Why Zorko was ‘disappointed’ with Lions’ prelim epic
Brisbane might have won an all-time classic to book their spot in another AFL grand final, but Lions veteran Dayne Zorko came away with some disappointment.
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Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI ‘job share’
Fresh from leading Australia to an ODI sweep in Zimbabwe, Mitch Marsh will also lead the side in the first match of the series against South Africa in Durban.
Switkowski’s Freo farewell reaches the grandest stage
Sam Switkowski is a chance to get the fairytale farewell when the Fremantle forward lines up in Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane at the MCG.
‘Not the Lachie Neale team’: Lions star speaks on ban
Brisbane star Lachie Neale is taking his last shot at overturning his one-game suspension so he can play in a fourth straight AFL grand final for the Lions.
Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers
The Cairns Taipans have collected their first win of the NBL season, but a late contentious call took the shine off their gritty victory.
Herrington homes in on fulfilling a childhood dream
Defender Lucas Herrington is feeling right at home as the Socceroos prepare to take on five-time World Cup winners Brazil in two friendlies in Queensland.
AFL should be so lucky as Kylie caps big finals series
A lot has gone right for the AFL in this finals series, after some big controversies, and boss Andrew Dillon is trumpeting record season attendance.
Forwards hold key as Wallabies shift Suaalii to wing
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to move from outside centre to wing as the Wallabies attempt to down defending World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.
Finding inner peace: Docker’s intense journey to the GF
Injuries have meant the golf clubs have stayed packed away, but Hayden Young feels he is finally on the path to truly discovering himself.
Kings recruits bringing the hunger to go back-to-back
The Sydney Kings are fresh off unveiling last season's championship banner and rings, but now all attention turns to going back-to-back in the coming campaign.
Does smiling Brennan Cox hint to a late Dockers switch?
Intrigue surrounds the make-up of Fremantle's grand final team, with fit-again defender Brennan Cox all smiles as he completed training and chatted to fans.
‘Don’t want to see that’: AFLW concern for winless trio
Three AFLW clubs - Essendon, Collingwood and St Kilda - are winless halfway through the season and the league is concerned.
‘Stuck with me’: ex-Bulldogs half explains NRL return
Toby Sexton is coming back to the NRL next year, only two seasons after he was shafted from the Bulldogs' main halves pairing.
‘Hunger for dreams’: Cobbo follows cricketing great
Selwyn Cobbo wants to learn more about his famous great-great grandfather - Queensland fast bowler Eddie Gilbert - as he credits the Dolphins for his revival.
‘Don’t agree with it’: Roosters want fairer NRLW finals
The undefeated Sydney Roosters have approached the NRL about tweaking the women's finals format so the top two sides get two bites of the cherry.
Hard-luck Rooster keen to finally have crack at a GF
Lindsay Collins was part of the Sydney Roosters' finals campaigns in their 2018 and 2019 premiership successes, but now he is eyeing off a first grand final.
AFL umpire felt ‘threatened, intimidated’ by Hawks duo
AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.
‘Attractive’ post-Fagan option hiding in plain sight
Brisbane Lions chairman Andrew Wellington has addressed Chris Fagan's future as coach at the club, while the players have endorsed his low-profile sidekick.
How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai
Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final.
‘Hammer and Herbie Show’ far from Phinished yet
Dolphins duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Herbie Farnworth have forged a lethal liaison they both hope will blossom further as they approach career-defining moments.
‘Ready to play’: Robinson’s green light to Sam Walker
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery.
Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club
Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground.
‘Big loss’: Socceroos gun suffers setback for Asian Cup
Injured Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure faces months on the sidelines, with teammate Nestory Irankunda unable to shed light on his recovery for the Asian Cup.
The tortured history powering Freo’s premiership push
Fremantle are one of few clubs left without an AFL premiership, having weathered 32 years of painful memories and growing pains en route to this grand final.
‘Could not move’: mud and guts put Titans on title path
Gold Coast half Lauren Brown says the connection forged in a pre-season camp has the side on track to beat Brisbane and qualify for the NRLW grand final.
Banned Sydney Swans players apologise to AFL club
Sydney vice-captain Isaac Heeney has made his first public statement after the five suspended Swans players made their return to club headquarters.
Why Docker Erasmus knocked back Eagles and Dogs
Neil Erasmus is in career-best form and on the cusp of flag glory, but life would have been very different had he decided to join West Coast or the Bulldogs.
‘Let the refs have total control’: Gallen’s plea to NRL
The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees.
‘Firecrackers’ behind Lions’ insatiable title hunt
For all the silverware collected by the Brisbane Lions, there remains a handful of luckless players without a flag not forgotten by their premiership teammates.
‘Very hopeful’: Neale faces media as Lions appeal ban
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has addressed media at Melbourne Airport as the Lions attempt to appeal his ban for the AFL grand final.
Japan almost shock India in T20 thanks to Brisbane boy
A Brisbane-based teen grade player has given India a scare in their T20 match against Japan in Sano, held to celebrate 75 years of mutual diplomatic relations.