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• AFL issues Cats a 'please explain' over defender's concussion contract

  07-08-2026 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong is finally issued a 'please explain' over its controversial concussion contract with premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij.
  
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• ‘You have to fire him’: FIFA boss’ alleged affair exposes fresh twist in football’s civil war

  07-08-2026 23:28 via foxsports.com.au
  Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under more pressure following a report that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress during his time as general secretary of the European governing body.
  
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• ‘You have to fire him’: FIFA boss’ alleged affair exposed in fresh twist to football’s civil war

  07-08-2026 23:28 via foxsports.com.au
  Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under more pressure following a report that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress during his time as general secretary of the European governing body.
  
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• Hird’s marathon Bombers pitch; Lions GM’s key hint on ‘pretty keen’ star - AFL Daily

  07-08-2026 22:41 via foxsports.com.au
  James Hird has done all he can to convince Essendon’s coaching selection panel that he is the right man for the job.
  
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• These are the forbidden phrases the NRL won’t let you hear

  07-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Under the new broadcast rights deal, the NRL plans to crack down on negative commentary in the game. Be careful, Peter V’landys will be watching.
  
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• The Cats are not the cultural beacon they once claimed to be

  07-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  At last, the chairman of Geelong has called the club’s handling of Jake Kolodjashnij’s contract “a fail”. But the AFL’s response was equally poor.
  
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• ‘Perfection doesn’t exist’: How a French rugby icon is helping the Sharks’ premiership push

  07-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Frederic Michalak was one of France’s greatest playmakers. Now he is passing on everything he has learnt at Cronulla.
  
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• NBL hits back at the owners of the Phoenix, Wildcats and Hawks

  07-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Led by wealthy businessman Larry Kestelman, the National Basketball League hit back at the three clubs in Victoria, Western Australia and NSW agitating for change.
  
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• Grief-stricken mother of star footballer reveals AFL executive phone call

  07-08-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  West Coast Eagles star Adam Hunter's mother Joanne Brown says AFL executive Laura Kane reached out to her, but the grieving mother says the phone call was "too little, too late".
  
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• Dead AFL star's mother accuses league of 'cover up' on brain injury

  07-08-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  West Coast Eagles star Adam Hunter's mother Joanne Brown says AFL executive Laura Kane reached out to her, but the grieving mother says the phone call was "too little, too late".
  
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• The unexpected day jobs of Australia's female footballers

  07-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The dual lives that female athletes have to balance to play at an elite level and have a career is often forgotten.
  
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• ‘Smashed, outplayed, outhunted’: Lions put the Hawks, and the rest of the AFL, on notice

  07-08-2026 15:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Two best mates putting on an absolute clinic. Was there any better way for the Brisbane Lions to reaffirm their premiership credentials?
  
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• ‘Prove it’: Sam Mitchell urges outclassed Hawks to bounce back after Lions lesson

  07-08-2026 15:45 via smh.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Lions are fighting for top six positions as they meet at the Gabba. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.
  
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• Wayne confirms crushing Souths blow after training mishap; sad Reynolds update — Late Mail

  07-08-2026 15:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Wayne Bennett and South Sydney have suffered another blow with a key outside back going down.
  
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• ‘Back to flag best’: Lions smash Hawks in epic statement, big call on AFL’s ‘most valuable prospect’ — 3-2-1

  07-08-2026 15:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  What premiership doubts? Brisbane has bounced back in a 67-point domination of Hawthorn and big statement to the rest of the competition.
  
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• ‘He’s pretty shattered’: Ciraldo’s devastating reveal on five-minute heartbreak

  07-08-2026 15:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Cameron Ciraldo has revealed “shattered” second rower Sitili Tupouniua re-injured his hamstring in what shapes as a big blow to the Bulldogs’ finals hopes.
  
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• ‘Back to premiership best’: Lions flex in dominant statement win over Hawks

  07-08-2026 14:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  What premiership doubts? Brisbane has bounced back in a 67-point domination of Hawthorn and big statement to the rest of the competition.
  
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• Lions ‘back to flag best’ as BIG statement ‘obliterates’ contender

  07-08-2026 14:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  What premiership doubts? Brisbane has bounced back in a 67-point domination of Hawthorn and big statement to the rest of the competition.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Lions rip the Hawks apart in prime time; Hawkins takes aim at Cats over scandal

  07-08-2026 14:21 via smh.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Lions are fighting for top six positions as they meet at the Gabba. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Roosters v Bulldogs - Round 23

  07-08-2026 14:18 via smh.com.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 23 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• Bulldogs blunder gifts Foketi match-winning try

  07-08-2026 14:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Roosters young gun Salesi Foketi chases through to score a try off a Bulldogs blunder.
  
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• Smith scores his second to kick-start comeback

  07-08-2026 14:07 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters winger Billy Smith scores his second try against the Bulldogs.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Lohmann, Hawks gun hug it out as Lions flex at the Gabba; Hawkins takes aim at Cats over scandal

  07-08-2026 14:06 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Lions are fighting for top six positions as they meet at the Gabba. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.
  
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• Lions ‘back to flag best’ in BIG statement over Hawks — AFL LIVE

  07-08-2026 14:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane will look to bounce back in a blockbuster Friday night clash with fellow contender Hawthorn. Live updates below!
  
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• The big blunder that could haunt Dogs in finals race as Roosters set up top-of-table blockbuster

  07-08-2026 14:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Three minutes of chaos could see the Roosters snatch the minor premiership after Trent Robinson’s men roared home late to put a huge dent in Canterbury’s finals hopes.
  
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• It’s the big call that could decide the premiership. But Andrew Webster has ‘no opinion on it at all’

  07-08-2026 13:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Warriors coach Andrew Webster refused to get drawn into any sort of a halves selection headache after the recalled Luke Metcalf made a statement on Friday night.
  
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• Galvin fumes at Critta after mix-up

  07-08-2026 13:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Lachlan Galvin gives his captain Stephen Crichton a spray after a mix-up.
  
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• Roosters pip Bulldogs to draw level with league leaders

  07-08-2026 13:56 via smh.com.au
  
  The Roosters and Bulldogs face off in a battle of two of the NRL’s most in-form sides in a match that could reshape the finals race. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Quickfire late double gives Roosters gutsy win over Bulldogs

  07-08-2026 13:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters and Bulldogs face off in a battle of two of the NRL’s most in-form sides in a match that could reshape the finals race. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Quickfire late double gives Roosters gutsty win over Bulldogs

  07-08-2026 13:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters and Bulldogs face off in a battle of two of the NRL’s most in-form sides in a match that could reshape the finals race. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Roosters retake lead with two quick tries after calamitous Dogs blunder

  07-08-2026 13:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Bulldogs need to keep winning to close in on a finals spot, but there aren’t many tougher assignments this season than the Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Walker gets lucky after risky offload

  07-08-2026 13:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters halfback Sam Walker is pinged for a knock-on, but sends it upstairs for a captain's challenge.
  
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• Another challenge goes the Roosters' way

  07-08-2026 13:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Jethro Rinakama knocks it on again and the Roosters challenge it successfully.
  
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• Lions ‘back to flag best’ as star erupts; big hit in ‘more problems’ for sore veteran — AFL LIVE

  07-08-2026 13:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane will look to bounce back in a blockbuster Friday night clash with fellow contender Hawthorn. Live updates below!
  
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• Ramsey errors gifts Bulldogs another try

  07-08-2026 13:37 via smh.com.au
  
  Roosters fullback Cody Ramsey drops it 10 metres out from his own line and Jacob Kiraz capitalises for a try.
  
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• Bulldogs burn their challenge after Rinakama error

  07-08-2026 13:37 via smh.com.au
  
  Jethro Rinakama knocks it on in the air, but the Bulldogs challenge it anyway.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Horror show playing out for Hollywood Hawks despite Lions’ injuries; Hawkins takes aim at Cats over scandal

  07-08-2026 13:32 via smh.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Lions are fighting for top six positions as they meet at the Gabba. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.
  
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• Galvin scores brilliant solo try

  07-08-2026 13:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Bulldogs halfback Lachlan Galvin puts his side ahead against the Roosters.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Galvin’s solo try stuns as Dogs race ahead after hectic 11-min blitz

  07-08-2026 13:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Bulldogs need to keep winning to close in on a finals spot, but there aren’t many tougher assignments this season than the Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• ‘Doesn’t look great’: Fears Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo’s season could be over

  07-08-2026 13:25 via smh.com.au
  
  Penrith lost Isaah Yeo to a suspected pectoral injury in an upset 28-12 defeat to the Warriors that blows open the race for the NRL’s minor premiership.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Galvin try, Kiraz double puts Bulldogs in control against Roosters

  07-08-2026 13:24 via smh.com.au
  
  The Roosters and Bulldogs face off in a battle of two of the NRL’s most in-form sides in a match that could reshape the finals race. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Lions ‘back to flag best’ as star explodes; big hit in ‘more problems’ for sore veteran — AFL LIVE

  07-08-2026 13:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane will look to bounce back in a blockbuster Friday night clash with fellow contender Hawthorn. Live updates below!
  
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• Joey calls for tweak to Dogs spine

  07-08-2026 13:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns pleads for the Bulldogs to make a change to how they play out of hooker.
  
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• Hayward splits defence to set up Kiraz

  07-08-2026 13:21 via smh.com.au
  
  Bulldogs hooker Bailey Hayward makes a break and passes to Jacob Kiraz for a try.
  
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• ‘Monumental blow’: Panthers’ update on superstar’s injury as centre learns fate over ‘extravagant’ sin-bin

  07-08-2026 13:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Penrith face an agonising wait to learn whether co-captain Isaah Yeo’s season is over after the star lock suffered a pectoral injury in Friday night’s loss to the Warriors in Auckland.
  
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• ‘Monumental blow’: Panthers’ latest update after superstar’s potentially serious injury

  07-08-2026 13:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Penrith face an agonising wait to learn whether co-captain Isaah Yeo’s season is over after the star lock suffered a pectoral injury in Friday night’s loss to the Warriors in Auckland.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Bulldogs hit back to draw level with Roosters in second half

  07-08-2026 13:13 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters and Bulldogs face off in a battle of two of the NRL’s most in-form sides in a match that could reshape the finals race. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Injury fears for star Lion as Hawks struggle; Hawkins takes aim at Geelong over scandal

  07-08-2026 13:12 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Lions are fighting for top six positions as they meet at the Gabba. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.
  
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• Ref penalises Dogs for knee to the head

  07-08-2026 13:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The Bulldogs are penalised for an accidental knee to the head of Siua Wong.
  
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• Tupouniua leaves with leg problem

  07-08-2026 13:01 via theage.com.au
  
  Sitili Tupouniua leaves the field for assessment of a leg injury.
  
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