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Isaac Quaynor says Collingwood are ready for Brisbane again after the pain of their last meeting. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLMagpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Collingwood are ready for yet another blockbuster showdown with Brisbane after putting last year's preliminary final defeat behind them.

Anna Harrington

Wallabies powerhouse Will Skelton has reported his season's over after suffering an Achilles injury. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremium'See you next year': bad news from injured key Wallaby

Australia's rugby giant Will Skelton has delivered potentially woeful news for the Wallabies by announcing he's out for the season in France with injury.

Ian Chadband

Alessandro Bastoni sits on the turf as he's shown red in Italy's play-off loss in Zenica. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremium'A disaster': Italy's fall guy for their World Cup flop

Already the subject of boos from fans, Alessandro Bastoni has become the face of Italy's latest World Cup qualifying failure after his calamitous red card.

Daniella Matar

WA's Lucas Robinson in action against South Australia.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Freo next generation prospect Robinson to make WAFL debut

Fremantle next generation academy prospect Lucas Robinson will get an early taste of senior football when he makes his league debut for South Fremantle on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitch Georgiades has been linked to a move back to WA.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAFL legend says Eagles are once again a ‘destination club’

West Coast’s head-turning start to the 2026 season has made them a ‘destination club’, according to a former AFL star.

Jake Santa Maria

Josh Treacy is now considered a potential future captain, according to Fremantle great Peter Bell.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Former Freo skipper backs Cyclone Treacy as future captain

Former Fremantle captain Peter Bell says star spearhead Josh Treacy could be the next Dockers captain as he continues his rise from rookie to A-Grade AFL forward.

Mitchell Woodcock

Murdock's storied rise has inspired the next wave of WAFL talent

AFLCommentsPremiumNext wave of State league stars inspired by breakout Eagle

Milan Murdock’s immediate AFL success after years of dominating the WAFL is inspiring other State league stars to continue chasing their dreams.

Josh Kempton & Jake Santa Maria

Jhye Richardson has lost his Cricket Australia contract.

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analysis
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Don’t discount Jhye from Test race despite losing contract

He might have lost his national contract, but don’t discount the possibility of Jhye Richardson playing plenty of Test cricket over the next 12 months, writes Josh Kempton.

Josh Kempton

Mitch Zadow (left) will make his AFL debut.

AFLPremiumAnother Shark earns AFL dream after Zadow call-up

Mitch Zadow will become the latest East Fremantle forward to realise an AFL dream with Port Adelaide set to unveil the former Shark against Richmond.

Jake Santa Maria

Callum Jamieson has stayed with West Coast’s WAFL side despite being delisted from their AFL program.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEagles WAFL skipper opens up on staying despite AFL axing

Callum Jamieson has opened up on his decision to remain with West Coast’s reserves side, despite being de-listed from their AFL program at the end of last season.

Josh Kempton

Andrew McQualter talks to his players.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy Mini’s Eagles are well-suited to new AFL reality

The 2026 AFL season is being played at breakneck speed, and that is playing right into the hands of Andrew McQualter’s West Coast style, according to a former great.

Jake Santa Maria

Volleyball player Ryan Slater was the 2025 Wellington and Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year.

Sport awardsPremiumNominations extended for Albany’s prestigious sports awards

The timeframe for nominations for Albany’s most prestigious sporting awards has been extended to drive more applications for the annual extravaganza.

Claire Middleton

Fremantle’s prime-time status will be tested with a pair of back-to-back Friday night games.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo’s flag credentials set for back-to-back primetime tests

Having made a strong start to their 2026 campaign, Fremantle are now gearing up for a pair of back-to-back prime-time games in Adelaide which may provide an early test of their premiership credentials.

Josh Kempton

Albany Pickleball Club members at the session run by Jayne de Silva.

Pickleball session PremiumVisiting coach has beginners and club players in a pickle

Dozens of pickleball players descended on Albany’s Leisure and Aquatic Centre for free training sessions run by guest coach Jayne de Silva, a former Australian champion.

Claire Middleton

Boddington football Lewis Gillespie was charged with indecent acts in public.

COURTPremiumBoddington footballer sentenced for indecent pub exposure

Another Boddington Football Club player has faced court on an indecent exposure charge from an incident at the local pub last year. 

Hannah Whitehead

Kym Quartermaine, Tanya Paunic and Erin Quartermaine at the ABA awards night.

awards nightPremiumIN PICTURES: ABA awards celebrate stellar season

The Albany Basketball Association took over the Railways clubrooms on Saturday night to celebrate outstanding talent and sportsmanship shown throughout the season at its annual awards night. 

Jacki Elezovich

WA product Tom Edwards shone with five goals in his comeback game after an ACL injury.

Back up and runningPremiumPure joy as WA forward Tom Edwards makes return from ACL

Albany-bred key forward Tom Edwards made a stunning return to footy, booting five goals for Essendon’s VFL side in his first game since an ACL injury that ruined his 2025 campaign.

Cameron Newbold

Three major sporting events in the Great Southern have recieved State Government funding.

Grant aidPremiumState funding secures basketball, soccer and cycling events

A $1.78m funding package from the State Government has included $30,000 grants for three major sporting events across the Great Southern.

Claire Middleton

England bowler Matthew Potts has bad memories of his time in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumPotts hoping to set aside Ashes misery in Sydney

England fast bowler Matthew Potts doesn't have fond memories of his time in the Ashes in Australia, reflecting on some 'bad' moments in Sydney.

Rory Dollard

Adam Griffiths is focused on the job at hand.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGriffiths focused on job at hand, not personal future

Perth Glory coach Adam Griffiths says he is not focusing on his impending end to his contract as his side aim to end their two-month winless run against an in-form Central Coast Mariners.

Ben Smith

Much attention will focus on how Nathan Lyon's body holds up in Australia's coming busy 12 months. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

cricketCommentsSelectors approach Lyon return with dose of reality

Nathan Lyon is on track to return from injury for Australia's next Test in August, but chief selector George Bailey admits big blocks of games may be difficult.

Scott Bailey

Sydney are set to add another forward threat to Dean Cox’s stacked attack, with superstar Isaac Heeney firming to make his return from injury against West Coast on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsSwans superstar firms for return against Eagles

Sydney are set to add another forward threat to Dean Cox’s stacked attack, with superstar Isaac Heeney firming to make his return from injury against West Coast on Saturday.

Samantha Rogers

Much attention will focus on how Nathan Lyon's body holds up in Australia's coming busy 12 months. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumSelectors approach Lyon return with dose of reality

Nathan Lyon is on track to return from injury for Australia's next Test in August, but chief selector George Bailey admits big blocks of games may be difficult.

Scott Bailey

Australian Mick Byrne has stood down as head coach of the Fiji national rugby team. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionAussie coach steps down from Fiji national rugby role

Fijian rugby is looking for a new coach after Australian Mick Byrne stepped down as mentor of the national team after two years in charge.

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