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Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

Former AFL goal-kicking machine Lance Franklin will return to his former junior club Dowerin for a one-off appearance to help raise funds.

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Mixed emotions: Ante Milicic plots Matildas downfall

Mixed emotions: Ante Milicic plots Matildas downfall

China will start as big underdogs for Tuesday night's semi-final against the Matildas but their coach Ante Milicic is confident of causing an upset.

Author now accused of producing child abuse material

Author now accused of producing child abuse material

The author of Jasper Jones and other popular novels for young readers has been slugged with more child exploitation charges, including producing the material.

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

China will be big underdogs for their semi-final against Australia, but coach Ante Milicic thinks his players will thrive in the Optus Stadium cauldron.

Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.

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Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kings sweep Wildcats, advance to NBL grand final

Kendric Davis and Makuach Maluach have starred as the Sydney Kings marched into the NBL championship series with a 14-point win over the Perth Wildcats.

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China had a goal rubbed off and a penalty saved, but they still did enough to beat Taiwan and set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Australia.

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Defender Alanna Kennedy is thriving in the midfield, with her five goals at the Women's Asian Cup giving her a shot at winning the tournament's golden boot.

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

Australia are into the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals, and star striker Sam Kerr reckons her best is still to come despite already scoring three goals.

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr..

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Alan Kiplimo will be extradited from Perth to Adelaide to face a murder charge over the death of Caleb Leriano, who died following an alleged assault.

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.

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Wildcats sweat on Windler as Kings await for the kill

The Perth Wildcats are 1-0 down in their semi-final series against Sydney and could be without star import Dylan Windler for game two on Saturday night.

World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup

The Matildas will start as warm favourites for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea, but Sam Kerr is wary of the tournament dark horse.

Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants

West Coast could be in for some big pain in their season opener against premiership fancies Gold Coast, with at least a dozen players unavailable for the match.

Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has joked he may have to play Sam Kerr in defence after Steph Catley was ruled out of Friday's quarter-final against North Korea.

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'Child sex victim' had links to footy champ, trial told

A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

The spotlight will be on how North Korea's players react if a VAR decision goes against them in their quarter-final against Australia in Perth.

Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Kurtley Beale's game knowledge and strength will prove crucial in Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in NZ.

'He'd laugh': football great accused of abusing girls

Former champion footballer Barry Cable allegedly intimately touched and exposed himself to young girls in a spa in the 1980s, a child sex abuse trial has heard.

Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea

Matildas winger Hayley Raso remains a chance to return for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final, but she will need to brace for a physical North Korea outfit.

Vietnam out of Asian Cup after 4-0 loss to Japan

Japan have unleashed a three-goal burst to start the second half on the way to a 4-0 win over Vietnam at HBF Park in Perth.

WA unveil Adam Voges' coaching successor

Beau Casson is confident Western Australia can snare more silverware after being announced as the successor to departing coach Adam Voges.

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