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• AFL LIVE: Ladder-leading Dockers overcome undermanned Cats after Shai Bolton’s screamer

  18-06-2026 14:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• AFL great Tony Modra fighting for life after serious truck crash

  18-06-2026 14:52 via theage.com.au
  
  There are grave fears for the Coleman medallist, who was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident south of Adelaide on Thursday.
  
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• Epic Mark of Year contender stuns, ‘powerful’ Freo response in heavyweight clash — AFL LIVE

  18-06-2026 14:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.
  
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• Knights make Ponga call... and reveal more bad news; Benji’s cheeky $30k quip: Late Mail

  18-06-2026 14:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed the likely return date of injured playmaker Adam Doueihi.
  
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• AFL icon Tony Modra fighting for life in hospital after serious truck crash

  18-06-2026 14:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  AFL icon Tony Modra is in a very serious condition after being involved in a crash involving his cattle truck on Thursday.
  
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• AFL icon Tony Modra fighting for life after serious crash involving cattle truck

  18-06-2026 14:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  AFL icon Tony Modra is in a very serious condition after being involved in a crash involving his cattle truck on Thursday.
  
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• ‘Stood on his head!’ Epic Mark of the Year contender, ‘powerful’ Freo flex stuns — AFL LIVE

  18-06-2026 14:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.
  
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• Aussie world champs Cherneka Johnson and Desley Robinson set to team up on blockbuster US card

  18-06-2026 14:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s unified middleweight world champion Desley Robinson is locked in for a blockbuster title defence – and she won’t be flying solo.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Cats, Dockers trade leads in finals preview as Bolton soars over pack

  18-06-2026 14:02 via smh.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• ‘Stood on his head!’ Epic Mark of Year contender, Freo unicorn stuns in big turnaround — LIVE

  18-06-2026 13:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.
  
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• ‘Wow’: The star of the future you need to know as QLD halfback makes U19s Origin statement

  18-06-2026 13:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Melbourne Storm’s stars of the future have shone as a tough 24 hours for the NSW Blues continued, with the Queensland Maroons claiming a 28-14 win in the men’s Under 19s State of Origin clash on Thursday evening.
  
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• Freo star takes enormous mark of the year contender

  18-06-2026 13:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Fremantle star Shai Bolton flew high to take this incredible mark against Geelong.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Incredible Shai Bolton screamer sparks Dockers to life against Geelong

  18-06-2026 13:15 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• ‘Frustrations growing’: Shock burst stuns AFL’s No. 1 seed; epic Mark of Year contender — LIVE

  18-06-2026 13:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Oh no, Freo: Wayward dockers punished by lethal Cats in stunning prime-time showing

  18-06-2026 13:03 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• ‘Really disappointed’: Veteran’s shock early burst stuns No. 1 seed, Cat ‘froze’ in big blunder — LIVE

  18-06-2026 12:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Cats pounce under prime-time lights despite missing Bailey Smith, Tom Stewart

  18-06-2026 12:43 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• Keary reveals Madge act that left Blues players ‘in tears’... and how it exposes NSW’s real ‘problem’

  18-06-2026 12:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It was the powerful act from former Blues coach Michael Maguire that left players in “tears”.
  
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• Wallabies enforcer to be left out by Schmidt in July squad shock

  18-06-2026 12:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is naming his final squad on Friday, and he’s got at least one more shock call to come.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Fearless Cats, fast Freo trade goals in Perth clash

  18-06-2026 12:23 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• U19 Women’s 2026 State of Origin Highlights: NSW v QLD

  18-06-2026 12:09 via smh.com.au
  
  The New South Wales Blues take on the Queensland Maroons in the U19 Women’s 2026 State of Origin at North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
  
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• Live: Martin on fire as Geelong take the early lead in Perth

  18-06-2026 11:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Thursday night football features the match of the AFL round, with ladder leaders Fremantle up against third-placed Geelong at Perth Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dockers surge ahead in Perth as Bolton takes incredible mark

  18-06-2026 11:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Shai Bolton hits the heights at Perth Stadium with a Mark of the Year leading contender, as Fremantle overcomes the kicking yips to hit the front over Geelong. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dockers fight back in Perth as Bolton takes incredible mark

  18-06-2026 11:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Shai Bolton hits the heights at Perth Stadium with a Mark of the Year leading contender, as Fremantle overcomes the kicking yips to close in on Geelong. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dockers, Cats meet in Perth blockbuster to start round 15

  18-06-2026 11:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Thursday night football features the match of the AFL round, with ladder leaders Fremantle up against third-placed Geelong at Perth Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dockers beat Cats for 13th straight win, as Bolton takes incredible mark

  18-06-2026 11:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Shai Bolton hits the heights at Perth Stadium with a Mark of the Year leading contender, as Fremantle overcomes the kicking yips to hit the front over Geelong. Follow live.
  
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• ‘Nathan never does that’: Keary says shock Cleary sight shows everyone is missing the point

  18-06-2026 11:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  While all the debate is on who Laurie Daley should and should not drop ahead of the State of Origin decider, former NSW Blues player Luke Keary said everyone is missing the point.
  
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• Partner of former Dees star Steven May sues club, coach and footy boss

  18-06-2026 11:31 via theage.com.au
  
  The partner of former Melbourne star Steven May is suing the Demons, head coach Steven King and the club’s general manager of football, Alan Richardson. 
  
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• Sam Walker has been an Origin star. That may not be good for the Roosters

  18-06-2026 11:29 via smh.com.au
  
  The star halfback is a free agent on November 1, and his market value continues to soar with every game he plays in the Queensland jersey.
  
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• Titans junior scores game-winning try

  18-06-2026 11:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Lilianah Lewis scores the game-winning try for the Queensland Maroons.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Scott backs undermanned Cats to match Freo despite missing Smith, Stewart

  18-06-2026 11:13 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Fremantle Dockers, Geelong Cats test out premiership credentials as Bailey Smith misses

  18-06-2026 11:05 via smh.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• Ex-star’s partner launches legal action against his club; Tigers set to relocate — AFL Daily

  18-06-2026 10:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Melbourne is being sued by Steven May’s partner.
  
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• Hawks not limiting trade chase to just Merrett. They believe they can land multiple stars

  18-06-2026 10:34 via smh.com.au
  
  The Hawks remain keen to acquire Zach Merrett, are the favoured destination for Ben King if he leaves Gold Coast, and have been a leading suitor for Suns young gun Bailey Humphrey.
  
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• Paitai crashed over NSW to score

  18-06-2026 10:26 via smh.com.au
  
  Deleni Paitai of the Queensland Maroons crashes over NSW defenders to score a try.
  
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• Crows’ big boosts for blockbuster; Pies pull multiple surprises, key Hawk finally back — AFL Round 15 Teams

  18-06-2026 10:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide receives huge boosts for its top-six blockbuster, Collingwood swings multiple midfield surprises and a key Hawthorn return.
  
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• NSW young gun opens the scoring

  18-06-2026 10:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Freedom Crichton Ropati darts over in the corner to open the scoring for the Blues.
  
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• Another ex-world champ joins Tszyu-headlined ‘greatest ever card in Aus’ as host city revealed

  18-06-2026 09:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tim Tszyu’s blockbuster showdown against Errol Spence Jnr has taken a huge twist — with two more American superstars now officially confirmed for what is suddenly being dubbed “the greatest card in Australian boxing history”.
  
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• ‘Pressure is all on Mavs’: Fever ready to rebound in do-or-die netball final

  18-06-2026 09:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It was less than a month ago that the Melbourne Mavericks travelled to Perth and made history with their first-ever win at RAC Arena.
  
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• Giants not sweating on Greene contract extension talks

  18-06-2026 09:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The Giants are keen to retain Toby Greene, but they are happy to wait until the 32-year-old is ready to make a call on his future.
  
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• Giants not sweating on Greene contract extension

  18-06-2026 09:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The Giants are keen to retain Toby Greene, but they are happy to wait until the 32-year-old is ready to make a call on his future.
  
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• Steven May’s partner sues Demons, King and Richardson

  18-06-2026 09:26 via theage.com.au
  
  The partner of former Melbourne star Steven May is suing the Demons, head coach Steven King and the club’s general manager of football, Alan Richardson. 
  
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• Pride up for the challenge with Poison Chalice in Civic Stakes shot

  18-06-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Warwick Farm trainer Joe Pride will chase a third Civic Stakes win in five years at Randwick on Saturday with a tried and true performer and a new addition.
  
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• Bott ranks three-year-old prospect ready for rapid rise through grades

  18-06-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Co-trainer Adrian Bott believes Front Rank can make up for lost time when he steps up to Saturday grade at Randwick.
  
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• Magpies admit Hill is 'a long way away from playing footy'

  18-06-2026 08:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Bobby Hill returns to Collingwood training, but coach Craig McRae says it will be some time before the 2023 Norm Smith medallist is ready to play in the AFL again.
  
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• Tigers lock in plans to move home base; Dogs coach fires back at ‘left-field’ trade mail — AFL Daily

  18-06-2026 08:50 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Richmond has locked in plans for its temporary home base move.
  
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• Potential Grand Final preview as flag fancies Freo eye revenge for lone loss vs Cats — LIVE AFL

  18-06-2026 08:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.
  
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• Bustling hunts firmer footing at Randwick after long fall from Everest

  18-06-2026 08:36 via theage.com.au
  
  Bustling was locked in for the Everest at Randwick more than two years ago, but will race at the track for the first time on Saturday after a long battle with foot injuries.
  
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• Monaco confusion deepens after fresh appeal; F1 waiting on Middle Eastern races: Pit Talk

  18-06-2026 08:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Confusion over the Monaco Grand Prix podium result has deepened further after the FIA confirmed Mercedes’s request to review the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly to third place in Monte Carlo.
  
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• Folaus claim NRL cleared comeback only for ARL Commissioner to block Tigers signing

  18-06-2026 08:35 via theage.com.au
  
  The Israel Folau camp claims his rugby league return at Wests Tigers was signed off – until a club legend and heavy hitter weighed in.
  
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