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Popular Richmond veteran Kamdyn McIntosh will play his 212th and final game for the Tigers. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumTigers part ways with two-time AFL premiership winger

Two-time premiership winner Kamdyn McIntosh will play his final game for Richmond this weekend, but it doesn't necessarily mean he's going to retire.

Justin Chadwick

Brenda McCann and player of the match Libby Morris.

Special matchPremiumMorris named Brenda McCann match MVP as Calies clinch title

Goal machine Libby Morris helped Albany Caledonian secure the Great Southern Soccer Association senior women’s league title and was named MVP in the annual Brenda McCann testimonial match on August 15.

Claire Middleton

Murphy and Harley Reid both made the 22Under22 sqaud.

AFL CommentsReids represent as Murphy and Harley make 22Under22 team

Fans have given the Rising Star panel an indication of who they think the best young talent in the league is after Fremantle’s Murphy Reid was named as a starter in the 22Under22 team.

Jake Santa Maria

Chloe Forster and Steph Gorman prepare for the NBL1 West Grand Final.

AFLCommentsPremiumPerfect season is a grand final inspiration for Cougars

Cockburn Cougars will enter Saturday’s NBL1 West Grand Final having won every game this year and while some would see that as providing added pressure, they’re using it as inspiration.

Craig O'Donoghue

Essendon coach Brad Scott has questioned the AFL over its handling of the national draft. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumEssendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons

A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.

Oliver Caffrey

Kurtley Beale will play for the Force in the Super Rugby AUS competition.

Rugby unionCommentsBeale’s back: Wallabies great once more one with the Force

Wallabies great Kurtley Beale headlines the Western Force’s squad for the looming, four-week Super Rugby AUS campaign, with the 95-Test veteran set to extend his acquaintance with the blue jersey.

Ben Smith

The Suns are looking to cap off their most successful year by making the AFL finals. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHardwick's approach to 'two-game season' to define Suns

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has provided an injury update and explained how the team will attack their unique final-round AFL double-header.

Murray Wenzel

Fremantle's Luke Jackson has headed to Melbourne early ahead of a crucial clash with the Bulldogs. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNot an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson's leave

Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

Justin Chadwick

Swan Districts forward Leon Kickett has emerged as a contender to land at Fremantle.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumDockers among interested clubs for Swans livewire Kickett

Fremantle can be revealed as one of the AFL clubs looking at electric Swan Districts forward Leon Kickett ahead of this year’s draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes time on Bobby Hill’s season is running out.

AFLPremium‘Leave me a little bit of hope’: Hill’s request to coach

Collingwood coach Craig McRae fielded a request from Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill when the pair met for dinner on Tuesday night.

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Ben Blechynden and Jethro Wright represented WA under-15 schoolboys at the national championships in Canberra.

State selectionPremiumBlechynden, Wright shine as WA schoolboys just miss medal

Mt Barker’s Jethro Wright and Albany’s Ben Blechynden were in the WA State schoolboys’ team which came fourth in the under-15 national championships in Canberra.

Claire Middleton

It’s win or go home for Justin Longmuir and the Dockers this weekend.

AFLVideoComments‘The pressure is on them, isn’t it?’ JL throws heat on Dogs

As Hayden Young trained fully to tick a big box ahead of his potential return, Justin Longmuir says he’s bemused by the narrative around Fremantle’s crunch clash against the Western Bulldogs.

Jackson Barrett

Sam Draper has a tough decision to make, stay at the Bombers or try to reach new heights elsewhere. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumEssendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck

Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.

Oliver Caffrey

Bernard Tomic has taken a big step towards playing his first US Open main draw since 2017 after taking down the 10th seed in the opening round of qualifying. (Photo by Tim Clayton via Getty Images)

TennisPremiumBernard Tomic takes America by storm

Australia’s tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic continues to prove doubters wrong as he edges towards completing his redemption arc.

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Matthew Pavlich made a cameo return to footy, just days after being announced as Sydney’s new CEO.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumBUSH AND ‘BURBS: How Pav went in his country footy cameo

Fremantle champion Matthew Pavlich made a return to the football field nine years in the making. Here’s how he went in his country game for Beverley at the weekend.

Jackson Barrett

It is uncertain if Collingwood will be able to welcome back Bobby Hill (centre) for the finals. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumMagpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call

Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.

Shayne Hope

The former partner of Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill has spoken out against rumours about the pair’s relationship.

SPORTBobby Hill’s ex breaks silence amid relationship rumours

The ex-partner of Collingwood star Bobby Hill has broken her silence amid concerning reports surrounding the Norm Smith Medallist.

Zach Margolius

Claremont defender Max Minear has renewed interest from Collingwood.

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Top Tiger Minear still on Collingwood’s radar

Collingwood have renewed their interest in Claremont defender Max Minear as they continue to try to bolster their defence since the retirement of premiership backman Nathan Murphy.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Jackson is spending the week in Melbourne.

AFLCommentsFreo star trains solo in Melbourne ahead of crunch clash

One of Fremantle’s most important players is spending most of the week training away from teammates, with Luke Jackson based in Melbourne in the lead-in to the Dockers’ huge game against the Western Bulldogs.

Jackson Barrett

Jesse Hogan pictured distraught on the bench after going down with injury three weeks ago.

AFL INJURYVideoFears mounting that we have ‘seen the last of Jesse Hogan’

The Giants are ‘holding their breath’ ahead of a crucial meeting before the finals.

Harrison Reid

West Coast have opened contract talks with a young Eagle.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Young Eagle on track for new deal as contract talks begin

Campbell Chesser is set to stay at West Coast, with contracts talks starting after a promising return to the AFL side.

Mitchell Woodcock

Club Brugge are a step closer to the Champions League group stage after victory in Scotland. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumNight to forget for Socceroo, hosts in Champions League

All three sides at home in UEFA Champions League play-off first leg action have tasted defeat, including Socceroo Daniel Arzani's Hungarian club.

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Bernard Tomic's run of good form has continued in qualifying for the US Open singles main draw. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumTomic turns back clock, US Open main draw in reach

A resurgent Bernard Tomic is two wins away from his first US Open main draw appearance since 2017, but there are injury concerns for another Australian.

Murray Wenzel

Bernard Tomic won his US Open qualifying match. Steve Pohlner

TENNISPremiumTomic’s grand slam dream alive

After nearly a decade away from the US Open, the career resurgence of one-time bad boy Bernard Tomic has taken a positive turn in New York.

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