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Zak Butters would be a massive get for Richmond.

The club that should go all-out to sign Butters

A lot of big name clubs are chasing the Port star - who has been in the headlines this week over the umpire sledging controversy - but this team could be the perfect fit.

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JOHNSON: Aussie athletics in a perfect sweet spot

The sprint sensations are just part of a new story being written for Australian sport.

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The AFL is finally doing something it never has before

The AFL is finally doing something it never has before

GEORGIE PARKER: Three announcements out of footy HQ has shown a rare change in tact that I wholeheartedly applaud.

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Harry Grant after the Storm’s latest loss.

Storm hurtling toward a two-decade low

Melbourne is facing an unprecedented crisis that will only get worse with State of Origin around the corner.

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The AFL’s wildcard round might sound exciting, but it changes what the home-and-away season means.

AFL’s wildcard round undermines the fight for finals

The AFL’s wildcard round might sound exciting, but it changes what the home-and-away season means. And it softens the consequence of just missing out and risks rewarding mediocrity, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Australia captain Sam Kerr has been quick to pour doubt on a report that she’ll leave Chelsea to join American club Denver Summit at the end of the season.

Kerr denies reports she’s leaving Chelsea for US gig

Australia captain Sam Kerr has been quick to pour doubt on a report that she'll leave Chelsea to join American club Denver Summit at the end of the season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Peter Wright of the Bombers looks dejected after losing the round three AFL match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on March 28, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

How Bombers get themselves out of this never-ending crisis

I know what it’s like playing in a team that struggles to find success, but this is what saved the Tigers and made them premiership winners.

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Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Green should not be the fall guy for IPL drama

The state of the all-rounders health has been a hot topic, and while it’s easy to blame him the issue is much more complicated.

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Emma Lawrence calling the Cronulla-Dolphins game.

Emma Lawrence is the best NRL story of 2026 so far

Commentating was strictly men’s business for more than a century, now one woman is front and centre in the box.

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Ricky Stuart has faced a tough start to season 2026.

Is Ricky still the right coach to lead the Raiders?

He has almost led them to the promised land, but after a shaky start the pressure is on the Canberra legend.

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Kieran Foran is Manly’s new interim coach.

The man who should coach Manly and it’s not Foz

Kieran Foran is a club legend at the Sea Eagles, but after the club’s drastic move to sack Anthony Siebold they need to look elsewhere for long term success.

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Ben Ducket will not play in the IPL.

After a horror Ashes tour this Pom finally stands tall

Ben Duckett has made a brave decision that more cricketers should be following.

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Zac Bailey and Zak Butters are both be in high-demand as free agents.

Who’s the hottest commodity right now, Bailey or Butters?

Both of these stars will attract huge offers from rival clubs and rightly so.

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Yasmin Meeks nee Clydsdale and Liv Higgins.

Investing in women’s sport is smart business not charity

The sporting world needs to sit up and take notice after a huge off-field move in the NRLW this week.

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J’maine Hopgood suffered an ACL injury against the Dragons.

This is the only way to fix the ‘six-again’ crisis

The NRL won’t buckle, coaches are furious and the players are paying the price as rugby league goes into warp speed.

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