Just a month after announcing his retirement from the AFL, former GWS and Fremantle midfielder Matt de Boer has been added to the AFL Commission. He joins former Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans chief executive Andrew Ireland as the two new additions who will take up their roles as soon as the next commission meeting … Read more
House values are expected to surge by nearly 10 per cent from midway through next year as buyer demand drives up prices. Nationally, prices will jump by 4.9 per cent over the next nine months. And then after that, from June 2024 onwards, prices are set to rise 9.4 per cent. That’s according to the … Read more
North Melbourne could end up with four picks in the first round of this year’s AFL draft after being granted draft concessions, including a priority pick at the end of the first round for the next two years, following four seasons of failure. Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon confirmed the league commission had ratified … Read more
The NRL has reportedly decided against introducing microchips in footballs, snubbing potential technology that could help rule on forward passes. However, following a shocking refereeing blunder, the Bunker could soon rule on forward passes according to The Daily Telegraph. Watch The NRL Women’s Premiership Grand Final Live on Kayo Sports. Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast … Read more
Despite the odd drubbing, both the AFL and NRL finals series have produced enough pulsating electricity to revive Elvis to perform on grand final day. But while the footy proper has offered a buffet of fairytales and supreme contests, preliminary final weekend saw a deadset bloodbath in the attendance stakes with the AFL hammering rugby … Read more
The Wallabies’ horror 40-6 defeat to Wales has cast significant doubt on Roosters gun Joseph Suaalii’s future in the 15-man code. That is according to The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield, who explained he wouldn’t be “surprised” if his manager Isaac Moses was looking for a get-out clause. Following the defeat, Eddie Jones’ side’s campaign is … Read more
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has dismissed any suggestion of ongoing animosity between himself and Penrith villain Jarome Luai ahead of Saturday’s NRL grand final showdown, revealing he sent his rival a text of support after they clashed during State of Origin. In game two of this year’s series both Walsh and Luai were sent off, … Read more
The Brisbane Lions have dismissed any grand final injury concerns over Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale who “put on a bit of a show for the cameras” when he hurt his shoulder in Saturday’s preliminary final win over Carlton. But key defender Jack Payne will have to train strongly on Thursday to have any chance of … Read more
There was an incredible detail in Tigist Assefa’s record breaking marathon finish on the weekend that might have been missed. The 29-year-old shocked the globe when she steamed across the finish line at the Berlin Marathon more than two minutes quicker than any woman has before in a blistering time of 2:11:53. It was a … Read more
Australia’s most populous state is swinging hard against vapes with a new $6.8m crackdown as fears grow over the damaging effects of e-cigarettes on children. NSW Premier Chris Minns said his government would allocate $4.3m over three years to keep vaping products properly controlled and a further $2.5m over 12 months to help kids quit … Read more