Will Ashcroft has added a Merrett-Murray Medal to his resume, pipping Brisbane Lions warhorse Josh Dunkley for the premiership club's best-and-fairest honour.

Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.

Trade table hostilities over Merrett coincided with Essendon’s Crichton Medal dinner on Thursday night, where the star midfielder took the top gong again.

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has provided some positive news on the injury status of striker Ronan Hale ahead of their home match this weekend.

A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award.

Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham says the club’s ‘Pullman Five’ players ‘strenuously deny the allegations’ being investigated.

Local hero Taran Amrstrong's late dagger has helped the Tasmania JackJumpers overcome a late wobble to edge Melbourne United in Hobart.

Round eight kicked off in wintry conditions at Ikon Park, with Carlton holding strong when it mattered most.

Carlton have claimed a gritty victory over a resurgent Hawthorn after a first-quarter burst set the Blues up for a crucial AFLW win.

Storm Hunter and Kimberly Birrell have won their opening matches at the China Open but fellow Australian Daria Kasatkina couldn't survive a tight first-rounder.

Australia's Alex de Minaur has progressed to the last 16 at the China Open with a straight sets win over Mariano Navone.

South Africa won’t play a Test against Australia at the famed Wanderers ground in Johannesburg. There’s a good reason for that.

Matt Milnes and Coco Streets earned several accolades at Kent’s end-of-season awards in Canterbury.

New draft rules announced in April made it harder for clubs to land priority talent – such as Cody Walker or Dougie Cochrane, who are widely considered among the best few prospects in this draft class.

Newcastle’s five First Nations players had good reason to stay at home in the Hunter this weekend – and would have had they not been playing in an NRL decider.

Jillaroos great Ruan Sims reveals why the NRLW is not yet ready for standalone grand final.

The countdown has begun for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is set to be the biggest in tournament history, with high hopes for the Wallabies.

The Tricolours will know on Friday the results of independent testing to determine whether their utility star can play in Sunday’s grand final.

Zak Butters, Toby Greene and Lachie Neale are among the star players set to switch clubs when the AFL free agency period officially opens.

Wallabies coach Les Kiss faces a midfield reshuffle after Hunter Paisami's four-week ban, eyeing several options ahead of the crucial Eden Park Bledisloe clash.

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy wants to stay at the Dockers, who aren't looking at a former Magpie at this stage as a potential recruit.

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says the high praise for Mark Nawaqanitawase’s league stint is justified, but there are no selection guarantees when he returns to rugby next month.

Trent Robinson and Justin Holbrook answer the big selection questions ahead of the NRL grand final.

Triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan says he has given it his all but has decided now is the right time to retire as coach of the Brisbane Lions, just days after leading the club to a historic third flag on Saturday.

Stephen Marsh believes Well Written can measure up to her Australian rivals in the Epsom Handicap, but he is desperate for clear skies.

Before the NRL and NRLW grand finals get underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

Essendon will bid their prized No.1 pick on Port Adelaide academy prospect Dougie Cochrane, says Power list boss Jason Cripps.

With AFL free agency officially opening on Friday, we run our eye over the players whose futures are up in the air, as trade period madness prepares to take centre stage.

Three-time AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan, conscious of his message wearing thin, admits he thought about retiring after the Lions' first premiership.