Hawks aim to step up as AFL favourites
Hawthorn have impressed under first-year coach Sam Mitchell and will start favourites against struggling Essendon in their AFL clash on Saturday.
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Canterbury wary of Dogs discard Elliott
Canterbury coach Trent Barrett says he expects former Bulldog Adam Elliott to have a point to prove in Friday night's NRL clash in Canberra.
Cats’ Dangerfield locked in for AFL return
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been cleared to return to AFL action against GWS, after missing two games with a niggling calf injury.
Blues overturn defender Young’s AFL ban
Carlton have managed to overturn defender Lewis Young's AFL suspension for bumping North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar at the tribunal.
Kuol scores again, Mariners secure finals
Central Coast young gun Garang Kuol has scored a fourth ALM goal in seven games as the Mariners sealed their ALM finals berth with a 2-0 win over Brisbane.
Roar coach laments visa-player missteps
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon has admitted the struggling ALM club's visa-player recruitment simply hasn't worked out in the 2021-22 season.
Mariners’ teenager an ALM finals X-factor
He's only 17 and has played just seven ALM matches but Garang Kuol is quickly looming as a game-changing X-factor for finals-bound Central Coast.
Eagles can ease rebuild pain: Sumich
West Coast great Peter Sumich has urged his former club to recruit mature-age bodies from the State leagues to lessen the rebuild pain under Adam Simpson.
Liverpool seal Champions League final spot
Liverpool have flirted with disaster at Villarreal before scoring three goals in 12 minutes to reach the Champions League final with a 3-2 comeback win.
Bombers mids not stat-chasing: Wright
Essendon's midfield has come under some heat amid the Bombers' poor start to the AFL season but forward Peter Wright doesn't believe they're chasing stats.
Adelaide Utd linchpins to return in ALM
Adelaide United expect striker Kusini Yengi and defender Michael Jakobsen to return from injury in their last A-League Men's game before finals.
Croker back as Raiders battle to end slide
Canberra players claim they have an extra spring in their step with Jarrod Croker back in their NRL side as they try to avoid a sixth straight loss.
AFL star Martin looking good for return
Dustin Martin is expected to make his eagerly anticipated AFL comeback this weekend after impressing Richmond since his return to the club from personal leave.
Aloisi draws on experience in ALM race
Western United still have a hope of pinching the A-League Men premiers plate and coach John Aloisi plans to draw on his experience at the pointy end of seasons.
Lions star Daniher avoids shoulder surgery
Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher will miss up to six weeks of the AFL season but the key forward will avoid surgery on his injured shoulder.
Knights seek to help Clifford find form
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien says benched playmaker Jake Clifford is down on confidence after the NRL side's horror stretch that has seen them slump to last.
Shuey has full faith in coach Simpson
West Coast face a big battle to avoid the wooden spoon this AFL season after suffering a huge form drop amidst an injury and COVID-19 crisis.
Holmes gives Cotter Origin nod of approval
Reuben Cotter could be a surprise Queensland State of Origin selection with the young Cowboy getting approval from teammate Valentine Holmes.
We let Jake Arthur down: Senior Eels stars
Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses have conceded they let teenager Jake Arthur down after he bore the brunt of blame for Parramatta's NRL loss to North Queensland.
Brumbies take Super lessons from Kiwis
Australia's top Super Rugby Pacific side the Brumbies are looking to make amends when they head to New Zealand after a fruitless effort playing there in 2021.
Wright could earn reprieve from WSL axe
Australian Owen Wright and 11-time world champion Kelly Slater have failed to win through to the round of 16 at the Margaret River Pro.
Sydney trio in frame for AFL return
Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Tom Hickey is among three key players set to be available for their AFL game against Gold Coast.
Kids, family at front of Taylor’s NRL call
The pain of not being able to play with his young children was enough for Ash Taylor to call time on his 116-game NRL career.
DCE has only admiration for Hastings
Daly Cherry-Evans has stated his admiration for Jackson Hastings' career revival, as the pair prepare to face off for the first time since their dramas in 2018.
Bennett waits on Munster, looks to UK
Wayne Bennett says he's "not unconfident" of landing Cameron Munster at the NRL's Dolphins and that the United Kingdom shapes as a key recruiting ground.
Turbo set to return in trio of Trbojevics
Tom Trbojevic is on track to return for Manly against Wests Tigers with the Sea Eagles poised to also name his brother Ben in their NRL backline.
Carlton enjoying AFL top eight status
Patrick Cripps is not yet thinking about finals despite Carlton producing what the captain believed was their best four-quarter performance of the AFL season.
Manly lose Parker and Saab to injuries
Manly have lost left centre Brad Parker and right winger Jason Saab to injuries in a double blow to their backline stocks before Tom Trbojevic's NRL return.
Sydney striker Bobo announces retirement
One of the most prolific strikers in A-League Men history is calling it quits with Sydney FC's Bobo announcing this season will be his last.
Redfern Now: Adam Reynolds not fazed by Bunnies NRL return
Brisbane's Adam Reynolds says it will be business as usual when he takes on former club South Sydney in Thursday night's NRL clash.
Dees skipper Pearce to extend AFLW career
AFLW champion Daisy Pearce will play on next season after weighing up other career opportunities, including coaching and media roles.