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Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce says qualifying final loss to Hawthorn ‘really disappointing’
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has conceded his side’s performance in their shock qualifying loss to Hawthorn w…
Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers
Hawthorn have ended Fremantle's perfect home record, pulling off a 32-point AFL qualifying final win to put th…
Haas 'emotional' after Broncos farewell
Payne Haas speaks after the Broncos' 34-20 win in his final game in the Brisbane strip.
Fremantle Dockers cop AFL qualifying final thrashing from Hawthorn in utter disaster
Fremantle’s premiership dreams have taken a hit, the anxiety of passionate fans will be at an all-time high an…
Dockers v Hawks player ratings: From a skipper’s career night, to the gun forwards who disappeared
In front of a packed house at Optus Stadium in Perth, Fremantle were nothing short of embarrassed against Hawt…
Hawthorn teach Fremantle Dockers valuable lesson in finals football to win qualifying final
Hawthorn showed Fremantle that finals are a different ball game in a valuable lesson for the Dockers.
The five moments that mattered in Fremantle Dockers shock qualifying final loss to Hawthorn
Hawthorn stunned Fremantle to come away 32-point victors in their qualifying final at Optus Stadium on Thursda…
Three-word analysis of every Fremantle Dockers player in qualifying final loss to Hawthorn
Fremantle will have to win the flag the hard way, with the Dockers outmuscled by Hawthorn in a comprehensive q…
Fremantle coach defends AFL finals selection gamble
Brandon Walker's AFL finals recall ended in tears, but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant it was the r…
Round 27: Bulldogs vs Broncos
All the tries, line breaks, and big hits from Accor Stadium! See the best moments as the Bulldogs and Broncos …
AFL finals: Brandon Walker has forgettable night as Fremantle Dockers’ selection gamble doesn’t pay off
Fremantle’s selection gamble has failed to paid off, with defender Brandon Walker injuring his ankle amid a to…
All Blacks shake up the pack for South Africa Test
The All Blacks have dropped veteran Codie Taylor for this weekend's third rugby Test against South Africa in J…
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Lewis hurts shoulder in airborne contest
Mitch Lewis leaves the field in Perth after hurting his shoulder.
Darius: Adversity set me up for Maroons gig
Darius Boyd speaks on Nine after being unveiled as the new Queensland State of Origin coach.
Galvin slices through and scores
Bulldogs young gun Lachie Galvin splits through the Broncos' defence to score.
Haas sin-binned as ref cracks down on Broncos
Payne Haas is dumped in the sin bin.
The Wizard pierces through Dockers to score
Nick Watson comes from nowhere to kick Hawthorn's first goal of the final.
AFL star Chad Warner spotted again as Riley Bice cleared in Sydney Swans sex assault investigation
Sydney Swans player Chad Warner has been spotted in public again as the fallout from the incident at the Pullm…
Haas monsters over in farewell game
Payne Haas barges through the Bulldogs defence to score a try in his Broncos swansong.
Haas leads team out in Broncos farewell
Superstar front-rower Payne Haas leads out Brisbane ahead of his final game before joining South Sydney.
Sydney Swan Nick Blakey reportedly wants out of club after Pullman Hotel allegations
Sydney defender Nick Blakey reportedly wants out of the Swans as the fallout from the incident at the Pullman …
Fremantle Dockers fans paint Optus Stadium purple for history-making qualifying final against Hawthorn
The start of the most hotly-anticipated finals campaign in Fremantle’s history could not have gone much worse.…
Broncos repel Bulldogs’ late fightback to finish woeful title defence on a high
Payne Haas left Brisbane on a winning note as the Broncos scored a ninth win in their past 10 games against th…
Nick Watson: How ‘The Wizard’ reacted to The West’s cheeky back page
Nick Watson started the night by calling The West Australian’s back page “a good laugh”. By the end of it, he …
LGSHA 2026: Manypeaks claim big wins in both women’s and men’s A-grade games in round 14 of the 2026 season
Manypeaks have claimed important victories in both the women’s and men’s A-grade competitions as Lower Great S…
GSFL 2026: Brett Hall, Herbie Hart, Nathan Skinner, Harry Carroll named life members; Marsh is reserves’ best
The Great Southern Football League welcomed four new life members during the Kleemann Medal proceedings at Ret…
Ignite The Furnace can provide Sarah Wall with a watershed win in the Group 1 $215,000 Westbred Classic
Ignite The Furnace appears a live prospect of providing hobby trainer Sarah Wall with a watershed moment in th…
Fremantle Dockers’ decision to pick Brandon Walker will be viewed as genius or panic depending on the result
Fremantle’s decision to pick Brandon Walker for the qualifying final after not selecting him since round one w…
Super Rugby Pacific: Western Force signing James O’Connor ready to do whatever is needed upon return to club
Star Western Force recruit James O’Connor has promised to help the Super Rugby Pacific side in any way possibl…
Busselton’s Sue Thompson marks 40 years since kidney transplant with Australian Transplant Games bid
Busselton nurse Sue Thompson will mark an extraordinary 40 years since receiving a life-saving kidney transpla…
GSSA 2026: Lambe’s double helps Polonia sink Bayswater as Phoenix stun defending champions Albany Caledonian
Phoenix surprised defending champions Albany Caledonian while Polonia were comfortable winners over Bayswater …
West Coast Eagles star Harley Reid set to claim maiden John Worsfold Medal after excellent third season
Harley Reid is the unbackable favourite to claim his maiden John Worsfold Medal in what is likely to be the fi…
Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal
The NBL has scored a legal win over two disgruntled clubs that had sought access to the basketball league's fi…
Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure
Carlton's weird and wonderful defender Harry Dean has taken the AFL by storm and is playing a key role in the …
SWFL: Busselton dominate Donnybrook to secure place in second semifinal against Bunbury
Busselton have booked their place in this weekend’s semifinal after overcoming Donnybrook by 48 points on Satu…
Jai Arrow will march into the Roosters’ sheds on Friday night to deliver a special message
The 31-year-old Arrow will bring up his 100th game for South Sydney when he takes the field one last time agai…
Gus says the Roosters ‘have run away from the fight’. But will it save their season?
Phil Gould doesn’t blame his old club for resting half their side against their oldest enemy. But history, and…
Dockers fans urged to allow extra 45 minutes for public transport ahead of Optus Stadium showdown
The Public Transport Authority has issued a warning ahead of the Fremantle Dockers showdown against Hawthorn o…
MITCHELL JOHNSON: Will Pucovski concussion case may open up a can of worms
Every athlete understands that sport comes with risk. Less clear is where personal responsibility ends and an …