The Sydney Swans will take on the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, with Katy Perry providing pre-show entertainment at the MCG.

An International team filled with some of Australia's biggest golf stars proved to be no match for the Americans on the opening day of the tournament, and now have their work cut out for them.

The Central Newcastle Butcher Boys won their last first grade premiership in 1949, and their most recent grand final was 61 years ago. This weekend, they have a chance to turn the page.

Half-a-dozen English-based Matildas are set to feature in the group stages of the Women's Champions League after Arsenal and Man City eased through.

After nearly a decade on from her Super Bowl Halftime Show, Katy Perry is set to turn on the music for footy fans at the MCG this Saturday.