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Rory Lobb of the Bulldogs warms up during the round four AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Western Bulldogs at Perth Stadium, on April 06, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

AFL CommentsPremiumWhy Lobb could win back WA fans in Origin clash

Fremantle fans love to hate Rory Lobb but the polarising figure could finally win back hearts in his home state when he lines up for Western Australia at AFL Origin.

Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle star Caleb Serong.

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Serong deal proves Freo all-in on flag chase with this group

Fremantle have been locking in their stars on long term deals for many years and now that Caleb Serong is signed until 2034, they know precisely who they’re planning around in the hunt for a flag.

Craig O'Donoghue

Rachael Nicholls and Kylie Lockyer on Pink Stumps Day in Broomehill.

In the pinkBroomehill sporting teams raise $2k for McGrath Foundation

Players and supporters of sport in Broomehill gathered at the town’s recreational complex on Saturday for Pink Stumps Day, a charity fundraiser in aid of the McGrath Foundation.

Claire Middleton

Wagin Bulldogs player Josh Kirk was featured on the nationwide AFL campaign More to Footy.

MORE TO FOOTYWagin footy star volunteer shares club story in AFL campaign

A dedicated small-town footballer has been nationally broadcasted sharing his story with local club Wagin as part of an AFL campaign for the 2026 season.

Hannah Whitehead

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has joined Sydney FC on a loan from Scottish club Motherwell. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroo joins Sky Blues in push for World Cup berth

A former Newcastle Jets striker has joined rival A-League outfit Sydney FC in a bid to bolster his chances for a World Cup spot with the Socceroos.

Joanna Guelas

Daryte and William Pike breeze home for an easy debut success.

RACINGCommentsPremiumTrevor Andrews believes he has Daryte recipe for success

Trevor Andrews is quick to forgive his prized filly Daryte for her surprise last-start defeat and is upbeat that she is ready to shine in Saturday’s $250,000 Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m) at Pinjarra.

Hayden King

Alyssa Healy is handing the captaincy to Sophie Molineux as Australia face a red-hot Indian team.

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Is Australia’s cricket dominance finally starting to fade?

India are the world champions, but to be the best they need to win Down Under.

Lisa Sthalekar

Kurtis Patterson has followed up his Sheffield Shield century with a One-Day Cup ton. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumTwo centuries in two knocks for red-hot Blue Patterson

Kurtis Patterson has continued his red-hot form to help NSW to a seven-wicket defeat of South Australia in the One-Day Cup.

Jasper Bruce

Caleb Serong will be a Docker until at least 2034.

AFLCommentsHands up if you’ve got a big new deal! Star’s HUGE extension

Caleb Serong has declared he never thought about holding out on a new contract so he could enter free agency or consider a life-changing deal from Tasmania after re-signing with Freo on a monster deal.

Craig O’Donoghue

Caleb Serong has signed a seven-year deal with Fremantle to stay at the AFL club until 2034. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLMidfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal

Already locked in at Fremantle for two more seasons, Caleb Serong has become the equal longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a new deal.

Joanna Guelas

Fresh off his debut victory in Riyadh, Elvis Smylie took part in a LIV Golf clinic in Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremium'Fuel to the fire': Smylie sets sights on major leap

Australia's Elvis Smylie says after winning his maiden LIV tournament, he now wants to force his way into golf's majors.

Steve Larkin

Jake Waterman on Tuesday.

AFLComments‘She’ll be on’: Waterman promises WA will go ‘flat out’

West Australian key forward Jake Waterman says it will be an “indictment” if players do not go “flat out” in Saturday AFL Origin clash against Victoria.

Glen Quartermain

Luke Jackson and Caleb Serong.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo training notes: Luke Jackson is a human wrecking ball

Luke Jackson is going to be an absolute weapon in the middle of the ground for Fremantle this season, and the way he threw his weight around during training on Tuesday should be a warning to upcoming opponents.

Craig O'Donoghue

Will Malajczuk will make his senior WA debut.

CricketCommentsPremiumRising star earns WA one-day call-up

Rising WA star Will Malajczuk will make his long-awaited senior debut for the State in a One-Day Cup clash with Tasmania at the WACA Ground.

Josh Kempton

White-ball specialist Nathan Ellis is a key member of Australia's T20 World Cup bowling attack. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAustralia go full white-ball in T20 World Cup battle

Australia are set to face an uphill battle to win a second T20 World Cup, with their squad having a distinct white-ball feel to it.

Scott Bailey

Liz Watson is set to become the sixth Australian netballer to play 100 Tests. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumGlittering prize: Watson eyes gold medals over records

Liz Watson will become the sixth Australian - and first midcourter - to play 100 Tests, and the Diamonds captain has more success on her mind.

Anna Harrington

Jordan Clark walking off the track on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsPremiumClark concern: Dockers, WA sweat on star’s training setback

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark has been involved in an injury scare, just four days before he’s due to represent Western Australia in AFL Origin.

Craig O'Donoghue

Caleb Serong is on the cusp of signing a long-term extension at Fremantle.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumSerong on brink of MASSIVE new contract

Fremantle are closing in on securing Caleb Serong on a huge long-term deal. Get the details here!

Chris Robinson

James Harmes has run out in Bulldogs colours for the last time after deciding to hang up the boots. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBulldogs midfielder calls time on flag-winning career

After taking personal leave from the Western Bulldogs, midfielder and 2021 Melbourne premiership player James Harmes has announced his retirement.

Joanna Guelas

Wayne Bennett has had a huge impact on the South Sydney squad. Jane Dempster/The Daily Telegraph.

NRLPremium‘He’s a beast’: Where Fifita fits in at Souths

The Rabbitohs are set to make several major positional changes in 2026, but their hopes of becoming a finals force once more rest with someone off the field.

Martin Gabor

Brandon Starcevich at Eagles training this week.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles recruit set to be cleared for pre-season derby

Boom recruit Brandon Starcevich is set to line up in his first West Coast appearance in a competitive hit-out in next weekend’s scratch match against Freo, despite having to withdraw from WA’s Origin squad.

Chris Robinson

The family of a woman allegedly involved in AFL star Lachie Neale’s marriage breakdown have broken their silence.

AFLVideoComments‘No one is innocent’: Shocking new claims about Neale affair

The family of a woman allegedly involved in AFL star Lachie Neale’s marriage breakdown have broken their silence.

Ibanez Taylor

James Sicily (pic) is happy to share the Hawthorn captaincy for the first time with Jai Newcombe. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge

After a couple of seasons where he curbed his famous on-field aggression, an All-Australian Hawk feels it is time to start playing on the edge again.

Roger Vaughan

Sergio Garcia is back in Adelaide for another crack at a LIV Golf win, or at least a top-10 finish. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremium'It doesn't feel fair': Spanish great on golf rankings

Spanish legend Sergio Garcia welcomes changes to include LIV golfers in the sport's ranking system but believes they don't go far enough.

Steve Larkin