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Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race

North Melbourne are poised to name Jaymie Graham as head coach, tasking the Fremantle assistant with lifting the Kangaroos off the bottom of the AFL ladder.

AAP · Oct 5

'Coach' Watson savours Robinson's ring gift

Trent Robinson has rewarded Connor Watson with a premiership ring, despite the utility missing the grand final with concussion.

AAP · Oct 5

'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell

Coach Jess Skinner says the decision to drop Ali Brigginshaw from the Jillaroos squad is one of the hardest of her career.

AAP · Oct 5

Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges

Fitness influencer and former reality TV star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after being charged with domestic violence offences, including strangulation.

AAP · Oct 5

'Freak' catches Wallabies' eyes before Bledisloe battle

Mark Nawaqanitawase may be playing a different kind of rugby than the Wallabies, but that hasn't stopped the team's excitement for his return to the union game.

AAP · Oct 5

'Understanding': Swans dismiss talk of rift with Blakey

Sydney list boss Chris Keane has played down talk of a rift with Nick Blakey, declaring the Swans are confident the defender will remain at the AFL club.

AAP · Oct 5

Aussie shares hand back early gains for flat finish

The ASX has ended the week's first session roughly where it began, giving up an early lead as consumer stocks and utilities retreated.

AAP · Oct 5

All eyes on Port's Butters call as trade domino falls

The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are locked in conversations over Zak Butters while one major trade has already happened.

AAP · Oct 5

Four remain in hospital after footy fans struck by car

Four people, including a five-year-old girl, remain in hospital after a group of Newcastle Knights fans were hit by a car as they waited to support their team.

AAP · Oct 5

Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

With Isaah Yeo named captain, Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker is in line for an Australian Test debut as one of six debutants in Kevin Walters' World Cup squad.

AAP · Oct 5