AFL

Former West Coast captain Oscar Allen will begin his quest for a maiden flag with his new side on Saturday, with the reigning premier Lions confirming he will debut alongside a West Australian youngster.

I’m locking in my bold predictions for the 2026 season — and there’s one gem in here that will surprise most footy fans.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Dennis Cometti as ‘a true original’ as he went through some of his favourite lines from the legendary WA commentator during Federal Parliament’s Question Time.

‘Wow ... new contender for worst guernsey ever.’

The Collingwood coach says the rumours are ‘so far from the truth’.

The St Kilda legend can’t wait for the first game to start, but there is a key move HQ has made he can’t stand.

Bruce McAvaney says he’s ‘lost something truly precious’ with the passing of Dennis Cometti, praising his great mate as ‘the benchmark’ for Australian sports broadcasters.

Dennis Cometti’s voice formed the soundtrack to so many massive sporting moments. Here’s some of the quips that have stuck long in the memory.

The Australian sporting community is mourning Dennis Cometti, with the broadcasting legend passing away aged 76.

There’s been plenty of player movement and drama this off-season and this is the team that could fall into a heap.

‘We’re miles away from even having that discussion.’

The former Brisbane Lions captain’s ex, Jules Neale, has been dropping hints for months, but this brutal video takes aim directly at Lachie.

The AFL legend is being immortalised with the re-naming of one of the city’s busiest streets.

‘It was playing mind games with me.’

The reigning premiers suddenly have some ‘tough’ decisions to make.