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Bombshell call: Zak Butters nominates the Western Bulldogs
In one of the major early calls of the AFL trade period, Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has nominated the Western Bulldogs as his preferred destination.
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Bombshell call: Zak Butters nominates the Western Bulldogs
In one of the major early calls of the AFL trade period, Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has nominated the Western Bulldogs as his preferred desti…
Rookie crashes in practice session in Madrid
Arvid Lindblad crashes into the wall during a practice session ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Rookie crashes in practice session in Madrid
Arvid Lindblad crashes into the wall during a practice session ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Academy alumni take to big stage together in Roosters finals tilt
Siua Wong, Rob Toia, Salesi Foketi and Benaiah Ioelu came through the ranks of a Roosters program the club hopes can one day produce their entire team…
Academy alumni take to big stage together in Roosters finals tilt
Siua Wong, Rob Toia, Salesi Foketi and Benaiah Ioelu came through the ranks of a Roosters program the club hopes can one day produce their entire team…
BBL sell-off plans will be on the right side of history
Modern cricket is a dual-format sport: Tests supply history and depth, and T20 provides the commercial engine that funds the lot. Since the Indian Pre…
BBL sell-off plans will be on the right side of history
Modern cricket is a dual-format sport: Tests supply history and depth, and T20 provides the commercial engine that funds the lot. Since the Indian Pre…
Tom Lynagh is Australian rugby’s biggest enigma. Can he be a saviour, too?
Brilliant but brittle, the young Queensland five-eighth started against the Lions last year but has barely played since. Getting Lynagh fit again coul…
Tom Lynagh is Australian rugby’s biggest enigma. Can he be a saviour, too?
Brilliant but brittle, the young Queensland five-eighth started against the Lions last year but has barely played since. Getting Lynagh fit again coul…
They’re an AFL powerhouse. So why can’t Collingwood’s women’s team find success?
Collingwood should be a successful AFLW club. They have up-to-date facilities and a strong history of success in the men’s program. So what’s wrong wi…
‘Made for finals’: The interstate gun with the AFL’s No.1 ranking
Izak Rankine only moved to a permanent midfield role in round nine this year after being primarily a forward and part-time mid.
They’re an AFL powerhouse. So why can’t Collingwood’s women’s team find success?
Collingwood should be a successful AFLW club. They have up-to-date facilities and a strong history of success in the men’s program. So what’s wrong wi…
‘Made for finals’: The interstate gun with the AFL’s No.1 ranking
Izak Rankine only moved to a permanent midfield role in round nine this year after being primarily a forward and part-time mid.
‘I love the Sharks’: From boyhood fan to Cronulla’s billionaire backer
Mike Dorrell is Australia’s ninth-richest person, worth more than $13 billion. But the Cronulla benefactor will be just another fan as they begin thei…
Whatever James Hird does next, it’s time for him to shed the entourage
James Hird needs to rise above the theatrics and nonsense that again enveloped him and Essendon this week.
Ram it: Why do we fawn over NFL when our own football codes have it all?
The carry-on leading up to Friday’s clash between the Rams and 49ers at the MCG was embarrassing. Allow me to set the record straight.
‘I love the Sharks’: From boyhood fan to Cronulla’s billionaire backer
Mike Dorrell is Australia’s ninth-richest person, worth more than $13 billion. But the Cronulla benefactor will be just another fan as they begin thei…
Whatever James Hird does next, it’s time for him to shed the entourage
James Hird needs to rise above the theatrics and nonsense that again enveloped him and Essendon this week.
Ram it: Why do we fawn over NFL when our own football codes have it all?
The carry-on leading up to Friday’s clash between the Rams and 49ers at the MCG was embarrassing. Allow me to set the record straight.
Bring on the the Zak attack: The Cats’ semi-final showed they sorely need it
Finals expose weaknesses and Geelong were found wanting again in the engine room, as they were when they were pounded by the Lions in last year’s gran…
Bring on the the Zak attack: The Cats’ semi-final showed they sorely need it
Finals expose weaknesses and Geelong were found wanting again in the engine room, as they were when they were pounded by the Lions in last year’s gran…
Wayne Bennett has never liked the bunker. He wants it gone after Friday night
A crucial decision midway through the second half that was overturned by the bunker left the South Sydney coach seething.
Wayne Bennett has never liked the bunker. He wants it gone after Friday night
A crucial decision midway through the second half that was overturned by the bunker left the South Sydney coach seething.
Dockers avoid a violet crumble, advance to a prelim final after Chris Scott left fuming from no-goal call
Desperate to avoid a straight-sets finals exit, the Dockers made a stirring comeback to hold on in the west.
Dockers avoid a violet crumble, advance to a prelim final after Chris Scott left fuming from no-goal call
Desperate to avoid a straight-sets finals exit, the Dockers made a stirring comeback to hold on in the west.
Fremantle v Geelong player ratings: ‘The Unicorn’ weaved his magic yet again, but these Cats guns will rue one that got away
In a seesawing finals classic at Optus Stadium, the top-of-the-ladder Dockers had the answers just when they needed them most. Here’s how our experts …
Fremantle v Geelong player ratings: ‘The Unicorn’ weaved his magic yet again, but these Cats guns will rue one that got away
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Joey pleads with Rabbitohs to extend Walker
Andrew Johns says the Rabbitohs have to re-sign Cody Walker despite his injury.
Joey pleads with Rabbitohs to extend Walker
Andrew Johns says the Rabbitohs have to re-sign Cody Walker despite his injury.
NRL Highlights: Rabbitohs v Knights - Finals Week 1
All the tries, big hits and highlight plays from Allianz Stadium as the Rabbitohs and Knights battled to keep their seasons alive in the first Elimina…
NRL Highlights: Rabbitohs v Knights - Finals Week 1
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Smith praises Ponga's 'performance of the year'
Cameron Smith is full of praise for Kalyn Ponga after his performance in the knockout final.
Smith praises Ponga's 'performance of the year'
Cameron Smith is full of praise for Kalyn Ponga after his performance in the knockout final.
Latrell gushes over Ponga's masterclass
Latrell Mitchell sends high praise towards Kalyn Ponga after Newcastle's win.
Latrell gushes over Ponga's masterclass
Latrell Mitchell sends high praise towards Kalyn Ponga after Newcastle's win.
Geelong coach punches wall after disaster call
Geelong coach Chris Scott was spotted fuming in the coaches box, punching the wall after a goal was snatched away from a desperate Cats side.
Geelong coach punches wall after disaster call
Geelong coach Chris Scott was spotted fuming in the coaches box, punching the wall after a goal was snatched away from a desperate Cats side.
Tempers flare on full-time siren
Newcastle and South Sydney come together for a melee right on full-time of the elimination final.
Tempers flare on full-time siren
Newcastle and South Sydney come together for a melee right on full-time of the elimination final.