Former AFL footballer Hamish Brayshaw pens an open letter to the AFL, lamenting the inconsistency in the League's tribunal and match review panel for "single-handedly destroying the game".

The Lions lose one player in the warm-up, and another three in the first half in injury chaos at the Gabba, while Luke Beveridge voices his concerns for Tom Liberatore's health after a scary incident.

Sydney FC have weathered a Melbourne City storm to snatch a 1-0 win and defend their championship title in the A-League Women.

Essendon and Collingwood back the lead of Don Pyke in condemning violence against women, as the AFL confirms the code will make a statement on the issue at matches this weekend.

The Crows and the Lions have provided the AFL its second draw of the season after a pulsating match in Adelaide, while Collingwood made light work of West Coast.

Bayley Fritsch kicks a goal of the year contender to end Geelong's unbeaten run, as a late free kick reversal sinks West Coast's hopes of victory in Perth.

Netball Australia is already embracing changes to their traditional playing dress, but the Super Netball clubs are yet to take up the offer. Giants co-captain Jo Harten says she is pushing hard to make it happen.

St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss the next three weeks after failing to either overturn or reduce his suspension for a dangerous sling tackle.

Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, beating Sierra Leone and Forever Young in a photo finish at Churchill Downs. 

The West Kimberley Football League employed security guards, locked gates and banned unaccompanied children from the grounds after a series of sideline assaults and fights in Broome.