SportPage 2
Jack Gunston's remarkable resurgence could hold the key to Hawthorn's flag hopes. The 34-year-old footballer has improved with age, and his value to Hawthorn has never been more important.
Hawthorn has ended North Melbourne's 32-match winning streak with a stunning 4.8 (32) to 3.7 (25) upset victory in Cairns. The Hawks' win is their greatest since joining the women's league in 2022.
Haftu Strintzos, Australia's men's marathon record holder, has gone from being a shepherd in Ethiopia to a champion athlete in Melbourne. He broke the Australian men's marathon record in two hours, six minutes and 20 seconds at the Gold Coast Marathon in July.
Toby Greene is set to leave the GWS Giants to join Geelong ahead of the 2027 season, citing family reasons. The 32-year-old has been offered a lucrative three-year deal to join the Cats.
Melbourne will be the third stop on the Formula 1 calendar, with Bahrain hosting the season-opening race. A sprint race will be a feature of the Australian Grand Prix next year.
Port Adelaide's Ella Heads has been banned for three games for a high bump that broke the jaw of Melbourne star Eliza McNamara. McNamara had surgery on her jaw and there is no timeline for her return.
Mick Stinear's move to Geelong has brought a new style to the team, with a focus on goal assists and sharing the ball neatly around the attacking arc. The Cats have found their feet in the new style, with Aishling Moloney being a vital goal kicker and the team averaging 7.8 goal assists per game.
Emily Bates' ACL injury ends her AFLW season, a huge blow to Hawthorn's premiership hopes. The Hawks will also be without Laura Stone due to concussion.
Sydney Swans defender Dane Rampe will captain the team in Friday's preliminary final against Fremantle, filling in for injured skipper Callum Mills. Rampe described the experience as 'bittersweet' but is grateful for the opportunity to lead the team.
North Melbourne has kept its AFLW winning record intact with a 10-point win over Carlton. The Kangaroos now have a 5-0 win-loss return this season.
Hawthorn has secured an 11-point win over the Western Bulldogs in a match marred by injuries to key players Emily Bates and Laura Stone. The win lifts the Hawks into the top eight.
The New Zealand Warriors are holding a narrow lead over the Dolphins in a dramatic NRL qualifying final, with three players sent to the sin bin. The match has seen several key events, including tries from Herbie Farnworth and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters has nominated the Western Bulldogs as his preferred club, weeks after announcing his decision to head home to Victoria. The Bulldogs have confirmed Butters' desire to join the club and will work with Port Adelaide to facilitate a suitable outcome during the upcoming player movement period.
Fremantle Dockers have shown they have the steel to be the best in the AFL, overcoming a spirited Geelong side to claim a 14-point win and breathe life into their Premiership hopes. The Dockers got up, twice, to claim the win and silence doubts about their ability to handle pressure.
Fremantle and Geelong are battling it out in a thrilling semifinal match at Perth Stadium. The Dockers currently hold a narrow lead, but the Cats are fighting back.
The NFL's first match in Australia drew a crowd of over 100,000 fans to the MCG, with the San Francisco 49ers defeating the LA Rams. The event featured a high-energy half-time performance by the Jonas Brothers.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers faced off in a historic National Football League match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, drawing a crowd of 100,021 fans. The event was a spectacle of American and Australian culture, with fans from both teams showing their team spirit.
The LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers faced off in front of a packed crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for their opening regular-season game, marking the National Football League's debut in Australia. The two teams took different approaches to managing the long-distance travel, with the 49ers arriving a week earlier and taking part in PR appearances.
The NFL is making history with a game in Melbourne, but two teams are taking vastly different approaches. The San Francisco 49ers are embracing their time in Australia, while the Los Angeles Rams have taken a more fly-in, fly-out approach.
The NFL is set to host nine international matches in 2026, including its first regular-season game in Melbourne, as part of its ambitious global expansion plans. The league's massive popularity is reflected in its revenue and TV ratings, with 83 of the 100 most-watched shows in America in 2025 being NFL games.
Elijah Hollands opens up on being delisted from Carlton AFL roster. The 24-year-old player is at peace with the decision, citing more important things in life to focus on.
Ned Buckell, a determined athlete, is set to participate in the Melbourne Marathon's 5km race after overcoming a life-threatening infection and hip replacement at 20. Driven by an unyielding passion for running, Buckell aims to push beyond his limits and achieve his goals.
Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald will miss the team's NFL season opener against the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG on Friday morning. Donald, who came out of retirement last month, will not play in the game as he continues his preparations.
North Melbourne has cut short Alastair Clarkson's coaching tenure after four years at Arden Street. Despite showing signs of on-field recovery, the Kangaroos have opted to seek a new direction in their pursuit of finals football.
Following an extraordinary run of 10 wins from 12 games, Carlton caretaker coach Josh Fraser has officially confirmed his desire to land the permanent senior coaching role. The former Collingwood ruckman has engineered a stunning turnaround for the Blues, putting them on the precipice of an unlikely finals appearance.
Australian football stars Cortnee Vine and Tameka Yallop have secured blockbuster moves ahead of the upcoming A-League Women season. Vine joins reigning champions Melbourne City, while veteran midfielder Yallop heads to Wellington Phoenix in a historic transfer.
Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij will not take the field this weekend as the club grapples with an AFL investigation into a controversial, unregistered contract waiver. The club faces potential sanctions after it was revealed the defender had signed away legal rights regarding future brain injuries.
The Geelong Cats board has held an emergency crisis meeting as the club prepares to explain a controversial, secret concussion waiver signed by defender Jake Kolodjashnij. While captain Patrick Dangerfield admitted the club made mistakes, leadership is fighting to defend its reputation ahead of a looming AFL deadline.
Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser is set to hold pivotal talks with club executives this week, backed by a stunning 10-2 record and passionate endorsements from the Blues faithful.
The AFLW kicked off its 2026 season with a high-profile double-header at Docklands Stadium, drawing a crowd of over 20,000. While the event boosted exposure, it also sparked debate among fans who miss the intimate, family-friendly atmosphere of suburban grounds.
Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster is free to play after a dangerous contact charge was downgraded to a grade one offence. The star playmaker avoids a suspension and instead faces a minor fine, keeping the Storm's finals hopes alive.
Carlton has kicked off their AFLW campaign in style, securing a hard-fought 26-point victory over St Kilda in front of a bumper crowd. Despite a spirited fourth-quarter surge from the Saints, the clinical Blues held their nerve to secure the points.
The Geelong Cats have been hit with an official AFL inquiry after executing a secret contract waiver with defender Jake Kolodjashnij over future brain injury liability. The club has admitted to a major misstep as the league demands answers over the controversial deal.
A brilliant opening blitz led by milestone-man Billy Walters and a fired-up Reece Walsh has left the Dolphins reeling in a high-stakes Battle of Brisbane at Lang Park.
AFL Commission Chairman Craig Drummond has issued a formal apology for his involvement in a controversial Geelong contract that forced defender Jake Kolodjashnij to waive legal rights over future brain trauma. The club now faces potential sanctions after failing to lodge the secret agreement with league officials.
The Adelaide Crows have secured a crucial nine-point victory over the Richmond Tigers in a rain-soaked clash at Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile, injury concerns for Port Adelaide and a thrilling win for Melbourne highlight a massive Saturday of AFL action.
Penrith Panthers captain Isaah Yeo faces a potential season-ending pectoral injury following a tough loss to the Warriors, while the Sydney Roosters survived a thrilling Bulldogs fightback to secure a gritty 20-18 victory.
The Brisbane Lions have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the AFL competition with a ruthless Friday night demolition of Hawthorn. Led by spectacular performances from Kai Lohmann and Logan Morris, the reigning premiers completely outclassed their finals-bound rivals.
As Richmond faces the prospect of its worst three-year stretch in club history, the board is holding firm on coach Adem Yze. We examine whether the Tigers can replicate their past patience to build another AFL dynasty.
The Adelaide Crows have launched into the AFL top four following a dominant 72-point victory over the Essendon Bombers at Docklands Stadium. Meanwhile, Melbourne bolstered its finals campaign by outlasting the Gold Coast Suns in a nine-point thriller at Carrara.