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03:40 Magpies cop Anzac Day injury blow

Collingwood will “shuffle the decks” for the club’s Anzac Day showdown with Essendon after star captain Darcy Moore was ruled out with an ear issue.

22/04 ‘Learn from others’: Dons options to stop Daicos

Essendon coach Brad Scott is open to trying “something different” to quell the influence of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on Anzac Day in what looms an almighty MCG challenge after season-ending injuries to both first-choice ruckmen.

18/04 Fed up Lions captain blasts ‘cowards’ in fiery swipe

Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has slammed ‘cowardly’ online trolls in an explosive social media post.

17/04 Brisbane Lions gun Dayne Zorko, coach Chris Fagan in on-field ‘blow up’

Lions coach Chris Fagan has given a blunt explanation for his animated sideline talk with former captain Dayne Zorko on Thursday night.

17/04 ‘Huge error’: AFL world reacts to 50m penalty

A 50 metre penalty handed out to Josh Daicos in Collingwood’s 52-point belting of the Lions on Thursday night has left fans and commentators alike bewildered.

16/04 Daicos ‘hard to tag’, says Pies coach

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has wished the Lions the best of luck if they put a tagger on Magpies superstar Nick Daicos in Thursday night’s Gabba showdown.

07/04 ‘Not playing the footy we want’: Brisbane Lions eye-opening warning

Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews has issued an ominous warning to the rest of the competition, insisting the undefeated Lions “have a lot of improvement in us”.

03/04 ‘No one would watch’: Fev blasts night GF

Brendan Fevola has teed off on the proposal to shift the AFL fixture to include a night grand final held in October.

03/04 Fagan has ‘empathy’ for Tigers coach

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan’s “empathy” for his Richmond counterpart Adem Yze will only go so far on Saturday when the Lions attempt to stretch their unbeaten start to the AFL season to four matches by beating the Tigers at the MCG.

31/03 Ex-coach’s warning for Eagles young gun Harley Reid

The Eagles’ former coach says prodigy Harley Reid “can’t help himself” when it comes to push and shove, while a great has called for a role change to get him back on track.

29/03 ‘Pretty special’: Detail shows Brisbane Lions are all class

Brisbane have completed a stunning 35-point turnaround, with a slick second half performance downing Geelong by nine points in slippery Queensland conditions.

28/03 Forward make timely return for Lions

The return of premiership-winning forwards Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann could not have been timed any better for the Brisbane Lions on what’s expected to be a wet night at the Gabba on Saturday.

19/03 ‘Look like novices’: Aussie city embarrasses whole country

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has thrown out its rulebook with the Brisbane 2032 planning committee falling well behind schedule.

04/03 Thousands of homes in cyclone’s firing line

Thousands of homes could be affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred as the system’s “destructive core” bears down on the Queensland coast, with impacts expected to be felt from Wednesday.

04/03 NRL relocates Dolphins vs Rabbitohs round 1 game due to Cyclone Alfred

The NRL has made the decision to relocate Friday night’s round 1 match between the Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs to Sydney due to the impact of Cyclone Alred in southeast Queensland.

04/03 ‘Shameful’: AFL torched for Opening Round cyclone action

The AFL will on Tuesday be forced to abandon its plans for Thursday night’s season opener in Brisbane with the Queensland government reportedly making the decision for them.

03/03 Millions in QLD and NSW in firing line of one-in-35 year Cyclone Alfred

A cyclone watch has been issued for the first time since 1990 in NSW, as residents are warned Tropical Cyclone Alfred could bring “damaging” wind, waves and the potential for “intense” rainfall.

20/02 Aussie cult hero delivers career-best demolition job

Scott Boland has further pressed his claims for selection in the World Test Championship final by snaring a six-wicket haul during Victoria’s Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales in Sydney.

18/02 AFL shuts down Bailey Smith fashion statement before 2025 season

The AFL has confirmed Bailey Smith will be shut down from any future use of the Nike sweatband he rocked during his highly-anticipated first appearance for Geelong.

17/02 Harris and Neale to again lead Lions

Harris Andrews and Lachie Neale will remain Brisbane’s co-captains, with the Lions maintaining the leadership structure that delivered them AFL premiership success last season.Andrews and Neale will head a leadership group that includes vice-captains Hugh McCluggage and Josh Dunkley, as well as Charlie Cameron, Cam Rayner, Brandon Starcevich, Jarrod Berry and Oscar McInerney.

13/02 Fans say same thing after Konstas century

Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.

07/02 Steve Smith scores another century, breaks two Ricky Ponting records

Steve Smith is in such good form he is breaking records every time he time he steps on the field.

03/02 Aussie cult hero claims Allan Border Medal

Travis Head can recall the crossroads innings which kickstarted his dazzling international career and played a crucial role in his Allan Border Medal triumph on Monday night.

02/02 ‘Send him home’: Brad Haddin’s blunt message to selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

02/02 ‘Send him back home to bat’: Haddin’s message to Aussie selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

23/01 Former Aussie skipper’s Hall of Fame nod

Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has been labelled a “player who defined his generation” after confirmation he would be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

21/01 Heat on Brisbane to retain Renshaw

After a “very disappointing” BBL title defence, Brisbane Heat now face the tough battle of retaining the services of key batsman Matt Renshaw.

19/01 Murder charge after man found unconscious

A man has been charged with murder after the death of another man who was found unconscious inside a unit in Sydney’s northwest.

19/01 Infant dead after horror house fire

An infant has died and another child and an adult have been seriously injured following a horrific house fire in Tasmania.

19/01 Man’s horror 20m tumble down cliff

A man has been flown to hospital after falling 20m down a cliff while holidaying at a popular tourist destination in Queensland.

18/01 Warning about popular pain medication

The possible side effects of a popular pain relief medication has been revealed.

18/01 ‘Giant baby’ reveals what he looks like now

The man who became famous for weighing 32kg and being a metre tall at two has revealed what he looks like now.

17/01 SCG carnage as wild weather causes roof to fall apart

Wild weather has seen the Sydney Smash fizzle without a whimper as the Sydney Sixers shared the points with cross-town rivals the Sydney Thunder in a washout at the SCG.

17/01 Star exposes director’s ‘insane’ comment

Kat Dennings has exposed the “insane” remarks made to her when she was just starting out as a child actress in Hollywood.

16/01 Bolter’s Test debut firms after ugly injury

A shock Test debut for 21-year-old Cooper Connolly in Sri Lanka has moved closer after a horror thumb injury to spinner Matt Kuhnemann left the Australian squad without a frontline left-arm spinner.

16/01 DJ booth fire causes mass evacuation in wild BBL scenes

A fire broke out in a DJ booth causing an evacuation of spectators at The Gabba in never before seen scenes in the BBL clash between the Heat and the Hurricanes.

06/01 ‘Greatest ever’: Changeroom photo ignites Aussie cricket GOAT debate

When sportspeople are asked to rank a particular performance or achievement among their career highlights, it’s become a cliche for them to simply say “right up there”.

02/01 Steve Steve in major captaincy twist amid Pat Cummins move

Steve Smith will reportedly captain the Australian team once again during the tour of Sri Lanka later this month.

30/12 ‘I can explain’: Truth behind Head’s baffling act

Travis Head’s bizarre celebration at a key moment of the Boxing Day Test has now been explained.

30/12 Stage set for bumper chase after Lyon falls

Australia will have 92 overs to bowl India out on the final day of the fourth Test after Jasprit Bumrah wrote himself onto the MCG honour boards with a five-wicket haul as he demolished Nathan Lyon’s stumps.

28/12 ‘Energy very good’: India’s bold claim

All-rounder Washington Sundar says the mood in the Indian dressing room remains upbeat despite the calamitous run-out which helped Australia regain control leading into day three.

21/12 Nathan McSweeney latest victim of revolving batting farce

And so, the 12-month game of musical chairs continues.

19/12 Ravi Ashwin’s dad hints at ‘humiliation’ behind shock retirement call

Ravichandran Ashwin’s dad has cryptically hinted “humiliation” may have been behind the Indian spinner’s surprise decision to retire midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

19/12 Kohli loses his cool in heated airport clash

Indian superstar Virat Kohli didn’t take kindly to television cameras filming his arrival at Melbourne Airport on Thursday.

18/12 ‘Helped us’: Cummins big call on pace attack

Two injuries in two Tests for Australian quick Josh Hazlewood won’t change captain Pat Cummins’ plans for he and fellow frontliner Mitch Starc to push through the workload of the full five-match series against India.

18/12 Indian cricket legend announces snap retirement after Gabba Test

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket effective immediately.

18/12 Shane Warne’s Gabba Test switch call proven right, Aussie’s reaction says it all

Cricket Australia should have listened to the late great Shane Warne.

17/12 Relationship at centre of Australian Test squad drama

Australian chairman of selectors George Bailey has found himself in the spotlight for the second time this summer.

17/12 ‘Devastated’: Huge injury rocks Australia as India avoid follow-on

India has frustrated Australia and greatly improved its chances of avoiding defeat after the fourth day of the third Test at the Gabba.

16/12 Indian media turns on struggling side as batsmen fail again

The Indian media has urged champion paceman Jasprit Bumrah to start holding his underperforming batters accountable, as they threaten to put his exceptional performances in Australia to waste.

16/12 Indian opener’s warm-up blunder backfires in farcical scenes

Indian weapon Yashasvi Jaiswal flicked ball into the Australian huddle during his warm-up, and then was dismissed after playing an eerily similar shot off the bowling of Mitchell Starc.

15/12 Storm erupts over popular cricket commentator’s ‘slur’

Popular commentator Isa Guha is facing an ugly backlash after the star presenter made a comment some have described as a “slur”.

14/12 Gabba washout set to cost CA $1 million

Torrential rain in Brisbane for the first day of the third Test could leave Cricket Australia with a significant financial hit.

14/12 Australian gun confirms wild rumour over Test carnage

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

13/12 Australia’s shock XI change for third Test in Brisbane

Australian have confirmed one key change to their XI for the third Test against India with Josh Hazlewood returning to the line-up.

12/12 Marsh’s ‘mare’ won’t be repeated

It might have been funny in Adelaide, but any repeat of all-rounder Mitch Marsh wrongly giving up his wicket won’t be a laughing matter.in Australia’s pivotal Gabba Test against India.

12/12 Maxy Test support after Warner attack

David Warner’s criticism of his Glenn Maxwell’s desire to get back into the Test team for next year’s tour or Sri Lanka has been swatted away by his replacement as captain at the Melbourne Stars who is adamant that if anyone can transition from the Big Bash to Test cricket it would be Maxwell.

11/12 Indian great’s ‘heated’ prediction for third Test in Brisbane

Indian cricket great Harbhajan Singh has predicted the third Test between Australia and India to provide even more fireworks.

10/12 World says is all with one word about Gout Gout as athletics legend reacts

Athletics legends and track and field fans are in awe of Gout Gout, and the word on everyone’s lips is his limitless “potential”.

09/12 ‘Heated’ incident between senior Indian players exposed as cracks appear

Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s relationship with star fast bowler Mohammed Shami is under scrutiny at a crucial time in the Border-Gavaskar Test series, with claims the pair had a “heated exchange”.

05/12 Cult hero returns but Aussies opt for bowling gamble in second Test

Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed Scott Boland will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket this week, picked for the day-night contest against India in Adelaide.

29/11 New Orleans’ $828m Superdome Super Bowl investment exposes Brisbane Olympic farce

If reports about the 2032 Brisbane Olympics are anything to go by, Australia still has a lot to learn about getting ready to host a major event.

16/10 Iconic venue demoted as Ashes 2025/26 dates, venues released

Cricket Australia has confirmed the dates and venues for the 2025/26 Ashes, with the series opener moving away from Brisbane for the first time in more than four decades.

23/09 Lions to dedicate flag to ‘favourite son’

The Lions will dedicate a potential AFL premiership to injured ruckman Oscar McInerney, who is set to suffer the heartbreak of missing Brisbane’s grand final date with the Sydney Swans at the MCG on Saturday.

22/09 WAG flashes booty, steals Brownlow show

The AFL’s annual “night of nights” is upon us, but for the past few years, one woman has completely stolen the show.

20/09 Booty-flashing WAG dominating Brownlows

The AFL’s annual “night of nights” is upon us, but for the past few years, one woman has completely stolen the show.

16/09 ‘Fuming’: Carlton fan-favourite shown door days after ugly treatment

Matt Kennedy has reportedly been told he is free to leave Carlton.

08/09 Former Brisbane Lions star Mitch Robinson denied entry to team dressing room

Former Lions star Mitch Robinson has gone public with his disappointment at being denied entry to his old club’s dressing rooms on Saturday night.

06/09 ‘Got a few weapons’: Voss bullish on mission impossible

A Friday morning text message from Charlie Curnow declaring he was “fit to play” couldn’t sway coach Michael Voss into making him a seventh inclusion for Saturday’s do-or-die elimination final against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.

06/05 Lions want long weekend QClash permanently

The Lions want a Sunday night Queensland Labour Day long weekend match against the Gold Coast Suns at the Gabba to become a permanent part of the AFL calendar after Sunday night’s QClash attracted the biggest attendance in the derby’s history.

05/05 ‘Monster has awoken’: Lions dominate despite brutal injury disaster

The Brisbane Lions have dominated the QClash at the Gabba in a 10.19 (79) to 6.9 (45) drubbing of the Gold Coast Suns on Sunday night.

22/04 Zorko: Lions will ‘catch fire’

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko is adamant the Lions will soon “catch fire” and overcome their sluggish start to the season to again contend for the AFL premiership.

19/04 Former AFL player’s body ‘transformation’ is completely out of control

Rhys Mathieson’s rig continues to be the talk of the footy world as he lights up social media and the Queensland footy scenes.

11/04 AFL world responds as Demon’s old wound ripped open with ‘childish, terrible’ act

The AFL world has responded after Lions defender Noah Answerth reignited a two-year-old feud by mocking the crying of Melbourne player Harrison Petty on Thursday night.

08/04 ‘No question’: Brisbane legends give verdict on Lions amid ‘distraction’

Brisbane legends Jonathan Brown and Alastair Lynch are adamant the Lions are still in the premiership window and can put off field distractions aside to play finals.

04/04 Blues high on belief ahead of first big test

Carlton will be tested against a top eight side for the first time this season on Saturday, but forward Lachie Fogarty says the Blues are still high on belief from their opening round victory over Brisbane.

02/04 Craig McRae divulges post-loss Collingwood texts that left him ‘in tears’

Craig McRae has opened up about an emotional car ride home after Collingwood’s Round 2 loss to St Kilda.

02/04 ‘Masterclass’: AFL fans all say same thing about ‘old school’ commentator

There are deafening calls from AFL fans to hear more from one commentator after his dulcet tones stood out again over the Easter weekend.

02/04 ‘Tipped over the edge’: One word spells the end for AFL club in crisis

AFL legend Leigh Matthews says it’s too early to declare Brisbane’s premiership window has closed despite a winless start to the year and rumblings of off-field issues.

01/04 ‘Drama at the MCG’ as AFL clash brought to a halt mid-game

The Easter Monday AFL game between Geelong and Hawthorn was stalled by a rare mid-game delay as wild weather wreaked havoc in Melbourne.

01/04 Photos emerge in Brisbane Lions WhatsApp group chat crisis

New details about the photos accidentally leaked during the Brisbane Lions’ Las Vegas trip have emerged with the club now in crisis mode.

28/03 ‘Make a statement; Pies win soured by Pendlebury incident

Collingwood coach Craig McRae said the Magpies went to the Gabba intent on making a “statement” after their poor start to the season.

28/03 ‘20 games to go’: No panic despite horror start

Lions coach Chris Fagan says it’s wrong to “catastrophise” his side’s ordinary start to season, but admits Brisbane “has work to do” after losing the grand final rematch to Collingwood.

28/03 ‘Got sucked in’: Scott Pendlebury caught whacking Lachie Neale

Scott Pendlebury could be suspended for the first time his career if he comes under scrutiny for an off the ball hit on Lachie Neale in Collingwood’s win over Brisbane on Thursday night.

28/03 ‘Out of control’: AFL great, fans fume at ‘farcical’ scenes

There are calls for AFL goal umpires to back themselves in after two of the opening three goals of Thursday night’s blockbuster were reviewed.

27/03 Lions great calls for Zorko switch

Former Lions star Luke Hodge has called for veteran Dayne Zorko to spend more time in a depleted Brisbane defence.

26/03 ‘Can I do that now?’ Pies coach gives surprise response to journo’s swipe

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has apologised for not crediting St Kilda after last Thursday night’s loss saw the reigning premiers fall to 0-3.

25/03 ‘Not one word’: Collingwood coach torn to shreds over glaring omission

Veteran footy journalist Caroline Wilson has criticised Collingwood coach Craig McRae for a glaring omission in a “me, me, me” post-match press conference.

22/03 Opposition leaders’ vow over Olympic Games spat

Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli has pleaded with voters to “give me 100 days and we can fix this mess” amid concerns for the future of the Brisbane Olympics.

21/03 Olympic bosses slam Brisbane axing rumours

Reports Brisbane could cancel the 2032 Olympic Games were “mere speculation,” according to the International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach.

20/03 ‘No faith’: Karl’s brutal Olympics call

Karl Stefanovic has weighed in on the discussion about the 2032 Olympics, saying he has “no faith in the Queensland government” to deliver the Games.

20/03 Premier’s call on canning Olympics

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has refused to confirm whether the state government considered cancelling the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games after walking back plans to rebuild the Gabba stadium for the event.

20/03 Olympics boss responds to stadium fallout

Brisbane Olympics organising committee boss Andrew Liveris has stressed that “new venues” needed to be “accepted” by the public as the fallout continues from Queensland Premier Steven Miles’ decision to renovate the antiquated Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre for the 2032 Games.

20/03 Karl Stefanovic, Cate Campbell tear Brisbane Olympics plan to shreds

What an absolute shambles.

19/03 Backlash grows to $1.6b stadium bombshell

A shock decision to scrap plans to build a dedicated stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, saving billions of dollars, has divided opinion in Queensland.

18/03 Queensland premier’s shock $1.6b Olympics stadium decision

The Queensland government has made the surprising call to save billions of dollars on a stadium for the Olympics and hold the Opening and Closing ceremonies at Lang Park instead.

17/03 Brisbane Olympics cuts Gabba stadium plan with $3.4b proposal emerging

A major review into Brisbane’s Olympic planning will reportedly see the proposal for a $2.7 billion Gabba redevelopment scrapped, in favour of an even more expensive new venue.

14/03 ‘Lose trust’: Brisbane Lions exposed by damning footage

Lions captain Lachie Neale said his team was guilty of lazy actions that were basically “s***ting on your teammates”.

12/03 Aussie coach calls out ‘unfair’ Steve Smith attacks

Steve Smith is likely to be opening the batting when Australia plays its next Test against India in nine months after national coach Andrew McDonald labelled criticism of the batting star’s first foray atop the order “unfair”.

12/03 Neale: ‘Selfish’ Lions punished

Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale says the “selfish” Lions received the wake-up call they needed in their one-point Opening Round loss to Carlton.

09/03 Blues heartbreak as beloved star suffers third ACL blow

Carlton star Sam Docherty has suffered a his third ACL injury as well as a meniscus tear in a heartbreaking blow.

09/03 Lions and Blues stars to miss rest of season

Brisbane and Carlton have been rocked by respective season-ending knee injuries to Keidean Coleman and Sam Docherty.

08/03 Blues fans roasted over hilarious dress-up fail at the Gabba

What seemed like a great idea took a turn for the worse for scores of Carlton fans early in the club’s season opener — until they had the last laugh at the Gabba.

08/03 Harry McKay silences critics with epic winning goal against Brisbane

Carlton’s maligned forward Harry McKay has proven the hero in the Blues’ stunning comeback victory over Brisbane at the Gabba.

07/03 Opening Round teams: Reborn Blue among new faces

Journeyman forward Orazio Fantasia will play his long awaited 100th AFL game on Friday night after earning an immediate debut for Carlton against Brisbane at the Gabba.

06/03 ‘Sold a lemon’: Legends slam Opening Round as AFL unveils bizarre slogan

The jury is still out on the AFL’s Opening Round, with footy greats growing increasingly sceptical of the concept ahead of the first game of the season in Sydney on Thursday night.

05/03 Lions back new Olympic Stadium plan

The Brisbane Lions would be willing to stay at the Gabba in its current tired state provided a proposed new super stadium – which would eventually become their home ground – at inner-city Victoria Park for the 2032 Olympics gets the green light.

05/03 Lions snare Tigers great in premiership push

Richmond legend Trent Cotchin has been hired by the Brisbane Lions to share his leadership expertise as last season’s losing grand finalists search for the final piece of their premiership jigsaw.

04/03 ‘Can we play while they’re away?’: Footy great Jonathan Brown roasts AFL’s NRL ‘hijack’ plan

AFL great Jonathan Brown has roasted the league’s “opening round” concept for missing the point after the NRL’s Las Vegas showcase has already come and gone.

04/03 Cricket icon’s huge call on Glenn Maxwell’s ‘extraordinary’ feat

If you’ve tuned in to watch the biggest moments in world cricket over the past few years, it’s likely you’ve heard the dulcet tones of a Kiwi commentator calling the action.

28/02 Australia vs New Zealand First Test live updates

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the First Test between Australia and New Zealand in Wellington.

26/02 Lions keen to carry winning form into ‘Opening Round’

Brisbane star Josh Dunkley wants the Lions to maintain momentum ahead of their “Opening Round” battle with Carlton by finishing off their pre-season campaign with a win over the Sydney Swans.

19/02 Test star fires ahead of Kiwi tour

Bad light then rain in Sydney prevented Test quick Scott Boland from bowling Victoria to the top of the Sheffield Shield table as batting gun Cameron Green made his first red-ball century in nearly a year in a perfect preparation for the tour of New Zealand.

08/02 Tigers claw battling Bulls

Queensland’s dismal domestic form continued at the Gabba on Thursday with a five-wicket Marsh Cup loss to Tasmania.

08/02 Calls to scrap $2.7bn stadium rebuild in Brisbane Olympics bombshell

Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman has supported calls to scrap the proposed Gabba redevelopment for the 2032 Brisbane Games, believing there are “more creative solutions” available.

08/02 AOC joins calls to scrap Gabba makeover

Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman has supported calls to scrap the proposed Gabba redevelopment for the 2032 Brisbane Games, believing there are “more creative solutions” available.

07/02 Covid hits Aussie captain

Australian T20 captain Mitch Marsh may have to shout instructions to his teammates in the opening T20 against the West Indies in Hobart after testing positive to Covid on the eve of Friday’s clash.

06/02 Injury scare for Aussie ‘wild thing’

Lance Morris went from the “relief” and excitement of getting his first international wicket to the despair of walking off Manuka Oval mid-over with a side strain as Australia decimated the West Indies in the third ODI clash.

04/02 Naked streaker flattened by spectator at local Aussie cricket game

A local cricket game in Queensland has witnessed an all-time naked pitch invasion that ended in classic fashion with a brutal shoulder charge.

02/02 New Aussie star rocks the MCG

The day before he made his ODI debut Queenslander Xavier Bartlett talked about selection for Australia being the “light at the end of the tunnel” after a long injury-layoff in 2023.

31/01 ‘Now I’m averaging 60’: Steve Smith’s swipe at critics after contentious move

Test star Steve Smith has given a subtle backhander to the early critics who questioned his move to open the batting in the Test team after “two or three innings” having silenced them with an unbeaten 91 at the Gabba.

30/01 ‘Cheated death’: Cricket development makes us look like fools

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29/01 West Indies quick linked with Aussie BBL franchise

Over seven short days of cricket, Shamar Joseph announced himself as the sport’s next star-in-waiting.

29/01 Former Test quick owns West Indies sledge in huge upset

Former Test quick Rodney Hogg has accepted his role in firing up the West Indies before their shock win over Australia … more or less.

29/01 Aussie cricket legends, Pat Cummins slammed for West Indies comments

Ian Healy has called out Pat Cummins over the captain’s glowing comments about the West Indies following the wild scenes at the Gabba.

28/01 ‘Massive anticlimax’: Fury at trophy presentation as upset reignites calls for Test cricket change

There are calls for two-match Test series’ to be abolished after a thrilling end to the West Indies vs Australia series left cricket fans wanting more.

28/01 ‘Tears in my eyes’: Windies win stirs worldwide emotion

Unforgettable moments are the greatest legacy of Test cricket and from South African superstar AB de Villiers to former Pakistan pace ace Shoaib Akhtar the breakthrough West Indies win over Australia in Brisbane struck a chord of worldwide emotion.

28/01 ‘Incredible’ Smith knock franks huge career call

The only two balls Smith Steve didn’t “middle” were the two that got him out in his first four innings as an opening batter according to Australia captain Pat Cummins, who never wavered in his belief in the run machine.

28/01 England claim ‘stunning win’ over India in ‘staggering’ Bazball triumph

Debutant spinner Tom Hartley took seven wickets as England pulled off a dramatic 28-run upset win over India marked by a stellar batting performance by Ollie Pope in the opening Test on Sunday.

28/01 Crowd world’s outpouring of emotion after huge upset

Brian Lara and Carl Hooper led an outpouring of emotion as legends, experts and fans processed one of the most thrilling and important victories in the history of West Indies cricket.

28/01 Steve Smith silences the doubters over brand new role

Shamar Joseph rightly stole the headlines for his extraordinary debut Test matches in the West Indies’ 1-1 series draw with Australia that no one saw coming.

28/01 ‘Creating history’: Shamar Joseph madness leaves cricket world in disbelief

If Shamar Joseph is anything to go by, there may still be hope yet for West Indian cricket.

28/01 Star’s ‘s*** stirring’ act after magic moment

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

27/01 Dismissal shows Steve Smith is a cunning tactical genius

Steve Smith loves it when a plan comes together.

27/01 Australia vs West Indies Day 3 live: Is this the end for Steve Smith?

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

26/01 Pat Cummins act leaves ‘go woke, go broke’ critics with egg on their faces

Pat Cummins has left his ‘go woke, go broke’ critics with egg on their faces after saving Australia with a fighting late-innings knock of 64 off 73 balls on Australia Day.

26/01 Man’s astonishing rant over woman’s shirt

A man’s astonishing tantrum over a woman’s shirt, which carried a message about genocide against Indigenous Australians, has been captured on camera, with passengers defending the woman as he calls the garment was “offensive”.

26/01 Australia Day protesters force Gabba into lockdown ahead of Test play

Chaos unfolded ahead of the second day’s play at the Gabba on Friday.

26/01 Cricket Australia’s stunning Aus Day backflip

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the second Test between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba.

26/01 Fans slam Aussie bowlers over Gabba pitch issues

After an unexpectedly difficult day in the field, Australia’s bowlers had some complaints about conditions in the first Test, and it’s fair to say they didn’t go down well with fans.

25/01 Pat Cummins crowned best cricketer on the planet

Pat Cummins can’t stop winning things.

25/01 Aussie star sidesteps Aus Day stance

Australian star Ellyse Perry opted against joining Pat Cummins and Steve Smith in calling for change to Australia Day instead hoping the all-conquering women’s team can continue to educate themselves to ensure they best represent the country’s incredibly diverse community.

25/01 Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1 live: Wild theory for sick Aussies

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the second Test between Australia and the West Indies in Brisbane.

24/01 Big Bash beers on ice amid Covid scare

Matt Renshaw has racked up enough frequent flyer points over the past few weeks to last a lifetime, but the hectic travel schedule isn’t over.

24/01 Smith calls for Australia Day date change

Former Australian captain Steve Smith has joined Pat Cummins’ call on Australia Day, saying January 26 is the wrong date to celebrate.

24/01 Skipper tests positive in BBL final shocker

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the Big Bash League final between the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat at a sold out SCG.

24/01 Covid hits two more Aussies on Test eve

Covid is spreading through the Australian camp on the eve of the second Test against the West Indies as Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald both tested positive to the virus.

24/01 Australian cricket team wiped out ahead of final Test vs West Indies

The lead up to the second Test for the Australian cricket squad has been far from ideal.

23/01 England spinner sent home as ‘disgraceful’ cricket scandal erupts

India has been branded a cricketing “disgrace” after England spinner Shoaib Bashir was forced to fly home on the eve of the first Test.

23/01 Sixers’ secret plan to slow down Brown

Steve O’Keefe will have one final role to play for the Sixers, with the veteran spinner set to be the man to take down Josh Brown who enters the BBL final having just struck the equal second-fastest century in competition history.

23/01 ‘They look close’: Aussie batters set to fire

Australia is desperate for its revamped top four to fire as a collective unit in the pink-ball Test against the West Indies at the Gabba in preparation for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

23/01 ‘Choose a better date’: Cummins’ bold call

Test captain Pat Cummins says January 26 is the wrong date to celebrate Australia Day and has urged the government to adopt a “more appropriate date to celebrate”.

23/01 Awkward moment cricket boss left speechless

The boss of Cricket Australia has been left speechless over a ruthless grilling by a radio host over the sporting body’s decision to ban the words “Australia Day” during Friday’s Test cricket match.

22/01 Travis Head to play through diagnosis amid Usman Khawaja Test update

Usman Khawaja has been cleared to play in the final Test of the home summer, but Travis Head is in doubt after being diagnosed with Covid.

21/01 Minns lashes Australia Day cricket call

NSW Premier Chris Minns has denounced Cricket Australia’s decision to not use the words “Australia Day” at the Gabba Test match on January 26.

21/01 ‘A true Lions legend’: Tributes flow for Brisbane longest-serving employee

Triple premiership Lions captain Michael Voss, as well as senior Brisbane officials, have led tributes to club stalwart and football administration manager Nicole Duncan — the Lions’ longest-serving employee — who died on Saturday surrounded by loved ones.

21/01 Bragging rights on the line in BBL battle

Bragging rights between “mates” – as well as a place in the BBL final – will be up for grabs on Monday night when Brisbane Heat host the Adelaide Strikers on the Gold Coast.

19/01 Brutal image exposes Australian cricket’s glaring Achilles heel

Australia cruised to a dominant 10-wicket victory at Adelaide Oval with the opening Test wrapped up in less than two and a half days.

19/01 ‘Got to call that out’: Cricket civil war erupts over Adelaide Test snub

As Australia wrap up another comfortable Test victory against the West Indies, one state is furious about an unpopular change to a recent cricket tradition.

19/01 Australia vs West Indies Day 3 live: Steve Smith made to sweat

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and the West Indies in Adelaide.

17/01 Cricket Australia’s treatment of Test cricket hits new low in Adelaide

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16/01 ‘It’s ridiculous’: Aussie legends want ‘abysmal’ rules changed to save Test cricket

Australian greats are urging cricket administrators to speed up the pace of play of Test cricket and do away with unnecessary delays amid fears for the future of the game’s longest format.

11/01 Former Aussie captain back in action

Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning was back in the nets for Victoria on Thursday in her first outing since skipping the end of the WBBL for personal reasons.

10/01 ‘Crapped itself’: Usman Khawaja’s peace bat breaks four balls into BBL protest

Usman Khawaja made his point to the world with the dove of peace on his bat even if the blade only lasted four balls before a fracture forced him to replace it at the Gabba.

10/01 Australian Test squad locked in as David Warner mystery remains

The Australian Test squad for the upcoming West Indies series has officially been unveiled with Cameron Bancroft’s snub locked in.

08/01 Heat will still be on at Gold Coast

Brisbane Heat star Nathan McSweeney is adamant his side’s impressive BBL campaign won’t be derailed by having to move from the Gabba to the Gold Coast for the finals series.

28/12 ‘Bugger the east coast’: Zempilas doubles down, makes bold pitch for midnight Test cricket

Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his criticism of the turnout for the Boxing Day Test and made a bold pitch for Perth to host a day-night Test match to attract more fans.

27/12 ‘Worst feeling in cricket’: Alex Hales cops brutal low blow, ‘smirk’ from $1.8m Aussie quick

Sydney Thunder import Alex Hales experienced the worst feeling in cricket during Wednesday night’s Big Bash clash against the Brisbane Heat.

26/12 ‘Set him up’: Image of bizarre list in Australian cricket team’s changeroom goes viral

The weird and wonderful quirks of Test cricket never cease to amaze.

18/12 ‘Not acceptable’: Photo exposes First Test madness

Perth pitch curators are under fire after the First Test fizzled into a farce on Day 4.

11/12 Why Heat can’t rest on their laurels

A shorter BBL season has the Brisbane Heat desperate to make up for the abandonment of their weekend clash against Adelaide by beating the Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval on Tuesday night.

10/12 ‘I am shocked’: Double tragedy rocks cricket world

Cricket legends Clyde Butts and Joe Solomon have both died.

08/12 Nervous wait on Maxwell injury

A gapped schedule to start the Big Bash for the Melbourne Stars could be an early blessing in disguise after opening-night injuries to superstar captain Glenn Maxwell and fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile.

07/12 ‘He’s copping it here’: BBL batter booed by own fans at home after ruthless act

The Brisbane Heat have got their Big Bash League campaign off to the perfect start, thumping the Melbourne Stars by 103 runs in a one-sided contest at the Gabba.

07/12 Glenn Maxwell suffers injury scare as Brisbane Heat thrash Melbourne Stars in BBL opener

The opening fixture of the Big Bash season got off to a flyer at the Gabba but it was a New Zealand batsman who stole the show, while a potential injury to an Aussie showman may add salt to the wounds of the defeated Stars.

06/12 ‘Can’t walk anymore’: Glenn Maxwell lifts lid on the ‘last tournament’ he will play

Glenn Maxwell says he will play in the IPL until he “can’t walk anymore” as he hopes younger Australian players earn the same opportunity overseas ahead of the T20 World Cup.

06/12 Heat ready for ‘chance’ from Maxwell

As good as Glenn Maxwell is, Brisbane Heat expect Australia’s white-ball star to give a “chance” on Thursday night, and then it’s up to the hosts to grab it at the Gabba.

05/12 Warner’s retirement tour sparks debate, Aussie greats question Johnson’s ‘aggressive attack’

One of Mitchell Johnson’s former teammates has criticised his “aggressive attack” on David Warner, while debate simmers over Warner’s farewell tour.

04/12 Khawaja fears for future of cricket in Queensland

Test star Usman Khawaja fears Queensland Cricket will go “broke” without state government assistance when forced to leave the Gabba and contribute a sizeable chunk of the $137 million needed for the redevelopment of the Brisbane Showgrounds.

04/12 WhatsApp chat exposes sad divide between Mitchell Johnson and ex-teammates

Mitchell Johnson’s brutal criticism of David Warner has exposed a sad divide between two overlapping generations of Australian cricket greats.

04/12 ‘Shocked myself’: Aussie close to Olympic miracle

Australian runner Genevieve Gregson is on the verge of an Olympic comeback for the ages after running the third fastest marathon ever by an Aussie woman in Spain in just her second marathon and posting a qualifying standard time for the Paris 2024 Games.

01/12 ‘Playing politics’: Furore over Brisbane’s ‘ridiculous’ $137m Olympics stadium saga

A row is brewing between the Queensland government and sporting bodies over plans to upgrade Brisbane’s showgrounds to host AFL and cricket games while The Gabba is rebuilt.

29/11 Uzzie tunes up for first Test in style

Usman Khawaja will enter the Test series against Pakistan in top form after posting his second century of the Sheffield Shield season against Western Australia at the Gabba.

28/11 ‘Haven’t seen anything like this in my life’: Bizarre scenes spark cricket insanity

There were wild scenes at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday as South Australia and Victoria began their final round Sheffield Shield clash.

28/11 No runs for Test hopeful as rain hits

Test hopeful Marcus Harris waited more than four hours for his chance to shine as rain impacted the start of the final Sheffield Shield game before the Big Bash break and the start of the international summer.

28/11 Bulldogs snare Connor Tracey in Cronulla Sharks player swap

The Bulldogs are set to sign Sharks utility Connor Tracey as part of a player swap effective immediately that would send young gun Michael Gabrael the other way.

25/11 Desperate fight to save Aussie icon

Hundreds of angry Queenslanders have gathered outside Gabba stadium to protest the demolition of the iconic Brisbane sporting venue.

18/11 ‘Greed and overkill’: Forgotten Australia vs India series proves cricket has lost the plot

Whoever wins Sunday’s World Cup between Australia and India will barely get a chance to celebrate, thanks to cricket’s relentless international schedule.

17/11 Real reason 1.4 billion are sticking noses up at Australia

India heads into the Cricket World Cup final as red hot favourites to win, but there’s more on the line than just a third ODI trophy for the host nation.

17/11 GWS Giants hit back at Mason Cox’s savage sledge in AFL war of words

GWS Giants CEO Dave Matthews has bit back at Mason Cox’s spicy sledge about the Giants hosting Collingwood to kick off next season.

16/11 Lions chasing ‘premiership redemption’

The Lions have declared they are chasing AFL “premiership redemption” next season following this year’s heartbreaking grand final loss to Collingwood.

16/11 Full AFL 2024 fixture: Grand finallists dudded as new ‘primetime darlings’ crowned

The AFL has announced the full fixture for season 2024, which will look slightly different than usual.

14/11 AFL breaks with tradition with blockbuster ‘Opening Round’ in bid to swoop on NRL

The AFL has announced a new look Round 1 fixture as it aims to steal the limelight from the NRL in NSW during the opening week of the footy season next year.

09/11 ‘Best game ever’: Redbacks claim Shield thriller

A superb captain’s knock from Usman Khawaja was not enough for Queensland as South Australia claimed a three-run win in a thrilling final day of Shield cricket at the Gabba.

08/11 Bowlers set up thrilling final day in Shield

South Australia and Queensland are poised to fight out a tense final day in the Sheffield Shield despite a stellar performance from Nathan McAndrew threatening to blow the match open for the Redbacks.

08/11 Huge upset snaps 625-day streak

New South Wales captain Moises Henriques says an upset win over Western Australia to snap a 15-game winless streak will give his young side a huge confidence boost amid a tough rebuild.

27/10 Gen Zers are saving their money so they can ‘splurge’ on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experiences: study

The bank estimates young Australians have reduced their spending on restaurants, micro treats, entertainment, and car journeys to squirrel away up to $403 a month or $4800 a year.

21/10 93yo booted from home for Brisbane Olympics

A 93-year-old man is being forced out of his home by the Queensland government to make way for the upcoming Brisbane Olympics.

05/10 Eddie McGuire defends Collingwood fans over Grand Final booing

Eddie McGuire has become involved in a slanging match with ex-Geelong star Jimmy Bartel over a song choice at the MCG.

27/09 Springfield move a game-changer for Lions

It’s no coincidence that the Brisbane Lions have reached an AFL grand final for the first time since 2004 less than 12 months after moving into their state-of-the-art Springfield training facility.

25/09 Will Ashcroft wins Goal of the Year after freak aerial effort

Will Ashcroft, take a bow.

25/09 AFL star set to debut shock Brownlow date

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the 2023 Brownlow Medal.

25/09 Irony in Lions star’s date with Collingwood

There will be no room for sentiment on Saturday when boyhood Collingwood fan Keidean Coleman attempts to repeat his sizzling preliminary form to torment the Magpies and help secure the Brisbane Lions their first AFL premiership in 20 years.

24/09 Tiny detail in photo of Carlton player infuriates footy fans

Carlton’s season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday night when they fell to the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.

24/09 Final siren blunder shades Lions’ epic win over Carlton

The cheers of Brisbane Lions fans were drowned out as the full time siren sounded on their dramatic comeback win over Carlton.

24/09 Carlton breaks Robbie Williams’ heart after preliminary final misery

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

23/09 ‘Desperate for a Carlton win’: Channel 7 slammed over biased commentary in AFL finals

Brisbane took care of business on Saturday night after overcoming a blistering opening quarter from Carlton.

23/09 Legend puts heat on struggling Carlton star after finals fail

Three-time Coleman medallist Jason Dunstall says Charlie Curnow should be scrutinised for his poor finals form, but backed him in to bounce back in 2024.

23/09 Brisbane crowd delivers epic response during Welcome to Country

Footy fans have delivered an emphatic response to Sam Newman’s Welcome to Country requests during the week.

23/09 Brisbane curse hanging over rivals’ heads

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the second preliminary final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues.

21/09 AFL 2023 finals series ultimate guide, everything you need to know

The real AFL action is set to get underway with the finals series kicking off this week.

21/09 ‘We’ll rob your house’: AFL’s bold plans to pinch NRL market revealed

The AFL is getting set to cash in as the NRL prepare to capitalise on the international audience in 2024.

20/09 Irish star rewarded for superb AFL return

Irish speedster Conor McKenna has been rewarded for his impressive return to the AFL by having his stay with the premiership-chasing Brisbane Lions extended by two more years.

19/09 ‘Pretty unique’: NRL makes call after entire nation dudded by kick-off time

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the grand final won’t be brought forward by two hours to accommodate fans in New Zealand should the Warriors win this weekend.

19/09 ‘Read the room’: Eddie McGuire pulls out flamethrower

Eddie McGuire has taken Qantas and Virgin Australia to public relations school over the airlines’ price gouge on flights for AFL finals this weekend.

19/09 Key Lion who did a job on star racing the clock

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews is adamant the Lions defensive “system” can cope with the potential loss of Jack Payne for Saturday’s preliminary final against Carlton as the strongman continues to struggle with an ankle injury.

18/09 ‘Suck it up’: Garry Lyon torches Dees over Braysham claim

Melbourne great Garry Lyon has pleaded for the club to “suck it up” and “reload” amid remarkable claims the Angus Brayshaw concussion “derailed” their loss to Carlton on Friday night.

18/09 ‘Absolute joke’: NRL slammed over Warriors’ midnight prelim finish

The NRL has missed a chance to consolidate its footprint in New Zealand after scheduling the Warriors’ preliminary final against the Broncos for 7.50pm AEST, or 9.50pm NZST.

18/09 One sight Eddie McGuire wants the AFL to instantly do away with

The AFL Finals are getting set to enter the third week as fans eagerly await the preliminary final contests.

18/09 Curnow ready to bounce back from May shut-out

Carlton star Charlie Curnow says he is refreshed and ready to bounce back in the preliminary final after a rare off-night in the semi-final triumph against Melbourne.

18/09 X-factors and giant killers in AFL prelims

Second preliminary final, Gabba, Saturday, 5:15pm

17/09 ‘Unforgivable moments’ that will haunt Melbourne after Blues loss

Melbourne committed a “litany of sins” late in their shock semi final loss to Carlton amid accusations the club has “wasted” two years since their premiership success.

17/09 Outrage over Qantas, Virgin move before AFL preliminary final

The Demons and Swans haven’t been able to stop Carlton, but Qantas and Virgin Australia may.

16/09 AFL world reacts to Giants’ unlikely semi-final win over Power

The Giants are into the preliminary final and the AFL world is celebrating, resurrecting the Big Big Sound meme.

16/09 Fans in disbelief over tiny Sam Walsh mouthguard detail

Carlton’s Sam Walsh is emerging as the midfield superstar fans have been expecting ever since he was chosen with the first pick in the 2018 AFL draft.

15/09 ‘Don’t accept that’: AFL to investigate why ‘wobbly’ Jacob Weitering stayed on field

The AFL is set to send Carlton a please explain over why star Jacob Weitering was not brought from the field late in the thrilling semi final win over Melbourne.

15/09 ‘Unorthodox’ win has Blues sky-high

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues will take great confidence from an “unorthodox” win over Melbourne as he prepares his side for a poetic preliminary final clash against former club Brisbane.

15/09 Kane Cornes calls out struggling AFL star

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the first semi-final from the MCG.

11/09 Brendan Fevola announces retirement at the age of 42

Brendan Fevola has announced his football retirement at the age of 42.

11/09 ‘Men against boys’: Port Adelaide savaged over finals display

Kane Cornes didn’t like what he saw from his former side on Saturday night and has delivered a scathing assessment of their qualifying final performance.

09/09 Singer ‘butchers’ national anthem at the Gabba

Brisbane and Port Adelaide are riding long AFL premiership droughts and this is our live coverage of their huge qualifying final at the Gabba.

07/09 Lions great hails Irishman’s Brisbane influence

Triple-premiership winning strongman Mal Michael says the addition of Conor McKenna to Brisbane’s defence looms as the final piece in the Lions’ premiership jigsaw.

07/09 Giants’ nervous wait on injuries, tribunal

Giants coach Adam Kingsley joked he had “just finished rubbing Sam Taylor‘s hamstring” as he arrived for his pre-finals press conference, with the star full-back’s capacity to play on St Kilda star Max King set to be a defining factor in Saturday’s elimination final.

06/09 Aker: Lions can rise ‘another level’

Lions legend Jason Akermanis has urged midfield star Josh Dunkley to “get his hands on the ball more” to give Brisbane the best possible chance of winning the AFL premiership for the first time since 2003.

06/09 ‘I don’t know’: Brian Taylor left in the dark over Grand Final role

Brian Taylor has weighed in on where he stands ahead of the 2023 Grand Final and whether or not he’ll be apart of the commentary crew.

02/09 X-factors, injuries and expectations - the AFL finals explained

First qualifying final, MCG, Thursday 7.20pm

28/08 Jonathan Brown slams AFL for poor treatment of one finalist

Renowned hardman Jonathan Brown has taken an almighty swipe at the AFL over its finals fixturing and the treatment of one club in particular.

27/08 AFL finals race going down to the wire

The race for the top eight is going to come down to the final game of the 2023 AFL season.

26/08 Commentators erupt at AFL ‘miss of the year’

Joe Daniher is a key member of the Brisbane Lions and will be crucial to their hopes of snapping a long premiership drought over the next month.

18/08 Neale’s self-assessment harsh, says coach

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has revealed star ballwinner Lachie Neale was battling injury and illness during the lean period before he roared back to his best form against Collingwood.

18/08 AFL Finals 2023: Every team’s top eight scenario explained

The race to the AFL finals could come down to the final kick of the minor round with every position in the top eight up for grabs with two rounds remaining.

18/08 Australian sport about to change forever as 2032 Olympics loom

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13/08 Chaos set to unfold as the race to finals heats up

The finish line is within sight.

12/08 ‘Bitter, ugly’: Real story behind AFL’s move to help Matildas

The real, bitter story behind the AFL’s unprecedented decision to show the Matildas’ quarter-final on the big screen at the MCG on Saturday has been revealed.

11/08 Eels disaster leaves season in ruins as Broncos run riot

Long suffering Parramatta Eels fans will have to suffer another year as the side was obliterated 54-10 by the Brisbane Broncos at the Gabba on Friday night.

10/08 AFL’s big move amid Matildas frenzy

The MCG, SCG and Optus Stadium in Perth will all turn into World Cup live sites before and after they host AFL games on Saturday so fans can see the must-watch Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final against France.

09/08 Opener gets another crack at Warner’s spot

Cameron Bancroft will have another chance to put pressure on David Warner’s Test opening spot after being named in an Australia A squad to play later this month.

08/08 Michael Clarke fumes at Aussie selectors’ ‘embarrassing’ Steve Smith backflip

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke is still fuming at Steve Smith’s omission from last year’s T20 World Cup, blasting the national selectors for their “embarrassing” backflip.

08/08 Irish Lion set for 100th AFL appearance

Conor McKenna is “proud” of his performances since returning to the AFL this year, but the job isn’t finished as he strives to win a premiership with the Brisbane Lions.

01/08 Lions’ ordinary away form to again be tested

Lions star Josh Dunkley has dismissed suggestions Brisbane needs to finish in the top two on the AFL ladder to win the premiership due to their indifferent record away from the Gabba.