Lions’ X-factor Rayner ready for grand final stage
Brisbane dynamo Cam Rayner has learnt from a poor 2023 grand final and is ready to grasp his second opportunity at the AFL's biggest stage.
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Papley, Zorko tipped to produce grand final fireworks
Sydney forward Tom Papley and Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko shape as the fire-starters for their respective sides in the AFL grand final.
Wallabies admit All Blacks assignment is daunting
The Wallabies again run the gauntlet on Saturday night when they attempt to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand after a 27-match winless run.
Fagan says Lions, Swans are grand final ‘equal-dogs’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his team and Sydney have equal claims on Saturday's AFL grand final after impressive runs to the MCG premiership decider.
Modern NRL heavyweights Panthers honour past players
One of the heavyweight teams in modern Australian sport, Penrith have made more of an effort to honour their past players this NRL season.
Rampe ‘shattered’ for injured Swans captain Mills
Sydney captain Callum Mills shared a cry with great mate Dane Rampe after he was ruled out of playing in the AFL grand final due to injury.
Ashcrofts know how hard it is to win an AFL flag
Marcus Ashcroft, a three-time Brisbane premiership player, will be at the MCG with his family to watch eldest son Will play in his first grand final.
Sharks clear Iro for prelim but Ramien ‘up against it’
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says Kayal Iro will line up in the preliminary final against Penrith, but Jesse Ramien may not take the field.
Sharks’ Mulitalo out to do more against Panthers
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has admitted he must do more to get himself involved against Penrith, after the Panthers locked him out of their last match up.
Bored McKeown doesn’t get tired of record breaking
Australian swimming great Kaylee McKeown has returned to action in dazzling fashion, breaking a world record less than two months since her golden Olympics.
Swans do homework on Lion ruckman Fort for grand final
Sydney assistant coach Dean Cox has spent a lot of time this week doing homework on Brisbane ruckman Darcy Fort ahead of the AFL grand final.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.