Why Roosters’ aura won’t faze the Raiders
Canberra players were told to speak up if they didn't think they could beat the Sydney Roosters during the NRLW season. Now they must beat them in a final.
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Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list
Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final.
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.
Fagan rejoices, Longmuir ‘cynical’ as Neale beats ban
Dual premiership coach Chris Fagan concedes Brisbane were preparing for Lachie Neale's one-game ban to stand as his Fremantle counterpart expressed cynicism.
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.
Sting Ray: rolling Stone shows who is Dolphin boss
Dolphins' warrior Ray Stone will retire at the season's end as the side's unsmiling assassin who gets the job done no matter what pain he has to play through.
‘Unique’: Titans meet Q Cup player of year Woodbridge
Western Clydesdales fullback Chris Woodbridge does things on a footy field his co-coach Shane Walker has never seen - and NRL clubs are taking note.
‘Paid off’: Cobbo named Queensland’s best after promise
Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo justified his State of Origin recall by winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal at the QRL awards night.
Neale thanks Lions after escaping AFL grand final ban
Star Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale has avoided becoming the first player to be suspended for an AFL grand final in 23 years after having his ban overturned.
‘Outplayed’: Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation
Captain Mitch Marsh blasted a quickfire 60 but said his Australian side were "outplayed", losing wickets tamely as South Africa comfortably won the first ODI.
Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season
The Illawarra Hawks have parted ways with import centre Darius Days.
The unsung hero who kept Freo fit and firing this year
The Dockers have broken all sorts of club records this year, but one of the most remarkable aspects of their season has been the squad's durability and fitness.
Wet and wild: AFL grand final shapes as soggy affair
Brisbane and Fremantle players are bracing for damp conditions at the MCG, with the forecast pointing to the wettest grand final in decades.
Dockers, Lions defenders suffer grand final heartbreak
Fremantle have left defender Brennan Cox out of their AFL grand final team to keep the faith with Oscar McDonald, while Brisbane are also unchanged.
Longley feels ‘bit of a goose’ for aiding Dockers’ foes
Three-peat NBA champion and forever Dockers fan Luc Longley is copping it from Fremantle mates for handing out tips to grand final rivals Brisbane mid-season.
Bostock siblings on track for perfect league seasons
Dolphins centre Jack Bostock and Gold Coast winger Indie Bostock have not lost a game this year and the siblings aim to extend their runs in preliminary finals.
Cheers: how hospitality helps Halse’s rugby journey
Caitlyn Halse has revealed how working in a pub contributes to her rugby union success, as the Wallaroos prepare for a historic Test against Scotland.
How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo’s rise
Wharfie Time has sent fans into a spin, but it is a concept introduced by Justin Longmuir at 2025 exit interviews that has lifted Fremantle deep into September.
Kylie fans will finally be so lucky at footy’s big day
A homegrown superstar has promised fans a show like no other when she headlines a pre-game entertainment line-up at the AFL grand final for the first time.
Fremantle Dockers fans dream of Wharfie-time AFL glory
After decades of being starved of AFL premiership success, Fremantle fans are praying the tide finally turns as they prepare to make the pilgrimage to the MCG.
Wallabies brace for air and ground battle against Boks
The Wallabies will be set for an intense battle in the air and at ground level when they take on world No.1 South Africa at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Walker’s on but Woolf ‘wouldn’t swap’ his own No.7
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final.
Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader
For the first four seasons as Newcastle captain, Kalyn Ponga never felt he could be himself in the role. Justin Holbrook's arrival as coach helped change that.
NRLW finalists reveal the key changes to find success
NRLW preliminary finalists Sydney Roosters and Canberra have taken different paths and approaches to 2026, but now face off for a spot in the grand final.
‘All or nothing’: Crichton craves dream NRL farewell
Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton knows his NRL career is coming to a close and is desperate to go out with a bang.
Me-versus-me: why To’o is now the hunter at Penrith
Brian To'o enters Penrith's preliminary final with a point to prove. Not to anyone else, but to himself after his shock NSW State of Origin axing in July.
Big Dog: how cleanskin Rooster replaced JWH as top prop
Following in the footsteps of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is no simple task, but Naufahu Whyte has stepped up as the leader of the Sydney Roosters' pack.
Brownlow winner Lions’ pick to present premiership cup
The Brisbane Lions have called on the Norm Smith medallist from the third of their three successive grand final wins to present the AFL premiership cup.
Lions’ scars enrich Brisbane’s AFL flag fortunes
Spare a thought for Daniel Rich, who retired after 275 AFL games for the Brisbane Lions just as the side hit their premiership-winning straps.
Fletcher outlines Lachie legacy ahead of crucial call
Jaspa Fletcher will line up for his fourth AFL grand final in as many seasons aware he may never run out alongside Lachie Neale again.
V’landys sets sights on overseas moves in new NRL role
Peter V'landys has officially been appointed as the NRL's new executive chairman, making him the most powerful player in the sport in 30 years.