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The incredible scene set at Optus Stadium for the Dreamtime blockbuster between Richmond and Essendon.
Opinion
AFL 2021

Four Points: Dreams realised on Perth’s biggest stage

At Optus Stadium on Saturday night was an event bigger than the game itself, and one that has gained a solid foothold in the imagination of the football-following public. It was the whole event, not just the contest, that drew people to the game.

  • by Michael Gleeson
Bulldogs spearhead Aaron Naughton celebrates a goal against the Dockers at Optus Stadium.
Match report

Bontempelli and Macrae lead the way as Dogs outclass bruised Dockers

  • by Damien Ractliffe
Last year’s grand final at the Gabba
AFL 2021

‘Hopeless’: Cochrane swipes at Vic government, says grand final move on cards

  • by Daniel Cherny
Harry Edwards of the Eagles wins the ball over his namesake, Harry McKay of the Blues during their clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Match report

Undermanned Eagles outwork Carlton

  • by Daniel Cherny
Melbourne Victory’s Lleyton Brooks (centre) scores late in a thrilling finish.
Match report

Brooks’ last-gasp leveller may spare Victory the spoon

  • by Michael Lynch

AFL

Matthews during his time as coach at Brisbane, where he won three premierships.
AFL 2021

Matthews’ ‘gut feeling’: Members may turn on Pies board over Eddie’s exit

AFL legend Leigh Matthews’ “gut feeling” is that Collingwood members may turn on the current board over their treatment of departed president Eddie McGuire.

  • by Roy Ward
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AFL 2021

SCG to host Queen’s Birthday clash, Tigers’ fixture wish granted

The SCG will host the Queen’s Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne, while Richmond have also had a fixture change.

  • by Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
Carlton’s Paddy Dow celebrates his goal.
AFL 2021

Dow can still be a wow factor: Teague

  • by Sam McClure
Dangerous Demon: Kysaiah Pickett
Match report

Demons see off latest challenger with come-from-behind stunner

  • by Andrew Stafford
The Age, News, 26/05/2021 photo by Justin McManus. Jack Riewoldt and Shane Edwards wearing Richmond Indigenous jumper designed collaboratively by the two of them in front of the canoe tree in Yarra Park at the MCG.
AFL 2021

‘I almost felt like I wasn’t Indigenous enough’: Tiger star’s personal journey

  • by Michael Gleeson
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Insight & Analysis

Did disgruntled gamblers trump tennis ace Osaka?

Greg Baum
Greg Baum

Superstar Naomi Osaka boycotted press conferences at the French Open before abandoning the tournament altogether. Some suspect darker forces crushed her.

From the Riewoldts to Jezza: Wayne Carey on the greatest marks of all time

Wayne Carey
Wayne Carey

‘Back with the flight’ marks are often simply chest marks and that’s why they’re not always judged as favourably in AFL mark of the year voting. Here, Wayne Carey chooses his favourites and explains why.

‘You don’t ever let your guard down’: Racism and reality in Australia

Greg Baum
Greg Baum

A new Peter Dickson documentary drives home what it is like to be on the receiving end of a scourge that still exists here in 2021.

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Soccer

Melbourne Victory’s Lleyton Brooks (centre) scores late in a thrilling finish.
Match report

Brooks’ leveller may spare Victory spoon, Arnold seeks Socceroos goals

Lleyton Brooks came off the bench to rescue a point for Victory, and possibly spare the club a first wooden spoon.

  • by Michael Lynch
England manager Gareth Southgate slams fans booing players taking a knee.
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England manager slams booing at players

England manager Gareth Southgate slams fans booing players taking a knee.

Kosta Barbarouses opened the scoring for the Sky Blues.
Brisbane Roar 0 Sydney FC 2
A-League

No Socceroos, no worries: Young keeper stars as Sydney FC march into finals

  • by Dominic Bossi
Midfielder Ajdin Hrustic, right, may be a star of the future for the Socceroos.
Analysis
FIFA World Cup

With Kuwait gone in 60 seconds, Socceroos well placed for bigger tests

  • by Dominic Bossi
Optus Sport has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
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FIFA Women's World Cup

‘A cultural moment’: Optus Sport lands 2023 Women’s World Cup broadcast rights

  • by Vince Rugari

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