Norwich rejects more than $28 million Turkish bid for Mohamed Toure

Norwich rejected a 15 million pound offer ($28.3 million) from Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor for Mohamed Toure, insisting the in-form striker is not for sale.

Why it mattersIt shows Norwich's resolve to keep their best players despite serious financial offers, betting on Toure to drive their Championship campaign forward.

AustraliaToure's decision to stay means a key Socceroo player remains in the competitive English Championship, gaining regular exposure and development at a high level.

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Bacchus Marsh stripped of finals spot over coaching accreditation error

Bacchus Marsh's reserves team has been expelled from the finals. Their reserves coach, Marc Dransman, did not have AFL accreditation. The team finished on top of the ladder with 15 wins.

Why it mattersThe club says it gained no advantage from the mistake and the punishment is too harsh. It asked to appeal but AFL Victoria refused.