Sport
âHumblingâ: Hawks great Dunstall declared AFL legend
17 April
Former Hawthorn champion Jason Dunstall has described being elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame as the highest honour he could imagine â albeit one thatâs a little embarrassing. A four-time premiership player,...[Read More]
Coaches back AFL reviews in search for correct calls
10 April
AFL clubs and fans will simply have to put up with more frequent score reviews if they want to see correct outcomes reached, Richmond coach Adem Yze says. Criticism has mounted in recent weeks over the sheer number of video reviews being called for...[Read More]
Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas
10 April
The Matildas have used closed-doors matches this week in the United States to super-charge Olympics preparations, trying new formations and game plans. Coach Tony Gustavsson has enjoyed the benefit of a long lead-in to a friendly match with Mexico...[Read More]
MCG to host its first womenâs Test in 76 years in Ashes
28 March
Ellyse Perry wants Cricket Australia to take a bold path forward on bigger venues for womenâs matches, after the MCG was slated for an Ashes Test this summer. Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday that the womenâs team would play a four-day...[Read More]
Tszyu set for richest single pay in Australian sport
27 March
Itâs the multi-million-dollar roll of the dice that could land Tim Tszyu the biggest single pay day in Australian sports history. While some pundits believe Tszyuâs decision to take on American âTowering Infernoâ Sebastian Fundora on 12...[Read More]
New stadium instead of Gabba rebuild: report
20 March
A BRISBANE 2032 OLYMPICS INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW HAS MADE 30 RECOMMENDATIONS * The Queensland government has accepted 27 recommendations stemming from the review headed by former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk * The most controversial suggestion is...[Read More]
Tasmania Devils launched as 19th AFL club
20 March
The AFL 19th club will be known as the Tasmania Devils and wear a dark green jumper emblazoned with a yellow map of the island state. The club, which was granted a licence in May to enter the national competition in 2028, unveiled its colours,...[Read More]
AFL footy boss indicates âOpening Roundâ here to stay
13 March
AFL football boss Laura Kane has given the strongest indication yet that âOpening Roundâ is here to stay, despite concerns the new concept further compromises the integrity of the fixture. The inaugural four-match curtain-raiser â dubbed...[Read More]
AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level
6 March
The AFL has retained its 12-day concussion policy for 2024, but players outside of the elite menâs and womenâs competitions will have to abide by a new 21-day protocol. The league unveiled its updated return-to-play concussion protocols on...[Read More]
Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip
28 February
Desperate to salvage a tangible prize for a golden generation running out of time, the Matildas are determined to ensure they donât let a medal slip at the Paris Olympics. Tony Gustavssonâs charges felt the bitter after taste of finishing fourth...[Read More]
AFL stands firm on âno stadium, no Tasmanian clubâ
21 February
The AFL is not backing away from its âno stadium, no teamâ condition for the new Tasmanian club as the planned $715 million ground in Hobartâs CBD continues to be a divisive election issue. Tasmania premier Jeremy Rockliff, who is aiming to be...[Read More]
Record million-plus earners as AFL player payments soar
14 February
The number of AFL players in the top pay bracket more than doubled last year, with a record 19 earned $1 million-plus. Figures released by the league on Monday showed gross player payments have grown by more than $100 million over the last decade,...[Read More]
Battle on for spinner spots in Australia-Proteas series
7 February
Three top-line spinners are battling for spots in Australiaâs dominant womenâs ODI team, and Alana King says the âhealthy competitionâ is bringing the best out of the trio. Ahead of Australiaâs second ODI against South Africa at North...[Read More]
BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches
31 January
Cricket Australia will put an emphasis on improving pitches for the next evolution of the Big Bash, as they consider making a consultant readily available for all grounds. The BBL bounced back to life this summer, with the shortened season prompting...[Read More]
Content Kyrgios OK if tennis career is over
24 January
Nick Kyrgios admits heâs OK about the prospect of never playing professional tennis again. Unranked after slipping out of the worldâs top 1000 following just one on tour match in 16 months, Kyrgios says heâs enjoying life as a commentator and...[Read More]