The Hawks have to understand that they've chucked a small bomb into Tullamarine by trying to purloin a skipper – also Essendon's best player by a lamentable distance – at a time of tumult for the Bombers.
Recap all of the latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more, with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver on the hunt for new clubs.
Tension is sky-high between both clubs, and the Bombers are unhappy with the Hawks' trade tactics over their captain and six-time best-and-fairest winner.
A child has died after being struck by a vehicle containing the Australian team's security detail which was following the team bus after Sunday's match in Port Moresby.
The Tszyu brothers have had their bad luck outside the ring. First, Tim required surgery after a dog bite. Now Nikita has been fortunate to escape major injury in a car accident.
After a stellar finals series that brought him a premiership and the Clive Churchill Medal, Broncos star feels he can go to another level on the Kangaroos tour.
Buckley made the call to join Geelong in 2026 as an assistant coach, but the Tasmania Devils job could still be his. Meanwhile, Thomas could yet return to footy's top flight.
Littler, the reigning men's champion, was beaten by three-time women's champion Beau Greaves at the World Youth Championship in one of sport's biggest cross-gender shocks.
Darren Lockyer expresses his praise for former Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters for laying the foundations for the team to succeed under Michael Maguire.
Kerry O'Keeffe believes the risk is too great. Brett Lee says he should be guaranteed the entire series. Here's the verdict on Sam Konstas' Test chances ahead of the Ashes.
Kye Rowles and Patrick Yazbek are discovering the many faces of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts – from world-class players and searing summer heat to deportations, travel bans and a uniquely American gun culture.
A Gold Coast great implores the club to identify their best player's long-term position now, which could be influenced by the departure of a cross-code convert.
After the resignation of the ex-Melbourne Racing Club chairman on Friday on the eve of the Caulfield Cup carnival, new details are emerging about financial transactions Kanga was involved in during his career as a businessman.
Hawthorn are by no means old. But many of their top contributors are either nearing 30 or past it, and that, in itself, should bring some urgency to negotiations for the Bombers skipper.
Father-and-daughter training combination Brett and Georgie Cavanough are out to make an impact at Armidale on Tuesday with a trio of chances lining up for the Scone stable.
Pat Cummins admits he is unlikely to be right for the first Ashes Test in Perth next month, and if he misses out, his ex-teammate says England will go 1-0 up.
The same niggling treatment that Nestory Irankunda received in the A-League has followed him to England – and now to the international arena with the Socceroos.
Star five-eighth Carter Gordon has returned to rugby from the Gold Coast Titans, and he could be back in action for the Wallabies as soon as next week.
Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen was on course for a career-best finish at an oval course before his car was slammed into at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round nine. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.
The AFL's annual trade period is entering the home run, with deals having to be completed by Wednesday. Some superstars are still waiting to discover their fate, while lower-profile deals also hang in the balance.
England's cricketers may not have landed in Australia just yet, but they are already playing some provocative verbal shots ahead of the Ashes, starting next month.
Raiders hardman Josh Papalii has had a remarkable year and a stellar career. But one recent moment with his four-year-old autistic son Joshua topped all of it.
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll engages in an animated exchange with team doctors regarding the length of time taken to clear rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart of a concussion.
The final practice session at Bathurst 1000 nearly ended in disaster as Triple Eight's Will Brown had to take evasive action to avoid colliding into Chaz Mostert.
The Bathurst track has held a special place in his heart since he made his debut there alongside Peter Brock in 1994. On Sunday, he matches the legend's record.
Despite Reece Walsh's grand final heroics, Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo isn't prepared to concede he's gone past his Panthers teammate as the game's best.
Elijah Hollands thought he could overcome his battles on his own. But when he hit a low point mid-season, he knew his problems were only going to grow unless he had a serious reset.
Dressage is noted for its gracefulness, but governing body Equestrian Australia has been embroiled in a bitter dispute over one of its most prestigious titles.
Of all the extraordinary things Reece Walsh did on grand final night, his try-saving tackle with less than two minutes to go might just be the best of all.
The Deputy PM, an ex-premier and former league bosses united to honour Cook, who gave his thoughts on the three powerhouse clubs he helmed – the Blues, Cats and Eagles.
Stay up to speed with all the action from day five of this year's AFL trade period, with all the news as it happens, plus the best analysis in the business.
If the Hawks make a serious play for Zach Merrett, their offer will need to be so compelling that it convinces new Essendon president Andrew Welsh and his board to offload their skipper.
It's hard to sell the fans on the idea you have squeezed the best deal possible, and exhausted all options, if you've knocked over a trade with a week still to go.
Teenage skateboarding superstar Arisa Trew is rewriting the record books, having become Australia's youngest-ever Olympic gold medallist and smashing records at the X Games.
St Kilda's fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if it pays off or backfires.
Armed with a blank cheque, and with a blank canvas, the man tasked with assembling the Perth Bears' roster from scratch has revealed how he will go about the job.
Joe Montemurro has an array of ideas to keep the Matildas sustainable for the next 20 years, and they include a separation of A-League Men and Women clubs.
In his first opportunity to prove Australian selectors may have got it wrong axing him from the one-day fold, Marnus Labuschagne has offered an emphatic response.
The Magpies have turned their focus to the captain of the rebuilding Roos, while Charlie Curnow's chances of being traded have been given a serious boost.
It's been 20 years since the A-League started – now it's back to the future with the Australian Championship, one of the most fascinating ventures in Australian sport in recent memory. Is this genius, or rose-tinted madness?
The Australian opener doesn't want to see the marquee Tests moved but says it's worth talking about if it allows the top Australian players to take part in the BBL every year.
Mitchell Freedman is sticking with a proven formula for Attrition as he tries to again defy the odds in the $2 million Hill Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Bailey Smith's social media activity is causing some concern at Geelong, with chief executive Steve Hocking admitting they will look at the star's headline-grabbing posts.
Williams driver Carlos Sainz criticised the coverage of the Singapore Grand Prix after celebrities and girlfriends were shown instead of crucial overtakes.