An image of former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has sent fans — and AFL greats — spinning. Clarke is currently a commentator for the Pakistan Super League and has been posting several photos of himself on Instagram during the tournament. The 42-year-old has publicly battled skin cancer over the years and in November last … Read more
Jeff Fenech is fearing another operation on his heart after being hospitalised on Tuesday with a mystery infection. The Australian boxing legend shared an update on his condition from his hospital bed on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of support from fans. But the 59-year-old is unsure of his next steps with more tests to come. … Read more
Collingwood coach Craig McRae was left amazed by some of his side’s mistakes during last week’s loss to the GWS Giants. The reigning premiers fell to a surprising 32-point defeat as they struggled to contain the Giants’ potent attack. It was an uncharacteristic performance by the Magpies as they slumped to one of the worst … Read more
Richmond coach Adem Yze has wielded the axe for Thursday night’s AFL blockbuster clash with Carlton. The Tigers were hammered by Gold Coast in their Opening Round match last week and four players have paid the price. Sam Banks, Jacob Koschitzke, Sam Naismith, Samson Ryan have all been dumped to make way for returning stars … Read more
There are serious player concerns around one of the AFL’s hottest topics. Returning to play from concussion has never been more stringent, but diagnosis on matchday in 2024 remains largely subjective, according to the game’s past and present players. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL players call for change to concussion testing. Stream analysis, local footy … Read more
Ellyse Perry has achieved the best bowling figures in the short history of the WPL, taking 6-14 in four overs of classic seam bowling in Delhi. Perry followed up with the bat, scoring 40 not out as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets with five overs to spare. There was … Read more
Essendon will be without star midfielder Darcy Parish for at least their Round 1 AFL clash against arch-rivals Hawthorn. The club confirmed on Tuesday night that Parish had “tweaked” his hamstring during training last week, with initial hopes that he could be fit in time for the Bombers’ season-opener soon dashed. It’s a massive blow … Read more
It is the pre-game act that has everyone talking and saw the AFL hit Collingwood big man Mason Cox with a ‘please explain’. Cox ran into the Giants’ warm-up area during a ball-up drill before Saturday night’s Opening Round match at Engie Stadium … and on the way he shoved GWS Giants ruck coach Shane … Read more
Richmond royalty Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and captain Toby Nankervis will play in Thursday night’s AFL blockbuster against Carlton at the MCG. It’s exciting news for Tigers fans who haven’t seen Lynch — their 2022 best-and-fairest winner — since Round 4 last season due to a foot injury. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Richmond stars back … Read more
Radio shock jock and Channel 7 Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands has again turned his attention to Matildas superstar Sam Kerr. It’s not the first time Sandilands has spoken about Kerr, and last year during the FIFA Women’s World Cup he controversially complained that Kerr did not smile enough when she was around fans. WATCH … Read more
