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Kostecki spins out as Payne, Freeney nab Supercars wins

Kostecki spins out as Payne, Freeney nab Supercars wins

Matt Payne and Broc Feeney have posted wins across the opening two races of the Supercars action in Perth, but Brodie Kostecki endured a tough time.

We came to win: Dogs defend decision to rest key duo

We came to win: Dogs defend decision to rest key duo

We came to win: Dogs defend decision to rest key duo

We came to win: Dogs defend decision to rest key duo

The Bulldogs were held to a season-low 41 points against Fremantle on Friday, and their decision to rest Aaron Naughton and Cody Weightman raised eyebrows.

Tiger Brown eyes more West Coast heroics

Tiger Brown eyes more West Coast heroics

Tiger Brown eyes more West Coast heroics

Tiger Brown eyes more West Coast heroics

Richmond can claim their third win of the season when they face West Coast and defender Tom Brown believes the young Tigers match up well.

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Flood tactics? Bring it on say Dockers after latest win

Flood tactics? Bring it on say Dockers after latest win

Fremantle have fought their way through the Western Bulldogs' flooding tactics to lock down a top-two berth and set a new club record for wins in a season.

Treacy the key as Dockers finally beat Bulldogs flood

Treacy the key as Dockers finally beat Bulldogs flood

Fremantle forward Josh Treacy has kicked three goals as the Dockers locked in a top-two berth and two home finals with a fighting victory over the Bulldogs.

Supercars leader lays down early marker in Perth

Supercars leader lays down early marker in Perth

Grove Racing's Matt Payne has begun his Perth Super 440 campaign in bright fashion while his teammate Kai Allen has some work to do.

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan

A British rapper and media personality accused of raping a fan after an Australian show has been acquitted of some charges.

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Record? What record? Dockers keeping feet grounded

Record? What record? Dockers keeping feet grounded

Record? What record? Dockers keeping feet grounded

Record? What record? Dockers keeping feet grounded

Fremantle will create another slice of history on Friday if they can beat the Bulldogs, but coach Justin Longmuir is keeping his eye on the ultimate prize.

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

A former Catholic bishop gave whiskey to young Aboriginal men at a barbecue and then touched one of them inappropriately, a jury has been told.

I'm sick of it: why Eagles coach wants to beat Richmond

I'm sick of it: why Eagles coach wants to beat Richmond

I'm sick of it: why Eagles coach wants to beat Richmond

I'm sick of it: why Eagles coach wants to beat Richmond

There will be a host of West Coast players fighting for their futures over the coming weeks as the Eagles attempt to finally get one back over Richmond.

Heat on Feeney and Triple Eight as Supercars hits Perth

Heat on Feeney and Triple Eight as Supercars hits Perth

Heat on Feeney and Triple Eight as Supercars hits Perth

Heat on Feeney and Triple Eight as Supercars hits Perth

Triple Eight have gone six races without a podium, and the pressure is on Broc Feeney and Will Brown to turn things around in Perth.

Dazed and confused: Fremantle's dynamic duo wreak havoc

Dazed and confused: Fremantle's dynamic duo wreak havoc

Dazed and confused: Fremantle's dynamic duo wreak havoc

Dazed and confused: Fremantle's dynamic duo wreak havoc

Shai Bolton and Murphy Reid have become huge midfield weapons for Fremantle this season, leaving the Bulldogs with a big headache ahead of their round-21 clash.

Dockers tall to stay in reserves, Cox retains his spot

Dockers tall to stay in reserves, Cox retains his spot

Dockers tall to stay in reserves, Cox retains his spot

Dockers tall to stay in reserves, Cox retains his spot

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has made a call on a big name Dockers tall who has been performing strongly for the team's WAFL side.

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

Rapper's alleged rape victim 'enthusiastic and willing'

A woman who accused a British rapper of raping her after an Australian show went to a hotel for sex and was an enthusiastic participant, a jury has been told.

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'Love bite': rape-accused rapper denies violent sex

A British rapper accused of raping a fan after an Australian show says he didn't discuss sex before allegedly attacking a woman during sex.

Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape

Perth Bears have added to their forward stocks for next season, bringing former Melbourne and Brisbane No.9 Tyson Smoothy home to Australia from the UK.

Reid all about it: Freo star makes big call on future

Brilliant Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid has signed a new long-term deal with the Dockers, just days ahead of his 20th birthday.

Injuries haven't dimmed AFL players' Origin enthusiasm

South Australia will return to the AFL's Origin arena and face Western Australia, while past injuries haven't scared off players from wanting to take part.

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Is Harley Reid copping a bad rap from AFL umpires?

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he wants to analyse vision before potentially approaching the AFL about how umpires are treating Harley Reid.

Freo hope careful approach with star defender pays off

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Brennan Cox and Hayden Young would have played in Friday's derby if it was a grand final, but it wasn't worth the risk.

Dockers rip Eagles to shreds in latest derby demolition

Fremantle have kicked 11 goals to one in the second half to power their way to their fifth-straight western derby win over West Coast.

Rapper to give evidence in own defence at rape trial

A British rapper on trial over the alleged rape of a young fan after an Australian show will give evidence in his defence.

Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

A senior Catholic cleric accused of giving a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex repeatedly visited his alleged victim in prison.

AFL western derby pushes for standalone Friday stage

Fremantle will tackle West Coast in a rare Friday night derby, while Melbourne are aiming to keep their perfect MCG record intact when they face Geelong.

Derby dislike: Why Harley Reid will be centre stage

Fremantle have lost star midfielder Hayden Young to illness for Friday night's western derby, while key defender Brennan Cox is being managed.

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