1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (845+ words) It's a long time ago now someone first asked me about Carlton and Essendon's gradually diminishing status as AFL heavyweights and I responded with an aside about the Blues and Bombers being joined at the hip in mediocrity. I didn't…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (471+ words) AFL chief Andrew Dillon is 'comfortable' with the Tribunal's three-match ban to North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri over a blood-smearing act. Xerri told the Tribunal of his "brain fade" involving Essendon's Andrew McGrath - and Dillon agrees with the Kangaroo ruckman. "It…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (432+ words) Athletics great Cathy Freeman is set to make an impact on another home Olympics after joining the race to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Games. The track and field champion and proud Aboriginal woman has taken up a key Olympic advisory role,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (429+ words) Cardiff City's negligence claim for damages against Nantes in relation to the death of star striker Emiliano Sala has been dismissed by a French court. The decision drew an angry response from Cardiff City, who play in League One, the…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (475+ words) Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders are their own worst enemies, warning they won't win unless they tighten up after suffering a 34-22 loss to Cronulla." The Sharks rebounded from back-to-back thumpings by Penrith and the Dolphins with victory on…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (658+ words) Australian star Lachlan Kennedy has added another stunning chapter to his rivalry with Gout Gout, taking down the national record holder again in the 200m at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne. The 22-year-old completed the 100m-200m double for the second successive…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (9+ words) Cyclone Treacy strikes as Dockers overpower Tigers'Camden Haven Courier...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (425+ words) Fremantle have revealed the secret behind their hot starts this season, but whether they will be able to replicate it under the wrath of Cyclone Narelle remains to be seen." Up to 60mm of rain and strong winds are forecast for…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (272+ words) Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni says it is up to Lionel Messi to decide whether he will play at this summer's World Cup. Messi played his final competitive match for Argentina on home turf in September, but the man considered by…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (372+ words) Essendon coach Brad Scott believes character is revealed through adversity. And he suspects he'll be given a good look at his players' true selves in Saturday night's clash with fellow strugglers North Melbourne. Another demoralising loss for the under-siege Bombers…...