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AFL star Neale's headline-making final year with Lions
After a famous cameo in the 2025 AFL grand final, Lachie Neale's subsequent 12 months with the Brisbane Lions have been nothing short of a soap opera.
The Sam Walker files: Why the NRL’s greatest minds love this one-man mystery
Champion halves boasting 14 titles and 1500 games between them all agree. Sam Walker – the gambler, meticulous planner and ambidextrous rogue – is unlike anything they’ve ever seen.
Aussie fires into contention at Paris Olympic course
After an ordinary 2026 European Tour campaign, Australian Jason Scrivener has enjoyed a very encouraging start to the French Open on the Paris Olympic course.
Cheika mate: presenting Angus Crichton's new main man
NSW Waratahs recruit Angus Crichton has nominated his first point of contact in rugby - and it's not fellow code-hopper and ex-Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
‘Who’s this bloke with no teeth?’ The raw talent who snubbed the NBA to become footy’s unicorn
Compared to Dennis Rodman and scouted by the Golden State Warriors, marketable big man Luke Jackson channelled his energy into becoming an AFL star and Instagram superhero.
Two decades after coaching DCE, Woolf out to end his NRL career
The Dolphins’ boss knows all about DCE – he coached him 20 years ago.
Sydney could host an AFLW Gather Round. What about Marvel on grand final eve?
Instead, there are four games at three different venues, one of which is an eyesore.
Fremantle Dockers quiz: 30 easy, medium and hard trivia questions to test your Freo knowledge
With heights all 210cm or greater, who are the three tallest players to play for Freo? Take our 30-question quiz - divided into easy, medium, and hard levels - to show how well you know your favourite club!
‘Next best thing’: Crown Perth to host epic AFL grand final party at its theatre for first time
Crown Perth will open its theatre for the first time for a giant AFL grand final viewing party — but it’s far from the only place to watch Fremantle take on Brisbane.
How Freo's Friday night flop inspired premiership push
Fremantle's path to premiership glory hasn't been a straightforward one, with last year's loss to their former coach Ross Lyon proving to be a turning point.
'Pep in my step': Neale delighted after beating GF ban
After sensationally being cleared to play in his fourth-straight AFL grand final, Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is eyeing a landmark premiership three-peat.
Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players
Joe Montemurro has explained why selecting overseas talent over A-League Women's players is more enticing for the Matildas mentor.
Pepper miracle bomb lifts Wildcats to thrilling NBL win
Bryce Cotton was epic in his 300th game, but Elijah Pepper proved the hero for the Perth Wildcats, landing a miracle bomb to bury the Adelaide 36ers.
All-rounder awarded county cap
Grant Stewart has been awarded his long-awaited Kent county cap.
Eli King: Why I chose Gillingham after having just hours to decide
Eli King admits it has been a “whirlwind” since his last-minute decision to join Gillingham, but he already feels at home.
Gillingham’s injury list shrinking as McManus heads off with Ireland
Conor McManus has recovered from injury in time to represent his country and will miss Gillingham’s weekend trip to York City.
United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop
MVP candidate Cole Anthony has shaken off a knee injury scare to lead Melbourne United to a 25-point NBL hammering of a wayward South East Melbourne.
Flawed reasons for a just outcome: Why Neale playing in the grand final is the right thing
The underlying wrinkle of this case is that the match review system leaves little room for shades of grey in the grading of offences.
Dockers superfan boards flight of her dreams after partner wins The West Australian Grand Final Giveaway
A Fremantle Dockers superfan’s dream will become reality when she jets to Melbourne for the 2026 AFL Grand Final after her partner was named the winner of The West Australian’s giveaway.
Killer Cats pounce on Hawks to go second on AFLW ladder
A midfield masterclass has helped Geelong cruise to a 36-point win over Hawthorn to leap to second place on the AFLW ladder.
Mark Hutchings: Former West Coast Eagle’s partner Hannah dies after giving birth to couple’s first child
The partner of a West Coast Eagles premiership hero has tragically died just days after giving birth to the couple’s first child.
'Right decision made': Greats react to Neale's hearing
Nathan Brown and Matthew Lloyd give their thoughts on Brisbane star Lachie Neale's appeal board hearing result.
Lions skipper reacts to Neale hearing
Harris Andrews weighs in on the appeal board's result on Brisbane teammate Lachie Neale's case.
Russell makes most of teammate's woes in Baku practice
British driver George Russell was fastest in the first practice session ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Australian Oscar Piastri sixth.
AFLW round seven: Kate Hore brings up 100th game as Dees take on angry North Melbourne; IKON Park hosts double-header
Follow all the action of, and reaction to, round seven – including the grand final even quadruple header.
How sons of Lions royalty forged their own legacies, and can go even further
Their fathers will live in Lions history, but this modern-day trio are on the cusp of cementing their own legacies out of the shadow of their most potent star.
The footy team kicking goals outside the mainstream
The CoHealth Kangaroos are a team designed for players who don't fit into mainstream footy.
It’s a game for sporting legends. It’s also a game for those who don’t fit anywhere else
This weekend the best players in the AFL will battle it out in the finals. Down at JJ Holland Park, the game is changing lives.
‘He’s doing a fantastic job’: Ancelotti’s glowing endorsement of Popa’s Socceroos
Carlo Ancelotti, one of the greatest managers ever, is a big Tony Popovic fan – and their friendship goes way, way back.
‘Too early’ for Cooney-Cross to return for Matildas after family tragedy
Kyra Cooney-Cross took a break from soccer to support her mother through her cancer battle. An international comeback for two friendlies in October was deemed too soon.
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