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It’s the AFL forward line that just shouldn’t work. A 19-year-old in his first season. A mature-aged Tasmanian recruit, brought to the club as a defender. An American that hadn’t …

In 2010, Jamie Cripps was lying in a hospital bed with a secret he didn’t want AFL clubs to find out about. Cripps was an 18-year-old rising star who looked …

Collingwood and West Coast are set to back in unchanged teams for the AFL grand final, with Magpies assistant Robert Harvey declaring Jeremy Howe a certain starter. Howe, who tweaked …

Australian Bloodstock’s Luke Murrell has given The Metropolitan contender Big Duke a major vote of confidence, rating the stayer in superior shape to the same time last spring. Trained by …

Adelaide forward Mitch McGovern has officially requested a trade to AFL rivals Carlton while Port Adelaide is demanding two first-round draft picks for Chad Wingard. McGovern had long been linked …

Queensland Reds have gone back to proven attack coach Jim McKay as they strive to continue their Super Rugby revival. McKay, who has coached at an elite and international level …

As Joseph Manu sat in the Sydney Roosters dugout during last year’s NRL finals series he vowed to himself: Never again. Twelve months ago the blockbusting 22-year-old was forced to …

Amber Pilley’s meteoric rise has taken her from being the last player NRLW grand finalists Brisbane recruited to aiming to be the “female Greg Inglis”. The 20-year-old centre has capped …

Kalyn Ponga’s hopes of capping off a remarkable first full season in the NRL with a Kangaroos jersey are over, with his recovery from ankle surgery ruling him out. The …

Sean O’Sullivan will become the most inexperienced player to feature in an NRL grand final in 43 years if he takes the field for the Sydney Roosters on Sunday. With …

Jockey James McDonald insists it won’t be long before the latest member from one of Australian racing’s most decorated thoroughbred families makes a name for herself. Girl Tuesday advanced her …

Greg Hickman clearly remembers the day he watched Super Impose come from last under 61kg and weave through the field to score an historic win in the Epsom Handicap. It …

Two young stayers have had their prices slashed for spring Classic races with emphatic victories at Flemington. Sydney visitor Greysful Glamour shot to the top of the Victoria Oaks market …

The Warriors are closer to completing their roster make-up for 2019 after star utility Jazz Tevaga agreed to stay at the NRL club. Chief executive Cameron George told AAP the …

Our Libretto has stretched her winning sequence to three for trainer Grahame Begg with a hard-fought victory at Flemington. Previously prepared in New Zealand, Our Libretto scored at her first …

Joe Stimson used to idolise Melbourne Storm veteran Ryan Hoffman. Now he’s taking his NRL grand final spot. The 22-year-old second-rower is set to start in Sunday’s title decider against …

A broken hand won’t stop Brisbane centre Meg Ward tackling the NRL Women’s Premiership’s toughest assignment the inaugural grand final: stopping the Sydney Roosters’ Isabelle Kelly. Queensland strike weapon Ward, …

Trainer Toby Edmonds is upbeat about the prospects of Houtzen who will chase her first Group One win in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. Houtzen followed home Moir Stakes …