11 h. ago On election night, we finally saw Dutton’s armour crack. It was too little, too late

Despite describing himself as pragmatic, the former opposition leader allowed himself to return too often to an ideological bunker.

Politics

21 h. ago The trip was the wrong call, but the umpires didn’t cost the Pies victory

Patrick Dangerfield had a bigger say on Geelong beating Collingwood than the umpires did. So did the uppity Bailey Smith.

Politics

22 h. ago Months before election day, the Coalition was soaring. In truth, a catastrophe was already unfolding

Peter Dutton was full of bravado at the final question time before the election. But hiding in plain sight was a campaign about to go off the rails.

Politics

26 h. ago Did Bont take the bait? Smith trades barbs with former skipper after Ballarat dig

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

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29 h. ago Bontempelli bites back at Smith after crack at former club as Cats hang on in MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

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35 h. ago The Hawks’ hard calls: One key reason for their edge over the competition

The Hawks are the only team to have won premierships in every decade from the 1960s. They have been, by any measure, the club that has been most successful since the game turned semi, then fully, professional.

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39 h. ago ‘Incredible bravery’: Demons star Christian Petracca speaks out to praise teammate Clayton Oliver

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe. Meanwhile, Christian Petracca offered special praise for Clayton Oliver.

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39 h. ago Smith takes a swipe at the Bulldogs as Cats and Pies play out an MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

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40 h. ago ‘He’s my favourite’: The ties that bind the generations of Hawthorn rat packs

The Hawks don’t just mention the importance of those who contributed to the club’s fortunes over the past 100 years. They genuinely live their values.

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40 h. ago ‘If he kicks it, I’m retiring’: Cats star explains how he almost went from hero to zero in thrilling finish

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe at the home of footy. See how it all unfolded.

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41 h. ago AFL LIVE: If he kicks it, I’m retiring’: Cats star explains how he almost went from hero to zero in thrilling finish

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe at the home of footy. See how it all unfolded.

Sport

42 h. ago Was this the biggest bombed try of the season? Tigers win after S’uA howler

The Dragons lost a thriller to the Wests Tigers – and no player was hurting more than Jaydn Su’A after he botched a certain try.

Events

42 h. ago AFL LIVE: Cats and Pies deadlocked in MCG thriller; Dees fire up late over Eagles; Voss at a loss to explain thrashing

After Beveridge’s Bulldogs obliterated Port and Voss’ Blues were outclassed in Adelaide, the Pies and Cats and Eagles and Dees are going head-to-head in prime time.

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43 h. ago AFL LIVE: Magpies bounce back hard after Cats get the early jump; Demons fire up over Eagles in the west

After Bevo’s Bulldogs obliterated Port in Ballarat, the Blues are going head-to-head with the Crows on ‘Super Saturday’. Tonight it’s the Pies and the Cats from the MCG

Events

44 h. ago AFL LIVE: The poll that really matters on election day; Cats leap out of the blocks early at the MCG

After Bevo’s Bulldogs obliterated Port in Ballarat, the Blues are going head-to-head with the Crows on ‘Super Saturday’. Tonight it’s the Pies and the Cats from the MCG

Politics

45 h. ago AFL LIVE: Carlton come crashing back to earth with a thud; the incident that spells trouble for Rioli

After Bevo’s Bulldogs obliterated Port in Ballarat, the Blues are going head-to-head with the Crows on ‘Super Saturday’. Tonight it’s the Pies and the Cats from the MCG

Events

46 h. ago AFL LIVE: Curnow tries to lift Blues as Crows take early lead; Port’s Dog Day in Ballarat

After Bevo’s Bulldogs obliterated Port in Ballarat, the Blues are going head-to-head with the Crows on ‘Super Saturday’. Tonight it’s the Pies and the Cats from the MCG

Politics

46 h. ago Albanese and Dutton leave it all on the field in final flurry of campaign

Anthony Albanese started the final day of the 2025 election campaign at the MCG. He’s hoping the sporting analogy serves him well.

Politics

47 h. ago AFL LIVE: Cripps firing as Blues begin recovery after stellar start from Crows; Port’s Dog Day in Ballarat

The Bulldogs are fighting for a place in the eight against Port Adelaide, kicking off a super Saturday that is building towards tonight’s marquee match-up between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG.

Sport

49 h. ago AFL LIVE: Dogs playing smarter in wild Ballarat wind; Coach’s no

The Bulldogs are fighting for a place in the eight against Port Adelaide, kicking off a super Saturday that is building towards tonight’s marquee match-up between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG.

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