When Collingwood last prepared to face North Melbourne in a late-season dead rubber, the uncertain future of Nathan Buckley and Brad Scott was just about the only source of intrigue. …
Having been a virtual byword for versatility in previous years, Mark Blicavs is relishing the stability of his new role at Geelong as a key defender. The former steeplechaser won …
Even embattled North Queensland coach Paul Green sounded excited about the prospect of Johnathan Thurston-understudy Jake Clifford making his NRL debut this weekend. Green said he would not finalise his …
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says Liam Ryan has served his punishment for an early-morning car crash, but the goalsneak now faces a battle to win back AFL selection. Police …
Port Adelaide can’t match big-money offers for winger Jared Polec, coach Ken Hinkley says. Four rival clubs including a cashed-up North Melbourne are understood to be circling Polec, who falls …
The Brisbane Lions hype train has gathered serious momentum – and coach Chris Fagan seems content to sit back and watch it either continue chugging along or crash off the …
Sydney young gun Will Hayward will tick off a career first in Saturday’s AFL match against Gold Coast, with a far more meaningful milestone looming large in September. Hayward has …
Only the salary cap stands in the way of South Sydney milestone man John Sutton extending his NRL career into next year. Sutton will be the toast of Redfern on …
Ipswich may be in Craig Lowndes’ sights but Bathurst is on his mind. The Supercars great has relished a return to the track for this weekend’s Ipswich SuperSprint after the …
AFL supremo Gillon McLachlan expects some rule tweaks to come into force next season and has taken a veiled swipe at critics “positioning” themselves against change. The AFL’s competition committee …
Mitchell Pearce was one of two players left on the track, practising his kicking game with under-20s halfback Phoenix Crossland. He finally left the training paddock after 45 minutes, but …
Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray has been cleared of any lingering effects of concussion and will play against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday. Gray was knocked out last Sunday in …
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson expects skipper Jarryd Roughead to see out his contract despite his below-par form this AFL season. The four-time premiership player is contracted for 2019 and Clarkson …
Ipswich may be in Craig Lowndes’ sights but Bathurst is on his mind. The Supercars great admits he is looking forward to simply racing again at this weekend’s Ipswich SuperSprint …
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has backed Harris Andrews to renew his charge towards All-Australian selection when he makes his AFL return next week. Andrews won’t feature for the Lions in …
If Lewis Holland believed in luck, he’d be hoping for it to turn in the weekend’s rugby sevens World Cup after enduring a horror run of major tournament injuries. But …
Gold Coast have fended off interest from several NRL rivals to hold onto firebrand forward Keegan Hipgrave for a further two seasons. The 21-year-old, who made his debut for the …
GWS are relishing a return to Adelaide Oval and another hostile reception on Sunday, when they face Port Adelaide in a crunch clash that could reshape the AFL finals race. …
