Shattered Victory forced to pick up pieces quickly Fresh off a devastating Australia Cup final loss, Melbourne Victory have to pick themselves up for games in the ACL2 and their A-League Men opener. AAP · Oct 10
South Melbourne make history with Australia Cup win that could change the future too South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup The Guardian - AU · Oct 10
Victory ready for South to bring the noise in Cup final Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne fans will both have a huge presence in a sold-out blockbuster Australia Cup final. AAP · Oct 9
Old soccer meets new football: Australia Cup final heaves with significance South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept The Guardian - AU · Oct 9
JackJumpers hammer Hawks in NBL rout Led by David Johnson, Tasmania's bench thrived as the JackJumpers notched their highest score in a 10-point away win over Illawarra. AAP · Oct 9
'Didn't feel comfortable': Cat speaks on Saints exit Geelong recruit Rowan Marshall has discussed why he didn't attend St Kilda's best and fairest as he forced a trade. AAP · Oct 9
Bulldogs sign Butters after contentious five-club deal The Western Bulldogs have reeled in the biggest fish of the AFL trade period, with superstar Zak Butters crossing from Port Adelaide as a free agent. AAP · Oct 8
'Ted Lasso' Star Jeremy Swift Teases Season 5: 'It Seems Logical There Will Be Another One' – INTERVIEW After four seasons of chaos at AFC Richmond, Leslie Higgins may have quietly become the man holding the club together. Jeremy Swift, who has played Richmond's endlessly decent director of football since "Ted Lasso" premiered, says in this interview that his character's transformation began when Higgins finally gained the freedom… Latin Times · Oct 8
Carpenter nails major award to cap off stellar season Ellie Carpenter has capped off an outstanding year for the Matildas and English side Chelsea by winning a major peer-voted award. AAP · Oct 8
Cats add ruckman as Swans star mulls trade request Geelong may have to get creative if Sydney defender Nick Blakey pursues a move to the Cattery after relinquishing another first round pick for Rowan Marshall. AAP · Oct 8
"I was targeted by refs' claims Adelaide 36ers coach Adelaide coach Trevor Gleeson accused his players of being "scared", while insisting the referees targeted him in the 36ers' loss to Melbourne United. AAP · Oct 7
United snap NBL slump, extend 36ers' woes Bryce Cotton and Nick Rakocevic combined for 66 points but Adelaide couldn't prevent a third successive defeat, losing by five points to Melbourne United. AAP · Oct 7
Unsung Lion won't vie to succeed Fagan as senior coach Brisbane football manager Danny Daly has ruled himself out of the race to replace Chris Fagan as the Lions' next coach. AAP · Oct 7
Ridley upbeat as Cats, Bombers swap players and picks Essendon have traded luckless defender Jordan Ridley to Geelong in a deal for utility Jack Bowes and future draft picks. AAP · Oct 7
AAP · Oct 6 Long stays, North Sydney and charters in Bears' plans The Perth Bears are looking at training out of North Sydney between some games when they enter the NRL, as part of a mammoth logistical puzzle for year one.
AAP · Oct 6 'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade The day after he was traded to Hawthorn, start midfielder Zach Merrett has spoken about what role he might play under new coach Sam Mitchell.
AAP · Oct 5 'Northy Time': Graham feels he belongs at Arden St Jaymie Graham will coach North Melbourne - his first AFL senior role - following last month's sacking of Alastair Clarkson and its bitter aftermath.
AAP · Oct 5 Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish Hawthorn secured Zach Merrett on the first day of the AFL trade period and Gold Coast spearhead Ben King is the next target for the ambitious Hawks.
AAP · Oct 5 Magpies likely to hold De Goey as Pendlebury departs Jordan De Goey is open to a move in search of a late-career contract but Collingwood does not expect to deal the midfield-forward or Dan Houston.
AAP · Oct 5 Cats won't overpay for top trade target Geelong are again chasing St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall but are adamant they won't overpay for him.
AAP · Oct 5 Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race North Melbourne are poised to name Jaymie Graham as head coach, tasking the Fremantle assistant with lifting the Kangaroos off the bottom of the AFL ladder.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 5 For the better, and the worse, this grand final will never be forgotten Nothing about the Newcastle Knights' return to grand final glory came easily. But even in the darkest moments this weekend, the fans knew what to do.
AAP · Oct 5 Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war Hawthorn and Essendon have avoided a second trade war over Zach Merrett, with a deal clinched on the opening day of the AFL trade period.
AAP · Oct 5 Ambitious Blues open to Fagan approach Football boss Chris Davies says Carlton would be derelict in their duty if they weren't open to approaching triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan.
AAP · Oct 5 'Understanding': Swans dismiss talk of rift with Blakey Sydney list boss Chris Keane has played down talk of a rift with Nick Blakey, declaring the Swans are confident the defender will remain at the AFL club.