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Rookie AFL coach Rhyce Shaw is sharing the blame for North Melbourne’s dismal loss to Geelong, saying he made as many mistakes as his players did. Shaw endured the toughest …

Stop it, or cop it. That’s the message Manly coach Des Hasler has for today’s NRL stars as debate re-ignites over the banning of Mad Monday celebrations. Hasler’s comments come …

Geelong coach Chris Scott has backed the right of the AFL to schedule his side’s home finals at the MCG and not at GMHBA Stadium. But Scott has suggested it …

South Sydney supremo Nick Pappas has hailed John Sutton as the Rabbitohs’ ultimate clubman after he closed the curtain on his 16-year NRL career. Sutton confirmed on Wednesday he would …

Graham “Polly” Farmer, widely regarded as Australian rules football’s greatest-ever ruckman, has died aged 84. Farmer, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 20 years ago, passed away in …

Milestone man Michael Walters would love Hayden Ballantyne to play on next season, but first he wants to send out retiring ruckman Aaron Sandilands with a bang. Emotions are set …

A serious hamstring injury which required three rounds of surgery has forced highly-regarded Sydney defender Nick Smith into AFL retirement. The 2014 All Australian tore the hamstring tendon off the …

As one of the few Wallabies who knows what it’s like to win at Auckland’s Eden Park, former captain Andrew Slack wants coach Michael Cheika and his selectors to resist …

Kodi Nikorima will be a back-up hooker option at best when the Warriors’ NRL season goes on the line against the Sydney Roosters, continuing the giddy rise of playmaker Chanel …

Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire rates Robbie Farah a “fair chance” of overcoming the odds and playing at least one more NRL game for his beloved club. Farah will miss …

Champion Australian Rules footballer “Polly” Farmer was once asked if his nickname had earned him undue attention when he started playing in Perth in the 1950s. “It could have been …

Brisbane are still sweating on the fitness of veterans Matt Gillett and Alex Glenn for Friday night’s NRL clash with Penrith at Suncorp Stadium. Gillett (back) and Glenn (knee) featured …

AFL supremo Gillon McLachlan is facing backlash after declaring he hopes to see star free agent Stephen Coniglio remains at GWS. The off-contract midfielder is weighing up offers from the …

South Sydney veteran John Sutton will retire at the end of the season, bringing to an end his 16-year NRL career with the Rabbitohs. The premiership-winning captain announced his decision …

Richmond will hold back skipper Trent Cotchin from Sunday’s mouth-watering clash with West Coast, allowing their captain more time to recover from his hamstring issue. Cotchin hurt his hamstring in …

The cliches are running hot at the Gabba but on the eve of his 100th AFL game Daniel McStay admits he’s still able to appreciate Brisbane’s resurgence. A win in …

Besieged Essendon coach John Worsfold has bristled at “cheap shots” from AFL critics, insisting he is constantly evolving to get the best out of his players. The injury-ravaged Bombers’ finals …

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Masters, citing a back problem which forced her to pull out of the Rogers Cup final at the weekend. The American was due …