AFLW round eight: Prespakis, Morrison grow partnership as Cats too good for Tigers; Mystery surrounds Dees skipper’s neck injury

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 2, 2026

Round eight is underway as Geelong’s dynamic duo of Georgie Prespakis and Nina Morrison led their side to a dominant win over Richmond on Friday night.

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Nicolas Milanovic opens up on brutal Scotland reality check ahead of Wanderers return

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Nicolas Milanovic opens up on brutal Scotland reality check ahead of Wanderers return

Previously the A-League’s player of the season, Nicolas Milanovic says being “kicked down” in Scotland will make him stronger.

Choi leads early Aussie challenge in Oahu

Oct 2, 2026

Choi leads early Aussie challenge in Oahu

Australia's Robyn Choi is three shots behind leader A Lim Kim after round one of the LPGA Tour's LOTTE Championship at Hoakalei.

Why Broncos have ‘freakish’ rival to thank for their lethal spine

Oct 2, 2026

Why Broncos have ‘freakish’ rival to thank for their lethal spine

Tarryn Aiken returns to extract revenge on her former club – but she may have helped manufacture a beast too great to overcome.

Ainsworth’s ‘crazy period’ a year on from brutal heart op

Oct 2, 2026

Ainsworth’s ‘crazy period’ a year on from brutal heart op

A year on from a “brutal” heart operation and Gareth Ainsworth can barely believe how much has changed.

Football fixtures and results

Oct 2, 2026

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Watson ruled out of grand final after failing bid to overcome concussion

Oct 2, 2026

Watson ruled out of grand final after failing bid to overcome concussion

Connor Watson is officially out of Sunday’s NRL grand final, with Benaiah Ioelu expected to replace him in the Roosters side to face Newcastle in the decider.

AFL 2026: St Kilda looks to re-sign Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Max Hall after trade period

Oct 2, 2026

AFL 2026: St Kilda looks to re-sign Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Max Hall after trade period

St Kilda is about to turn its attention to recapturing one of the biggest signatures in the competition.

'Dark side': three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move

Oct 2, 2026

'Dark side': three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move

Three-time Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale and former GWS captain Toby Greene have officially landed at new homes as the AFL free agency window opened.

Brisbane star Will Ashcroft backs Lions’ bid for more flags despite Chris Fagan and Lachie Neale exits

Oct 2, 2026

Brisbane star Will Ashcroft backs Lions’ bid for more flags despite Chris Fagan and Lachie Neale exits

Losing a champion coach and a two-time Brownlow medallist hasn’t shaken Lions star Will Ashcroft’s belief that Brisbane can claim a fourth straight flag.

Exquisitely talented, daring, smart: This Brighton Grammar footy captain is shaking up the draft

Oct 2, 2026

Exquisitely talented, daring, smart: This Brighton Grammar footy captain is shaking up the draft

A strong group of prospects have separated themselves at the top of next month’s AFL draft. Here are our rankings.

Sizzling low scores the order of day one in Utah

Oct 2, 2026

Sizzling low scores the order of day one in Utah

Round one of the PGA Tour event in Utah has started in hot fashion, with Zach Bauchou leading by one shot and 25 players shooting six under or better.

Merrett trade war reignited

Oct 2, 2026

Merrett trade war reignited

The Bombers have blocked the Hawks' first trade offer for Zach Merrett, reigniting a war that dominated last year's trade period.

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