Sam Mitchell’s Hawks play fast, exciting footy, but that’s only part of the story. Behind them is a social media phenomenon largely driven by fans, but embraced by the players. We explain what it means.

The Blues piled on 30 points in as many minutes against an exhausted Maroons after their second-rower returned to the field. But should he have been sent to the sin-bin?

Shayna Jack’s coach Dean Boxall believes she will return a better, more resilient swimmer as she tries to make it back to the Dolphins squad for a packed 2022.

Melbourne’s gun midfielder Olivia Purcell is a self-proclaimed introvert. But on the field, she has white-line fever like no other and the chance for grand final redemption has added fuel to the fire.

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood and Melbourne play out the latest installment of their King’s Birthday rivlary match at the MCG.