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The Bulldogs have suffered a big blow ahead of facing the AFL pacesetters in Western Australia. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBulldogs spearhead out of crunch Freo clash

The Western Bulldogs' attacking stocks have taken a hit ahead of facing Fremantle, while the Dockers have regained a star.

Anna Harrington

Super 8 driver Andre Heimgartner at R&J Batteries in Albany.

SupercarsPremiumSupercar ace comes to Albany ahead of vital Perth showdown

A V8 Supercar roared into town on Tuesday with driver Andre Heimgartner making a special appearance at the local R&J Batteries branch on Catalina Road.

Claire Middleton

Jessica Hull is chasing more medal glory in Glasgow.

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FOLLOW LIVE: Hull set to lead Aussie track-and-field charge

The swimming’s wrapped up, but our Australian track-and-field stars & cycling champions are just getting started in Glasgow! Stay across all the news and developments from Day 7 at the Commonwealth Games here.

Chris Robinson

Spencer Park's Rani Flynn and North Albany's Cate McDonald will contest the Jo Burling Memorial Shield this Saturday.

Special round PremiumAlbany hockey community unites for annual pink cancer round

Spencer Park and North Albany will meet in the annual Jo Burling Memorial Match on Saturday as the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association marks its cancer awareness round. 

Amy Towers

Import guard Milton Doyle will play for the Illawarra Hawks in the upcoming NBL season. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumNBL's Illawarra Hawks sign championship guard

American guard Milton Doyle has signed a one-year deal to join the Illawarra Hawks for the 2026/27 NBL season.

Jasper Bruce

Cristian Volpato has returned to his Italian club Sassuolo for pre-season training. Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images

FootballPremiumSocceroo Volpato tests negative to drugs in Italy

Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has returned negative drug test results at his Italian club Sassuolo after allegedly testing positive to cocaine last week in Sydney after a speeding incident.

Marco Monteverde

West Coast star Harley Reid was at the centre of plenty of officiating in the western derby.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles coach on talks with umpires around how Reid’s umpired

West Coast coach Andrew McQualters says the Eagles had ‘the right conversations with the right people’ around how Harley Reid is officiated this week.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hayden Young will miss the clash with Western Bulldogs.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumYoung to face Dogs as Dockers pick up an injury

Fremantle has recalled gun midfielder Hayden Young for Friday night’s home clash with the Western Bulldogs as the team chases a club record 18th successive win in a regular season.

Glen Quartermain

Cooper Duff-Tytler has been named in the extended squad for West Coast to take on Richmond.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTop draftee set to return but Eagles skipper still sidelined

Cooper Duff-Tytler has forced his way back into West Coast’s side but the Eagles will again be without co-captain Liam Baker for their clash against Richmond at the MCG. SEE THE FULL TEAMS.

Mitchell Woodcock

Alastair Clarkson says he hasn't given any thought to getting a contract extension with North.

AFLCommentsRoos coach Clarkson hopes to avoid tap on the shoulder

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is given the chance to lead the club to the promised land amidst talk he may not receive a contract extension.

Justin Chadwick

Caledonians' Chris Wallace and Dale Bloor celebrate as Wallace heads for a hat-trick.

SoccerPremiumHigh fives as Calies march on and Bayswater turn the corner

Albany Caledonian took advantage of Polonia’s bye to go four points clear of their rivals at the top of the Great Southern Soccer Association senior men’s ladder on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Fremantle forward Josh Treacy will celebrate game 100 this weekend.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBest since Pav: Big Cohuna the forward Freo searched for

It has taken a decade, but Fremantle have finally found an heir to the throne that was occupied by arguably their greatest ever player in Matthew Pavlich.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sensessional wins with William Pike aboard.

RACINGCommentsBelmont’s Jockey Celebration Day Stakes a tough puzzle

A competitive field is engaged for Saturday’s $100,000 Jockey Celebration Day Stakes (1400m) at Belmont with punters struggling to decipher the puzzle.

Hayden King

Rivals clubs could swoop on Bobby Hill as a delisted free agent with a deal reportedly agreed on between Collingwood and the 2023 Norm Smith medallist to depart the Magpies. 

AFLHill’s exit from Pies looming as deal reached

Rivals clubs could swoop on Bobby Hill as a delisted free agent with a deal reportedly agreed on between Collingwood and the 2023 Norm Smith medallist to depart the Magpies. 

Samantha Rogers

Aidan Schubert (middle) will make his debut this weekend. Hawthorn FC

AFLPremiumMitchell in ‘seamless’ contract talks

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says contract extension talks have been “seamless” as his Hawks prepare for an all-out assault on the top two.

Tyler Lewis

Sam Mitchell has shot down reports they’re preparing for Wharfie Time.

AFLComments‘Months ago’: Mitchell addresses Wharfie Time preparation

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has tried to pour cold water on an exclusive report that they had spent time training to cope with Fremantle’s famed ‘Wharfie Time’ which cost them a victory earlier this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Dean Solomon will “put forward” his thoughts on the future. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLPremiumSolly joins Dons coaching race

Essendon’s caretaker is going to “put forward” his case to be the full-time coach.

Tyler Lewis

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FootballPremiumA-League champs appoint Portuguese coach

Auckland FC has turned to Europe to fill the void left by A-League championship-winning coach Steve Corica.

Marco Monteverde

Bernard Tomic's hot form has continued in Mexico with easily his biggest win on tour in years. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumTomic strikes again as Demon books date with Hewitt

In a great day for Australian tennis, Bernard Tomic has upset the fourth seed in Mexico and Alex de Minaur has set up a clash with Cruz Hewitt in the US.

Darren Walton

WA's Heath Mellody has picked up an injury.

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Hip injury sidelines top draftee, costs potential debut

A minor hip injury has cost top WA draft hopeful Heath Mellody a potential WAFL league debut as Claremont prepare to face West Perth at Revo Fitness Stadium this Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Our West Australian cyclists are set to light up the velodrome as Peter Bol takes the next step towards the 800m final. Here is every WA athlete in action on day seven.

SportCommentsPremiumEvery WA athlete to watch on day seven in Glasgow

Our West Australian cyclists are set to light up the velodrome as Peter Bol takes the next step towards the 800m final. Here is every WA athlete in action on day seven.

Aaron Kirby

Sam Mitchell is hinting that he'll soon announce a contract extension to remain as Hawthorn coach. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Seamless': Hawks coach on looming contract extension

Sam Mitchell says his discussions about extending his contract as Hawthorn coach have been seamless with club officials.

Steve Larkin

Emma Kearney will miss Australia's match against Ireland with a hamstring injury. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumKearney's future a mystery after missing historic clash

AFLW all-time great Emma Kearney will miss Australia's clash with Ireland, raising retirement speculation for the North Melbourne star.

Will Nicholas

Toby Greene could be a huge return for the Giants in their AFL finals pursuit. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGiants ponder returns, cling to finals hopes

Giants star Toby Greene is closing in on an injury return but the club's AFL finals hopes could be dashed before he's given the all-clear.

Murray Wenzel