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Hard to Swallow: Dockers sunk late by Suns in thriller

Hard to Swallow: Dockers sunk late by Suns in thriller

Gold Coast will take on Brisbane in a blockbuster QClash semi-final at the Gabba after kicking a late behind to sink Fremantle by one point in Perth.

'Amazing what happens when valued': Suns' missing piece

'Amazing what happens when valued': Suns' missing piece

'Amazing what happens when valued': Suns' missing piece

'Amazing what happens when valued': Suns' missing piece

John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates.

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

A businessman, who defrauded would-be investors of more than $34 million, is behind bars awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of scores of charges.

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'It's bulldust': Dockers doing it for Longmuir

'It's bulldust': Dockers doing it for Longmuir

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has been heavily criticised across the season, but his players say they are right behind him through thick and thin.

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Perth Wildcats forward Jesse Wagstaff has shed nine kilograms and feels ready for whatever coach John Rillie throws at him in his 17th NBL campaign.

Bring on the rain, Suns: Freo buoyed by final forecast

Bring on the rain, Suns: Freo buoyed by final forecast

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is backing his team's on-ball brigade to get the job done against Gold Coast's "bulls" in Saturday night's elimination final.

Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.

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Vape shops vanishing but illegal sales persist

Vape shops vanishing but illegal sales persist

Vape shops vanishing but illegal sales persist

Vape shops vanishing but illegal sales persist

A study has found dozens of specialist vape retailers have closed after tough laws restricting sales, but the harmful product remains available illegally.

America's Cup comeback inspiring Freo's AFL flag push

America's Cup comeback inspiring Freo's AFL flag push

America's Cup comeback inspiring Freo's AFL flag push

America's Cup comeback inspiring Freo's AFL flag push

Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.

Garner hurt in Roos' record-breaking win over Dockers

Garner hurt in Roos' record-breaking win over Dockers

Garner hurt in Roos' record-breaking win over Dockers

Garner hurt in Roos' record-breaking win over Dockers

North Melbourne set multiple AFLW records in their belting of Fremantle, but lost star midfielder Jasmine Garner to an ankle injury in the process.

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.

Saints lock down another rising star, now for Silvagni

Saints lock down another rising star, now for Silvagni

Saints lock down another rising star, now for Silvagni

Saints lock down another rising star, now for Silvagni

St Kilda have locked away Mattaes Phillipou until 2028, but can they lure Carlton free agent Jack Silvagni their way?

Locked in: Aussie UFC champ to face Russian superstar

Locked in: Aussie UFC champ to face Russian superstar

Locked in: Aussie UFC champ to face Russian superstar

Locked in: Aussie UFC champ to face Russian superstar

Jack Della Maddalena has vowed to "shock the world" when he takes centre stage against Islam Makhachev at Madison Square Garden.

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I'm all in: why Eagle Shanahan doesn't want to go home

Jobe Shanahan says he's not homesick and had no hesitation in going all in on West Coast's rebuild, and he's holding out hope of joining the 200cm club.

Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

Young star rejects rivals, signs fresh deal with Eagles

In-demand midfielder Harley Reid has rejected overtures from Victorian clubs and signed a two-year contract extension to remain at West Coast.

Eagles confirm star free agent's plans on future

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen's future has been under a cloud all season ahead of free agency and now he has made a call.

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Dean Cox backs one-win Eagles to come good again

West Coast have just endured a one-win season for the first time in the club's proud history, but there is optimism the worst is behind them.

Slow-starting Swans cop big spray in win over Eagles

Sydney have unleashed a six-goal third-quarter blitz to overcome a half-time deficit and ensure Dean Cox's homecoming was a happy one.

Hodder stars as Lions bounce back to smash Dockers

Brisbane have responded to their shock opening-round AFLW loss - thrashing Fremantle by 70 points away from home.

Legal challenge against Woodside gas project fails

The battle to stop Woodside expanding its gas production continues with a fresh legal challenge in the Supreme Court, as another fails in the Federal Court.

Mother charged after dead baby found in storm drain

The mother of a baby boy found dead inside a stormwater drain by maintenance workers has been charged with concealing the birth of a deceased child.

They're now the enemy: Swans coach ready to face Eagles

Dean Cox will forever be remembered as a premiership hero at West Coast, but the first-year Sydney coach is plotting the downfall of his former side.

Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen

West Coast appear all but certain to lose Oscar Allen to Brisbane, but coach Andrew McQualter has declared that Liam Ryan will be staying.

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