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Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore

Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore

Adelaide have claimed their first minor premiership in eight years despite the Izak Rankine homophobic slur furore threatening to derail their flag bid.

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Collingwood, who collected the wooden spoon in the 2024 AFLW season, have dug deep to defeat GWS and record their first win in nearly a year.

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

Despite having 14 wins apiece, the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle appear to be playing for a top-eight berth when they clash on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

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Storm skipper faces ban, but Hughes readies for return

Storm skipper faces ban, but Hughes readies for return

Melbourne captain Harry Grant faces a two-week stint on the sidelines, but the Storm can rest some of their key players after sealing a top-two ladder spot.

Bulldogs getting their bite back for finals: Crichton

Bulldogs getting their bite back for finals: Crichton

Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has told AAP that while disappointed to lose to Melbourne, their performance showed they can match the best in the finals.

'Learn how to win': Gawn outlines Dees' summer focus

'Learn how to win': Gawn outlines Dees' summer focus

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the simple fact facing his team over the off-season is that they need to learn how to win again after a dismal 2025 campaign.

Pies give Howe 'sneaky' AFL final chance ahead of scans

Pies give Howe 'sneaky' AFL final chance ahead of scans

Key defender Jeremy Howe has found himself under yet another injury cloud, the big concern for Collingwood as they head with confidence into the AFL finals.

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Howe injury fears as Magpies reignite AFL flag hopes

Howe injury fears as Magpies reignite AFL flag hopes

Howe injury fears as Magpies reignite AFL flag hopes

Howe injury fears as Magpies reignite AFL flag hopes

Collingwood have survived a huge scare from Melbourne but have fresh injury concerns to three key players, including Jeremy Howe, ahead of the AFL finals.

Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Melbourne have edged Canterbury to cap a pulsating night of NRL games, with the win allowing the Storm to seal a top-two spot on the ladder.

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to meet Australians wherever they are as she reflects on her time in the job and the role diversity brings to the nation.

'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals.

Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training

Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training

Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training

Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training

Fremantle's 206cm ruck coach Sam Naismith has been kicked out of Western Bulldogs HQ after he and a companion were seen spying at training.

Doctor accused of filming in toilets walks from court

Doctor accused of filming in toilets walks from court

Doctor accused of filming in toilets walks from court

Doctor accused of filming in toilets walks from court

A junior doctor accused of filming staff in hospital toilets and showers has not revealed whether he will fight more than 130 charges levelled against him.

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

Accused arsonist 'thought synagogue was a home'

A homeless man admitted he set a synagogue on fire but told police he thought it was a residential home, a court has been told as he applied for bail.

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Cats coach 'doubly surprised' by tribunal call

Geelong coach Chris Scott was surprised to learn the Cats could have challenged the "medium" grading of Shannon Neale's suspension for a high bump.

Ugle-Hagan's future 'remains to be seen': coach

Starting afresh in 2026 would be a good thing for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, says coach Luke Beveridge, but he can't say whether that should be at Western Bulldogs.

Crows face on-field test after Rankine furore: Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his ladder-leaders have adopted a simple mantra for their clash against lowly North Melbourne.

'Betrayal': soccer players convicted over betting fraud

Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.

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'All the best': De Koning's likely farewell to Carlton

Tom De Koning has given a speech in the Carlton rooms following his 100th game, thanking the Blues for the last eight years ahead of a looming free-agency call.

Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style

Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.

Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder

Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.

AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.

Man walks free after jury acquits him of murder

A man has been found not guilty of murder after arguing he was acting in self-defence when another man was fatally stabbed.

Second man charged over synagogue firebombing attack

Police say they have taken yet another step towards justice, with a second man charged over the firebombing of a synagogue.

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.

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