Four locked in to return for Blues, but doubt on Curnow; Cats back Stanley
Four key players are certain selections for Carlton’s elimination final at the Gabba, but star forward Charlie Curnow remains in doubt.
- by Jake Niall, Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
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Rabbitohs make audacious bid for Mitchell to play against Roosters
The Rabbitohs’ star player will now wait until round one of next year to sit out a match, but his club still believe he’s fit enough to take on the Roosters this week.
- by Adam Pengilly, Roy Ward and Christian Nicolussi
Double trouble: Dragons twin to leave club in Flanagan clean out
St George Illawarra signed one brother recently, but the other is on his way out as he tries to land a deal at an NRL rival.
- by Adam Pengilly, Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh, Billie Eder and Roy Ward
‘It doesn’t get much more significant’: Victorians urged to hunker down amid cold front
The state will again be blasted by destructive winds, prompting warnings against travel overnight – but relief from squally conditions is in sight.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Roy Ward
‘It’s unbelievable’: Popyrin stuns Djokovic with four-set win at US Open
Alexei Popyrin has defeated Novak Djokovic and secured a place in the fourth round for the first time at a Grand Slam.
- by Roy Ward
Honours roll in for Bont as All-Australian side named; Rising Star Dempsey gives cheeky thanks to tribunal
Follow along as the AFL award winners are announced including the AFL Rising Star and All-Australian players.
- by Roy Ward and Claire Siracusa
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AFL 2024
Bulldogs seek AFLW switch to avoid finals clash; Ross not given Saints contract; Owies’ ban stands
Their Friday night elimination final at the MCG has caused a scheduling headache for the Western Bulldogs and their AFLW team, while Carlton’s attempt to overturn the ban on goalsneak Matthew Owies playing in week one of the finals has failed, and the Saints have delisted Seb Ross.
- by Marnie Vinall and Roy Ward
Thousands without power after wild storm batters Victoria
The SES was inundated with calls for help when a powerful storm smashed the state with lightning and heavy rain, damaging buildings and downing trees.
- by Ashleigh McMillan, Roy Ward and Angus Delaney
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AFL 2024
Fan facing life ban after leaving goal umpire bloodied
Police are searching for a footy fan after a goal umpire was hit in the head by a water bottle during the AFL match between Carlton and St Kilda.
- by Roy Ward
Lions hold off late Bombers charge as Heppell says farewell; Swans seal minor premiership
Sydney, Hawthorn and Geelong had thumping wins while Dyson Heppell, Dustin Martin and Dylan Grimes all said emotional goodbyes.
- by Roy Ward, Marnie Vinall, Andrew Wu, Andrew Stafford and Malcolm Conn
Daicos brothers star as Magpies outlast Dees, lightning delay to score win; Pickett facing bump concerns
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood and Melbourne look to end their respective seasons with a win.
- by Roy Ward