AFL

With four major codes of football, Australia has one of the most competitive sporting marketplaces in the world. What are the repercussions of this battle for hearts, minds and dollars? And could this insular contest be a barrier to greater glory on the world stage?

The Swans and the Lions have both had stonking seasons. So, which players are capable of winning the game? Consider this your bingo card to the big dance

It pays to be good at sport. Here, we count down the highest earning Australian men and women who are kicking goals on and off their respective playing fields

Coaching in professional sports invites a level of pressure and scrutiny rivalled by few other professions. But while the mental demands placed on players have received significant attention in the past decade, the psychological make-up of the men and women overseeing them from the sidelines is largely unexplored. What drives these unique individuals? And what character traits are required to take on a role that, by nature, requires everything you’ve got?

The AFL has trumped the NRL in terms of grand final ratings, but neither came close to the Matildas’ record audience, and the hype surrounding the national team isn’t settling down either.

The Lions and Magpies have history, which adds intrigue to an already mouth-watering match-up.

The Wallabies’ coach is in the hot seat after the team’s woeful World Cup showing. But are our expectations of coaches fair?