Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including:

• Zach Merrett misses Essendon team photo day
• Steven Bradbury optimistic about Australia's medal hopes at Winter Olympics
• Second-rower David Fifita wants to play for Queensland again

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