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Sunday, 14 August 2022

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Best in westHire-d gun fires for Flames, wins NBL1 West MVP

Devondrick Walker was known to Perth Wildcats fans before playing NBL1 West and he revealed a former star who was responsible for changing his life by luring him back to WA

Craig O'Donoghue

Fighting back Freo’s Pearce ‘in a good spot’ after years of injury turmoil

A renewed faith in his body has Fremantle defender Alex Pearce poised to impact his maiden finals campaign as he prepares to equal a career-high against Greater Western Sydney.

Eliza Reilly

SoccerPremiumStrain, Baccus tipped for Socceroos

St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson has backed Ryan Strain and Keanu Baccus to push for places in Australia's World Cup squad.

Staff Writers

NRLPremium‘That was mental’: NRL controversy erupts

The Canberra Raiders have kept their season alive with a two-point victory over the Dragons, albeit in controversial circumstances.

Matt Cleary

AFLSydney beat Magpies to surge into top two

Sydney climbed into the AFL top two with a 27-point triumph that leaves Collingwood needing a final-round victory to have any hope of securing a double chance.

Martin Pegan

‘Angry at the system’Soccer star coward-punched by teen considers legal action

Danny Hodgson is considering what legal action he can take for compensation after he was left with catastrophic injuries when he was coward punched by a teenager who was on bail for other crimes.

The West Australian

Rugby LeaguePremiumPanthers' stumble opens up NRL title race

Penrith's late-season stumble has suddenly opened up an NRL premiership that looked like a one-horse race a few weeks ago.

Ed Jackson

AFLRichmond to enter AFL finals with belief

Richmond have secured their spot in the AFL finals, with rivals inside the top-eight wary of the team that has won three of the past five premierships.

Oliver Caffrey

Water off duck’s back ‘Real close’ friendship helps draft fancies stay afloat

Pressure. It’s something footballers in their draft year are all too familiar with. But for Darcy Jones and Elijah Hewett, having a fellow draft fancy around makes that pressure much easier to handle.

Samantha Rogers

BIG PERFORMANCECommentsDarcy v Naitanui: The numbers behind derby’s ruck battle

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy’s unanimous Glendinning-Allan Medal performance in Saturday night’s western derby was based not only on his dominance but his persistence, according to coach Justin Longmuir.

Braden Quartermaine

WAFL grand finalPremiumMuddy Leederville faces the test of time to be ready for GF

Leederville Oval will undergo a coast-to-coast returfing as part of a massive facelift to ensure the playing surface is up to scratch to host this year’s WAFL grand final.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLPickett targeted, Demons call out racism

Melbourne are working with the AFL integrity unit to find a social media user who racially abused Indigenous goal-kicker Kysaiah Pickett online.

Shayne Hope

WAFL 2022CommentsPremiumFalcons not future on Barnard’s mind after Lions loss

East Perth coach Jeremy Barnard is not focusing on the looming decision of his future as the Royals face the reality of another season without a finals appearance.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Freo ratings: Darcy’s derby domination has him easily on top

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was the clear best on ground in the Dockers’ western derby win. And the midfielders he hits to all starred as they ensured they'd play a home final.

Mark Duffield

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Eagles player ratings: Tommy on top again in derby defeat

West Coast defender Tom Barrass did his chances of winning the Eagles’ best and fairest and earning an All-Australian berth no harm with another strong performance. See how every Eagle rated here.

Craig O'Donoghue

AFLLynch stars in Tigers' AFL rout of Hawks

Richmond star Tom Lynch has monstered Hawthorn's defence in a superstar eight-goal haul, powering the Tigers to a 61-point AFL smashing at the MCG.

Oliver Caffrey

Minor premiersCommentsPremiumFremantle rule the roost as NRL WA heads into finals

Fremantle centre Joe Po’uhila scored five tries as the Roosters wrapped up the NRL WA Fuel to Go and Play minor premiership with a solid 58-22 win over the South Perth Lions on Saturday

Peter Rowe

Rugby LeaguePremiumRaiders down Dragons to keep season alive

Canberra have kept their NRL season alive for at least another week after beating St George Illawarra 24-22 at GIO Stadium.

Alex Mitchell

See the numbersCommentsPremiumThey’re paid how much? Eagles salary cap squeeze revealed

West Coast’s salary cap squeeze has been laid bare, with the two-win Eagles spending nearly half on just seven players, five of which are 30 or older.

Aaron Kirby

Rugby LeaguePremiumNRL star Ponga concedes 2022 season over

Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga has put a line through his NRL season despite making progress in his recovery from a concussion.

Ed Jackson

Out of contractCommentsValentine praises ‘first-class’ Blakely amid tough situation

Peel Thunder coach Geoff Valentine praised out-of-favour Fremantle midfielder Connor Blakely for his ‘first-class attitude’ amid a tough season personally.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022CommentsPremiumTigers focus on future after Demons belting

Claremont received the handy percentage booster they were after but, coach Ashley Prescott says ‘the next three weeks will be critical’ for his team heading into finals.

Harry Grigson

Rugby LeagueTitans beat Manly to end NRL losing run

Gold Coast have snapped a 10-game NRL losing run with a 44-24 win over Manly at CBUS Super Stadium, effectively ending the Sea Eagles' finals hopes.

Ed Jackson

Ramping up CommentsPremiumPressure on for round one spots as draftees press case

West Coast players are facing healthy competition to secure their spots for their AFLW season opener in less than a fortnight’s time after the Eagles pushed Fremantle in Saturday’s practice clash.

Eliza Reilly

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