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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Tom Barrass of the Eagles unhappy after the loss during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Barrass concedes Eagles pledge ‘aged poorly’

In June, Tom Barrass said he was only leaving West Coast if the rug was pulled from under him. Now, he’s opened up on what changed for him to arrive at Hawthorn a few months later.

Cricket

TOPSHOT - New Zealand's Mitchell Santner celebrates with his teammate Tom Blundell (L) after taking the wicket of India's captain Rohit Sharma during the third day of the second Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on October 26, 2024. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

4331 days, 12 years: Unlikely hero bowls Kiwis to Indian boilover

New Zealand has pulled off one of Test cricket’s greatest upsets of the modern era, becoming the first touring side in more than 4000 days to win a series in India.

AFL

Fev the AFL coach? Pies cameo leaves radio star wanting more

Brendan Fevola in black and white? It’s enough to make a Carlton fan ill. But, it might be the start of one of the more unlikely AFL coaching journeys.

Cricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Cooper Connolly of Western Australia leaves the field after being dismissed during the ODC match between Western Australia and Tasmania at WACA Ground, on October 25, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

8 wickets, one run: Watch remarkable cricket collapse

WA coach Adam Voges has described his shock after watching his side slump to the lowest total in its domestic 50-over history in a historic collapse against Tasmania. See how it happened here.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Ethan Phillips of the Hawks in action during the AFL 2024 Match Simulation between the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn at Whitten Oval on February 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

It’s Barrass or you: Cut Hawk’s brutal exit meeting

Ethan Phillips went into the last half-hour of trade period with his AFL future in the balance. He opens up about his exit from Hawthorn and chances of landing at a second AFL club.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Kamdyn McIntosh of the Tigers in action during the round 12 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Richmond Tigers at GIANTS Stadium, on June 04, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Contract calls: Tigers flag hero learns fate, Roos father-son’s relief

Richmond premiership player Kamdyn McIntosh has finally learned his fate ahead of the 2025 season. Plus another Tiger and a famous North Melbourne name earn one-year deals.

AFL

‘Wasn’t quite suiting me’: Luko’s breaking point at Suns

Jack Lukosius has revealed the reason behind his trade request to Port Adelaide, as well as the moment he told best mate Connor Rozee they’d be lining up together in 2025.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Nick Daicos poses for a photo after winning the E.W Copeland Trophy during the Collingwood Magpies Best And Fairest Awards at Crown Palladium on October 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Quiz: Can you name every club’s best-and-fairest top five?

How well do you know your club’s best-and-fairest? Take our ultimate quiz to test your knowledge and see how you compare to other footy fans.

SuperCoach BBL

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Nathan Ellis of the Hurricanes celebrates the wicket of Steve Smith of the Sixers during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Sixers at Blundstone Arena, on January 23, 2023, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

New Flex position is here to revolutionise SuperCoach

Brand it however you like – 12th man, utility player or injury back-up. The Flex position has been introduced for SuperCoach BBL and it’s going to change the game. Here’s how it works.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - June 30: Sid Draper of South Australia and Adrian Cole of Victoria Metro during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval on June 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pick Sid: The SA kid with everything Crows need

A former Crows captain has urged the club to pick South Australia’s top prospect in this year’s draft, declaring he has everything Adelaide’s midfield is lacking.

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