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Fremantle wanted fans to get to Optus Stadium early on Saturday, and if they rewarded those who listened by producing a pulsating first term that set up a big win over Melbourne.

The Matilda’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartbreak and their quest for major tournament silverware will go on as they were beaten 1-0 by Japan at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

On a day that celebrated James McDonald becoming Australia’s greatest Group 1 jockey, his heir apparent Zac Lloyd took centre stage with a dashing ride to land the Golden Slipper aboard Guest House.

Conditions in Sydney have forced the delay of the AFL clash between the Giants and Saints.

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a comfortable win over Richmond.

James McDonald has broken Damien Oliver’s all-time record for most Group 1 wins by a jockey aged just 34.

Australian speed king Cameron McEvoy has broken the long-standing 50 metres freestyle world ‌record at the China Swimming Open in ‌Shenzhen.

It has all become too much for the champion’s former club, and officials have taken action.

The grieving champion shared the sudden announcement at the end of a tragic week.

The footy world has immediately rallied around the 44-year-old and his family.

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has been spotted in a knee brace on the eve of the side’s blockbuster Women’s Asian Cup final against Japan.

Vice-captain Ellie Carpenter has played down fears Australia's Women's Asian Cup campaign will end in heartache as the Matildas face an in-form Japan.

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied Women's Asian Cup form.

The experiment has failed, you know it, I know it, now the league just needs to accept it.