Richmond defender Rhyan Mansell says he is spurred on by North Melbourne’s decision to bypass him in his draft year, having been a member of the Kangaroos’ next generation academy. Mansell, 20, played in a winning AFL side for the first time on Thursday night as the Tigers crushed St Kilda by 86 points at Marvel Stadium. New Tiger Rhyan […]

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has launched an attack on the Penrith players involved in a melee with his side and has called on the NRL to rid the game of jersey-tugging scuffles. The Raiders were fined $10,000 on Wednesday after their physiotherapist became involved in the incident during the round five clash with the Panthers, and have since appealed the […]

Leeds coach Richard Agar was encouraged by the debut of Kyle Eastmond in his side’s 19-6 defeat by Wigan. Liam Farrell scored a try in each half as Wigan ensured there would be no fairytale return to Super League for the dual-code international, but Agar believes the early signs were promising. Eastmond was told by Agar to feel his way […]

Brett Ratten left himself with no wriggle room when asked whether St Kilda would consider axing their most under-fire player this week. “We won’t drop Brad Hill,” the Saints coach said after his side was humbled to the tune of 86 points by Richmond at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night, the second time inside a fortnight that the Saints had […]

Essendon’s list regeneration will take another step on the weekend when Zach Reid, another top 10 draft pick from 2020, is selected to make his debut. Reid, a key defender, will play against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday night, becoming the third early draft pick from last December’s national draft to be blooded this year. The third of Essendon’s prized […]

The Penrith Panthers have hit back at their critics in a cheeky Instagram video. Ivan Cleary’s young Panthers outfit came under fire during the week, with footy experts saying a try celebration from their round five win lacked “class and respect”. Watch The 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership Live & On-Demand with No Ad-Breaks During Play. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days […]

Geelong’s Stephen Wells, the AFL’s longest-serving and most lauded recruiting boss, is considering whether to continue on in the role. Geelong sources confirmed on Thursday that Wells, who has been recruiting for the Cats since the mid-80s, was considering his future with the club that he reshaped and built into a powerhouse in the post 2007-era. Taking a break: Geelong […]

Lauren Arnell has travelled a scenic route to her first AFLW grand final. The journey started on a warm, history-making February night at Princes Park in 2017, took a detour north and will end on Saturday at the Adelaide Oval when Arnell and her Brisbane Lions tackle the Crows. Lauren Arnell will run out for the Lions in this weekend’s […]

Canterbury will be fined $20,000 if they can’t explain why playmaker Lachlan Lewis wasn’t removed from the field after a head knock in Round 4 went untreated for two minutes before he was eventually ruled out of the game. The Bulldogs were issued with a breach notice from the NRL on Thursday after an investigation into the incident in which […]

Melbourne Storm will send bodies at the Sydney Roosters’ rookie halfback Sam Walker in their Friday night blockbuster in an attempt to wear down the young playmaker. Storm coach Craig Bellamy admits he is impressed with Walker’s opening two games in the NRL as he takes over from injured premiership-winner Luke Keary. Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been impressed by […]