Ed Bourke

Hawthorn vice-captain Eliza West says the heated post-game altercation which has sparked a league investigation has not distracted her side from its search for a maiden finals win.

The Melbourne Stars say they can “hold” Renegades skipper Hayley Matthews with the bat as the West Indian looms as the key player in a blockbuster Melbourne Derby at the MCG.

The Melbourne Stars say they can “hold” Renegades skipper Hayley Matthews with the bat as the West Indian looms as the key player in a blockbuster Melbourne Derby at the MCG.

Joe Gauci says the Socceroos have “more belief” than earlier in the World Cup qualifying period despite a strong sense of disappointment from a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia.

Joe Gauci says the Socceroos have “more belief” than earlier in the World Cup qualifying period despite a strong sense of disappointment from a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia.

The Matildas have cast a wide net with eight uncapped players among a mammoth 36-player squad named for four friendlies in the November-December window.

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is keeping plans for his biggest stars close to his chest as a mammoth 36-player squad was named for four upcoming friendlies at home.

Melbourne Victory defender Jason Geria is open to a potential overseas move in January after another assured performance in the Socceroos' new-look defensive system.

Socceroos survive late scare v Saudi | 03:00 Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is keeping plans for his biggest stars close to his chest as a mammoth 36-player squad was named for four upcoming friendlies at home.

Melbourne Victory defender Jason Geria is open to a potential overseas move in January after another assured performance in the Socceroos’ new-look defensive system.