Jahrome Hughes was lost for words twice after winning the Dally M Medal as teammates performed an impromptu haka to celebrate the Melbourne Storm star’s achievement. The halfback kicked off NRL grand final week in Sydney on a high when he finished one point ahead of Roosters fullback James Tedesco after a final-round cliffhanger in … Read more
What sorts of offsets do you focus on? People have different opinions as to what is good enough, and they’re not all equal. We primarily focus on the creation of renewable energy, since that’s what gives the best positive impact to using electric vehicles. Where we can, it’s technology in the countries in which we … Read more
Bailey Smith has declined an invite to attend the Western Bulldogs’ awards night on Wednesday as he finally confirmed Geelong as his preferred destination. The 23-year-old will make the move to the Cats in the AFL trade period but faces a nervous wait while the two clubs thrash out a deal. Smith did not play … Read more
Richmond coach Adem Yze has revealed a number of his players spent time in hospital after getting sick during their footy trip to Thailand. A group of Tigers players went to Thailand for their end-of-season celebrations in recent weeks, but an illness that spread appears to have soured them somewhat. Yze himself wasn’t feeling 100 … Read more
Last year’s winner of the Melbourne Cup, Without A Fight, is a notable omission from the 72 horses that remain in contention for Australia’s great race. Without A Fight was topweight when weights were released on September 17, but the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained galloper, who has not raced since winning the Cup last year, … Read more
Melbourne have turned to a man called Lazarus to resurrect their premiership hopes following the suspension of star prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for the NRL grand final. Tui Kamikamica has taken Asofa-Solomona’s place in their NRL grand final starting side, while rookie Lazarus Vaalepu comes on to the bench to face Penrith at Accor Stadium on … Read more
Richmond legend Dustin Martin appears unlikely to continue his career at the Gold Coast after making a rare public comment to the media on Tuesday night. Martin announced his immediate retirement in a snap media release in August, bringing an end to his glittering 302-game career. The 33-year-old three-time Norm Smith medallist had previously been … Read more
While he has rediscovered his jet shoes, Melbourne know they can count on Ryan Papenhuyzen for his cool head in the NRL grand final against Penrith. Storm fans were rejoicing at the sight of Papenhuyzen showing his blistering pace off the mark in their preliminary final win, burning the Sydney Roosters defence for two tries … Read more
AFLW All Australian turned popular commentator Kate McCarthy is on the mend after being hospitalised with a heart scare. The ex-Brisbane Lions player enjoyed a busy weekend featuring on Channel 7’s AFL grand final coverage before celebrating her former club’s premiership victory on Saturday and a thrilling two-point AFLW win on Sunday. But the 31-year-old’s … Read more
Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver is looming as a big story in the upcoming AFL trade period after bombshell reports on Monday. AFL Media reports clubs are eyeing a potential play for the midfielder, who is contracted until the end of 2030 on big money, while The Age have named Geelong as a contender for the … Read more
