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Calls grow for more golden-point time after Force draw

Calls grow for more golden-point time after Force draw

The Western Force and Hurricanes have fought out a 17-17 golden-point draw that left the captains from both sides confused about what happens next.

Post to the rescue as Force draw with Hurricanes

Post to the rescue as Force draw with Hurricanes

Hurricanes flyhalf Ruben Love has struck the post with his golden-point drop-goal attempt in Saturday night's 17-17 draw with the Western Force.

Five-star City seal A-League Women premiership title

Melbourne City have completed an unbeaten regular season in the A-League Women, wrapping up the premiership title with a 5-1 win at Perth Glory.

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Bombers turn to 'coach' Goldstein after Draper injury

Bombers turn to 'coach' Goldstein after Draper injury

Veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein will play a key role in Essendon's finals push this year after injuries to fellow big men Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.

Oscar Allen to return against coach who wants him

Oscar Allen to return against coach who wants him

West Coast captain Oscar Allen was rested for the two-point loss to Essendon, but he's been declared fit to go for next week's clash with Hawthorn.

Wright kicks six as Bombers beat Eagles in thriller

Wright kicks six as Bombers beat Eagles in thriller

Essendon have come from behind to post a two-point win over West Coast, but ruckman Sam Draper suffered a serious achilles tendon injury late in the match.

Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

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Refreshed Force aim to prove they're the real deal

Refreshed Force aim to prove they're the real deal

Refreshed Force aim to prove they're the real deal

Refreshed Force aim to prove they're the real deal

The Western Force are 4-4 and have their finals destiny in their own hands but face a tough match against the Hurricanes in Perth on Saturday night.

Good Friday as cyclone crosses coast as a tropical low

Good Friday as cyclone crosses coast as a tropical low

Good Friday as cyclone crosses coast as a tropical low

Good Friday as cyclone crosses coast as a tropical low

Remote coastal communities have escaped the worst of a cyclone after it crossed Australia's northwest coast as a weakened tropical low.

Eagles back in Tim Kelly for home clash with Bombers

Eagles back in Tim Kelly for home clash with Bombers

Eagles back in Tim Kelly for home clash with Bombers

Eagles back in Tim Kelly for home clash with Bombers

West Coast veteran Tim Kelly has been recalled to the senior side for Friday night's home clash with Essendon despite a quiet display in the WAFL last week.

Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game

Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game

Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game

Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game

West Coast are 0-5 and possess a woeful percentage of 49.7, but the AFL club's emerging youngsters are doing their best to keep spirits high.

Teen found 'lying covered in blood', murder trial told

Teen found 'lying covered in blood', murder trial told

Teen found 'lying covered in blood', murder trial told

Teen found 'lying covered in blood', murder trial told

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen says he found the boy covered in blood after a co-accused allegedly struck him, but denies stomping on him.

Locals bunker down to be cut off as cyclone nears land

Locals bunker down to be cut off as cyclone nears land

Locals bunker down to be cut off as cyclone nears land

Locals bunker down to be cut off as cyclone nears land

Remote communities are preparing to be cut off for weeks after Tropical Cyclone Errol impacts the coast, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds.

Windler has 'unfinished business' with Wildcats

Windler has 'unfinished business' with Wildcats

Windler has 'unfinished business' with Wildcats

Windler has 'unfinished business' with Wildcats

Bryce Cotton is long gone, but Dylan Windler has joined fellow import Kristian Doolittle in recommitting to the Perth Wildcats on a new multi-year NBL deal.

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McQualter plots path out of record-breaking woes, tears

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter doesn't think Tim Kelly has lost his love of the game, but says years of losing would make it harder to enjoy.

Tropical cyclone to strengthen after forming off coast

Tropical Cyclone Errol is expected to intensify as it tracks towards Australia's west coast bringing very destructive winds.

AFL Tribunal upholds Voss three-game striking ban

Patrick Voss must serve a three-game ban for striking, with Fremantle unsuccessfully trying to downgrade his penalty to a two-game suspension.

Fyfe avoids surgery as Dockers rally around veteran

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe faces an indefinite stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury but won't require surgery to repair the damage.

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'Lucky he came, he saved you', teen murder trial told

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he found his co-accused standing over the bloodied boy after earlier spotting him with a pole.

Gout Gout leads golden generation of Aussie sprinters

Australia is set for a golden generation of sprinting, with the growing rivalry between Gout Gout and Lachie Kennedy already captivating the attention of fans.

Gout Gout sets tongues wagging with 19.84s in 200m

Lachie Kennedy has been disqualified for a false start in the 200m men's final in Perth, with Gout Gout going on to win in a time of 19.84 seconds.

Dockers leaders back hamstrung Fyfe to fight back

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe faces another stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury but coach Justin Longmuir expects his star to bounce back this season.

Browning keen to show young pups who's the sprint boss

Australian sprint star Rohan Browning is the 2025 national champion after producing an equal career best 10.01 in Saturday's final to pip Lachie Kennedy.

Adelaide's ALM freefall continues with Glory upset

Adelaide United’s hopes of playing in the A-League Men finals have suffered yet another blow after they were defeated at basement club Perth Glory 4-1

Browning pips Kennedy with 10.01 run in 100m final

Sprint star Lachie Kennedy has been beaten in his bid to break through the 10-second barrier, with Rohan Browning coming up trumps in a thrilling 100m final.

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