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We're alive: Kangaroos eyeing off Wildcard Round

We're alive: Kangaroos eyeing off Wildcard Round

North Melbourne have put their disastrous 124-point loss to Fremantle behind them with a thrilling win over West Coast keeping their post-season hopes alive.

Waterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles

Waterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles

Waterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles

Waterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles

Jack Darling has wound back the clock with four first-half goals as North Melbourne held on for a thrilling one-point victory over West Coast in Perth.

Killers learn fate after man dies in botched burglary

Killers learn fate after man dies in botched burglary

Killers learn fate after man dies in botched burglary

Killers learn fate after man dies in botched burglary

Two would-be burglars turned killers, one of whom fatally stomped on a kind-hearted man during a drug-fuelled home invasion, have been jailed.

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Flag dreams? Dockers trying to keep things grounded

Flag dreams? Dockers trying to keep things grounded

Fremantle are outright AFL flag favourites thanks to their 12-match winning run, but the club's "1-0" mantra is keeping the players grounded.

Down in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends

Down in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends

Pressure is building on Alastair Clarkson in the wake of last week's 124-point loss to Fremantle, with North Melbourne aiming to make amends against West Coast.

Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach

Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach

The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.

Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban

Cop that: Lemon-throwing fan handed lengthy AFL ban

A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.

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Inquest demanded for Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

Inquest demanded for Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

Inquest demanded for Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

Inquest demanded for Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

Domestic violence experts have called for a coronial inquest into the death of former prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre.

A brutal sport: para ice hockey stars are Hard as Puck

A brutal sport: para ice hockey stars are Hard as Puck

A brutal sport: para ice hockey stars are Hard as Puck

A brutal sport: para ice hockey stars are Hard as Puck

It's hard to imagine a sport more brutal than para ice hockey. A documentary follows the struggles of West Australia's only team, the Garden Island Pirates.

It's flattening: Eagles to soldier on without Ginbey

It's flattening: Eagles to soldier on without Ginbey

It's flattening: Eagles to soldier on without Ginbey

It's flattening: Eagles to soldier on without Ginbey

West Coast's defence faces a huge challenge in the second half of the season after Reuben Ginbey joined fellow key defender Harry Edwards on the injury list.

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

There are warnings of possible riots as overcrowded and understaffed jails subject inmates to "inhuman" treatment amid escalating use of force and assaults.

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

A Perth pediatrician, who allegedly recorded sexually assaulting a patient at a hospital on a hidden camera, could have more victims, a court has been told.

Eagles back frustrated Waterman to regain magic touch

Eagles back frustrated Waterman to regain magic touch

Eagles back frustrated Waterman to regain magic touch

Eagles back frustrated Waterman to regain magic touch

West Coast forward Jake Waterman cut a frustrated figure throughout Saturday's six-point loss to Port Adelaide, with his goalkicking wobbles a big worry.

Suns ruckman investigated for alleged homophobic slur

Suns ruckman investigated for alleged homophobic slur

Suns ruckman investigated for alleged homophobic slur

Suns ruckman investigated for alleged homophobic slur

The AFL's integrity unit have launched an investigation into fringe Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match.

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Ginbey blow: will the next key back please stand up?

Reuben Ginbey's quad injury has left West Coast with a major headache, and Brandon Starcevich could be part of the makeshift solution.

He's a freak: Butters laps up tough battle with Reid

Harley Reid went from playing it nice to burying Zak Butters into the turf during an entertaining tit-for-tat battle at Optus Stadium.

Freo fans urged to fire up as coach maintains focus

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir wants his players to remain grounded but is happy for supporters to get excited about the club's AFL premiership chances.

Ginbey injured as Port survive frenetic Eagles comeback

West Coast's frenetic final-quarter comeback has fallen just short, with Port Adelaide holding on for a six-point win to keep their Wildcard hopes alive.

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'This is a tragedy': diver dies in shark attack

A 35-year-old man has been attacked and killed by a shark while spearfishing with his family.

More in the tank as Dockers turn Roos into road kill

Fremantle piled on nine goals in a second-quarter blitz on their way to a record-breaking victory over North Melbourne in Bunbury.

Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases

The nation's fuel reserves are flush as petrol prices at the bowser continue to drop, but motorists could be in for a shock when the excise discount ends.

Kangaroos aim to become 'fair dinkum' road warriors

North Melbourne are yet to win away from their home comforts of Marvel Stadium this season, and they face a tough task to end that rut against Fremantle.

Force lose backline trio in big Super setback

Darby Lancaster was a revelation at the Western Force before being cut down by injury, but the one-cap Wallabies flyer is now set to join the Blues.

Eagles predict youngster will stay despite WAFL wobble

Several Victorian clubs are circling Elijah Hewett, but West Coast are confident they can hang on to the young midfielder despite dropping him to the WAFL.

First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Brennan Cox.

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