Month: August 2021
Cornes calls on AFL to scrap polarising new rule
Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes has urged the AFL to scrap the pre-finals bye for good, saying it is one of two rules that need to be given the boot after this season.
Perth 'well-placed' to host AFL grand final
The 2021 AFL grand final will almost certainly be played at Perth's Optus Stadium as Melbourne looks to shake a recent outbreak of COVID-19.
LIVE: Johns bemoans Knights as Sharks surge
Welcome to Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of the Sharks' clash with the Knights in Brisbane, the last game of Round 22.
How AFL icon inspired Aussie Olympic medallist
Australian Olympic bronze medallist Harry Garside has opened up on the impact late AFL great Jim Stynes and the Reach Foundation had on him in his formative years.
Fittler fed up with anti-expansion 'excuses'
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler has supported Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett in urging the NRL to push through with expansion plans, despite the huge impact of COVID-19 on the sport.
Warriors down Bulldogs to bolster finals hopes
The Warriors have notched their third consecutive victory to bolster their finals hopes, with a 24-10 victory over the Bulldogs.
Moloney beaten as referee admits 'mistake'
Joshua Franco has claimed a second win over Australia's Andrew Moloney, but not before a video review once again threatened to throw their bout into chaos like their previous meeting.