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Adam Voges has finished as WA head coach.

Voges has always been a step ahead of the game

Every coach eventually has to put their own stamp on a team. Adam Voges did that through his communication style and his honesty. Players respect coaches who are clear and genuine in their approach.

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Josh Treacy celebrates.

All over in the blink of an eye! Dockers are super starters

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

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Matildas' skipper Sam Kerr sums up their desolation after losing the Women's Asian Cup final.

Montemurro urges Matildas to take inspiration from heartbreak

Joe Montemurro has urged his heartbroken Matildas to not let a brave 1-0 Women’s Asian Cup final loss to Japan derail their quest for an elusive piece of silverware.

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Maika Hamano proved the difference.

Matildas go down swinging, but Asian Cup final ends in agony

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.

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Pat Voss could be seen making a crying gesture to Harrison Petty.

Voss draws criticism over quarter-time sledge

Pat Voss has come under fire over an exchange with Melbourne’s Harrison Petty on the stroke of quarter-time during their big win on Saturday night. 

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Zac Lloyd riding  Guest House win Race 8 Tab Golden Slipper.

Heir apparent Zac Lloyd steals big prize in Golden Slipper

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.

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The Giants are having to wait to put the Bulldogs game behind them, due to lightning in Sydney. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Giants and Saints AFL game delayed

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

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A strapped-up Christian Petracca watches from the bench as the Suns thrash the Tigers at the MCG.

Petracca hurt as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

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.

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James McDonald riding Autumn Boy win Race 6 Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens.

McDonald in a class of his own after record-breaking ride

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

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Cameron McEvoy celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 50m Freestyle Final during day two of the China Open Swimming Championship.

Speed Cam: Aussie becomes fastest swimmer in history

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

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Gorden Tallis’s name has been erased from the Brisbane Broncos’ conference room.

Legend erased from history as bitter feud gets personal

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

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Michelle Payne is stepping back from her training partnership with brother Patrick.

Michelle Payne makes major personal move days after fatal crash

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

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Jonathan Brown pictured with wife Kylie in hospital.

AFL legend Jonathan Brown announces shock brain tumour diagnosis

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

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Sam Kerr of Australia sits on the floor and gestures in frustration during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Worrying Kerr sign on the eve of blockbuster final

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.

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