AFL pushing Magic Round concept for 2023
The AFL is considering an extra set of matches in 2023, with multiple states vying to host the competition's version of the NRL's Magic Round.
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Cats’ Dangerfield eyes elusive AFL flag
Patrick Dangerfield is still chasing a first AFL flag but the 2016 Brownlow medallist is determined not to overthink his second grand final with Geelong.
In-form keeper Langerak back in Cup mix
A long-time Socceroos deputy, goalkeeper Mitch Langerak is suddenly eyeing minutes in November's World Cup after reversing a decision to retire.
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell re-signs
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell is staying at Tullamarine, turning down interest from Gold Coast to sign a one-year deal to remain with the Bombers.
NRL’s Papali’i takes in All Blacks wisdom
Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i is relying on some wise words from two ex-All Blacks skippers to help him propel the Eels into the NRL grand final.
Guptill heads NZ squad for T20 World Cup
New Zealand coach Gary Stead is taking 13 players from last year's T20 World Cup to Australia for the 2022 event as they seek to avenge their final defeat.
Souths’ Johnston in late NRL fitness test
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston concedes he won't know if he can play in Saturday's preliminary final against Penrith until the last minute.
Miers thriving in star Cats forward line
Whether he gets the glory or not, Gryan Miers plays his role for Geelong knowing he's not the "only man in the arena" in a star-studded Cats forward line.
Mitchell thriving on attention from haters
Latrell Mitchell claims knowing his haters are watching his NRL finals run closely is helping him thrive, embracing the pressure since his move to South Sydney.
Playing, not staying, delayed Buddy’s deal
Lance Franklin says whether he would keep playing, and not staying at Sydney, was what delayed his call on a new one-year AFL deal.
Women’s cricket’s new era excites Nitschke
Australia's women's cricket team are well set to continue their dominance despite a period of transition, newly confirmed head coach Shelley Nitschke insists.
Drinkwater makes most of No.1 opportunity
Scott Drinkwater is of the NRL's form fullbacks, thanks to an injury that delayed his recall to the North Queensland team.
Hickey to target ruck mate in grand final
Tom Hickey and Rhys Stanley are set to clash in the AFL grand final with Sydney's ruckman confident he can get the better of his friend and former teammate.
Swans give thumbs-up after bruising final
Sydney co-captains Dane Rampe and Callum Mills are confident the Swans will be physically right for the grand final after their bruising preliminary final win.
Lions exposed in prelim rout: club great
Brisbane legend Jonathan Brown says his former side needs to address one glaring weakness to be an AFL flag threat.
Franklin commits to Sydney for 2023 season
Champion Sydney forward Lance Franklin will continue his decorated AFL career in 2023 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Swans.
Eels feeling the heat before flight to Townsville cauldron
Parramatta will take a charter flight to Townsville on Thursday before Friday's meeting with the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cats’ Holmes building push for GF berth
Geelong's Max Holmes has hit the track as he attempts to prove his fitness for the AFL grand final, while Sydney also sweat on injured ruck-forward Sam Reid.
Bulldog Dunkley keen to become an AFL Lion
The Brisbane Lions have won the race for the heart of Western Bulldogs midfielder Josh Dunkley, but face a challenge to complete the deal.
Penrith urged not to go alone on Mitchell
Penrith know the importance of shutting down Latrell Mitchell in their NRL preliminary final, but defenders have been warned not to rush out and go it alone.
Three bids left for Hockey Australia base
Hockey ACT, Hockey Victoria and Hockey WA have been shortlisted in the process to house Hockey Australia's centre of excellence beyond 2024.
To’o shift on cards in Panthers reshuffle
Charlie Staines looms as the man to replace Taylan May in Penrith's NRL backline but a shift could be on the cards, with Brian To'o training at left wing.
Maclaren takes ownership as Roos eye Cup
Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren feels more responsibility for the side's fortunes at next month's World Cup compared to when he earned a late call-up in 2018.
Scott backing key to Rohan finals rebound
Chris Scott's backing of Gary Rohan before the AFL finals has bolstered the Geelong forward's confidence for the grand final against his former club Sydney.
Basketball comeback a mental game: Jackson
Opals legend Lauren Jackson says she has been tested more by the mental rather than the physical requirements of making a comeback to basketball.
Eels play it cool over Townsville heat
Parramatta aren't feeling the heat over their impeding NRL preliminary final clash with North Queensland in Townsville.
Opacic hopeful of being fit for NRL prelim
Tom Opacic hopes to line up in the Eels' preliminary final and says he could have played through his hamstring injury if the semi-final had have been closer.
Redmayne wiggles into World Cup warm-ups
Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne admits the chance of him holidaying in Peru is low after the country's creative response to his World Cup qualifier heroics.
Cripps says sleep can wait after medal win
Bleary-eyed Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps was in danger of missing the count, only arriving home from the Greek Islands on Saturday night.
Milne ready for Cleary’s bomb initiation
Taane Milne has never had to field a Nathan Cleary bomb before, but the South Sydney winger has vowed to be ready for the Penrith No.7 in the preliminary final.
Rabbitoh veteran Mario Fenech reveals dementia diagnosis is head knock-related
Mario Fenech's battle with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a type of dementia caused by repeated head knocks, caused the South Sydney great to forget his son's wedding.