‘Child sex victim’ had links to footy champ, trial told
A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.
Australian rules football
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Tigers focus on positives from Lynch’s wayward night
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch kicked 2.7 in a wayward performance in front of goal as the Tigers opened their AFL season with a narrow loss to Carlton.
Why Eagles could be the wildcards by 2027: Worsfold
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‘We can do anything’: Swans up for Lions test
Defender Nick Blakey believes a showdown with the reigning premiers is the chance for Charlie Curnow-led Sydney to show they are a genuinely good team.
Hungry Giants ready to keep proving doubters wrong
Fresh off an opening-round victory, GWS defender Lachie Whitfield is excited by what the Giants can do after being "written off" early by critics.
‘Innovative’ Lions’ desperate measures revealed
Chris Fagan admits injury and suspension have emptied Brisbane's shelves of key-position players ahead of the Lions' trip to Sydney.
Geelong star Stengle edging closer to VFL return
There is still no definitive timeline for Tyson Stengle's return but the Geelong star is looking sharp and will make his VFL return "sooner rather than later".
Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate
A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.
Mitchell rapt with Hawks’ response to week in headlines
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.
Suns can dream but must switch on for protege’s Eagles
Gold Coast, who host a West Coast side stacked with debutants, have surged into AFL premiership favouritism after their dominant first-up defeat of Geelong.
Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass
An "extraordinary" performance from Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli inspired a rare act from coach Luke Beveridge post-match.
Scott hails Cats’ belief as Neale stars in comeback win
Shannon Neale kicked an equal career-best five goals as Geelong overhauled a 35-point deficit in their thrilling win over Fremantle.
Swans apologise over Bondi tribute ‘omission’
The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.
Injuries mar Swans’ thumping win over premiers
Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.
Rankine return looms as Crows ready for red-hot Dogs
Adelaide will welcome back Izak Rankine from suspension against the Western Bulldogs with the midfielder overcoming a pre-season hamstring strain.
Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career
Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.
Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six
Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.
Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns
Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.
‘Pull his head in’: Hardwick calls out fiery Sun
Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.
Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury’s suspension
Collingwood will challenge Scott Pendlebury's one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal as the veteran midfielder faces a ban for the first time in his career.
Saints ruck star adamant TDK partnership will click
Rowan Marshall insists there was no awkwardness at St Kilda around his failed trade to Geelong, adamant he can work alongside boom recruit Tom De Koning.
Swans star set for surgery, sidelined for months
Sydney Swans star Errol Gulden will undergo surgery on his injured right shoulder and is expected to be sidelined for about four months.
AFL club admits ‘error of judgment’ on Bondi tribute
The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.
Voss attempts to move past Blues’ off-field woes
Carlton coach Michael Voss isn't dwelling on fierce criticism or fresh reports that the club approached Collingwood's Craig McRae about taking the reins.
‘We love it’: Lions embrace early season AFL challenges
Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.
Freo to opt against triple-ruck threat for Cats clash
Geelong copped a 56-point thumping at the hands of Gold Coast last week, and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is bracing his players for a big bounce back.
Swans looking for more steady show against Lions
Sydney know they can't rely on another 75-point quarter to overhaul their opponents, particularly when their next challenge comes against premiers Brisbane.
Child sex trial told of ex-footy champion’s ‘dark side’
Former Australian Rules star Barry Cable allegedly abused an eight-year-old girl at his family home when his wife was sleeping, a court has been told.
Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal
Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.
Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues
For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.