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'No mercy': life behind bars awaits Erin Patterson

'No mercy': life behind bars awaits Erin Patterson

Mushroom killer Erin Patterson accepts she will receive a maximum term of life behind bars but asked a judge to consider giving her eventual release on parole.

Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle

Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle

Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle

Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle

Essendon face the prospect of being without one of their best players through suspension for games against Richmond and Geelong.

Dockers gun learns match review fate before finals

Dockers gun learns match review fate before finals

Dockers gun learns match review fate before finals

Dockers gun learns match review fate before finals

Fremantle midfield star Caleb Serong has learned his fate from the match review officer regarding his collision with young Western Bulldog Jordan Croft.

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Storm want judiciary overhaul as Crichton cops fine

Storm want judiciary overhaul as Crichton cops fine

While Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton has been charged three days post-game, Melbourne want clubs to be able to challenge gradings without risking matches.

Flag dream over for Demons star after knee injury

Flag dream over for Demons star after knee injury

Olivia Purcell's hunt for another AFLW premiership with Melbourne is over after the star on-baller tore her anterior cruciate ligament.

Melbourne Storm look to celebrate bronzed Bellamy

Melbourne Storm look to celebrate bronzed Bellamy

Craig Bellamy, who had feared his Melbourne career could have been over after 10 games, is set to bring up 600 matches as Storm coach.

Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends

Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.

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Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series

Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series

Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series

Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series

Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur.

In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract

In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract

In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract

In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract

His AFL career was at a crossroads six weeks ago but Carlton forward Francis Evans' stunning late-season surge could earn him another contract.

Dockers hit AFL finals full of belief as flat Dogs fall

Dockers hit AFL finals full of belief as flat Dogs fall

Dockers hit AFL finals full of belief as flat Dogs fall

Dockers hit AFL finals full of belief as flat Dogs fall

Fremantle are full of confidence heading into the AFL finals after securing their spot with a crucial away win over the Western Bulldogs in the last round.

Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles

Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles

Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles

Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles

Sophie Alexander has kicked the winning goal at the death to deliver Essendon a thrilling five-point win over West Coast for a 2-0 start to the AFLW season.

Garner reaches new heights as Kangaroos smash Power

Garner reaches new heights as Kangaroos smash Power

Garner reaches new heights as Kangaroos smash Power

Garner reaches new heights as Kangaroos smash Power

Jasmine Garner has shone brightest as North Melbourne's stars ran riot in a 72-point thumping of Port Adelaide to extend their AFLW unbeaten streak.

Bulldogs' young pups storm past Tigers in AFLW

Bulldogs' young pups storm past Tigers in AFLW

Bulldogs' young pups storm past Tigers in AFLW

Bulldogs' young pups storm past Tigers in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have fought past Richmond to claim an impressive 21-point win and strike a blow to the Tigers' AFLW finals hopes.

McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare

McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare

McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare

McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare

Fired by a late goal from Aine McDonagh, Hawthorn have survived a late scare to pip Carlton in a low-scoring arm wrestle.

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Healthy Geelong roll into another finals series

Geelong have cruised past rebuilding Richmond for the second time in eight weeks, triumphing by 39 points to lock up a top-two finish ahead of the finals.

'Hope for the best': star's injury sours Dees' AFLW win

Melbourne's all-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell was forced from the game with a knee injury in their 74-point demolition of St Kilda.

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

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.

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'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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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