Does smiling Brennan Cox hint to a late Dockers switch?
Intrigue surrounds the make-up of Fremantle's grand final team, with fit-again defender Brennan Cox all smiles as he completed training and chatted to fans.
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‘Don’t want to see that’: AFLW concern for winless trio
Three AFLW clubs - Essendon, Collingwood and St Kilda - are winless halfway through the season and the league is concerned.
‘Stuck with me’: ex-Bulldogs half explains NRL return
Toby Sexton is coming back to the NRL next year, only two seasons after he was shafted from the Bulldogs' main halves pairing.
‘Hunger for dreams’: Cobbo follows cricketing great
Selwyn Cobbo wants to learn more about his famous great-great grandfather - Queensland fast bowler Eddie Gilbert - as he credits the Dolphins for his revival.
‘Don’t agree with it’: Roosters want fairer NRLW finals
The undefeated Sydney Roosters have approached the NRL about tweaking the women's finals format so the top two sides get two bites of the cherry.
Hard-luck Rooster keen to finally have crack at a GF
Lindsay Collins was part of the Sydney Roosters' finals campaigns in their 2018 and 2019 premiership successes, but now he is eyeing off a first grand final.
AFL umpire felt ‘threatened, intimidated’ by Hawks duo
AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.
‘Attractive’ post-Fagan option hiding in plain sight
Brisbane Lions chairman Andrew Wellington has addressed Chris Fagan's future as coach at the club, while the players have endorsed his low-profile sidekick.
How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai
Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final.
‘Hammer and Herbie Show’ far from Phinished yet
Dolphins duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Herbie Farnworth have forged a lethal liaison they both hope will blossom further as they approach career-defining moments.
‘Ready to play’: Robinson’s green light to Sam Walker
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery.
Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club
Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground.
‘Big loss’: Socceroos gun suffers setback for Asian Cup
Injured Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure faces months on the sidelines, with teammate Nestory Irankunda unable to shed light on his recovery for the Asian Cup.
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.
‘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.