North's Thomas goes from 'role model' to AFL exile Sacked North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas once had a striking mural commissioned of him and he aspired to be a role model. AAP · Feb 24, 2024
Tributes flow for Sydney couple feared murdered Friends of two men feared murdered have left flowers outside a Sydney home as former colleagues posted condolences on social media. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Port's Powell-Pepper in trouble for high bump on Crow Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will attract AFL match review scrutiny for a high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane in a match simulation fixture. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
'No ceiling' as King commits to two-year Suns extension Ben King has agreed to extend his career on the Gold Coast, where three-time AFL premiership coach Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure this season. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Windhager hurt in slick Saints' AFL practice match win St Kilda midfielder Marcus Windhager suffered a broken hand as recruits Darcy Wilson and Riley Bonner impressed in an emphatic pre-season win over Essendon. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Blues star Walsh's return unclear due to 'grumbly' back Carlton star Sam Walsh is dealing with a "grumbly" back issue, and the Blues are unsure when he will be available to play. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre charged with murder of TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies Police allege ballistic testing reveals police firearm was discharged and they claim white van used to ‘dispose of the bodies’ has been located The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024
We don't have a drug culture, says Demons football boss Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Cop charged with murder, alleged victims still missing NSW Police are still searching for two men after a serving officer, who dated one of the alleged victims, was charged with two counts of murder. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
‘It’ll take a miracle’: decades of decline leave Australian rugby at dire crossroads Special report: The ailing sport is searching for a drastic turnaround on and off pitch. What if anything can save it at this point? The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024
North Melbourne sack Thomas after 18-game ban from AFL Tarryn Thomas has been sacked by North Melbourne after being banned by the AFL for 18 games for threatening a woman and other misconduct. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Youthful Dockers will become star flag winners: Garlick Fremantle are confident an intense AFL pre-season campaign has left them primed to succeed this year, despite their inexperienced list profile. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Afternoon Update: Woolworths shares plunge; NZ MP dies after charity run; and AstraZeneca boss’s $33m paycheque Supermarket giant’s CEO resigns unexpectedly amid increasing political pressure over record profits during cost-of-living crisis The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024
Kangaroos optimistic after impressive Magpies hit-out North Melbourne have showed off some dare and fast ball movement in an impressive 34-point AFL pre-season win over an under-strength Collingwood. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 No sanction decided for Kangaroos' Thomas: AFL CEO AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton's first AFL game Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024 New Wallabies doco is a masochistic watch that borders on black comedy The show charting Eddie Jones’s disastrous second tenure in charge of Australian rugby is, like the team it profiles, flawed
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Port tip Wines to return to Brownlow medal best Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr expects Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines to recapture top form after being hampered by injury last year.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Demons to make call on March 7 AFL recall for Oliver Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he's comfortable with Clayton Oliver playing in their AFL season opener against Sydney, or sitting out the game.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 AFL stands firm on 'no stadium, no Tasmanian club' AFL boss Andrew Dillon insists he does not deal in "hypotheticals" when probed if he would renegotiate a stadium deal with a different Tasmanian government.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024 Tasmania’s unique electoral system means all bets are off on the Liberals’ future Though the state’s ruling party has been marked by defections and dissent, the opposition has struggled to make its mark
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024 Greater Western Sydney Giants under fire over ‘deeply disappointing’ Tabcorp sponsorship Exclusive: ACT attorney general says while Victorian clubs have taken a ‘responsible approach’ the Giants are ‘going in the opposite direction’
AAP · Feb 20, 2024 Demons' Joel Smith accused of cocaine trafficking Melbourne AFL utility Joel Smith has been served with three anti-doping rule violations for the trafficking or attempted trafficking of cocaine.
AAP · Feb 20, 2024 Thomas' fate unclear as AFL investigation continues As North Melbourne prepare for their AFL pre-season hit-out against Collingwood, Kangaroos player Tarryn Thomas awaits the outcome of a league investigation.