Why Mitchell’s still smiling after Gabba near-miss
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't dwell on the missed opportunity in Brisbane as the Hawks instead ponder a potential charge from eighth to win the flag.
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‘New balls, please’: Thompson lashes US Open officials
Jordan Thompson has fired a broadside at US Open officials after being the one and only Australian to advance to the second round on day one.
In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract
His AFL career was at a crossroads six weeks ago but Carlton forward Francis Evans' stunning late-season surge could earn him another contract.
Titans sever ties with Hasler, Hannay to coach in 2026
Gold Coast will sever ties with Des Hasler at the end of the season after a poor two years at the helm and are set to appoint Josh Hannay as his replacement.
Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series
Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur.
Titans sever ties with Hasler, Hannay to coach in 2026
Gold Coast will sever ties with Des Hasler at the end of the season after a poor two years at the helm and have appointed Josh Hannay as his replacement.
Cowboys’ Purdue hopeful of halves redemption in 2026
Jaxon Purdue wants another chance in the halves at NRL level when North Queensland begin to reconfigure from their disappointing 2025 campaign.
Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend
Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.
Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends
Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.
‘Happier place’: Eels star reflects on NRL milestone
Josh Addo-Carr is making the most of a career lifeline at Parramatta, saying he's in a happier place as he prepares to mark his 200th NRL game.
Lions’ finals boost as Fagan backs fearless ‘goldfish’
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has become enamoured by the way Darcy Wilmot, still just 21, attacks the game.
Melbourne Storm look to celebrate bronzed Bellamy
Craig Bellamy, who had feared his Melbourne career could have been over after 10 games, is set to bring up 600 matches as Storm coach.
New deal to make Campbelltown the Tigers’ main home
Wests Tigers have earmarked the southwest corridor as their primary home, revealing they will soon play the majority of home games in Campbelltown.
Roosters’ belief ‘as high as ever’ despite Walker blow
The Sydney Roosters' top-eight hopes are evenly poised but the playing group remains confident in their NRL finals credentials.
Storm want judiciary overhaul as Crichton cops fine
While Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton has been charged three days post-game, Melbourne want clubs to be able to challenge gradings without risking matches.
Dockers gun learns match review fate before finals
Fremantle midfield star Caleb Serong has learned his fate from the match review officer regarding his collision with young Western Bulldog Jordan Croft.
Talking about a Wallabies ‘revolution’: Eales weighs in
Former Wallabies skipper and two-time World Cup winner John Eales has identified where the seeds were planted and the moment it clicked for the improved side.
Port Adelaide forward quits as new coach swings axe
Forward Willie Rioli has quit the AFL as Port Adelaide's new coach Josh Carr delisted five players at Alberton.
Redmayne sets Spirit on course for Hundred knockouts
Australia's Georgia Redmayne and fellow opener Kira Chathli put on a stand of 106 to ensure the Spirit crushed London rivals Invincibles.
Sattler set to take Titans back to future for success
New Gold Coast director of football Scott Sattler has a massive job to help transform the club but his past success suggests the future is bright.
‘Bottle of wine’: drinks on Hon after breakout Open win
Three Australians have enjoyed first-round victories on day two of the US Open in New York, including one big upset winner.
Raiders reveal new-look wing combo after Savage blow
Canberra's changes on the wing are set to continue, with a star flyer to miss the club's NRL title push.
Pain won’t stop Graham rushing field for AJ’s milestone
Campbell Graham has been nursing a bad back injury for most of the season but still wants to rush the field when Alex Johnston scores his record-breaking try.
Passion for the Raiders a Stuart family affair
Jed Stuart has his father's passion for Canberra but that doesn't mean he'll take it to heart if Savelio Tamale bumps him from the NRL side ahead of finals.
Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call
Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.
Essendon’s ‘best case’ for keeping free agent ruck
Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.
Hardwick’s approach to ‘two-game season’ to define Suns
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has provided an injury update and explained how the team will attack their unique final-round AFL double-header.
Not an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson’s leave
Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Big love, Payno! – What Luai said on Samoa defection
Payne Haas is the latest rugby league star to switch allegiances from Australia, and Samoan international Jarome Luai is happy to take the credit.
Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons
A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.
Au revoir as Fa’asuamaleaui departs battling Titans
The departure of Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui from the Gold Coast Titans could be the catalyst for his star brother Tino to also leave the struggling NRL club.