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AFL draft LIVE updates: Countdown on ahead of No.1 pick unveiling; Swag of picks for Richmond
It’s close to two months since the Brisbane Lions famously won the 2024 premiership in convincing style against Sydney. Tonight, however, all eyes are on the future as the latest batch of draftees join the AFL.
- by Scott Spits
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NBL
NBL stars charged but fan investigation continues amid claims of racist abuse
The NBL has charged Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis over a fiery altercation with fans, but the league is still investigating members of the public.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Scott Spits
Australia v Pakistan T20 as it happened: Seventh heaven as Aussies win shortened Gabba clash
Glenn Maxwell went berserk with the bat, then Xavier Bartlett ripped apart Pakistan’s top order as Australia dominated a seven-over Gabba Twenty20 slog.
- by Scott Spits
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AFLW
‘Playing for a million dollars, that’s pressure:’ Inside the Hawks’ stunning rise to AFLW flag contenders
Trailing Richmond in the last term of last week’s final AFLW home-and-away round, Hawthorn needed to avoid defeat to lock in a $1 million bounty for the club. But Hawthorn’s women’s players did not buckle under the pressure.
- by Scott Spits
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Melbourne Cup
‘I’m still shaking’: Local trainer treasures the moment after Oaks success
Two decades of tireless work paid off for Mornington trainer Matt Laurie when he landed a group 1 winner during the Melbourne Cup carnival as Treasurethe Moment saluted in the Crown Oaks.
- by Scott Spits and Danny Russell
Melbourne Cup results: The finishing order
The official finishing order for the Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres at Flemington. Knight’s Choice won in a boilover, from Warp Speed and Okita Soushi.
- by Scott Spits
Derby Day as it happened: Kah’s day of blood, sweat and tears; Melbourne Cup field finalised
It’s warm and a tad gusty at Flemington as the Melbourne Cup carnival kicks into gear on Derby Day. Follow along for all the fashion, colour and the latest news surrounding the countdown to Tuesday’s big race.
- by Roy Ward and Scott Spits
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AFL 2024
Bombers and Hawks delist former top-10 picks; Power ironman signs on for a 19th season
Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak will play on for a 19th season in 2025, while Essendon’s clean out has continued with the club delisting a forward. West Coast and Hawthorn also cut players.
- by Michael Gleeson, Jon Pierik and Scott Spits
AFL trades as it happened: Houston a Magpie after tough talks; Former AFL coach joins Saints
Keep up with all the action from the AFL’s trade period. Dan Houston becomes a Magpie after the deal that faltered last night was resurrected. Meanwhile, Liam Baker and Matthew Owies found their way to West Coast.
- by Scott Spits
AFL trades day five as it happened: Dees ridicule claim on Oliver; Blues pounce on high Hawthorn pick
Interim Melbourne president Brad Green takes to social media to ridicule a claim that Clayton Oliver – the star player who is subject to intense trade speculation – had “cleaned out his locker”. On a busier day of the AFL’s exhange period, there were various pick swaps as Carlton secured Hawthorn’s first-round pick.
- by Scott Spits
AFL trades day four as it happened: Important Tiger commits until 2032; Key AFLW round details revealed
Richmond are heavily involved in key trade talks with Shai Bolton and Liam Baker in the spotlight, but one key position player has signed on. Here’s how day four of the AFL’s trade period played out.
- by Scott Spits and Hannah Kennelly
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