Cats star not carrying any ‘baggage’ into AFL finals
Geelong star Max Holmes has been desperately unlucky with hamstring injuries in big finals and has spoken about how he'll handle this year's campaign.
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‘Emotional arousal’: how finals will get Lions going
Simon Black expects the Brisbane Lions to hit top gear when the defending champions begin their AFL finals series in an MCG qualifying final against Geelong.
Souths back Brandon Smith ‘to the end’ amid allegations
South Sydney players insist it's business as usual for Brandon Smith despite serious criminal allegations hanging over the forward's head.
Hill to miss again, Magpies ponder big forward call
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put a line through Bobby Hill returning for the Magpies' first final, but admitted a bold forward switch could happen.
AFLW superstar learns extent of ankle injury
Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne have learned how long an ankle injury will sideline brilliant captain Jasmine Garner.
Selectors expect injured Cummins to be fit for Ashes
Pat Cummins is racing the clock to be fit for the first Ashes Test in November, with the Australia captain dealing with back stress.
Knights star backs Green’s footy IQ in coach search
The longest-serving player in Newcastle's current squad says Blake Green's man management and football IQ make him ready to replace Adam O'Brien.
Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion
Taking the title in Fiji, Molly Picklum has joined the likes of Stephanie Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley in becoming a surfing world champion.
De Minaur cruises into New York quarter-final
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has again reached the last eight of the US Open with a swift dispatch of Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi in New York.
Brit boxer who fought Ali then became ‘Aussie Joe’ dies
Joe Bugner never felt loved in Britain despite being the nation's best heavyweight; in Australia he found affection, and finally won a world title.
Walsh toilet humour precedes Storm super bowl
Brisbane have put out a statement, describing fullback Reece Walsh's cheeky slurp from a toilet bowl on a social media post as 'a poor attempt at humour'.
Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals
Canberra star Josh Papalii is learning to switch off from the game and embrace the moment, following in his younger teammates' lead.
Sydney Olympians look to spread home Games fever
The Australian Olympic Committee has launched a month-long Olympics Unleashed Roadshow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Games.
Skydivers snagged mid-air during ‘catastrophic’ jump
Video of tandem skydivers getting snagged on a plane mid-air has been played in court, as a company director faces charges over their deaths.
America’s Cup comeback inspiring Freo’s AFL flag push
Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.
Hawks’ hopes grow of big recall for Giants final
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.
We’d be in finals mix if NRL season was longer: Eels
The way their form is going, Parramatta believe they'd be in the frame for an NRL finals berth if the season were a few months longer.
Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat’s unique appeal
Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.
Knights call on Michael Hagan to help pick coach
Newcastle's most recent premiership winning coach has been called upon to help the NRL strugglers find their next mentor.
Feeney covets Bathurst 1000 glory as Whincup goes again
Jamie Whincup hasn't won a Bathurst 1000 since 2012, but his Triple Eight protege and Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney is out to change that.
Wallabies welcome ‘father figure’ back against Pumas
The resurgent Wallabies want to make their mark on their home turf, hosting Argentina in Townsville in their battle for the Rugby Championship crown.
Haas on track to extend at Broncos, targets title
Payne Haas's manager says he won't be leaving Brisbane for his next contract as the star prop targets taking down a Melbourne side he once almost joined.
Wallaby to Roo? Nawaqanitawase firms for 34-year first
Mark Nawaqanitawase stands on the cusp of a 34-year first following his eye-catching opening NRL season with the Sydney Roosters.
From ‘walking laps with a broken fib’ to finals: Rioli
Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.
Relief for Sharks as fullback free for important clash
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy will be available to face Canterbury after avoiding a suspension for his hit on Jack Cogger.
Blues coach adamant on response to Curnow trade offers
Michael Voss wants Charlie Curnow to see out his long-term contract with Carlton despite the key forward indicating his desire for a fresh start elsewhere.
Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo
Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.
Bennett mantra drives Katoa in Dolphins’ finals quest
Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa says wisdom from former coach Wayne Bennett will drive his display against Canberra, whether the finals dream is alive or not.
Pole vault queen Kennedy shifts the goalposts for Tokyo
After recovering from major hamstring surgery, pole vault superstar Nina Kennedy is taking a whole new mindset into her world championships title defence.
‘It’s a passion’: Hasler will coach on beyond Titans
Departing Gold Coast coach Des Hasler is determined to keep doing what he loves while captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui aims to send him out a winner.
Response to ‘Spraygate’ key to Storm and Broncos’ fate
Brisbane and Melbourne have worn recent verbal barrages from their coaches, and how the players respond will decide more than just the result of their clash.