AFL clubs swing the axe with spate of delisting announcements two days after trade deadline

PerthNow - Oct 16, 2026

The club told them they would not be offered contracts for 2027.

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Football fixtures and results

Oct 16, 2026

Football fixtures and results

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Oct 16, 2026

'It hurts': Wallabies feeling the Bledisloe Cup blues

Winless against New Zealand since the COVID days, the Wallabies are desperate to end a six-year, 12-match losing streak against the All Blacks on Saturday.

AFL 2026: Jack Viney speaks on Melbourne exit, Neale Daniher’s advice and Harley Reid

Oct 16, 2026

AFL 2026: Jack Viney speaks on Melbourne exit, Neale Daniher’s advice and Harley Reid

A message from the late great Neale Daniher helped Jack Viney in his move to the West Coast Eagles – but he’ll have to do some relationship building when he gets there.

Jets look to NRL neighbours for inspiration

Oct 16, 2026

Jets look to NRL neighbours for inspiration

Newcastle captain James Delianov says last season's A-League Men premiers are drawing inspiration from their NRL neighbours in their search for more silverware.

'We'll adapt': Sky Blues to embrace life on the road

Oct 16, 2026

'We'll adapt': Sky Blues to embrace life on the road

With Leichhardt Oval undergoing renovations, midfielder Shay Hollman says Sydney FC are happy to hit the road as they look to return to the top of the table.

'Not approved': World Rowing stands by 2032 venue claim

Oct 16, 2026

'Not approved': World Rowing stands by 2032 venue claim

A claim that a regional river has not been approved as a 2032 Olympic venue has been backed by World Rowing, contradicting a state government's stance.

Blue banned for drink driving, AFL punishes teammate

Oct 16, 2026

Blue banned for drink driving, AFL punishes teammate

On the same day the AFL confirmed Lachie Cowan's punishment for taking an illicit substance, teammate Wade Derksen has been handed a drink-driving club ban.

'Pretty obvious': Nawaqanitawase back for the Wallabies

Oct 16, 2026

'Pretty obvious': Nawaqanitawase back for the Wallabies

The Wallabies have dismissed talk of cross-code superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase wearing any other colours than Australian gold at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Aussie champ closes in on chance to join boxing greats

Oct 16, 2026

Aussie champ closes in on chance to join boxing greats

Andrew Moloney's team are deep in talks to unify his world title in a Japanese return that would see him join an exclusive Australian boxing club.

'I won't retire while he's racing': At 78, Canberra icon Frank Cleary chases one last $2m hurrah

Oct 16, 2026

'I won't retire while he's racing': At 78, Canberra icon Frank Cleary chases one last $2m hurrah

My Last Hooray is keeping the 78-year-old racing legend young.

Carlton defender Wade Derksen cops club ban after drink-driving charge in Northern Territory

Oct 16, 2026

Carlton defender Wade Derksen cops club ban after drink-driving charge in Northern Territory

The 25-year-old will face court next month after being charged with drink-driving.

'Just leave': A-League villain fires up at journalist

Oct 16, 2026

'Just leave': A-League villain fires up at journalist

Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove reacted angrily after being questioned by a journalist about a suspension loophole his club used.

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