National Sport

AFL Have faith. Chief footy writer Mark Robinson is backing in injury comebacks and breakouts in his 2021 KFC SuperCoach team.

AFL West Coast will be a threat in 2021 as long as it avoids a hub but that’s up to one man. We take a deep look into the Eagles’ 2021 prospects.

Rugby League A brutally honest Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has opened up on his mental health battles in a difficult 2020 season which left him ‘spiralling’.

Rugby League Instead of being scared off by the Cameron McInnes fallout, the Dragons are expected to double down and play hardball with Matt Dufty and Corey Norman.

AFL Collingwood’s former cheer squad leader has been slammed by the club after a tweet drew attention for all the wrong reasons.

Rugby League NRL stars have formally expressed ‘frustration’ at rugby league’s new rule changes, claiming the laws were pushed through without in-depth consultation.

AFL Jon Patton is out of hospital after a stay to manage his mental health but his Hawks future remains unclear as the AFL investigates his alleged behaviour.

AFL Tasmania’s long-awaited hopes of a stand-alone AFL licence may be revealed by footy chief Gill McLachlan as early as next week.

AFL Essendon legend Tim Watson has accused the AFL of snubbing fans following Gillon McLachlan’s blunt response to a formal request.

Sport The NRL’s hottest halfback prospect Sam Walker has ruled out going home to Queensland and is determined to repay the Roosters faith in him this season.

Sport New Zealand footballer Rebekah Stott has revealed she has been diagnosed with blood cancer, making the announcement on social media.

Cricket Young Victorian spinner Joe Medew-Ewen is on the verge of a Sheffield Shield debut with South Australia after racking up outrageous numbers this season.

Rugby League Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga has called for player names to be included on the back of club jerseys as they are in State of Origin each year.

Rugby League Bringing veteran ruckman Stefan Martin to the Western Bulldogs could have the added effect of unleashing a new forward line weapon in 2021.

AFL Nathan Buckley has conceded he failed to grasp the “trauma” felt by Heritier Lumumba when he first raised his experiences of racism.

AFL Eddie McGuire has barely been seen since resigning as Collingwood president and contingency plans are being made for his AFL hosting duties.

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Rugby League A fleet-footed teenager with all the attributes to be a star of the future is set to be at the centre of a power struggle between two teams.

AFL St Kilda’s high profile trade steal Brad Crouch has been told he is heading for his AFL judgment day having failed to win “respect”.

Rugby League If anyone can get Anthony Milford firing, it’s Kevin Walters. As a former Broncos assistant, Kevvie inspired the pivot’s best season in 2015.

Rugby League They’ve been one of the NRL’s most hated teams for years, and now the Sea Eagles are taking over the Beaches to celebrate their 75th season.