40 h. ago Agents juggling players and coaches are afforded plenty of leeway

Some should count themselves fortunate that they don’t represent clowns and acrobats.

Sport

1 week ago Investigation not impacting Blues players, says Voss; Beveridge rules out coaching move to Dees

Carlton coach Michael Voss says an internal investigation into a manager at the club is not impacting on his team, which will head into the Good Friday clash against North Melbourne with just one win for the season.

Events

1 week ago Why these three words might be the most beautiful cliche in footy

Within the very full basket of football cliches, one diamond, for me at least, shines a little brighter than the rest. You’ve heard it a million times from players or coaches and you’d be forgiven for tuning out. But it deserves a more considered hearing.

Politics

1 week ago Benji Marshall and senior players to address Galvin exit drama

Coach Benji Marshall and senior players Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai will front the media at approximately 11.45am to discuss the impact Galvin’s ensuing defection has had on the team.

Politics

1 week ago Think footy games are dragging on this season? The numbers show you’re right

Once upon a time, an AFL coach simply had to ask their players for “120 minutes of effort”. But fresh analysis of the most recent AFL match data shows the real number is now closer to 130 minutes.

Politics

1 week ago No faith in Benji Marshall’s coaching: The reason Galvin walked away from Tigers

The Galvin camp told Wests Tigers powerbrokers the teenager didn’t believe he could become the player he wanted to be under Marshall’s coaching.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Not the standard we expect’: Dees president backs coach, players despite horror start

Brad Green has moved to ease the frustration fans are experiencing amid a winless start to the season, coming as an AFL great says coach Simon Goodwin is on the ropes.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Encouraging players to lie down’: Calls for overhaul after 12 charges issued

We break down how coaches and players have reacted to the NRL’s high tackle crackdown, and the bold move one coach has called for.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Players don’t want to do it’: Scott’s grim warning on future of coaching; Pies play ‘long game’ with De Goey

Essendon coach Brad Scott says players don’t want to enter coaching when they finish playing. Meanwhile, Craig McRae has spoken on the ongoing injury issues affecting Jordan De Goey.

Events

2 w. ago Why Carlton coach’s weekend got worse on Saturday: Key takeouts from round four

Michael Voss is close to the point of making wholesale changes. The problem for the Blues coach is he has more spots available than he has players worthy of taking them.

Politics

3 w. ago Players fear Matildas are ‘wasting time’ as coach search drags on and on

They’d rather be planning for the future and a home Asian Cup. But all Caitlin Foord and her Matildas teammates can do is their best.

Sport

3 w. ago Players fear Matildas are ‘wasting time’ as coach search drags on

They’d rather be planning for the future and a home Asian Cup, but all Caitlin Foord and her Matildas teammates can do is their best.

Sport

3 w. ago Thirty years on, the Super League war still impacts the game

On April 1, 1995 News Limited raided ARL clubs for players and coaches in a move that started a bitter three-year war and split the code.

Sport