Collingwood players are praising coach Craig McRae for changing the culture of the club, declaring it pivotal to their premiership success. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey #7AFL #7NEWS

Legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse has given viewers a rare insight behind the scenes on one of the best morning's in racing. While Waterhouse is chasing her first Cox Plate victory - there's no signs of pressure. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey 7HorseRacing 🐎 #7NEWS

Clayton Oliver has broken his silence after a tough month. The star midfielder opening up on trade rumours, the truth about his hospital visit and more. Hear from him exclusively on: 7NEWS Melbourne 7AFL

Demons star Clayton Oliver has broken his silence after a troubling few weeks. Kate Massey spoke exclusively with Oliver. 7news.link/3MpRGrw 7AFL #7NEWS

Early beach trip for Ciaron Maher Racing Gold Trip clearly enjoying himself! 7NEWS Melbourne 7HorseRacing 🐎

The first 14 rounds of next season will feature Thursday night football 7NEWS Melbourne 7AFL

Breaking: In a win for fans, the AFL fixture announcement set to see Friday night footy start at 7.40, 10 minutes earlier than previous years. 7AFL 7NEWS Melbourne

AFL dreams are about to come true. Kate Massey has the latest from AFL Draft HQ. 7NEWS.com.au 7AFL #7NEWS

Harley Reid has put the Victorian town of Tongala on the map after he was selected at pick one in the AFL draft. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey 7AFL #7NEWS

Robbie Williams has been appointed Carlton's unofficial global ambassador after a backstage meet and greet at AAMI Park. The pop star traded secrets with Blues heavyweights - including Robbie's favourite rising star. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey #7NEWS

The Brisbane Lions have beaten North Melbourne in an epic final quarter comeback to claim their second AFLW premiership. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey #AFL #7NEWS

Australia has just pulled off a thrilling win over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey 7Cricket #7NEWS

21 year old Dominic Bedendo has again taken out the Western Bulldogs 2km time trial. 7NEWS Melbourne 7AFL

Italy's Jannik Sinner is on top of the tennis world after claiming his first major at the Australian Open, and his five-set fightback helped Oz Open organisers toast a milestone of their own. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey #7NEWS

The Tigers are holding court a long way from Punt Road. Kate Massey is in Mildura for Richmond's Community Camp. 7NEWS.com.au 7AFL #7NEWS

Tom Liberatore has entered concussion protocols and will miss Western Bulldogs next game against St Kilda. 7NEWS Melbourne 7AFL

"I think this will fast-track decisions around independent doctors at games." Mitch Cleary reports on Jeremy Cameron, who entered concussion protocols today having initially passed a concussion test after this contest last night.

Scott Pendlebury has been ruled of out Collingwood FC clash with the Western Bulldogs this Friday night.

The Tigers called in a dozen diehard Dustins this morning to mark the Richmond superstar's 300th game, and he didn't leave them disappointed. 7NEWS.com.au Kate Massey #7NEWS

Christian Petracca can't take a trick 😔 He's in hospital with appendicitis, via Mitch Cleary