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Railways' Jayden Scott and Royals' Nathan Powell go up for a mark.

Tiger timeTigers forwards feast on Lions in Stubber’s milestone 200th

It was clearly Bodhi Stubber’s day, but Hayden Parker did his best to steal the show with a seven-goal haul as Railways thumped Royals in the Great Southern Football League on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Bo Allan played just eight minutes against North Melbourne.

AFLVideoComments‘Put my hand up’: McQualter opens up on sub regret

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter admits subbing rookie Bo Allan onto the field with only eight minutes remaining against North Melbourne was ‘unfair’.

Aaron Kirby

Parramatta's Dylan Brown faces a one-match ban for knocking over referee Gerrard Sutton. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumEels star facing ban after knocking over NRL referee

Parramatta are set to be without one of their biggest names for the round-16 clash with Gold Coast, after a charge for contrary conduct on a referee.

Scott Bailey

Albany's Bryce Blaszkow kicks towards a pack at full forward.

Goals galore PremiumSharks forwards fire to set up victory over wounded Kangas

Albany kicked their biggest score of the season, marching to a 90-point victory over North Albany at Retravision Stadium on Saturday in round seven of the Great Southern Football League competition.

Jacki Elezovich

Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Migue stunned North Melbourne’s Cam Zurhaar when he gave him the keys to the city.

AFLVideoCommentsKeys to the City of Bunbury open door for Zurhaar mirth

Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Migue stunned North Melbourne’s Cam Zurhaar when he gave him the keys to the city following the club’s win over West Coast, and his teammates have relished the chance to mock him since.

Craig O'Donoghue

While brother Nick was well tagged, Josh Daicos was best-afield as Collingwood edged Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumOne down, one up as McRae lauds Daicos double-act

Collingwood coach Craig McRae conceded Nick Daicos was well handled but was thrilled for Josh Daicos, who was best afield in a one-point win over Melbourne.

Shayne Hope

Riley Hardeman has played off half back this year.

AFLVideoCommentsWA youngster Hardeman confident ahead of Dockers clash

WA youngster Riley Hardeman is bringing plenty of confidence into North Melbourne’s clash with Fremantle on Saturday after locking down a spot in defence.

Aaron Kirby

Neil Erasmus is in the Eagles sights for next season.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumErasmus switch would not be first in Eagles, Dockers rivalry

Fremantle and West Coast are set to battle over the future of emerging midfielder and former top-10 pick Neil Erasmus this off-season, however, it’s not the first chess match to play out between the WA teams.

Aaron Kirby

Madhi Girl wins at Belmont for jockey Steven Parnham.

RACINGCommentsSimon Miller takes four heats at Monday’s Belmont trials

Top trainer Simon Miller showcased plenty of coming winners at Monday’s Belmont trials session, taking four heats across the morning.

Hayden King

Marnus Labushagne could be asked to open in Australia's WTC final against South Africa. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketNo more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's

Usman Khawaja is almost certain to have a fifth opening partner since David Warner retired in January 2024 when Australia face South Africa in the WTC final.

Oliver Caffrey

Mt Barker's Mitch Jackson, Albany's Max Grimes and Railways' Ryley Valli during their side's round seven wins.

GSFL wrapPremiumOne-sided games in round seven as top three show their class

In a lopsided round of the Great Southern Football League the top three teams were big winners on Saturday, with Albany and Mt Barker thumping their rivals and Railways marking a milestone in emphatic fashion.

Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold

Charlie Guelfi, 6, Joshua Guelfi, 8, Hunter Tonkin, 8, all of Newdegate.

YOUNG GUNSCommentsYoungsters ‘amazed’ to end up on front page of The West

Copies of The West Australian were flying off the shelves in Newdegate on Monday after three local kids decked out in West Coast and North Melbourne gear were photographed for the front page. 

Cally Dupe

Lachlan Galvin (c) celebrates his try on debut for Canterbury amid huge cheers from Bulldogs' fans. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueDogs show they see Galvin as half after joyous arrival

Lachlan Galvin's much-publicised Canterbury arrival has ended with him scoring a try while playing halfback for the last 23 minutes of a win over Parramatta.

Scott Bailey

Max Gawn has downplayed his spat with teammate Steven May in Melbourne's tense loss to Collingwood. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGawn, May clash as Magpies win King's Birthday thriller

Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.

Roger Vaughan and Shayne Hope

Bobby Hill celebrates a goal.

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Pies edge out Demons in heart-stopping King’s B Day clash

Melbourne fought bravely in front of former coach Neale Daniher, but it was not enough to upset the AFL flag favourites with two Dees players involved in a heated post-match exchange.

Ben McClellan

Maty Ryan will reach 100 caps against Saudi Arabia, having thought his Socceroo days were over. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerMilestone man Ryan thought Socceroos career was over

Maty Ryan will notch 100 Socceroos caps when Australia play Saudi Arabia, just six months after the goalkeeper thought his international career was finished.

Joanna Guelas

Fremantle Dockers star Josh Treacy and North Melbourne’s Cam Zurhaar will face each other on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAvoiding footy during bye has Treacy as fresh as a daisy

Fremantle star Josh Treacy totally ignored the AFL during the club’s mid-season bye and his decision to not watch or think about the game has him ready to attack the second half of the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jamie Cripps rues a missed shot on goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles set new AFL record for inside-50 waste

If you thought West Coast may have set a new AFL record with the way they wasted chances in their forward line in Bunbury... you were right. See what it is in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!

Chris Robinson

Sam Durham remonstrates with Adam Saad after his collision with Adam Cerra.

AFLVideoCommentsBombers’ top clearance player banned for Freo clash

Essendon have been hit with a significant midfield blow ahead of their trip west to face Fremantle later this month, with Sam Durham copping a two-match suspension.

Chris Robinson

Noah Lolesio is determined to extend his Brumbies stint all the way to the Super Rugby final. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionBrumbies ace credits Wallabies legend for Super charge

Noah Lolesio says he's taken huge strides as a playmaker and thanks his coach as the Brumbies look to make Super Rugby history.

Melissa Woods

Scott Sorensen has been lauded by Penrith teammates for a match-saving play. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueSorensen's tackle could be season-defining: Panthers

Penrith teammates are taking inspiration from a crucial effort play by Scott Soernsen as they battle to revive their title defence.

Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce

Shazza, or Alyssa Healy, had an icy dip in the shadow of the Shane Warne stand. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLChills, they're multiplying as Big Freeze fights beast

Melbourne captain Max Gawn met his Mini Me and Shazza was with her idol Warnie as celebrities got very cold at the 11th Big Freeze fundraiser.

Roger Vaughan

Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui ‘TC’ Robati allegedly forced a woman to perform oral sex in a disabled toilet at a Fortitude Valley hotel. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

COURTEx-NRL star’s alleged demand to rape accuser

A woman was allegedly forced to perform oral sex on a prominent NRL player in a hotel toilet during a night out in Brisbane.

Andrew Hedgman

Ezra Mam is a controversial inclusion in an extended Maroons squad. Liam Kidston

Rugby LeaguePremiumMaroons coach defends Mam selection

Maroons coach Billy Slater has made some huge selection calls for game two of the State of Origin series.

Marco Monteverde