their car after winning the Wilson Security Sandown 500 round of the V8 Supercars Championship at Sandown Raceway in Victoria, Sunday, September 17, 2017. (AAP Image/David
Dustin Martin of the Tigers (right) reacts after winning the AFL grand final
Dustin Martin of the Tigers (right) reacts after winning the AFL grand final between the Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, September 30, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
Cameron Smith of the Storm celebrates with supporters after winning the NRL grand final
Cameron Smith of the Storm celebrates with supporters after winning the NRL grand final between the Melbourne Storm and the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, October 1, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)
England players react after winning the final between the England and Jamaica in the Fast5 Netball World Series
England players react after winning the final between the England and Jamaica in the Fast5 Netball World Series at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, Sunday, October 29, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith)
Australian players celebrate after winning the second One Day International match between Australia and England
Australian players celebrate after winning the second One Day International match between Australia and England at Coffs Harbour International Stadium in Coffs Harbour, Thursday, October 26, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)
V8 Supercar driver David Reynolds (centre-right) and Co Driver Luke Youlden (Erebus Motorsport),
V8 Supercar driver David Reynolds (centre-right) and Co Driver Luke Youlden (Erebus Motorsport), winners of the Bathurst 1000, celebrate on the podium with Tony D'Alberto and Fabian Coulthard (Shell V-Power Racing Team) to the left and Scott Pye and Warre
Rekindling, right, ridden by jockey Corey Brown wins the Melbourne Cup
Rekindling, right, ridden by jockey Corey Brown wins the Melbourne Cup, watched by Jockey Ben Melham onboard second placed Johannes Vermeer at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Australian Socceroos head coach Ange Postecoglou (fifth right) and players
Australian Socceroos head coach Ange Postecoglou (fifth right) and players pose for a photograph during a public celebration event in Martin Place in Sydney, Thursday, November 16, 2017. Ange Postecoglou’s side reached the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a
Australia celebrate at full time of the Womens Rugby League World Cup Semi Final 2
Australia celebrate at full time of the Womens Rugby League World Cup Semi Final 2 between Australia and Canada at Southern Cross Group Stadium, Sydney, Sunday, November 26, 2017. (AAP Image/Craig Golding)
