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Bohemian Diamond wins at Belmont for jockey Brad Parnham.

RacingCommentsDyson says Kelvinater can surprise Bohemian Diamond

Two weeks ago, Bohemian Diamond showed she had the wood over most of her rivals in the WestSpeed Platinum Autumn Final (1400m) and should again assert her superiority on her rivals in the Pinjarra feature.

Hayden King

Adam Selwood had a major impact on the football world.

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Daniels: How Selwood moment became part of my moral compass

Adam Selwood was a good man. I didn’t know him well, personally, but there was a day where the former Eagle helped me learn a valuable lesson I remember to this day, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Tupou Vaa'i scored three tries as the Chiefs secured top spot by beating the Highlanders. (Bruce Lim/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionChiefs down Highlanders to secure Super Rugby top spot

The Chiefs will have home advantage throughout the Super Rugby Pacific finals after a 20-point away win over the Highlanders.

Staff Writers

Harley Reid is warming to Perth.

AFLVideoCommentsHarley Reid warming to Perth amid homesickness murmurs

West Coast young gun Harley Reid says he’s warming to Perth amid speculation the 2023 No.1 draft pick could move back to Victoria as soon as this year.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast’s improvement under new coach Daisy Pearce has landed them some primetime games in the new AFLW fixture, while the Dockers also have some bumper games on the road.

AFLW CommentsPremiumThe four Dockers and Eagles games you can’t miss this season

West Coast’s improvement under new coach Daisy Pearce has landed them some primetime games in the new AFLW fixture, while the Dockers also have some bumper games on the road. Here are the eight you can’t miss.

Jackson Barrett

Swan Districts will be without Connor Blakely.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumSwans lose another star to threaten Eagles’ streak

Swan Districts stranglehold over West Coast is in danger of ending after they lost yet another star to injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Demon Jack Viney must wait at least another week to be cleared to play after suffering concussion. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVeteran Demon still not out of concussion protocols

Melbourne's Jack Viney will fly to Alice Springs this weekend but won't be able to play against the Saints due to a lingering concussion battle.

Justin Chadwick

The AFLW have revealed their fixture for the new season.

AFLCommentsSee EVERY game of bumper new AFLW season

The AFLW have revealed the full fixture for a bumper 2025 season. SEE EVERY GAME OF THE NEW SEASON HERE

Aaron Kirby

The WACA Ground Improvement Project nears closer to completion. Acting Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds, Federal Member for Perth Patrick Gorman, Sport Minister Rita Saffioti and WACA chief executive John Stephenson.

CRICKET VideoCommentsWA’s push for WACA Ground to become women’s cricket hub

WA Cricket is making a push for its redeveloped ground to become the heart of women’s cricket in Australia ahead of a day-night Test against India early next year.

Jackson Barrett

Bo Allan has been recalled to West Coast’s side for a clash with Geelong on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsHot to Bo: Eagles’ top pick returns for Cat fight

West Coast’s top pick is back in their side to play Geelong on Sunday, but his return has come at the expense of another of their most exciting prospects. SEE THE EAGLES TEAM HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Dockers footy boss Joe Brierty with Alex Pearce

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow bad is Alex Pearce’s leg injury? Freo provide key update

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce will miss Saturday’s game against Gold Coast after scans uncovered a stress reaction in his shin. So how long is the star defender set to miss?

Craig O'Donoghue

State of Origin and Penrith star Nathan Cleary has been tipped for a possible code switch. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby Union'Spread his wings': Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on the prospect of a Nathan Cleary code switch, and celebrated the decision of an "integral" playmaker to stay put.

Murray Wenzel

Fraser McReight says the Reds are ready to prove they belong in the finals when they host the Drua. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionRestocked Reds prepped for 'do or die' footy

The return of another Test talent has steeled the Reds, who are adamant they can defy a poor record against top-four sides and make a Super Rugby finals run.

Murray Wenzel

West Coast mid-season draftee Tom McCarthy has arrived at the Eagles’ nest.

AFLVideoPremiumNewest Eagle opens up on whirlwind 48-hours

New West Coast Eagle Tom McCarthy takes us inside his first 48-hours as an AFL player, declaring six months ago playing in the top league was not in the question.

Glen Quartermain

Nathan Cleary celebrates after NSW’s win over Queensland on Wednesday night. Adam Head

Rugby UnionWallabies open to Cleary code switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has addressed “rumours” that Penrith and NSW star Nathan Cleary might want to move from rugby league to rugby union.

Marco Monteverde

The works are expected to be completed later this year.

SportCommentsWACA redevelopment gets massive $15m top-up

The State Government has allocated an additional $15 million in this year’s budget to top-up the WACA Ground redevelopment project as structural works have officially completed.

Sophie Gannon

Blaize Talagi is starting to live up to his potential after a slow start at his new club.

NRLPremiumExtra spice in this year’s battle of the west

Blaize Talagi was supposed to be Parramatta’s next long-term superstar, but instead he’s plotting their downfall on Sunday when he runs out with the Panthers.

Martin Gabor

Ross Lyon says St Kilda will stick to their program despite a promising start having come undone. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLStruggling Saints aim to stay the course in AFL storm

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Melbourne's recovery from their poor start to the season shows what is possible when a team keeps its focus sharp.

Roger Vaughan

Barry Cable outside the District Court of WA on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumDisgraced footy great Barry Cable wins judge-alone trial bid

The 81-year-old has pleaded not guilty to five counts of indecently dealing with a girl under 13 and two counts of carnal knowledge of a child under 13, which prosecutors say were committed almost 60 years ago.

Rebecca Le May

The Giants' Connor Idun (left) tries to give Fremantle's Bailey Banfield the cold shoulder. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLTigers in their sights as Giants eye culture of success

Defeating Richmond and notching back-to-back wins is the top priority for GWS, but the home clash has taken on new meaning for defender Connor Idun.

Joanna Guelas

Lachlan Galvin is set to join the Bulldogs. Tom Parrish

NRLPremium‘Sick of it’: Benji moves on as Galvin video emerges

As video emerges of teen NRL star Lachlan Galvin training with the Bulldogs before his signing is confirmed, his former coach has moved on.

News Corp Australia

Hugh Sinclair says NSW boast strong depth as they seek an unlikely finals berth at Eden Park. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWaratahs pack told to man up in must-win Blues battle

The NSW Waratahs are bracing for a do-or-die battle with the Blues as their finals hopes go on the line against the defending champions at Eden Park.

Darren Walton

Taishar Ovens hopes an expanded National Wheelchair Basketball League will boost Australia on the global stage.

BasketballCommentsPerth Paralympic star’s big hopes for wheelchair basketball

Perth Wheelcats veteran and Paralympic star Taishar Ovens hopes an expanded National Wheelchair Basketball League will boost Australia on the global stage.

Aaron Kirby

Matthew Johnson has spoken of the hurt caused by online trolling and how he deals with it. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHow young Dockers midfielder is coping with the trolls

Fremantle midfielder Matthew Johnson is only three years into his AFL career but he's already experienced the sad world of online trolling.

Justin Chadwick

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