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Sport. AFL. The mighty fighting Hawthorn Fooptball club land at Perth Airport ahead of their game against the Fremantle Dockers on Thursday. night. Nick "The Wizard" Watson (middle) . Josh Weddle (right) Jackson Flindell

AFLVideoPremium‘Confident’ Hawks ready to stare down purple army

A cocky Hawthorn have landed in enemy territory, claiming they’re more than ready to take on the toughest task in football - minor premiers Fremantle in front of a purple army on Thursday night. SEE THE PICS.

Jake Santa Maria and Samantha Rogers

Napoli's Scott McTominay will miss several Scotland games due to a minor heart procedure. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumHeart surgery rules McTominay out of Scotland games

Scott McTominay will miss several Nations League games for Scotland due to surgery for a minor heart problem.

By Anthony Brown, Press Association

Perth Scorchers have signed Calvin Harrison.

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Scorchers sign first international for BBL title defence

Perth Scorchers have signed their first international player for their Big Bash League title defence — and the move represents a significant shift in strategy for the competition’s most successful club.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle fans are excited.

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Psychologist’s advice on how to handle Freo finals stress

A leading West Australian sports psychologist has given edgy Fremantle fans some crucial advice on how to handle the stress of watching the club play in the finals.

Craig O'Donoghue

Railways' Jayden Scott gets his kick away.

Big suspension PremiumTigers captain ruled out for entire GSFL finals campaign

Railways will be without their captain Jayden Scott for the entire finals campaign, after he was suspended for a bump that concussed Jake Shepherd in round 15

Cameron Newbold

Sarah Wall poses with Ignite The Furnace after his Westbred heat win

RACINGPremiumIgnite The Furnace is hot to trot with perfect Group 1 draw

Boutique trainer Sarah Wall is staring down one of WA harness racing’s biggest juvenile prizes in a redemption date that extends back more than a decade.

Hayden King

Former India player Sanjay Bangar. His trans daughter is free to play pro cricket in Australia. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumTrans Indian player Bangar reborn after Aussie lifeline

Cricket Australia have cleared transgender Indian player Anaya Bangar to play top level women's cricket.

By Suramya Kaushik

Perth Wildcats General Manager Danny Mills and coach John Rillie.

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Wildcats won’t have third import on court until round one

Perth Wildcats still don’t have a third import and General Manager Danny Mills has revealed it is now clear that whoever they sign won’t be available to play any games until at least round one.

Craig O'Donoghue

Denmark Walpole coach James Charlesworth. Laurie Benson

Season over Premium‘Devastated’: Magpies heartbreak after bounced out of finals

Denmark-Walpole’s dreams of GSFL grand final appearance at home were put to death after Royals took hold of the elimination final, but the Magpies coach has vowed they will be back stronger than ever next year

Melissa Sheil

Albany's Declan Reid gets a hand on the ball ahead of Railways' Ryley Valli. Laurie Benson

Finals victory PremiumRuthless Sharks put Tigers to the sword in qualifying final

Albany powered into their fifth consecutive league grand final with an 84-point thumping of their rivals Railways, as the club chases a third premiership in their short history. 

Cameron Newbold

Adelaide fans have plenty to look forward to this BBL summer with the arrival of Ben Stokes. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBen Stokes gives Adelaide Strikers massive BBL boost

The Big Bash League has received a giant boost with legendary England allrounder Ben Stokes committed to playing in Adelaide for the entire tournament.

Oliver Caffrey

Wickepin's Dion Anthony with the 2026 Leo Graham Medal.

Medal marvel PremiumDion Anthony wins back-to-back Leo Graham honours in UGSFL

Wickepin star Dion Anthony claimed the Leo Graham Medal for the second consecutive season, polling 20 votes to take out the Upper Great Southern Football League’s highest individual honour on August 24.

Cameron Newbold

The Dockers are eyeing a premiership breakthrough, 32 years after the club was formed.

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MICHAEL WALTERS: Everything we’ve done has led to this

When I think about the Fremantle Dockers and the incredible season they’ve had, my mind goes back to the very start, writes Michael Walters in an exclusive column on the eve of the finals.

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Ash Brazill has announced her retirement.

AFLWDockers veteran to hang up the boots to make coaching switch

Fremantle AFLW veteran Ash Brazill will be swapping the boots for the whiteboard after the Dockers defender announced this season will be her last.

Jake Santa Maria

Judd McVee and Justin Longmuir

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Courageous or crazy? Longmuir facing huge selection decision

Judd McVee appears to be under massive pressure for his spot in Fremantle’s team, but the likely replacements haven’t played AFL footy for a long time and that makes this one massive decision.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kojonups's Lachlan Tulley celebrates a goal with captain Harry Taylor.

FootballPremium Kojonup are the team to beat after dominating Bridgetown

Kojonup have continued their dominance over the Lower South West Football League after storming straight through to this year’s grand final with a 77-point win over Bridgetown. 

Jack Penniment

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FootballPremiumCanaries reject $28 million bid for Roos striker

A $28 million Turkish offer couldn’t prise in-form Socceroo Mohamed Toure from his English club Norwich City.

Marco Monteverde

Superstar Bryce Cotton will be key to the hopes of Adelaide under new coach Trevor Gleeson. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumIn-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

Trevor Gleeson has reunited with NBL legend Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers and has a key focus in his bid for another championship.

Shayne Hope

Emily Bates and her teammates wear the commemorative T-shirts that are everywhere at Hawthorn. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBates to join AFLW-100 club as Hawks come home

Hawthorn will celebrate two milestones in Sunday's AFLW match against Adelaide at their new HQ as captain Emily Bates joins a select club.

Roger Vaughan

There has been a major development in the investigation into an alleged incident involving Sydney Swans players at a Melbourne hotel.

Sydney SwansVideoMajor new development in alleged Sydney Swans hotel incident

There has been an update in the investigation into an alleged incident involving Sydney Swans players at a Melbourne hotel.

Kimberley Braddish

Ben Ainsworth has credited two AFL greats for getting him going at Carlton and ready for the finals. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumAll-Australian mind coaches fuelling finals-bound Blue

While he's far from searching for vindication after his trade from Gold Coast, Carlton star Ben Ainsworth says a key Suns link has helped him find finals form.

Joanna Guelas and Shayne Hope

Isabella Nichols is bracing herself for the biggest waves on the tour this week at Cloudbreak. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumNichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Some of the best waves of this year's World Surf League tour are set to land over the coming days at the Fiji Pro, with Cloudbreak to put on a show.

Justin Chadwick

Mt Barker's Sam Lehmann takes possession in the reserves qualifying final at Fitstop Stadium.

Finals football PremiumMt Barker progress straight into reserves grand final

Mt Barker battled their way into the Great Southern Football League’s reserves grand final, beating Railways by 39 points in the qualifying final at Fitstop Stadium on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Imperials’ Tom Danks with LSWFL president Tristan Mead.

FootballPremiumImperials’ Tom Danks secures first Tyrepower Medal

Imperials midfielder Tom Danks was awarded the Lower South West Football League’s highest honour on Friday night after a stellar season for the Magpies.

Jack Penniment