‘A freak’: Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson
Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final.
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One headache clears for Roosters but another looms
Victor Radley has learnt his grand final fate after a hip-drop tackle, while Connor Watson is hoping to be cleared to play for the Sydney Roosters.
Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat
Brisbane have kicked the last four goals of a chaotic, all-time classic AFL grand final to beat Fremantle and claim their second premiership three-peat.
Late Brazil leveller denies Socceroos a famous victory
A sensational second-half strike from Nestory Irankunda was not enough as Australia fell agonisingly short of an upset win over mighty Brazil.
Mark of greatness as Roosters roar into NRL decider
Sydney Roosters have ended the Dolphins' fairytale run with a 36-20 preliminary final win, due largely to the unbounded magic of winger Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Bullets shoot down Hawks, make it two from two in NBL
Son-of-a-gun Max Mackinnon showed why NBA teams are circling with a match-winning display in the surprise-packet Bullets' eight-point win over Illawarra.
Love and hate drive Titans lock against Broncos
Gold Coast powerhouse Sienna Lofipo grew up idolising Brisbane destroyer Julia Robinson, but that regard must go out the window in the NRLW preliminary final.
Best in the business: Suaalii to soar on Wallabies wing
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as one of the best in the business at dealing with high balls as the Wallabies brace for a Springboks aerial barrage.
Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final
Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other.
Dockers midfielder’s big call paying dividends
Neil Erasmus rejected significant interest from rival clubs to sign a new deal with Fremantle and now has an AFL premiership in his sights.
Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple
Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.
Broncos star winging it as ‘Famous Five’ titles loom
Brisbane gun Julia Robinson won her first two NRLW titles on the wing and her switch back there from centre has worked a treat as she eyes a fifth grand final.
Penrith must mind the age gap to stop evergreen Gagai
Penrith's Casey McLean knows he has a job on his hands to contain ageless Newcastle centre Dane Gagai.
How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper’s career
Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.
Unsung Aussie knuckles down for ‘seven figure’ chance
Jackson England can open lucrative doors with a win on the Gold Coast, while Sam Goodman has unfinished business in his Tokyo title fight.
Captains lead from the back in AFL grand final
Key defenders Alex Pearce and Harris Andrews will lead Fremantle and Brisbane respectively from the back in Saturday's AFL grand final.
Freo coach wants to emulate Lions’ sustained success
Whether Fremantle win or lose the AFL grand final, coach and former Dockers player Justin Longmuir wants the game to be the start of an era of success.
Dockers spearhead backs forwards to stand up in decider
Fremantle's key forwards delivered during the home-and-away season but have not been at their best in the lead-up to the AFL grand final.
‘Honestly don’t know’: Fagan unclear on his AFL future
Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final.
Lions star refuses to touch the cup until he wins
Oscar Allen got close to an AFL premiership eight years ago, but the Brisbane forward has revealed he is waiting until he wins a flag to touch the cup.
Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights’ NRL revival
Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider.
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.
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.