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They kept hitting him: Harley Reid's maturity praised

They kept hitting him: Harley Reid's maturity praised

Harley Reid's mature response to being physically targeted has earned high praise, and the West Coast star will be aiming for another big effort against Port.

'Screaming winds': severe cyclone pummels holiday town

'Screaming winds': severe cyclone pummels holiday town

'Screaming winds': severe cyclone pummels holiday town

'Screaming winds': severe cyclone pummels holiday town

A severe tropical cyclone has hammered a holiday town, ripping off roofs and flooding homes as it winds its way down Australia's west coast.

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut

Former NRL star Zac Lomax is already impressing his new Force teammates and is a good chance to make his Super Rugby debut in the next fortnight.

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Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone's wrath

Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone's wrath

The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.

Third time unlucky: cyclone to make landfall again

Third time unlucky: cyclone to make landfall again

A cyclone that has weaved its way across northern Australia before weakening is forecast to slam into the mainland for a third time after reforming out to sea.

Dockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction

Dockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction

Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.

Eagles defender Harry Edwards to take concussion break

Eagles defender Harry Edwards to take concussion break

West Coast defender Harry Edwards has suffered two concussions in the past month, with the Eagles set to give him time off to heal from his latest hits.

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Harley Reid stars as Eagles stun Kangaroos in Perth

Harley Reid stars as Eagles stun Kangaroos in Perth

Harley Reid stars as Eagles stun Kangaroos in Perth

Harley Reid stars as Eagles stun Kangaroos in Perth

Harley Reid has racked up 30 disposals as West Coast snapped their 12-game losing streak with a thrilling 17-point win over North Melbourne in Perth.

Taggart makes history to keep Perth's season alive

Taggart makes history to keep Perth's season alive

Taggart makes history to keep Perth's season alive

Taggart makes history to keep Perth's season alive

Adam Taggart kept Perth Glory's season alive and became the club's greatest A-League Men scorer with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Melbourne City.

In-form Suns star Petracca hamstrung for 'medium term'

In-form Suns star Petracca hamstrung for 'medium term'

In-form Suns star Petracca hamstrung for 'medium term'

In-form Suns star Petracca hamstrung for 'medium term'

Gold Coast midfielder Christian Petracca has joined Matt Rowell on the injury list after scans revealed the former Demon has suffered a hamstring tear.

Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture

Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture

Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture

Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture

Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss has made a cry baby gesture towards Harrison Petty, and the AFL say the behaviour isn't acceptable.

Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined

Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined

Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined

Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined

GWS skipper Toby Greene is free to play in Friday night's clash with Collingwood after escaping with a fine for a striking charge.

Brilliant Bolton shines as Dockers dismantle Demons

Brilliant Bolton shines as Dockers dismantle Demons

Brilliant Bolton shines as Dockers dismantle Demons

Brilliant Bolton shines as Dockers dismantle Demons

Fremantle have unleashed a seven-goal-to-one blitz in the opening quarter to set up a 48-point win over Melbourne in Perth.

Glory, Mariners miss chance to move into ALW top six

Glory, Mariners miss chance to move into ALW top six

Glory, Mariners miss chance to move into ALW top six

Glory, Mariners miss chance to move into ALW top six

A scoreless draw in Perth has done little for the A-League Women finals hopes of the Glory and Central Coast Mariners.

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Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos

North Melbourne finally look ready to emerge from their long and painful rebuild, and they have a big chance to go 2-0 when they take on West Coast in Perth.

Murderer gets life for stabbing and burning girlfriend

A drug user killed his partner in a relentless attack and burned her body after an argument, in what a judge called the most extreme form of domestic violence.

Man faces court over hundreds of child sex abuse crimes

A man accused of committing hundreds of child sex abuse offences against 13 children over a period of years in a remote mining region has faced court.

Tale of horror for musos as ballet uses recorded music

More than 500 musicians have called on a state ballet company to reverse its plans to use recorded music for an upcoming tour of Dracula.

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Passengers injured after light plane crashes into bay

Five passengers and two pilots have been taken to hospital after a light plane crashed into the ocean near a holiday town.

Labor figure's accused killer beats bail booze reading

Labor strategist Tim Picton's accused killer remains on bail after prosecutors withdrew a bid to revoke it over alcohol consumption.

Conspiracy theorist podcaster admits murdering woman

Occultist podcaster Tobias Marcus Nuttall has admitted the violent stabbing murder of his girlfriend.

Man pleads not guilty over fatal attack on ex-MP

A man has pleaded not guilty to killing a disgraced state MP who died in hospital after an alleged attack at a business he managed.

Why Sam Kerr could barely celebrate win over China

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has already scored four goals for the tournament, and she hopes more will come in Saturday night's Women's Asian Cup final.

Hayley Raso no-show just tactical: Montemurro

The Matildas are into the Women's Asian Cup final, but eyebrows were raised when Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semi-final win over China.

Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.

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