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Jarome Luai wants to help Lachlan Galvin navigate a tricky phase of his NRL career. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremium'Here for him': Luai's advice to in-demand young Tiger

Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has a simple approach to speculation that Tigers young stars may switch clubs when their contract expires.

Sebastian Tan

Harley Reid (second left) was one of many Eagles to have a forgettable day against the Suns. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumEagles coach looks to Reid a new chapter against Lions

Harley Reid was out of sorts in last week's loss to Gold Coast, but the star West Coast midfielder is being backed in to rebound against Brisbane on Sunday.

Justin Chadwick

Justin Longmuir won’t be throwing out the gameplan despite a horror start.

AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir confident team will be ‘a lot better’ against Swans

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the entire club has owned the 13-goal round one thrashing by Geelong and it would not “throw out” the game plan.

Glen Quartermain

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is giving his troops a chance to make amends against the Brumbies. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionWaratahs challenged to 'front up' for Brumbies derby

After being thrashed by Queensland, the NSW Waratahs have been instructed to 'front up with an edge' for their Super Rugby Pacific derby with the ACT Brumbies.

Darren Walton

Hilton Cartwright and Corey Rocchiccioli has outstanding seasons

CricketCommentsWA duo earn best XI honours after prolific seasons

Western Australia may have fallen just short of a fourth straight Sheffield Shield final but that hasn’t stopped the plaudits coming in for two of their brightest stars.

Jake Santa Maria

Former Dockers forward Matt Taberner will work with South Fremantle this WAFL season.

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Keeping Tabs: Ex-Docker to remain in Freo for new footy role

Former Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner has locked in his latest football role following his AFL retirement. See what it is here!

Mitchell Woodcock

Western Bulldogs mark the club’s 100th year celebration: (l-r) Terry Wheeler, Rohan Smith, Paul Hudson, Kelvin Templeton, AFLW captain Ellie Blackburn (front), Rick Kennedy, Marcus Bontempelli, Luke Beveridge, Paul Dimmatina, Brian Royal, Tom Boyd and Tom Liberatore. Michael Klein

AFLClub saviour’s ‘magnificent’ words

Troubled star Jamarra Ugle Hagan’s future remains a sideline issue for Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, who has drawn inspiration from a club icon.

News Corp Australia

Lachie Neale was shut down by the Swans last weekend.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles weigh up tag for long-time tormentor Neale

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he’s reluctant to tag for Lachie Neale despite the Brisbane star being successfully shut out of the game last weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Dane Rampe says teammate Chad Warner should take his time before making a decision about his future. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNo rush on Warner signature, says Swans veteran

Sydney defender Dane Rampe says off-contract teammate Chad Warner won't be hurried into recommitting, as the winless Swans prepare to play Fremantle.

Joanna Guelas

Celebrating with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (left), Luke Metcalf says the Warriors are a team on the rise. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueResurgent Warriors ready for in-form Roosters

Unfazed by their first-round flop, Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf says the team is feeling confident ahead of their battle with the giant-killing Roosters.

Melissa Woods

Manypeaks' Owen Smith and Aran Tilbury in last season’s grand final.

Grand finalsPremierships on the line in exciting grand final weekend

Manypeaks will look to grab a triple title win on the weekend, with all grades of the Albany and Districts Cricket Association heading into an exciting grand final weekend. 

Jacki Elezovich

Oscar Piastri talking to Max Verstappen.

Formula 1VideoCommentsThe giant problem with F1 racing

MITCHELL JOHNSON: My dad loved watching the best drivers in the world go at it but not any more and this is why.

Mitchell Johnson

Liam Duggan with fitness staff as Oscar Allen addresses players.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Duggan’s fitness test, Allen’s rally cry

As one of West Coast’s co-captains went through his paces in order to be passed fit, the other was issuing an animated pep talk on the training track. Here’s what caught our eye at Eagles HQ.

Mitchell Woodcock

Moana Pasifika are expected to provide plenty of players for the team to take on the Lions. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumPasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule

The touring Lions will play a combined Indigenous-Pasifika side in Melbourne in a historic clash that completes their touring schedule 100 days from kick-off.

Murray Wenzel

Daly Cherry-Evans is firming to play against Canberra and has won praise from his Manly teammates. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueManly rule Trbojevic out, Cherry-Evans trains freely

Manly will leave Tom Trboejvic on ice for their NRL clash with Canberra, but Daly Cherry-Evans is looking increasingly likely to play.

Scott Bailey

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BREAKINGPremiumEx-Socceroo cleared of rape allegation

Following a two-week long trial, a jury has handed down its verdict.

Rhiannon Lewin

Alastair Clarkson is confident the Kangaroos can get on a roll once they "learn how to win again". (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLKangaroos still learning how to win: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson concedes the Kangaroos are still learning how to win but is adamant once they find belief, they can do so regularly.

Anna Harrington

Alastair Clarkson is happy Jackson Archer is out for three games and not a year with a broken leg. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLArcher suspension based on outcome: North coach

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says both Jackson Archer and Luke Cleary could have been cited over their horror collision.

Anna Harrington

Shai Bolton on the track on Thursday.

AFLVideoCommentsShai set for all-clear after ticking off training box

Shai Bolton appears set to be given the green light to make his Fremantle debut in Sunday’s clash with Sydney, with the star recruit passing a crucial fitness test.

Glen Quartermain

George Kambosos Jr (L) is confident he can stop Jake Wyllie in their super lightweight bout. (HANDOUT/MATCHROOM)

BoxingPremiumKambosos Jr laughs off young rival's fighting words

Australian boxing star George Kambosos Jr says he's ready to put Jake Wyllie in his place in their super-lightweight showdown in Sydney on Saturday night.

Darren Walton

Justin Longmuir is keeping faith with his players and the game plan despite a big round-one loss. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDockers vow to bounce back from round-one AFL flop

Fremantle copped a 78-point loss to Geelong last week, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident of a much better display in Sunday's clash with Sydney.

Justin Chadwick

Crazy leads in the Flying Fifteens after snatching the top spot from Forever Young in Saturday’s handicap start harbour course race.

close winCrazy takes tight Flying Fifteens glory in harbour race

Three fleets competed in handicap start harbour course events last Saturday held in a steady southerly that hovered around the 14-knot mark before dropping out towards the end of proceedings. 

Des Beeck

Max King is making good progress. Mark Stewart

AFL‘Hunt’: Saints target new Cats star

There’s plenty of Geelong players St Kilda will need to shut down to open their 2025 account on Saturday, but a new target emerged after a brilliant round 1 display.

News Corp Australia

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (r) is making progress while he works with issues away from the Western Bulldogs. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoSigns of progress: Coach’s promising Ugle-Hagan update

Luke Beveridge has indicated Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is making progress in terms of his motivation, amid suggestions he could miss the entire AFL season.

Anna Harrington