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01:02 ‘Enormous toll’: Defence for Clarko as pressure builds

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says two years of “distractions” for coach Alastair Clarkson as he dealt with historical claims of racism took an “enormous toll” and defended the premiership winner’s lack of progression with the Kangaroos.

17/04 Social media leak that blew up Lachlan Galvin drama

Lachlan Galvin’s bitter public feud with the Wests Tigers has taken another twist.

13/04 ‘Read the room’: Premier called out on crime

An Aussie rules legend has called out the Victorian Premier’s for weighing into debate on Noah Balta’s playing eligibility, saying she should “read the room” as Melbourne grapples with a crime wave.

13/04 ‘They’re broken’: Damning Demons photo says it all

The Demons have been labelled “broken” after they were beaten by Essendon in a result that left them 0-5 for the first time since 2012.

08/04 ‘We love him’: Eagles embrace wantaway skipper

Embattled West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen remains a “great leader” and has the support of his playing group despite revelations of a meeting with Hawthorn and reports he was asked to step down from his captaincy role.

08/04 ‘I’m not afraid to make change’: Laurie Daley subtly drops major NSW team clue

Returning Blues coach Laurie Daley has all but confirmed Nathan Cleary will be the NSW No.7 if he remains fit, with Mitchell Moses a chance of partnering him in the halves based on how well he played in last year’s series.

04/04 Huge news as popular Channel 7 caller ends time away from spotlight

Daisy Pearce is back where everyone can see her.

29/03 ‘You just don’t do that’: NRL pest sparks melee, refuses to back down

It’s a nightmare for tipsters but a dream scenario for the NRL as the competition proves more unpredictable than ever with a slew of upsets up-ending the usual rugby league pecking order.

28/03 Footy great Bob Murphy reaches sad new low after career switch

AFL great Bob Murphy has crashed to a sad new low in his promising media career.

25/03 ‘They’re filthy’: Manly left seething over Daly Cherry-Evans blindside

There is growing speculation that Manly wantaway Daly Cherry-Evans had already lined up a “big money” deal at a rival NRL club before his bombshell announcement on Monday.

19/02 Surprising reaction to ugly claims over Eddie McGuire’s son’s AFL media jobs

Channel 7 has unveiled its line-up for AFL coverage, with plenty of new faces joining the network for season 2025 including the son of Eddie McGuire.

19/02 ‘Impatient’ footy players behind ‘exciting’ new era of AFL and NRL

The team that took the AFL world by storm last year have been warned they will have to adjust to having “all eyes on them” heading into season 2025 after a bumper trade period.

16/02 ‘F***wit’: Channel 7 rolls dice with AFL commentators Kane Cornes, Dale Thomas

Channel 7 will reportedly put Kane Cornes and Dale Thomas on the same panel together as the network prepares to pull the trigger on its AFL transformation.

08/02 Ben Cousins’ new job says it all about West Coast Eagles premiership winner

Ben Cousins has a new job — and it says everything about how far the West Coast Eagles great has come.

07/02 Nathan Cleary’s younger brother turns heads in NRL trials game

The Warriors are sweating on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak’s fitness with the try-scoring machine in doubt for round one in Las Vegas after he was forced off inside the opening 10 minutes of the Pre-Season Challenge clash with Cronulla with a wrist injury.

05/02 ‘Incredibly sad’: West Coast Eagles great dead at age 43

West Coast Eagles great Adam Hunter has died at the age of 43.

03/02 ‘Getting into him’: Roos wait on $8m man’s call

North Melbourne gun Luke Davies-Uniacke has been left in no doubt how much his teammates want him to sign the hefty new deal in front of him and have been “getting into him” about it.

29/01 Cornes blows a gasket over Lions target

Kane Cornes has been left flabbergasted by West Coast captain Oscar Allen’s links with reigning AFL premiers Brisbane.

22/01 Dragons’ blow as key enforcer wants out

Dragons star Francis Molo is reportedly refusing to attend club training sessions ahead of a crunch meeting that could decide the prop’s future at the Red V club.

22/01 Tigers make huge captaincy call

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall lauded the “passion and creativity” super signing Jarome Luai would add to the club’s leadership after naming the four-time premiership winner co-captain for his first season at the club.

17/01 Carlton boss finally addresses lewd photo scandal

Luke Sayers and the Carlton Football Club have finally responded to the lewd photo scandal that engulfed the president earlier this month.

15/01 ‘He’s a child’: Cornes goes nuclear on Kyrgios

Kane Cornes has blasted both barrels at Nick Kyrgios, labelling the tennis superstar a “child” and “our most disappointing Australian athlete ever”.

28/12 NRL v AFL: Star players’ secret riches exposed

Unlike their on field exploits watched by millions, Australia’s richest footballers are quietly and cleverly earning plenty of money away from the game, ensuring their sporting riches will look after them long after their footy careers are over.

26/12 AFL premiership winner still in ‘critical condition’

Aaron Shattock’s family has released an update on the Brisbane Lions premiership player as he fights for life in hospital.

22/12 AFL star fighting for life after horror incident

Brisbane Lions 2002 premiership winner Aaron Shattock is fighting for life in hospital after he was crushed by an excavator when it rolled and trapped him underneath.

16/12 Welcome to Country report stirs up social media backlash

A social media storm has erupted after reports emerged the Melbourne Storm would scrap many of its Welcome to Country ceremonies.

15/12 ‘What we stand for as a club’: Melbourne Storm scrap Welcome to Country

NRL heavyweights the Melbourne Storm have announced the club will scrap regular Welcome to Country ceremonies.

15/12 100,000 fans to ‘take to streets’ over farce

Balmain great Ben Elias believes 100,000 fans will descend on Sydney’s streets in protest if a plot for the Western Suburbs Magpies to take full control of the merger club comes to fruition.

13/12 Nathan Cleary’s bizarre diet change secret shocks fans

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he’s ahead of schedule after returning to training on Thursday just five weeks after shoulder surgery, hoping to develop a relationship with new recruit Blaize Talagi as the Panthers plot a path to what would be a staggering fifth-straight NRL premiership.

13/12 Cleary’s diet reveal amid huge injury news

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he’s ahead of schedule after returning to training on Thursday just five weeks after shoulder surgery, hoping to develop a relationship with new recruit Blaize Talagi as the Panthers plot a path to what would be a staggering fifth-straight NRL premiership.

11/12 Ex-NRL bad boy Todd Carney’s surprise Broncos role

Former NRL bad boy Todd Carney was called upon by Michael Maguire to address the Broncos squad about “thinking about your decisions before you do it” as the new Brisbane coach attempts to spark a Red Hill revolution.

17/10 Wigan Super League chief’s stunning Nathan Cleary claim

A Super League supremo has made the shocking claim Nathan Cleary wouldn’t get a start in his side after the halfback shut down speculation of a potential move abroad.

16/10 ‘Astonishing’ detail as premiership winner leaves Tigers, moves west

Shai Bolton has locked in a move to Fremantle as Richmond continues to assemble the biggest draft pick war chest seen in 14 years.

04/10 Brian To’o’s pre-game meal revealed ahead of NRL Grand Final, Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm

The extraordinary, borderline unhealthy, game day diet fuelling Panthers winger Brian To’o can be revealed.

27/09 Billy Slater responds to Broncos coach rumour

Queensland coach Billy Slater won’t replace Kevin Walters next year after he confirmed on Friday morning that there was no chance he’d take over from the Broncos coach who was sacked after four seasons in charge.

26/09 ‘Hideous’: Adelaide Crows’ leaked new logo slammed by Kane Cornes, fans

If first impressions of a new logo are any indicator, the Adelaide Crows may want to go back to the drawing board.

05/05 Son of late AFL great’s family lose it over debut stunner

The pressure is set to build on Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge after his side was stunned 14.14 (98) to 14.7 (91) in a stunning boilover on Sunday evening.

05/05 ‘Told you so’: Rabbitohs celebrating Adam Reynolds expiry

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04/05 Andrew Johns and Fatty Vautin’s bizarre post-match banter

Andrew Johns and Paul Vautin gave Channel 9 viewers far too much information in a bizarre post-match chat after the Roosters’ big win over Brisbane on Friday night.

02/05 Wayne Bennett’s shock bid for Eels job as Souths make move

The Rabbitohs are set to offer Wayne Bennett a three year deal amid reports the master coach has sounded out the Parramatta Eels about a potential position should Brad Arthur be sacked.

01/05 ‘Yes I’m interested’: Wayne Bennett breaks silence on Souths job

Wayne Bennett has admitted he’s “interested” in making a return to South Sydney after the club’s unceremonious dumping of Jason Demetriou on Tuesday night.

01/05 South Sydney confirm Bennett bombshell after Demetriou axing

South Sydney has confirmed a conversation with master mentor Wayne Bennett will be part of the “exhaustive” process used to find a replacement for coach Jason Demetriou who was sacked on Tuesday.

27/04 ‘Has to stop’: Luke Darcy causes frenzy in AFL commentary controversy

Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy has caused a frenzy after being moved to a different commentary role on Saturday night while calling his former side’s clash with Fremantle in Perth.

27/04 Manly cop double as as two players handed NRL suspensions

Manly duo Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau’atu are both facing a suspension for a dangerous tackle on Parramatta’s Shaun Lane during Friday evening’s NRL game at Brookvale Oval.

23/04 Cronulla Sharks gun forced into ‘premature’ retirement

Cronulla Sharks co-captain Dale Finucane has been forced in to “premature” retirement as he recovers from a serious facial injury.

14/04 Young North gun hospitalised as Geelong run riot in demolition job

Geelong has continued its undefeated start to 2024 — and its ominous recent record against North Melbourne — defeating the Kangaroos 21.13 (139) to 10.4 (64) on Sunday afternoon at GMHBA Stadium.

13/04 ‘Disaster waiting to happen’: South Sydney slammed for bold selection

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10/04 AFL greats fear AFL environment still ‘not safe’ for gay players

Two greats of the game have expressed their concerns over the fact no AFL player has felt comfortable enough to come out publicly as gay.

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.

03/04 NRL legend’s sad call over ‘sinister’ Latrell Mitchell retirement issue

Laurie Daley fears there are “sinister” tones being used by a minority of NRL fans as a booing storm continues to surround Latrell Mitchell.

25/03 Nathan Buckley’s ‘challenge’ for Nick Daicos amid ‘questions about his buy-in’

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has urged Nick Daicos to improve his tackle numbers as the focus intensifies on the club’s star players.

22/03 AFL great David King slams Collingwood’s senior players

North Melbourne’s dual premiership winner David King is one of the more respected voices in the AFL and when he speaks up, people usually listen.

18/03 ‘No brain’: Eddie McGuire goes scorched Earth on AFL president

Eddie McGuire has delivered a scathing clip on Sydney president Andrew Pridham.

16/03 Nathan Cleary ambushed by girlfriend question during live TV appearance

NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has been caught off guard by a question about his girlfriend Mary Fowler following the Panthers win over the Eels on Friday night.

15/03 NRL great’s staggering wealth

Rugby league great Adam MacDougall has found himself on the country’s rich list due to the success of his meal replacement shake company.

09/03 AFL legends Kevin Sheedy and Terry Daniher named in landmark class action

Kevin Sheedy and Terry Daniher are among the footy figures named in a bombshell class action against the AFL.

08/03 Footy great Robert Walls opens up on cancer battle

AFL Hall of Famer Robert Walls has opened up about his harrowing health battle that at one stage left him with just weeks to live.

07/03 ‘I said the word’: Spencer Leniu’s stunning admission ends NRL racism saga

The NRL has been given the green light to hand down a big ban to Roosters forward Spencer Leniu after he admitted to calling Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam a “monkey” in Las Vegas.

04/03 Saints defender opens up about huge Jy Simpkin hit

St Kilda says it will “respectfully accept” the outcome of Jimmy Webster’s AFL tribunal hearing amid calls for the Saints defender to cop a hefty fine as well as a suspension.

04/03 Former rep star’s sensational attack on Roosters

Shocked Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says any racial slur from former Panthers star Spencer Leniu would have been “out of character” from a man he coached from the moment he started his NRL career in 2019.

04/03 Ash Barty sighting blowing minds as secret meeting explained

An ad featuring some of the greatest sporting champions Australia has known is getting people talking.

03/03 Call for extra penalty after sickening hit

St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster should be fined as much as $30,000 as well as cop an eight-week suspension to make sure the message gets through to players about the consequences of their actions.

03/03 ‘Goodnight’: Jimmy Webster’s family mock horror AFL bump in ugly development

Jimmy Webster’s family have appeared to endorse his nasty bump on North Melbourne’s Jy Simpkin that’s sure to give the St Kilda defender a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

03/03 St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster in strife over sickening high shot

Fans and experts alike have reacted with outrage after yet another sickening high shot rocked an AFL pre-season game.

28/02 Port gun cops huge ban over ugly act after marathon Tribunal hearing

Port Adelaide’s Sam Powell-Pepper has been handed a four-match suspension by the AFL tribunal after a marathon deliberation and despite a declaration from a biomechanist that the hit which concussed Adelaide’s Mark Keane was in line with a “tackle pattern” rather than a bump.

19/02 NRL great Braith Anasta’s classy act with ex-wife Jodi Gordon

Braith Anasta and Jodi Gordon have received praise from fans after a classy display in front of their daughter Aleeia.

07/02 150-game veteran’s Craig Stewart’s CTE diagnosis rocks AFL

Former Collingwood and Richmond star Craig Stewart has become the latest former footballer diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a revealed that will send chills through the AFL.

04/02 Premiership winner set for whole new role on TV

The wild, unpredictable, sometimes confronting life of former AFL star Ben Cousins is taking another huge twist.

31/01 AFL great Jarryd Roughead’s big news after St Kilda resignation

Jarryd Roughead is returning to Hawthorn just weeks after quitting the Saints.

12/01 ‘World’s gone so soft’: AFL scrap player weights in season guide, divides fans

Kane Cornes has blasted the AFL’s decision to withhold player weights from the official 2024 season guide, declaring “the world has gone so soft”.

03/01 Jarome Luai spills beans on $6 million contract storm

Jarome Luai has announced his official decision to join the Wests Tigers.

20/12 Dumped Sydney coach gets new team gig

A month after being dumped by Sydney FC, two-time A-League championship-winning coach Steve Corica has been handed the reins of the new Auckland team.

18/12 NRL villain’s bold move after signing bombshell $6m contract

Jarome Luai skipped Penrith training on Monday amid continued tensions over his exit from the premiers and plan to join Wests Tigers.

17/12 Surprise player emerging as NRL’s next million-dollar talent

Following Jarome Luai’s reported call to defect to the Tigers, the cards are falling perfectly for Tom Dearden to be the NRL’s next million-dollar star.

16/12 Jarome Luai inks gargantuan new deal that shakes up the NRL

Jarome Luai’s time at the Penrith Panters has come to an end with the five-eighth reportedly putting pen to paper on a bombshell new deal with the Wests Tigers.

13/12 No.1 Tigers aim after board upheaval

Shane Richardson has wasted no time making a sales pitch to Panthers star Jarome Luai as the interim chief executive dismissed any notion the axing of the entire West Tigers board on Tuesday amid mass upheaval would impact the club’s ability to lure the premiership winner.

13/12 New Wests Tigers boss says it all with Jarome Luai remark

Interim Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson has doubled down on the club’s multimillion-dollar pursuit of Panthers star Jarome Luai.

10/12 Port Adelaide gun Connor Rozee’s big news is a nightmare for Kane Cornes

Somebody check on Kane Cornes.

08/12 ‘Head-on accident’: Nathan Cleary 2023 NRL Grand Final legend grows

Nathan Cleary may very well not be human.

04/12 AFLW premiership winner’s act of sheer class in grand final medal presentations

Footy fans are used to grand final medal presentations making headlines for all the wrong reasons — but this one is nothing but class.

25/11 Phil Gould snapped in meeting with NRL powerhouse as three-way race begins

Canterbury boss Phil Gould was photographed in a meeting with wantaway Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake as he aims to lure the enforcer to the Bulldogs in 2025.

23/11 Blow for Michael Maguire in bid to coach Blues and Kiwis

Michael Maguire’s ongoing tug of war about his coaching future has taken another dramatic turn.

22/11 Wests Tigers ignite $4m Jarome Luai bid to blow Panthers away

The Wests Tigers are reportedly about to launch an audacious bid for the services of three-time premiership-winning Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai.

21/11 Knights centre Bradman Best ignites Wests Tigers-Jarome Luai rumour

Is Jarome Luai set to reunite with his former premiership-winning teammate Api Koroisau at the Wests Tigers?

20/11 ‘Good nick’: Former Pie shows up at new club

Jack Ginnivan’s new Hawthorn teammate Will Day is adamant the premiership winner will be “awesome” at his new club after showing up for his first day of training following his post-season more from Collingwood.

18/11 Collingwood ruckman Mason Cox’s offer for GWS Giants boss after ‘D-Grade’ sledge

Collingwood premiership winner Mason Cox is on the other side of the world — and still making headlines back in Australia.

17/11 ‘Out of nowhere’: AFL great Campbell Brown splits with wife

AFL great turned media personality Campbell Brown has reportedly broken up with his wife of 10 years Jess Johnston, just months after the birth of their third child.

14/11 ‘Oh my’: AFL player pops question with massive engagement ring

Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb has left jaws on the floor after popping the question to his partner Lexi Mary.

07/11 Channel 7’s Abbey Holmes wows in wedding to ex-AFL player Keegan Brooksby

Popular Channel 7 presenter Abbey Holmes has finally had her dream wedding after three long years of waiting.

01/11 ‘Don’t do it’: Sinister NRL truth exposed in Paul Gallen bar fight

Former rugby league enforcer Mark Geyer has called for footy players to stay home after Paul Gallen’s wild pub brawl drama took an all too predictable twist.

01/11 ‘Money talks’: Panthers don’t know what Luai will do

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is confident star playmaker Jarome Luai wants to stay with the Panthers but concedes “money talks”, with massive offers set to flow for the premiership-winning playmaker who is officially looking at the open market.

24/10 ‘Mad not to take the money’: Panthers up ante as Jarome Luai faces reality check

The Panthers have reportedly stepped up their offer to Jarome Luai in a bid to convince the three-time premiership winner to stay at the club.

24/10 Demons coach Simon Goodwin saves man’s life in Bali

Demons coach Simon Goodwin’s quick thinking has saved a man’s life in Bali, coming to the rescue after the man dislocated his shoulder.

12/10 NSW lock in new Origin coach

Michael Maguire has been given the task of righting the NSW State of Origin ship and is set to replace Brad Fittler as the Blues coach.

06/10 ‘Put the house on it’: Viral NRL conspiracy says Bulldogs to win 2024 premiership

Long-suffering Canterbury Bulldogs fans believe the nearly two-decade long premiership drought is almost over, according to a wild trend that has taken NRL social media by storm.

06/10 ‘F*** you’: Sam Newman loses it, explodes at co-host

Sam Newman’s podcast could be on the rocks with co-host Don Scott uncertain to return after an on-air blow up.

06/10 Travesty fixed in Aussie call-up

Penrith premiership star Dylan Edwards has one hand on his first representative jersey after being called in to replace winger Josh Addo-Carr for in Australia’s squad for the Pacific Test series.

04/10 Jarome Luai shows his true colours in lovely scenes

Penrith Panthers star Jarome Luai may rub plenty of people the wrong way, but the three-time premiership winner has shown who he really is after the full-time siren at the NRL Grand Final.

02/10 Gorden Tallis videos say it all amid NRL Grand Final madness

While the NRL world is lost in Nathan Cleary fever after he orchestrated the biggest ever grand final comeback, it’s hard not to feel for the Broncos fans.

02/10 ‘Can’t see anyone as good’: Star’s world’s best tag

She’s won four NRLW premierships, two Karyn Murphy Medals and was crowned Dally M player of the year last week, and Tamika Upton is set to tick off her final bucket list item by earning a Jillaroos debut later this month.

23/09 ‘She’s gorgeous’: James Tedesco and wife Maria share beautiful family news

Sydney Roosters star James Tedesco and his wife Maria have welcomed their first child together.

21/09 Richmond Tigers name Adem Yze as new head coach

The Richmond Tigers have announced Adem Yze will be the 42nd head coach in the club’s history as he steps into the big shoes of Damien Hardwick.

21/09 Panthers confirm bombshell Luai news

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary expects star five-eighth Jarome Luai to be targeted “a fair bit” in defence in his first game back from a dislocated shoulder after declaring the playmaker a certain starter for Friday’s preliminary final against the Storm.

18/09 ‘Love you mate’: Ex-West Coast champion Will Schofield’s family tragedy

Former West Coast Eagles premiership winner Will Schofield has revealed the tragic death of one of his brothers.

12/09 ‘What a journey’: Mitch Pearce finally shuts down NRL rumour

Mitchell Pearce won’t return to Australia to finish his career in the NRL after the veteran halfback confirmed he would retire from professional rugby league at the end of the season.

07/09 AFL finally see the light as Toby Bedford free to play in Giants’ final

The Giants’ Toby Bedford will be free to play in Saturday afternoon’s elimination final against St Kilda after successfully appealing his one-match ban for rough conduct.

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 NRL off-season news and moves: Dragons clean out begins, Knights farewell 10 in shake-up

Incoming St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has begun his clean out of the Dragons roster, with two players set to leave the club.

05/09 Latrell Mitchell move from fullback slammed as ‘absolute madness’

The debate over Latrell Mitchell’s best position in South Sydney’s line up has continued for another night as the fallout from the Rabbitohs’ capitulation continues.

05/09 Ex-Maroon, premiership winner Brenko Lee’s NRL career is over

The NRL career of former one-game Origin player and premiership winner Brenko Lee appears to be over after he was granted an immediate release from his contract with the Dolphins.

03/09 Dark side of Canterbury Bulldogs punishment scandal

Premiership winner Matthew Johns has revealed some training punishment horror stories after the Bulldogs saga dominated the final week of the NRL regular season.

01/09 Willie Mason torn to shreds over ‘disrespectful’ attack on Bulldogs players

Bulldogs great Willie Mason has been taken to task over comments he made over the ongoing saga at Canterbury that threatens to derail coach Cameron Ciraldo’s efforts to rebuild the club after years in the doldrums of the NRL.

30/08 Bulldogs players break ranks as NRL club implodes: ‘It’s an emergency’

The crisis at Canterbury shows no signs of slowing as the fallout over a training punishment known as “shark bait” and clear fractions between some players and the club’s coaching staff and management continues.

30/08 ‘Soft as s**t’: Willie Mason rips in over rumours of unrest at Bulldogs

Canterbury Bulldogs champion Willie Mason has sent players whinging about training at the club a clear message, saying: “If you can’t deal with it, you’re not going to be f**king there”.

29/08 Bulldogs player walks out on NRL club after brutal punishment at training

The Bulldogs are reportedly privately defending their treatment of a player who walked out on the NRL club after being forced to wrestle a dozen teammates as punishment for arriving late to training.

29/08 Latrell could walk away

South Sydney players have vowed to protect superstar teammate Latrell Mitchell from outside noise fearing he could walk away from rugby league if ugly personal attacks continue.

25/08 Matty Johns blasts South Sydney over Sam Burgess axing

Premiership winner Matt Johns has blasted the Rabbitohs’ decision to part ways with club legend Sam Burgess this week.

24/08 ‘He’s in the mix’: Contender for Tigers coach confirmed

Melbourne assistant Adem Yze is officially “in the mix” to be Richmond‘s next coach after the Demons confirmed an approach had been made and they’d support him taking part in the interview process during the AFL finals.

23/08 Burgess walks as Rabbits implode

South Sydney is set to finish the 2023 season with just one assistant coach, as Sam Burgess exited the club on Wednesday amid tensions with head coach Jason Demetriou and fellow assistant John Morris could be next.

20/08 Tragic plea after NRL star’s sudden death

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19/08 Coonabarabran post heartfelt tribute to late former junior and Premiership Rabbitoh Kyle Turner

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10/08 ‘I was done’: Short term contract saved Luke Keary’s career

Luke Keary is a three-time premiership winner that is just days away from playing his 200th NRL game.

08/08 Sam Burgess quits South Sydney for shock head coaching role

Sam Burgess’ Rabbitohs departure has been confirmed, with the former English international taking a head coaching role with the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.

26/07 NRL pay war hits ugly new low with player jersey boycott

RLPA boss Clint Newton has been blasted over the extension of the player boycott to include covering up the NRL logo on jerseys as the ugly pay war escalates further in Round 22.

19/07 NRL club land blockbuster star signing

The Tigers have reportedly sealed the signatures of a pair of rising stars as a plan for the merger club to add an experienced coach to its ranks has been revealed.

13/07 ‘They’ve failed’: David King drops truth bomb as Swans keep season alive

The Sydney Swans are still in the hunt for the finals after hanging on for a 11.12 (78) to 11.10 (76) win over the Western Bulldogs.

06/07 ‘Shattered for the young man’: AFL debut over in just 78 seconds in hearbreaking scenes

Richmond youngster Jacob Bauer has broken an unwanted record for the fastest substitution in AFL history.

22/06 Tim Watson weighs in on ‘woke’ Essendon logo change

Essendon legend Tim Watson has had his say on the club’s rumoured change to the logo after reports they were considering replacing the Bomber aircraft.

22/06 Axe falls on Titans coach

The Gold Coast Titans have dropped a bombshell with Des Hasler set to be their head coach next year after the club decided to part ways with Justin Holbrook effective immediately.

20/06 ‘Needs to be had’: Call for AFL to address issue

Four-time premiership player Isaac Smith says a discussion “needs to be had” between players, coaches and AFL officials about how to best address the issue of dangerous tackles in the wake of former teammate James Sicily‘s three-match suspension.

19/06 Roosters get stunning news on injured star

The Roosters could receive a shock boost this weekend with veteran playmaker Luke Keary an outside chance of being named to face the Raiders after scans on a possible fractured jaw were more positive than expected.

18/06 Brad Fittler’s Origin gamble on Latrell blows up in his face

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17/06 Roosters playmaker suffers broken jaw in crucial win over Newcastle

The Roosters have suffered a major blow with reports Luke Keary suffered a fractured jaw in their gutsy 18-16 win over Newcastle that has breathed new life into their season.

16/06 ‘Doesn’t need to’: Pickett to stay silent on charges

Marlion Pickett won’t have to address his Richmond teammates and caretaker coach Andrew McQualter says he’s planning for the “resilient” premiership winner to return in round 16 as he and the club deal with serious burglary charges.

12/06 Aussie Hollywood royalty ‘stole the show’ at Fight MND Big Freeze slide

The ninth edition of the Big Freeze has been run and done, with a mixture of sporting stars, TV presenters and some Aussie Hollywood royalty going down the slide at the MCG.

11/06 Mitchell Pearce making bombshell return to Roosters after six years

All is forgiven and forgotten in Bondi.

06/06 Leigh Matthews says Buddy Franklin is ‘player of the century’

One of the greatest footballers and coaches of all-time Leigh Matthews has called Lance Franklin the “player of the century” ahead of his 350th AFL game.

06/06 ‘Doesn’t silence the criticism’: Paul Crawley backs James Tedesco critics

NewsCorp’s Paul Crawley has backed the critics of James Tedesco’s performance in State of Origin game one, defending the fans’ right to share their opinions.

02/06 Dusty ‘invested’ as rumours swirl

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is as “invested” as he‘s ever been at the Tigers as speculation swirls about his future in the wake of coach Damien Hardwick’s shock departure.

01/06 Revealed: The NSW Blues stars on chopping block after Origin ambush

When New South Wales lost last year’s State of Origin series opener to Queensland, coach Brad Fittler was quick to respond with mass changes.

28/05 Tributes flow for former coach Damien Hardwick at MCG

Richmond fans have paid tribute to former coach Damien Hardwick after the three-time premiership winner resigned in a shock move earlier this week.

28/05 Bulldogs forward savaged for ‘inventing contact’ in AFL loss

Western Bulldogs small forward Cody Weightman is in the spotlight once again for one of the most frowned upon acts in the AFL.

26/05 ‘He’ll coach there next year’: AFL great backs ‘easy sell’ club to lure Damien Hardwick

Damien Hardwick will be the coach of Port Adelaide next season, according to Fox Footy’s David King, after his “perfect exit” from Richmond this week.

26/05 AFL legend Adam Goodes’ ‘war dance’ immortalised in bronze

Sydney Swans legend Adam Goodes has been immortalised in bronze out the front of the club’s headquarters.

26/05 George Burgess moving on after marriage breakdown

NRL premiership winner George Burgess is getting on with life after his marriage of seven years came to an end.

24/05 Latrell Mitchell ‘fighting the winner’ over AFL greats’ boxing clash

NRL star Latrell Mitchell could be dipping his feet in the world of boxing, promising to take on the winner of the a fight between AFL greats.

22/05 ‘I’d love to’: Inside the AFL race to find Australian boxing’s next Paul Gallen, Barry Hall

The race to find Australia’s next cross-code boxing star is on.

18/05 ‘Immediate regret’: Questions arise over Jarome Luai referee push

Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai could have landed himself in hot water on the eve of the Origin sides being named after appearing to shove touch judge Chris Sutton.

10/05 ‘If Buddy thinks it’s racist, it’s racist’: Only person who matters in booing furore

Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts has explained there’s only one person who’s opinion really matters in the Buddy Franklin booing drama — and that’s Buddy Franklin.

10/05 Rugby Australia isn’t done with its Roosters poaching

Rugby Australia’s bid to lure top NRL talent to the 15-man code could be taking an intriguing turn, with Roosters coach Trent Robinson and second-rower Angus Crichton now potentially on the hit list.

03/05 NRL legend’s shock drug confession

Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine after he was spotted by police making an illegal drug deal in Sydney.

27/04 Andrew Johns, Cooper Cronk blast NRL crackdown on tackling kickers

The Cronulla Sharks have dominated the first half to lead 20-6 at the break over the North Queensland Cowboys, but eyebrows have been raised over what is seemingly the latest crackdown from the NRL.

26/04 Footy great vows to put Bombers big man on his ‘backside’

Three-time AFL premiership winner Cameron Mooney has vowed to put former Essendon star Tom Bellchambers on his “backside” as the duo gear up for their boxing debuts.

20/04 ‘It’s not about me’: Cooper Cronk responds to Sam Walker rumours

Rugby league legend Cooper Cronk has responded to a report claiming the family of Sam Walker believe he is ‘hamstrung’ by the style of the Roosters’ attack.

18/04 Alastair Clarkson calls out AFL’s ‘enormous dilemma’

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be prohibited from pinning their opponent’s arms in tackles presenting an an “enormous dilemma” for the game amid a league-wide crackdown.

13/04 Fitzy backs Graham to maintain the rage

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon doesn’t think Wade Graham should tone down his aggression as he prepares to return from a four-game ban, but concedes there is a balance when it comes to putting on a big hit and using proper technique.

29/03 ‘Stinks of desperation’: Wests Tigers chase Mitchell Pearce

The Wests Tigers are reportedly preparing to offer former Roosters and NSW Origin halfback Mitchell Pearce an NRL lifeline.

29/03 Lions wary of ‘wounded’ Bulldogs

The lingering memories of their first-round shocker against Port Adelaide will have the Brisbane Lions wary of the struggling Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night.

28/03 Richmond’s Nathan Broad handed monster ban for ‘sh*thouse’ sling tackle

Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been handed a four-match suspension for his sling tackle on Adelaide’s Patrick Parnell.

27/03 NRL’s shock admission after ‘complete farce’

The NRL has admitted an error was made in a decision that robbed one team dearly on Saturday night.

27/03 Hawks three-peat hero ties the knot in picturesque ceremony

Hawthorn cult hero and three-time premiership winner Josh Gibson has tied the knot with Ballarat businesswoman Ashley Bright in a ceremony in the Yarra Valley, telling guests his life was “perfect”.

25/03 ‘Complete farce’: Forward pass call costs Manly dearly in golden point thriller

South Sydney have paid tribute to favourite son John Sattler in the best way possible, pulling off a 13-12 golden point win over the Manly Sea Eagles.

25/03 ‘Eerie’ minute of silence ‘true legend’ John Sattler given fitting farewell

Rugby league legend John Sattler has been farewelled perfectly by Souths fans following his death at the age of 80 earlier in the week.

23/03 ‘Accidents happen’: AFL bump too hard to ban

The bump may be dead according to some AFL coaches but premiership winner Damien Hardwick says the “volatile” nature of the game will make bad collisions unavoidable no matter what law makers try to stop it.

20/03 ‘Better get here’: Scott Sattler opens up on legendary dad’s final moments

The death of South Sydney legend John Sattler at age 80 has left the rugby league community heartbroken.

14/03 Latrell boos a ‘sign of respect’

Tom Burgess says fans booing Latrell Mitchell is a sign of respect of how talented the South Sydney fullback is, with Roosters players calling on their supporters to lay off their former teammate on Friday night.

09/03 Ex-Bulldog Liam Picken launches landmark case that could change AFL forever

Former Western Bulldogs premiership player Liam Picken has launched legal action against the AFL, his former club and club doctors over concussions he suffered through his career.

03/03 Grand final or bust for Lions

Lions great Simon Black says anything short of a grand final berth would amount to a “disappointing” 2023 season for a star-studded Brisbane line-up.

28/02 Roosters lock up another star

The Sydney Roosters have locked in key forward Victor Radley on a monster four-year-deal on the eve of the NRL season.

24/02 Herbie Farnworth signs for Dolphins from under Broncos nose

Inaugural Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has landed coveted Brisbane Broncos star Herbie Farnworth in a huge coup for the club.

22/02 Shock shake up flips AFL commentary teams on its head

The 2023 AFL season will have a different flavour after a series of big moves have reshaped the commentary teams on radio and TV.

19/02 ‘They took inches’: Richmond defender reveals gruesome penis injury

Richmond defender Nathan Broad has revealed gruesome details of an incident where he sliced his penis open on the football field.

15/02 Lions lining up to replace Zorko as captain

Dayne Zorko says Hugh McCluggage is the “perfect fit” to replace him as Brisbane captain, but but Lions great Jason Akermanis believes Lachie Neale is the “obvious choice” to become the club’s new skipper.

13/02 Ugly act overlooked as Wests Tigers name 2023 captain

Api Koroisau will be the man to lead the Wests Tigers just months after he took a swipe at the club while celebrating the 2022 premiership at a Panthers fan day.

09/02 Tigers recruit annihilated in brutal moment as Sheens makes horror start

The second coming of Tim Sheens is off to a horror start as the Tigers were thrashed 48-12 by the Warriors in the first NRL trial of 2023.

03/02 Baby joy for celebrity couple

Reality TV star Tayla Damir and her AFL star husband Nathan Broad have announced they are expecting a baby girl.

01/02 Cate Campbell opens up on taboo topic sports world needs to talk about

Cate Campbell has revealed she has long struggled to manage her periods throughout her swimming career and is shedding light on the common issue that is seldom spoken about.

15/01 Shock call for Sea Eagles to cut Tom Trbojevic

The Manly Sea Eagles could be set to face a brutal decision on the future of Tom Trbojevic depending how his career saving treatment on his hamstring goes.

15/01 Selwyn Cobbo facing sanction for ‘totally unacceptable’ Walters comments

Broncos young gun Selwyn Cobbo is facing punishment for his explosive podcast comments regarding Kevin Walters’ coaching ability.

07/01 Broncos in crisis as brutal coach comments unearthed

The spotlight is once again on Kevin Walters’ coaching after Brisbane Broncos youngster Selwyn Cobbo described him as a “good person” but not a “good coach”.

02/01 Former Swans premiership winner Kieren Jack becomes a father

Former Sydney Swans skipper and 2012 premiership winner Kieren Jack and his partner Charlotte Goodlet have celebrated the birth of their first child Alfred Nelson Jack.