Chris Robinson
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AFL captains’ survey: Not one rival skipper picks Fremantle Dockers to reach grand final in 2023
Fremantle is seen by many as a rising force in the AFL premiership race - but not one rival club captain thinks they’ll be good enough to reach this year’s decider. → Read More
Perth’s women’s soccer World Cup poster features a quokka, black swans and kangaroo paw
WA’s friendly quokkas have once again been called upon to sell the State, with the world’s happiest marsupial featuring in Perth’s poster to promote the FIFA women’s World Cup. → Read More
Junior Rioli to miss Port Adelaide’s pre-season clash with Fremantle Dockers through illness
Freo fans haven’t had the chance to watch Junior Rioli face their side since his suspension - and they’ll have to wait longer after the Eagle-turned-Power player flew home ahead of Thursday's pre-season clash. → Read More
Elijah Hewett goal: West Coast Eagles draftee snaps impressive major in pre-season opener
Elijah Hewett sat out the first three terms of West Coast’s pre-season opener, but the first-round pick only needed a matter of seconds to make Eagles fans sit up and take notice. → Read More
Fremantle Dockers captain: Alex Pearce unveiled as new skipper, with Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong deputies
Alex Pearce will lead Fremantle into a new era, with two young guns set to serve as his vice-captains and some fresh faces recruited into the leadership group. → Read More
Peter Bol: Runner relieved as B sample returns negative result, provisional suspension lifted
UPDATE: Star WA runner Peter Bol has described his ‘relief’ after announcing his B sample has come back negative, leading to his provisional suspension being lifted - but the investigation isn’t over yet. → Read More
Super Bowl LVII: Live coverage of NFL decider between Kansas City and Philadelphia
Who will reign supreme on the biggest day in US sports? Stay across all the action as Kansas City and Philadelphia clash in the Super Bowl. → Read More
LeBron James breaks NBA’s all-time scoring record
LeBron James has become the NBA’s career scoring leader, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s mark of 38,387 points. → Read More
Liam Hendriks: Star WA pitcher’s cancer reveals cancer diagnosis
WA Major League Baseball pitcher Liam Hendriks has revealed a shock cancer diagnosis, with the 33-year-old set to begin treatment to battle non-Hodgkins lymphoma immediately. → Read More
Perth Wildcats’ NBL clash with New Zealand postponed after COVID outbreak in Breakers group
Perth’s much-anticipated home clash with New Zealand on Friday has been postponed, with a COVID outbreak forcing the first schedule change of the WA sporting summer. → Read More
AFL fixture: Gather Round schedule revealed, with Fremantle Dockers pushed out to suburban ground
Fremantle fans hoping for a prime slot at the AFL’s new Gather Round have been left disappointed, as their Friday fixture comes with a catch. → Read More
WA fast bowler Lance Morris added to Australian squad ahead of Adelaide Test
WA speedster Lance Morris is in contention for a stunning Test debut after being called into Australia’s squad to help cover injured skipper Pat Cummins. → Read More
Kyrie Irving: Controversial star suspended over failure to deny antisemitic beliefs
Controversial Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving has been suspended without pay by his own team for at least five games after his latest refusal to deny he holds antisemitic beliefs. → Read More
Daniel Ricciardo puts in blistering drive at Mexican Grand Prix, elaborates on Formula 1 future
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s focused on “doing less and achieving more” as he approaches his hiatus next year - but showed he still has plenty to give after an impressive drive at the Mexican Grand Prix. → Read More
Melbourne Cup 2022: Second-favourite Loft scratched from race
The Melbourne Cup will be without one of its prime contenders on Tuesday, with second-favourite Loft scratched from the big race. → Read More
Ben Simmons: Critics urged to ‘Give him a f---ing chance’ by Kyrie Irving amid slow start to NBA season
One of Ben Simmons’ star teammates has urged the Australian’s critics to ‘give him a f---ing chance’ after another underwhelming performance in Brooklyn’s latest loss. → Read More
Ross Lyon returns: Coach confirmed for St Kilda role in ‘incredible’ move
St Kilda have confirmed Ross Lyon will be their new coach, with the returning Saints mentor saying it was “incredible” to be back at the helm of the club. → Read More
Ross Lyon says he’s ‘very close’ to securing comeback to St Kilda coaching role
Ross Lyon says he’s ‘very close’ to securing a remarkable comeback as St Kilda coach, admitting his heart had ‘opened up’ to the prospect of returning to the club. → Read More
AFL grand final: Geelong’s heartwarming exchange between Joel Selwood and water boy Sam Moorfoot going viral
One of grand final day’s most heartwarming moments has now spread around the world, with footage of Geelong’s celebration with water boy Sam Moorfoot going viral. → Read More
AFL grand final: Levi Ablett, son of Gary, to head out with Geelong Cats ahead of big game
Gary Ablett Jr’s adorable son Levi will follow the path of his famous dad and grandad by taking to the MCG turf with Geelong players as they run out on grand final day. → Read More