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Coach wants Giants to take offence to the next level
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (414+ words) Adam Kingsley is intent on improving the Giants' poor clearance and offensive efforts, and could have some welcome reinforcements for their clash with Collingwood. After piling on 19 goals while scoring 122 points in their opening-round win over Hawthorn, GWS struggled to…...
'Can't do that': AFL tipped to take action after Freo player captured in ugly act
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (511+ words) The AFL is being tipped to bring in a 'no taunting' rule after Pat Voss of Fremantle opened old wounds with his actions towards Harrison Petty of Melbourne on Saturday. Voss was captured using a 'cry-baby' gesture to taunt Petty…...
AFL world sends support to Jonathan Brown and family after worrying development
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (279+ words) Brown wrote: "After undergoing a routine scan, I was recently made aware of a shadow on my brain that turned out to be a low-grade brain tumour. I underwent surgery Wednesday with a positive outcome. "I understand a surgery of…...
Broncos star charged by NRL after Storm fans fume over controversial moment
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (442+ words) Kotoni Staggs has escaped with a fine after Melbourne Storm fans were left questioning why he wasn't sent to the sin-bin for a high tackle on Moses Leo that sent the Storm centre off the field in the dying stages…...
Why Eagles could be the wildcards by 2027: Worsfold
1+ week, 2+ day ago (938+ words) John Worsfold knows a thing or two about rebuilds, so when the AFL great says West Coast could be contending for finals by as early as 2027, it's important to hear him out. The Eagles are not only coming off a…...
Nathan Cleary goes public with shock confession that will have rival teams worried
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (366+ words) Nathan Cleary has sent a message to the rest of the competition after leading his side to a 26-6 win over the Sharks on Saturday suggesting he is only at 70 per cent to start the season. The Panthers and Sharks entered…...
Tabuai-Fidow genius secures Dolphins great-escape win
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (509+ words) The magic of Dolphins superstar Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has conjured a get-out-of-jail 18-14 comeback win over a brave Gold Coast outfit. Tabuai-Fidow lived up to his "Hammer" moniker with a sensational try from an Isaiaya Katoa bomb and a scintillating run from…...
Mad Max and Raging Ray back to get Dolphins on track
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (453+ words) The Dolphins must embrace the Max Plath ethos and rage like Ray Stone if they are to get their season up and running in the derby clash with Gold Coast. Plath and Stone return from injury for the showdown in…...
'Disruptive': Bennett cranky at fans for rushing field
1+ week, 1+ day ago (363+ words) A grumpy Wayne Bennett has told reporters he's answered enough questions about Alex Johnston's try-scoring record already and described fans rushing the field in celebration as "pretty disruptive". South Sydney winger Johnston entered rarefied air by crossing for the 213th try…...
NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1038+ words) Elite athletes can earn huge money from playing contracts, prize money, sponsorship, endorsements, appearance fees and media work. This is especially the case for Australia's two major football codes " the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL), which…...