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Scorchers post huge total vs Stars in BBL

The Perth Scorchers have become the first team this season to score more than 200 runs in a BBL innings, finishing with 7-229 against the Melbourne Stars.

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

Hobart stadium talks constructive, says PM

The prime minister and Tasmania's premier have discussed federal funding for a new stadium that will lock in the licence for a Tasmanian AFL team.

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

Key Magpies Crisp, Mihocek re-sign in AFL

Key Magpie Jack Crisp has shunned testing free agency in favour of signing a three-year deal at Collingwood, while Brody Mihocek has agreed a two-year deal.

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

Darcy enjoys fun ruck battle with Jackson

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy says the athleticism of new recruit Luke Jackson is pushing him to become a better player.

AAP · Dec 21, 2022

Rockliff's dream for Hobart AFL stadium up against strong opposition, including from his own party

With critics seemingly everywhere, Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff is battling to deliver on what has almost accidentally become his pet project — securing the island state's entry into the AFL by building a new and very expensive stadium.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Bombers apologise to former CEO Thorburn

Essendon have apologised to former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn after he lasted just one day as Bombers chief executive due to his church role.

AAP · Dec 20, 2022

Essendon Football Club apologises to Andrew Thorburn over handling of his short stint as CEO

The Essendon Football Club says it should have "handled better" the events leading up to Andrew Thorburn's departure as the club's CEO after just one day in the role.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Richmond star Bolton re-signs until 2028

Richmond star Shai Bolton has signed a five-year contract extension until the end of the 2028 AFL season in a big boost to the Tigers' premiership aspirations.

AAP · Dec 20, 2022

Sydney Swans AFLW draft pick Alice Mitchell on the importance of regional football and equality

A move to Gunnedah to be with her partner and a spot on the Poochettes team leads to the chance to play with the Sydney Swans.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Cooks on track to play Xmas NBL game

The Sydney Kings' expect Xavier Cooks to play on Christmas Day despite the star forward leaving Sunday's game early with ankle soreness.

AAP · Dec 19, 2022