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Under-fire Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff has flatly rejected reports he is overweight and accused the media of trying to drive a wedge between players and coach Justin Leppitsch.Rockliff was the subject of a scathing newspaper column last week, which claimed the midfielder would not pass Carltons strict in-season skinfold requirements and was setting a bad example for his teammates.To suggest I dont train hard and he mentioned about my weight, as well, when I had a DEXA scan a few weeks ago that suggests Im in the best shape of my life, Rockliff told RSN radio on Wednesday.I think weve got a really good footy club that operates well and unfortunately at the moment, weve lost 12 games on the trot and everyones looking for answers.Externally, (the media is) trying to almost drive a wedge into our playing group and coaching staff and it is hard at times, but thats the industry we live in.Rockliff said he was pleased to see Leppitsch take his defence in a fiery press conference on the morning the column was printed, slamming it as lies and a bunch of bulls**t.I think it sent a really strong and clear message to the public out there that we are united and all pushing as one, Rockliff said.Hes commenting on rumours a lot at the moment, which becomes frustrating and I think he has to defend his job in every media (conference) that he does.Unfortunately were not playing the way we want to and getting the results we want, so hes always under the pump, but hes handled himself really well, we chat regularly.The Lions are at rock bottom following their 79-point loss to Greater Western Sydney on Sunday, played in front of a record-low Gabba crowd.The defeat was their 12th in a row, making it the longest losing streak in club history - worse than at any time during the Bad News Bears era of the early 1990s.Rockliff admitted Lions players were only half-doing things on the field.Were half-taking an opposition player out instead of fully committing to that... which translates to looking like you dont care or your effort isnt there, and thats not the case at all, he said.Brisbane are outsiders with bookmakers to beat Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Sunday in what shapes as a certain wooden spoon playoff. Shawn Kemp Jersey . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. Kevin Hervey Thunder Jersey . LUCIE, Fla. https://www.thunderrookiesshop.com/Kevin-Hervey-City-Edition-Jersey/ . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle. Darius Bazley Jersey . Burris threw two TD passes, including a key 15-yard fourth-quarter strike to Bakari Grant that effectively countered a Toronto comeback bid and led Hamilton to a 33-19 victory. Andre Roberson Jersey . -- If Henry Burris has his way, he will be the starting quarterback to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back to the Grey Cup next year. BOULDER, Colo. -- A 34-year-old Nebraska woman has died after she was hit on a bicycle while taking part in the Ironman Boulder race.Michelle Walters of McCook, Nebraska, was hit by a vehicle while riding on a major highway north of Boulder on Sunday, the Colorado State Patrol said.Ironman event coordinators issued a statement confirming the womans death. We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our athletes at IRONMAN Boulder, organizers said.The driver and details of the accident have not been released. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash.Participants began with a 2.4-mile, one-loop swim in Boulder Reservoir. Athletes then continued on a challenging 112-mile, multiloop bike course, followed by a 26.2-mile running coourse.ddddddddddddLast year, a 40-year-old Virginia man died three days after completing the Ironman triathlon in Boulder. Brian Godlove, of Fairfax, died in a Boulder hospital after racing on Aug. 2.Ironman Boulder results show Godlove completed the 2.4-mile swim and 112-mile cycling portions of the race, but he did not do the final 26.2-mile running leg.Godlove died of complications from dehydration and rhabdomyolysis associated with excessive exercise, Boulder County Coroner Emma Hall said. Rhabdomyolysis occurs when muscle tissue rapidly breaks down and enters the bloodstream, and it can be brought about by extreme exercise. ' ' '