Coaches votes stir controversy over Norm Smith Medal Coaches votes from the AFL grand final have cast a bigger cloud over the Norm Smith Medal judges' selection of Fremantle livewire Shai Bolton. AAP · Sep 28
'None of my business': Fagan won't crown AFL successor Still tossing up his AFL coaching future, Brisbane's Chris Fagan has declared he would not be part of picking a potential successor. AAP · Sep 28
Snug fit: Aussie hailed in Warwickshire county triumph Beau Webster's contribution hasn't been forgotten by Warwickshire as they celebrated their county championship triumph in Birmingham. AAP · Sep 27
'Fight to win': Dunkley a four-time premiership hero Brisbane have a prized rating at the club that midfielder Josh Dunkley wins nearly every week and in Saturday's AFL grand final, it was easy to see why. AAP · Sep 27
Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery As shattered Fremantle returned home a day after their grand final heartbreak, they doubled down on defending the Wharfie Time activation that backfired. AAP · Sep 27
Grieving dad backs vow to axe scheme cutting jail terms A controversial law that shaves time off prisoners' sentences for good behaviour under certain conditions would be axed with a change of state government. AAP · Sep 27
Lions' recruits go from cellar dwellers to flag winners Oscar Allen and Sam Draper - the only two Lions to grace the AFL grand final without a flag - came up clutch to join the three-peat party. AAP · Sep 27
Critical moments will haunt Dockers: Voss Patrick Voss admitted there were moments he would love to have back after Fremantle threw away a significant lead late in their grand-final defeat to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 26
'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season. AAP · Sep 26
'A bit strange': Lions coach mulls huge call on future Chris Fagan is tempted to go out on top after coaching Brisbane to their third-straight AFL premiership, saying it would be a dream way to finish. AAP · Sep 26
Justin Longmuir's message to 'devastated' Dockers Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir couldn't hide his devastation after an agonising grand final defeat, but urged his players not to be too hard on themselves. AAP · Sep 26
Lions pulled 'reverse card' on Freo's Wharfie Time Fremantle's famed "Wharfie Time'' activation backfired spectacularly as Brisbane stole their energy and the AFL premiership in a dramatic late fightback. AAP · Sep 26
'Unbanned': premier weighs in on contentious picnic row A controversial planning regulation that stopped patrons from picnicking on a grassy inner-city lawn has been overruled by a premier. AAP · Sep 25
Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth A corruption watchdog has been granted heightened investigatory powers under legislation passed on the final sitting day of a state parliament. AAP · Sep 24
AAP · Sep 24 Killer Cats pounce on Hawks to go second on AFLW ladder A midfield masterclass has helped Geelong cruise to a 36-point win over Hawthorn to leap to second place on the AFLW ladder.
AAP · Sep 24 Pubs to go to the dogs in premier's pre-election pitch A decades-old ban on dogs inside pubs would be overturned in one state as an incumbent government seeks to win voters over ahead of an upcoming election.
AAP · Sep 23 Lions' scars enrich Brisbane's AFL flag fortunes Spare a thought for Daniel Rich, who retired after 275 AFL games for the Brisbane Lions just as the side hit their premiership-winning straps.
AAP · Sep 23 President talks up Bombers as Merrett weighs up future Essendon president Andrew Welsh has spoken expansively about the issues facing the AFL wooden spooners as they await Zach Merrett's call on his playing future.
AAP · Sep 23 Noisy, bulky, thirsty: suburbs join war on data centres Residents claim data centres threaten Australia's democracy and sovereignty, as the fight for social licence in the suburbs heats up.
AAP · Sep 23 AFL umpire felt 'threatened, intimidated' by Hawks duo AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.
AAP · Sep 19 36ers win heart-stopper over United as NBL season opens The highly anticipated Bryce Cotton-Cole Anthony duel didn't disappoint as the 36ers started the Trevor Gleeson era with a heart-stopping win over Melbourne.
AAP · Sep 18 Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'? Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019.
AAP · Sep 18 'A reason I'm still there': Labuschagne on Test spot Marnus Labuschagne says there's a reason he's still in Australia's Test squad, but concedes lean returns have opened him up for criticism.
AAP · Sep 18 Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.
AAP · Sep 17 'If not Marnus, who?': Aussie Test great on No.3 debate Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne.