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Sean Darcy has revealed doctors have told him the work he has done on his fitness mean his body has become ‘bulletproof’.

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Bulletproof: Expert’s epic rating for Darcy’s re-built body

In his first sit-down interview since double off-season surgery, Sean Darcy has revealed doctors have told him the work he has done on his fitness mean his body will become ‘bulletproof’.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jason Dunstall speaks after being elevated to Legend Status in the Hall of Fame during 2024 Australian Football Hall of Fame ceremony in 2024.

The NightlyVideo surfaces of Dunstall joke about Rioli’s late dad

A joke made by Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall about his late father is believed to be at the centre of Willie Rioli’s tirade against the Hawks.

Ben McClellan

Jason Dunstall speaks after being elevated to Legend Status in the Hall of Fame during 2024 Australian Football Hall of Fame ceremony in 2024.

AFLVideoVideo surfaces of Dunstall joke about Rioli’s late dad

A joke made by Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall about his late father is believed to be at the centre of Willie Rioli’s tirade against the Hawks.

Ben McClellan

There is ‘disappointment’ around Christian Petracca’s decision to pull out of the investigation into his horrific injuries.

AGENDA SETTERSVideoCommentsPetracca told to ‘man up’ as injury saga takes fresh twist

The fallout to last year’s horrific injuries have taken a ‘disappointing’ turn.

Ben Sutton

Fremantle forward Pat Voss.

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Fremantle forward Pat Voss fails to downgrade suspension

Fremantle forward Pat Voss has mounted a strong defence to have his suspension downgraded from three games at the AFL tribunal, so how many matches will he miss?

Craig O'Donoghue

Jeremy McGovern is set to return on Friday.

AFLVideoCommentsMcGovern now expected to face Bombers as young mid returns

West Coast expect defender Jeremy McGovern to face the Bombers as the five-time All-Australian faces a crucial fitness test on his groin on Wednesday.

Aaron Kirby

The Boss Lady wins the 2025 Roma Cup on protest for jockey Brad Parnham.

RACINGCommentsPremiumThe Boss Lady leads final Quokka charge

The Quokka jigsaw is finally complete after Peters Investments won a bidding duel for Saturday’s Roma Cup winner The Boss Lady to represent them in the $5 million sprinting feature on April 26.

Hayden King

Melbourne star Steven May is racing against the clock to be fit against Fremantle. Michael Klein

AFLBrownlow winner’s sad career development

One of the AFL’s best players has been struck down in news that spells disaster for what has been an illustrious career.

News Corp Australia

Essendon head coach Brad Scott is preparing his team for a big fight against West Coast in Perth. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumScott sees hard yards out west despite Eagles' woes

Essendon coach Brad Scott says there is no such thing as an easy AFL win in Perth as they prepare for Friday's away game against bottom-side West Coast.

Roger Vaughan

Despite pressure building on the Premier to come clean on whether the $55m offer made to the Sydney-based League was the maximum taxpayers would be likely to fork out for the deal.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCook attempts to distance himself from NRL negotiations

Roger Cook has sought to distance himself from ongoing talks with the NRL about a WA-based team, saying he is leaving finer details to ‘his team’.

Dylan Caporn

Will Goodge is running from Perth to Sydney.

AthleticsVideoComments3863km in 35 days: Determined Brit sets off on record run

The 3863km or 41-hour trip from Perth to Sydney is one road trip few Aussies dare to traverse; even flying is bad enough. But one determined Brit is intent on doing it on foot, and in just 35 days to boot.

Aaron Kirby

Gnowangerup were big round one winners.

First round Bulldogs and Eagles record thumping round one victories

Gnowangerup powered to a dominant first-up victory in the 2025 Ongerup Football Association, thumping Boxwood Hill by 82 points on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Michael Walters is no closer to an AFL return.

AFL VideoPremiumWalters’ return now uncertain after fresh knee setback

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters has suffered a fresh setback to his knee and the club is now uncertain of his return date.

Jake Santa Maria

The pain of losses is mounting on young stars.

AFLVideoComments‘It sucks’: Candid Yeo responds to Hough's heartbreak

Sidelined West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo says the Eagles need to ‘get urgent’ in addressing their woes following a young star's heartbreaking admission.

Jake Santa Maria

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NRLRuthless Tigers axe Galvin, Eels skipper returns

Lachlan Galvin’s immediate playing future is up in the air after the Tigers five-eighth was dumped to reserve grade. There’s better news for rival playmakers who have been cleared to return from injury.

Martin Gabor

Mitchell Moses is back in a massive boost for Parramatta. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueMoses returns from injury early, Dodd to make NRL debut

Parramatta halfback Mitch Moses will return from his foot injury two weeks ahead of schedule, as South Sydney name Lewis Dodd for his NRL debut.

Jasper Bruce

Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls, 35, wants to play on in 2026 and has no plans of retiring anytime soon. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueDolphins' 'Goat' not ready to be put out to pasture yet

Off-contract Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will face his former club Melbourne while on a winning roll and with the mindset of wanting to play on in 2026.

Joel Gould

Jeremy Williams has a big six weeks ahead.

Rugby unionCommentsForce keen to avoid post-bye blues after handy break

Force skipper Jeremy Williams says his side are keen to avoid post-bye blues ahead of a season-defining last six weeks, starting with a Hurricanes blockbuster in Perth on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

The Panthers can’t pinpoint what’s gone wrong this season, but they remain confident that they can turn things around. NRL Photos

NRLPremiumWhy Panthers won’t write off 2025

No team has ever started a season 1-5 and gone on to win the premiership, but Ivan Cleary isn’t ready to give up on making history.

Martin Gabor

The Panthers' fifth straight loss raised fresh concerns for coach Ivan Cleary. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby League'Ridiculously good times' were always temporary: Cleary

Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive.

Jasper Bruce

Peter Wright could help out in the ruck for Essendon. Pic: Michael Klein

AFLPremium‘We will get exposed’: Scott’s warning to Dons

West Coast have been labelled a disgrace to the AFL at the moment but there’s no way Essendon will get lost in the Eagles misery as they prepare to clash on Friday.

Tyler Lewis

Anthony Caceres realises the significance of Sydney FC making the Asian semi-finals. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSydney FC aim to end 20-year wait for continental glory

Coach Ufuk Talay played in Sydney FC's last continental semi-final 20 years ago, and now his team must win if they are to make a first Asian final.

Sebastian Tan

NSW Waratahs players celebrate their 21-14 victory over the Chiefs in Sydney. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionJekyll and Hyde Waratahs set for last-placed Drua test

The up-and-down NSW Waratahs know the last-placed Fijian Drua pose a big Super Rugby Pacific test on their home turf in Lautoka.

Darren Walton

A West Coast star has conceded the Eagles aren’t training hard enough.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumWaterman admits training standards not up to scratch

West Coast star Jake Waterman has made an eye-opening admission as the Eagles plumb new depths, conceding some teammates don’t know how to train at an AFL standard.

Jake Santa Maria