Harley Reid’s fend-offs already wowing AFL fans
West Coast appear set for another season at the bottom of the table, but the hot start of No.1 pick Harley Reid has been a big positive.
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Struggling South Sydney wield the axe but back Hawkins
Two more players have paid the price for South Sydney's slow start to the season, but Dean Hawkins will stay at halfback for the clash against Canterbury.
Selection squeeze a winner for Bulldogs: Weightman
Jack Macrae hasn't cracked the Western Bulldogs midfield yet this season and forward Cody Weightman says the selection squeeze is a good thing.
Goorjian’s ‘Father Time’ warning for Ingles, Mills
A straight-faced Brian Goorjian insists Patty Mills isn't an automatic Olympic selection but that his NBA move to Miami had given him a crucial boost.
Blessing in disguise: Panthers relaxed on Cleary injury
The hamstring problem set to keep Nathan Cleary out of action for up to a month may not be entirely bad news for the Penrith star, coach Ivan Cleary insists.
Howdy Doedee: ‘Competitive unit’ poised for Lions debut
Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood.
Time hasn’t caught up with senior Magpies: coach
Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps.
Ban-magnet Sivo vows to fine-tune tackle technique
After seven disciplinary charges in little more than a year, Parramatta enforcer Maika Sivo is working hard to avoid another visit to the judiciary.
NSW government denies Tigers’ Leichhardt funding plea
NSW Premier Chris Minns has denied Wests Tigers' request to fund upgrades to Leichhardt Oval, casting further doubt on the stadium's future as an NRL venue.
Broncos’ Piakura out of Cowboys clash, Oates recalled
Brisbane's Brendan Piakura will miss four weeks as Jaiyden Hunt makes his club debut and veteran Corey Oates comes on to the bench against North Queensland.
Scott labels Geelong’s Hawkins ‘generational’ forward
Geelong forward Tom Hawkins is clearly one of the best forwards of his generation, Cats coach Chris Scott says.
Erasing Arizona: Wilson ‘ready for war’ in US return
Queensland boxer Liam Wilson will be prepared for anything when he faces Mexican Oscar Valdez on his return to the scene of his world-title heartbreak.
‘Could have been me’: Hastings axing focuses Gamble
Newcastle's Tyson Gamble has quit social media and taken a long hard look at himself after the brutal early season axing of his halves partner Jackson Hastings.
Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell
In what could be his last Rip Curl Pro, surfing legend Kelly Slater has beaten John John Florence to make an ideal start to the WSL event at Bells Beach.
No grudge over Dogs captaincy call: ex-skipper Mahoney
Canterbury hooker and former co-captain Reed Mahoney insists Cameron Ciraldo was right to bring in a replacement as Bulldogs skipper.
Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal
St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal after challenging his one-match ban for rough conduct.
‘Our season’s not over’: Lions mull reset options
The Brisbane Lions are contemplating a new-look back six to face Collingwood, as both of last year's grand finalists look to solve a winless start to 2024.
Penrith rocked by Nathan Cleary hamstring injury
Talismanic Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary may not play for a month after being sidelined with hamstring trouble.
Rotation on cards as Socceroos seek next World Cup step
With injuries and suspensions testing Australia's depth, coach Graham Arnold says almost half the side could be different when they take on Lebanon on Tuesday.
Mitch Moses out for up to two months with foot injury
Parramatta have been left reeling after Mitch Moses was diagnosed with a foot injury that will require surgery.
Fringe paceman Gannon savours WA’s Shield three-peat
Reliable paceman Cameron Gannon was 12th man for the first two of Western Australia's recent Sheffield Shield crowns, but he played a key role in the third one.
Bubbling Bulldogs wary of cornered Rabbitohs
South Sydney's Easter rivals Canterbury are keen to keep the pressure on the beleaguered Rabbitohs, who lie bottom of the ladder after three straight losses.
Brayshaw, Dockers gunning for fast start against Crows
Slow starts have been a problem for Fremantle, who will be out to rectify the issue when they chase a third straight AFL win in the home clash with Adelaide.
Goodwin steals the show as Socceroos thump Lebanon 5-0
Australia have moved a step closer to qualifying for a sixth-straight FIFA World Cup after easing past Lebanon in Canberra, with winger Craig Goodwin the star.
In-form Lomax wants to leave Dragons: Ben Hunt
Zac Lomax might not want to be at St George Illawarra but he's excelling in his new position, says Dragons captain Ben Hunt.
Hamilton ready for last Aussie GP before Ferrari move
Seven-time Formula One drivers' champion Lewis Hamilton is preparing for his final Australian Grand Prix with Mercedes before his bombshell move to Ferrari.
Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes
The ACT Brumbies are dealing with a lengthy injury list, forcing them to switch their plans ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
Warriors superstar RTS won’t make fullback switch
Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck says he's enjoying learning how to be an NRL centre, ignoring calls for him to move to his preferred fullback role.
Broncos take positives out of last year’s GF: coach
Kevin Walters says he has paid $1000 in fines for talking about last year's grand final loss to Penrith and insists the side can go one better this year.
Kookaburras, Hockeyroos in pre-Olympic Perth send-off
Australia's men's and women's hockey teams will gain valuable pitch time in a Perth farewell series before chasing gold at the Paris Olympics.
Munster, Asofa-Solomona near timely returns for Storm
Cameron Munster and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are expected to back in Melbourne colours for the Storm's round-five meeting with Brisbane.