The Melbourne Renegades have sacked their BBL coach, David Saker. The Victorian first took over at the ‘Gades in 2015 but left after a season when he got the call-up to Australian national duties as the fast-bowling coach. Saker came back to the Melbourne franchise in 2021, leading it to a finals berth just once … Read more
Perth Glory skipper Natasha Rigby has announced her shock retirement from football but she hopes the financial instability that cut her career short won’t be a problem for future generations. Rigby has made 117 consecutive A-League Women appearances across eight seasons since making her debut in 2016. The 31-year-old says physically she could have played … Read more
A man has revealed the horrific details of finding a surfer who had been brutally stabbed at a beach on NSW’s Mid-North Coast. The 22-year-old man was found with “significant” stab wounds to his body in the carpark of a Coffs Harbour beach about 6.40am on Thursday. He was taken to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital … Read more
Veteran AFL coach Ken Hinkley has apologised to Port Adelaide supporters for bungling a decision on captain Connor Rozee’s fitness. Rozee is set for a stint on the sidelines after the Power lost their gamble on his hamstring injury. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Hinkley apologises for bungling Connor Rozee decision. Stream analysis, local footy and … Read more
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker has broken down when talking about great mate Rory Sloane after the Crows’ 30-point Showdown win over arch-rivals Port Adelaide. Walker and Sloane have played 199 AFL games together, but didn’t get the chance to add to that tally this year with Sloane forced to call time on his career this … Read more
Carlton coach Michael Voss has swung the axe for Friday night’s blockbuster against Collingwood, while unbeaten Geelong have regained Tom Stewart for the mouthwatering clash against Melbourne. The Blues have dumped four players including Brodie Kemp and Ollie Hollands, but Adam Cerra returns after missing the past two matches with a hamstring injury. SCROLL DOWN … Read more
A surfer has been stabbed and killed at a popular beach on NSW’s mid north coast. A witness on his way to the gym found the injured man in a carpark at a Coffs Harbour beach at about 6.40am on Thursday, and called emergency services. Chief Inspector Detective Guy Flaherty said paramedics treated the 22-year-old … Read more
The younger brother of medically retired AFL player Angus Brayshaw “can’t physically watch the Melbourne Demons” anymore. Hamish Brayshaw has penned an explosive open letter to the league as the match review officer and tribunal continue to deliver mixed messages. Former Melbourne midfielder Brayshaw was advised never to play contact sport again after a string … Read more
Former North Melbourne president James Brayshaw has challenged Eddie McGuire to call out the “unnamed” AFL presidents that he claims don’t want 19 teams in the competition. With the league’s impending expansion into Tasmania in the next five years, the AFL will soon be faced with the issue of fixturing a competition with an odd … Read more
AFL legend Nathan Buckley’s personal treasure trove of football memorabilia has netted almost $200,000 at auction on Wednesday. The former Collingwood captain and coach was forced to sell off the prized possessions as part of his divorce settlement, and there were a flurry of bids as football fans seized a rare opportunity. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
