Hawthorn moves to top spot on the ladder after thrashing West Coast by 66 points, while the Brisbane Lions and Richmond celebrate their respective victories.

French media is reporting an international arrest warrant has been issued for Rocky Elsom — who captained the Wallabies between 2009 and 2011 — over his conduct as president of rugby union club Narbonne.

There are calls for the AFLW to admit it was wrong and scrap the condensed fixture that has seen Essendon win four games in 15 days.

It's been a record-breaking year for Super Netball, but the competition has been plagued by accusations of a toxic culture at the Firebirds and ongoing racism faced by Donnell Wallam. Now a new administration, and one former Diamond, are looking to change the game.

Australia wicketkeeper and captain Alyssa Healy is forced to retire hurt with an "acute foot injury", while seamer Tayla Vlaeminck is cut down by yet another injury, dislocating her shoulder as Australia beats Pakistan by nine wickets.