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CAFL Grand FinalRovers beat Pioneer to win their fourth straight senior CAFL flag

Rovers stand tall to win their fourth consecutive CAFL flag against a fast rising Pioneer opponent.

GREY MORRIS

HUGE upsetThunder down favourites Subiaco to win WAFLW flag

Peel Thunder have gone from a wooden spoon in 2019 to winning a premiership in a remarkable 12-month turnaround, defeating Subiaco by 15 points in today’s decider.

Mitchell Woodcock

UpdatedLate Mail: Cordner out, Dragons hamstrung

The Roosters have given captain Boyd Cordner a week to rest his aching head while the Dragons have copped a brace of hamstring injuries. FULL WACKO’S WHISPERS.

Wacko's Whispers, David Riccio, Peter Badel, Christopher Honnery, Gilbert Gardiner, Michael Carayannis, Wilson Smith

SLOW STARTDecision time: Rutten puts heat on stars as Dons show little

This season was meant to teach us Essendon’s system and style and yet still, as a new era officially begins, nobody really knows. And the new man in charge Ben Rutten has called for his stars to make a decision on their future.

Sam Landsberger

Sacked podcastRevealed: Hawkins’ wild night out with Frawley, Millane

Bulldogs legend Doug Hawkins spills the beans on a crazy visit to Hobart’s Wrest Point Casino that led to State-of-Origin black-listing for him, Danny Frawley and Darren Millane.

Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane

THE VERDICTRobyn tickled pink by Cup fundraiser’s success

The crowd may have been restricted because of COVID protocols but the Pink Ribbon Cup Day continues to get bigger each year, which was beyond founder Robyn Cameron’s wildest dreams.

Nathan Exelby

No scars‘No 2018 scars’ if Demons play final in Perth

Melbourne have no fears about potentially returning to the scene of their 2018 finals disaster if they remain in eighth place and have to travel to Perth to face West Coast.

Craig O'Donoghue

Big changeUPDATE: Walters out with serious foot injury

Fremantle star Michael Walters will miss tomorrow’s final-round match against the Western Bulldogs after breaking down with a serious foot injury.

Braden Quartermaine

NRL NTRaiders’ defence sees side into women’s grand final

STEADFAST defence and dynamic running saw the Palmerston Raiders put themselves into the NRL NT Women’s Premiership grand final with a 26-6 win over Nightcliff Dragons.

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

Happy CoachWorsfold leaves coaching a content man

John Worsfold will walk away from football content if today’s match against Melbourne is his final moment in the game.

Craig O'Donoghue

What’s the BuzzGallen, Myles cash in on ugly Origin brawl

Origin rivals Paul Gallen and Nate Myles are set to benefit big-time as part of controversial multimillion-dollar campaign — all the latest NRL chatter and more in Australia’s hottest sport gossip column.

Phil Rothfield

Top eightLive ladder predictor: Dees daring to dream

Don’t look now, but Melbourne is in the eight... for now. Now all eyes turn to the other big questions for the final round of the season. Can the Dogs break Demon hearts? Who will win the race for top four? See our predictions here.

Chris Cavanagh

Sunday tipsBest bets, inside mail for Nowra

Ahoy matey! Telegraph tipster Matt Jones is keen on a lightly-raced filly to strike gold at Nowra, while trainer Gary Portelli can help punters strike early.

Matt Jones

ExclusiveMadge’s huge Tigers shake-up as coaching carousel continues

Premiership-winning captain and club legend Brett Hodgson is part of a staff overhaul by coach Michael Maguire — and he’s not the only change at Concord, or around the NRL.

Michael Carayannis and David Riccio

Finals-bound!Fever secure finals berth, keep top-two hopes alive`

West Coast Fever claimed their eighth win of 2020 by defeating Giants 71-66 to secure their spot in the finals.

Mitchell Woodcock

Firing backNiz fires back over Caro’s ‘home advantage’ criticism

The long-time administrator questioned why the Eagles were copping criticism after their second Queensland stint, when multiple clubs have barely stayed outside their home state this season.

Code hopper‘I’m flattered’: Roosters recruit dubbed female SBW

Rugby league’s biggest female signing boasts speed, strength and more Instagram followers than most NRL players. And she’s flattered by the Sonny Bill Williams comparison. Meet Charlotte Caslick, the Olympic champion and new Sydney Rooster.

Nick Walshaw

MASSIVE BLOWPies forced to backflip on Sidebottom plan

Steele Sidebottom was heading back to Queensland this morning, but complications have forced Collingwood to backflip on its original decision just hours later.

Nick Smart and Sam Landsberger

DRAFT PROSPECTSTop 30: Port Academy gun closing gap on Thilthorpe

After a standout year at senior level for the Eagles, Lachie Jones has been described as the ‘complete package’. Can he go past Riley Thilthorpe as SA’s No. 1? Here is the September edition of SA’s top 30 AFL Draft prospects, featuring video highlights.

Andrew Capel and Jordan Pinto

AFL DockersDockers not driven by upsetting Dogs’ finals dreams

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the chance to end the Western Bulldogs’ finals hopes won’t be a motivating factor in Sunday’s AFL clash at Cazaly’s Stadium.

Justin Chadwick

Darwin and Districts CricketCricket grand final controversy as rain forces a postponement

Darwin’s Premier Grade grand finalists have been forced to wait another day after persistent rain has soaked the centre square at Marrara Cricket Ground.

GREY MORRIS

List changesBeloved Blue to call time on career

Few Carlton players have been as universally loved by fans as Matthew Kreuzer. But after an extended battle with injuries, the big ruckman is preparing to tell teammates he will retire.

Jay Clark

LatestHow Warnie’s pep talk fired-up Saints

He’s St Kilda’s biggest fan, but could Shane Warne have inspired the club’s first finals appearance since 2011? The King of Spin reveals the stirring speech he delivered to the success-starved Saints before they entered their Queensland hub.

JACKIE EPSTEIN

intentRatten: ‘Starved’ Saints can be a finals threat

It would be easy for St Kilda to be satisfied with breaking its finals drought. But coach Brett Ratten insists they aren’t just making up the numbers. Meanwhile, a key defender could miss their crucial clash.

Glenn McFarlane