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.
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‘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.
Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane beat NZ
Incumbent wooden spooners the Brisbane Bullets have shown they will no longer be pushovers by starting the new campaign with a tense win over the Breakers.
NSW stun Bulls in chase to give Haddin perfect start
An unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 108 by allrounder William Salzmann and Jake Scott took NSW to an extraordinary four-wicket One-Day Cup win over Queensland.
AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties
Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot will officiate in the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane despite being caught up in controversies this season.
No Monkey business: NRL ditch grand final performer
With Kylie Minogue singing at Saturday's grand final, the AFL has won the latest code war battle with the NRL cutting their headline act over a song stand-off.
Axed ref Klein set for bunker role after Warriors error
Axed from on-field duties, experienced referee Ashley Klein is set to be the man in the bunker for the preliminary final between the Dolphins and Roosters.
Perth put stake in ground with eye for local talent
Perth have signed their first local junior pathways player, heralding a three-year deal offered to a 15-year-old emerging talent from Western Australia.
No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea
The AFL has stopped short of granting Essendon draft assistance, with the wooden spooners to instead get two extra rookie spots for next season.
Winding journey: stars align for fringe Docker McDonald
Fremantle veteran Brennan Cox appears set to miss out on a grand final berth even if he trains down the house on Wednesday.
Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim
Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace.
‘Shaped me’: Wayne sprays keep Donga’s suspensions away
Kurt Donoghoe is now one of the NRL's most influential players with his big hits and silky ball skills but his rough edges were trimmed by Wayne Bennett blasts.
Sydney Sirens rebrand gets thumbs up from rival skipper
A trademark battle is brewing over the rebadging of a Super Netball club to a moniker long used by an ice hockey team in the same market.
Schwab thinks Neale can avoid AFL grand final ban club
Former Hawthorn player and coach Peter Schwab, who missed a grand final through suspension, thinks Lachie Neale can avoid the same fate.
AFL’s smallest player sets sights on biggest stage
Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley is ready to grab another opportunity with both hands in the AFL grand final, following his unorthodox rise to league ranks.
Woolf in the door: Dolphins set to extend coach
Coach Kristian Woolf is on the cusp of a new deal at the Dolphins after giving the club post-Wayne Bennett stability and getting the best out of players.
Confidence missing: Murphy Reid told to watch himself
Fremantle star Murphy Reid has been urged to sit in front of a screen and watch highlights of himself in order to regain his mojo.
Wallabies blow as luckless star sent in for surgery
Western Force star Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rushed into the Wallabies squad after Charlie Cale suffered a year-ending shoulder injury at training.
‘Not in a final’: Lions bank on defence for three-peat
Ryan Lester, fresh off a fifth-straight one-year contract extension, doesn't expect another goal-fest in the Lions' AFL grand final against the Dockers.
Grudge match: Roosters prop ready for more fire
Sydney Roosters prop Naufahu Whyte has made it clear he won't back away from another fight with the Dolphins, after being sin-binned against them in 2025.
‘Remorseful’ Klau in Diamonds’ Constellation Cup squad
Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney has backed Sarah Klau to repay the faith after the goalkeeper retained her spot in Australia's Constellation Cup squad.
‘Cheese and bikkies’: Raiders leader inspiring team
Canberra are one game away from making a first NRLW grand final and despite not having one of their captains available, she's still helping the team.
Sky Blues teen lands ‘record-breaking’ MLS transfer
Akol Akon is the latest Australian teenager to land a multi-million dollar transfer, joining MLS outfit Colorado Rapids after a breakout season with Sydney FC.
Mother of all derbies lights fire in Broncos powerhouse
Brisbane prop Shannon Mato will play her former club Gold Coast in the preliminary final as a new mum determined to do her son Charnze-Pati proud.
‘He’s a rat’: why Gallen’s back to fight big Nelson
At 45, NRL great-turned-boxer Paul Gallen is returning to the ring after answering an SOS call from promoters to fight the 'Big Nasty' Nelson Asofa-Solomona.