Back-rower Blore savouring taste of Storm finals action
Melbourne's Shawn Blore is embracing his first finals campaign and hopes the Sydney Roosters bring the fireworks in their preliminary final.
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Swans livewire Papley set for Starcevich GF match-up
Known for his celebrations and ability to get under his opposition's skin, Sydney's Tom Papley is set to cause trouble for Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich.
Swans and Lions trek different paths to AFL summit
Grand finalists Sydney and Brisbane trod different paths to the AFL summit where both clubs want to plant the flag.
Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II
Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Mills will put own heartbreak aside for Swans: Maxfield
Former Sydney captain Stuart Maxfield expects sidelined skipper Callum Mills to put his own heartbreak aside to help the Swans ahead of the AFL grand final.
Leigh Matthews delights in Lions’ long-term turnaround
Leigh Matthews will present the premiership cup to the Brisbane Lions if they win the AFL grand final and is relishing their turnaround this decade.
Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne
An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.
Meninga expects Ponga to want to play Tests in future
Nathan Cleary is set to miss Australia's post-season Tests, while coach Mal Meninga believes Kalyn Ponga will one day want to play for the Kangaroos.
GWS utility Cumming shuns Port, set to join Crows
Greater Western Sydney's Isaac Cumming has shunned Port Adelaide's offer and is set to link up with the Adelaide Crows.
Munster brings new magic to Melbourne’s finals attack
Melbourne have wrapped up preparations for their Sydney Roosters showdown with Cameron Munster saying he's happy to let Jahrome Hughes call the Storm's shots.
Ruck changes no worry for Melbourne, Penrith
Melbourne and Penrith insist they are not concerned by the prospect of the Roosters and Sharks slowing the ruck down, with less infringements in finals.
Panthers shrug at weather, Sorensen unlikely for prelim
Penrith have struggled to produce their triple premiership-winning best in the rain but are unfazed by the prospect of a wet and wild preliminary final week.
Katy Perry set to roar, but insists she’s no Lion
American singer Katy Perry will take a neutral stance into the AFL Grand Final when it comes to supporting the Swans or the Lions.
‘Fages needs a friend’: How Boomer gave Lions bounce
Australian basketball great Phil Smyth's low-key role with the Brisbane Lions has developed into one of the most important: keeping coach Chris Fagan sane.
Roar confident young gun can handle ‘next Viduka’ hype
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich will keep putting rising striker Thomas Waddingham "in the deep end" as overseas and Socceroos opportunities beckon.
Penrith could make grand final history with pink jersey
Penrith's beloved pink jersey will take a place in grand final history if results fall as expected in the third week of the NRL finals.
Don’t rely on grit: Coach’s plea to next Matildas boss
Brisbane Roar women's coach Alex Smith has implored whoever takes over the Matildas to embrace the squad's brilliance, and Kyah Simon agrees.
NAS and JWH to square off in battle of the big men
The Storm and the Roosters have a long, fiery history, with big men Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves expected to butt heads in the final.
Smyth’s ‘genuine Boomers fear’, backs Vickerman for job
Four-time Olympic point guard turned Boomers coach Phil Smyth has endorsed current Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman to take over as men's national coach.
Sharks can’t bank on Ramien’s prelim finals experience
Jesse Ramien is the only current Cronulla player to have played a preliminary final for the club, but he has little knowledge to impart from his experience.
Sydney Swans’ team for the 2024 AFL grand final
A look at the squad the Sydney Swans will take into Saturday's AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.
Brisbane Lions’ team for the 2024 AFL grand final
A look at the squad the Brisbane Lions will take into Saturday's AFL grand final against the Sydney Swans at the MCG.
Sydney name unchanged line-up, Fort in for McInerney
Sydney captain Callum Mills and midfielder Taylor Adams haven't even made it on to the Swans' emergency list for Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane.
McKenzie promoted for Wallaroos’ rematch with Wales
Arabella McKenzie will return to the Wallaroos' starting side as playmaker when they face Wales for the second time in eight days, but on a different continent.
Walters era over as Broncos move on from club legend
Axed Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has fallen victim to a brutal post-season review, 12 months after the Broncos mentor took his side to the NRL grand final.
McKeown smashes short course world record on return
The remarkable Kaylee McKeown has set a new short course world 100m backstroke record at the national championships in Adelaide on her post-Olympic return.
‘It’s been fun’: Ricciardo F1 career over after sacking
Daniel Ricciardo's Formula One career looks over after the "true gentleman" Australian driver was released by Red Bull Racing.
Vickerman uncertain over combining NBL and Boomers jobs
Phil Smyth believes Dean Vickerman is the man to lead the Boomers into the future, but the veteran Melbourne United coach isn't so sure.
Broncos to ‘move quickly’ for Walters’ successor
Brisbane will look to recruit a new mentor quickly after announcing the club and head coach Kevin Walters have parted ways.
Storm set on not missing another title chance: Grant
Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says his team have learnt from falling short in recent NRL finals campaigns and are determined to go all the way this season.
Alex Carey ‘rapt’ and ready for red-hot Lord’s return
England and Australia are to clash at Lord's for the first time since last year's tumultuous 'cheating' row - with in-form Alex Carey back in the hot seat.