72 m. ago ‘They’ve set a precedent. You’re allowed to headbutt’: Sticky fumes over Walsh call

Reece Walsh faces an anxious wait to see if he’ll play in Brisbane’s next match. On Sunday in Canberra he turned in a performance that won’t be forgotten.

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2 h. ago One of Hawthorn’s ‘true greats’: Breust’s AFL career ends abruptly after knee injury

The career of three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust is over after his serious knee injury, sustained while playing in the VFL on Saturday, was confirmed.

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4 h. ago Chandler chasing repeat effort with filly at Muswellbrook meeting

Chamber Of Secrets’ road to Monday’s NSW feature meeting mirrors that of a stablemate that won on Friday.

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4 h. ago Wallabies players want O’Connor for the Bledisloe Cup. He has a flight booked to England

Veteran playmaker James O’Connor has been praised for his form after returning for the Wallabies this winter. But Joe Schmidt is turning towards a stable of “inexperienced tens” to take on the All Blacks.

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5 h. ago Kikau plays through fracture pain, twice, as Dogs sweat Sexton scans

The Bulldogs are sweating scan results on several key figures ahead of a sudden-death clash with Penrith.

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6 h. ago ‘It’s now in 48 countries’: Australian playwright follows international hit with companion work

Suzie Miller has followed up the phenomenal success of Prima Facie with Inter Alia.

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10 h. ago Police investigate wild brawl between Roosters and Sharks supporters

A fight involving up to 10 people broke out between fans during the Roosters 20-10 loss to Cronulla on Saturday night.

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16 h. ago The mother of all preliminary finals takes centre stage, with Pies the support act

It is rare for the leviathan Collingwood Football Club, the club that draws eyeballs and attention like no other, to be overshadowed in a weekend of preliminary finals. It will be this time.

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26 h. ago Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns AFL LIVE: The QClash becomes an elimination final

The Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns will play for a place in a preliminary final when they face off at the Gabba tonight. Follow along live for minute by minute updates and AFL news.

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26 h. ago Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the Pumas

There were only a handful of star performers on a day of frustration and errors from the Wallabies, whose fast finish wasn’t enough to catch the Pumas in Sydney.

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29 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

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32 h. ago The early signs, and an injury 12 years later, behind Hunt’s shot at redemption

After a “rollercoaster” year, Ben Hunt has emerged as the Bronco tasked with spearheading the club’s premiership tilt.

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40 h. ago The Dimma Effect: The Hardwick spray that inspired the Suns to seize their moment

Through their 15-year existence, the Gold Coast Suns had become a byword for mediocrity – but Damien Hardwick stands to be a transformative figure for the expansion club.

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40 h. ago Clubs demand secret ballot on Brownlow day amid ‘embarrassing’ AFL power struggle

Behind the scenes, influencers on both sides of this AFL power play are working the phones and crunching the numbers.

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46 h. ago Adelaide vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: Ginni plays the villain, Gunston shines as Crows make embarrassing finals exit

Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.

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46 h. ago Mitchell speaks on Merrett saga; Gunston torments the side that drafted him

Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.

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47 h. ago Adelaide vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: Ginni again plays the villain but evergreen ex

Adelaide and Hawthorn are battling it out in the city of churches for the right to reach the AFL preliminary finals next weekend. Follow along for live coverage.

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50 h. ago ‘He’s the best player in the game’: Roosters banking on Tedesco to dominate finals

He’s 32 years old, but coach Trent Robinson believes champion fullback James Tedesco is in the form of his career.

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50 h. ago Adelaide Crows vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL finals LIVE: Friday night semi

The Adelaide Crows and Hawthorn Hawks will battle in the city of churches for the right to play in the AFL preliminary finals next weekend. Follow along for live coverage.

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52 h. ago ‘No one is bigger than the club’: Essendon president’s message to Merrett, Ridley

Essendon president David Barham has delivered a strong message to Zach Merrett and Jordan Ridley, as his Hawthorn counterpart said his club was in the right to chase the Bombers’ skipper.

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