Russell Bennett

Australian Formula 1 superstar Oscar Piastri put on a driving masterclass in Baku to hold off Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Hours before Melbourne’s clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday, the Demons’ biggest midfield star was just happy to be back “walking really fast” again on the Tan.

Brisbane Lions coach and former Hawthorn staffer Chris Fagan says he’d welcome the chance to tell his side of the story of the Hawks’ racism saga in court.

Collingwood have suffered a cruel injury setback to start the new year with luckless big man Nathan Kreuger forced to have a shoulder reconstruction after injuring his right arm at training prior to the holiday break.

The need to build a “unified internal culture” is among the four key themes that emerged from Essendon’s external review, of which the club confirmed it received the final draft report from Ernst & Young.

Brisbane Lions star Cam Rayner will miss his side’s elimination final against Richmond after the AFL tribunal upheld his ban for rough conduct.

Adelaide Crows chairman John Olsen and CEO Tim Silvers penned an open letter to the club’s members and fans.

From Dyson Heppell and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, to David Rodan and Beau Vernon, Bobbie Lee Blay’s influence has been felt by footballers at all levels.

Melbourne have omitted premiership forward Tom McDonald for their Anzac Day eve clash with Richmond, favouring Ben Brown and Sam Weideman.

Former Essendon premiership player Blake Caracella will coach the Bombers against Adelaide, while the Magpies will be without Taylor Adams and Joel Smith will miss for Melbourne.