Cripps talks up quick rebound from Blues’ tough season
Despite dropping out of the top eight, Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he feels more confident than this time last year.
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Lions back Neale to make right call in race to reach GF
All eyes are on Lachie Neale's bid to make a remarkable grand-final return from injury and his teammates will back him to make the right call.
Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks
Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend.
Uncertainty remains over NBL star’s drugs violation
The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.
Cats wrap arms around concussed star amid GF heartbreak
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has opened up on how the Cats are supporting Tom Stewart and the change he'd like to see to avoid future grand final anguish.
Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild
Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.
AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting
The Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to letting umpires having access to statistics.
Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith’s master shogun
Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.
Told career was over, Dragon continues long road back
Cody Ramsey will cap a remarkable comeback from battling ulcerative colitis to captain St George Illawarra in the NSW Cup final.
Club legends Brown, Selwood to present premiership cup
Former Brisbane captain and three-time premiership player Jonathan Brown will have the honour of presenting the cup if the Lions defeat Geelong.
Broncos weapon to target Panthers’ weakest link
Penrith leaked four tries down their left defensive edge against Canterbury and Brisbane strike weapon Kotoni Staggs is ready to cash in at Suncorp Stadium.
Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma
If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener
Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.
‘Not supposed to be here’: Lion’s next shift mentality
Bruce Reville worked jobs at an abattoir and driving forklifts at Bunnings before getting his AFL opportunity at Brisbane, where he's now a cult hero.
Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
Nikora feared leg injury could cruel finals during ban
Briton Nikora missed the end of the regular season through suspension at Cronulla, but it was a serious leg cork that he feared might ruin his finals series.
Storm ‘won’t take a backward step’ in Sharks showdown
Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.
Melbourne eye NBL rivals with star shooter still out
Chris Goulding will miss a third straight game as Melbourne United seek to blunt South East Melbourne's red-hot scorers in their NBL grudge match.
Tino stays with Australia for Ashes with family support
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui received the crucial support of his father Fereti to stick with representing Australia in the Ashes series that kicks off next month.
Inside the Lions and Cats’ race to five premierships
Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.
Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats’ great expectations
High-profile recruit Bailey Smith has bounced back from a serious knee injury to star in Geelong's run to the grand final amid a series of controversies.
The short wait to scratch Ashcroft’s grand-final itch
Grateful to get a grand-final shot at his first attempt, Levi Ashcroft reckons the love for producing in big AFL moments runs in the family.
The O’Connor triplets of County Kerry are no more
Mark O'Connor has "a few suspects" back in Ireland after the Geelong defender's Wikipedia page was giving a whole different picture of his family life.
England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted
Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.
Lion king Fagan wins again at annual AFL coach awards
Chris Fagan's ongoing success at Brisbane and his extensive career have been honoured at the AFL Coaches Association annual awards.
Hawthorn’s Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle
Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has successfully challenged a proposed three-game ban for the tackle that will force Geelong's Tom Stewart to miss the AFL grand final.
Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay
A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.
PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move
The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.
Wallabies look to insider knowledge in Bledisloe quest
While Will Skelton will return for the second Bledisloe Cup Test, the Wallabies need a win in Auckland and hope some additional Kiwi insight proves beneficial.
Reynolds back to answer critics, Mam’s new Broncos role
Brisbane playmakers Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam return from injury for the grand final qualifier against Penrith, with Mam set for an X-factor bench role.
Cleary the daytime king, unbeaten since 2019
A fast track at Suncorp Stadium should suit Brisbane in the NRL preliminary final, but they are up against a Penrith side who just don't lose in the daytime.