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• Broncos’ Walsh change; big roster question for Benji: What eliminated NRL teams need — Alex McKinnon

  14-08-2026 22:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Storm and Raiders fans, you are technically still a chance of making the finals. It is just a 0.1 per cent chance — but there’s a chance.
  
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• AFL executive salaries are ‘indefensible’: Former commissioner takes aim at head office

  14-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Colin Carter said an acceptable wage for an AFL chief executive should be around $1.5 million, which would align the role with that of a university vice chancellor.
  
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• Rejuvenated Hockeyroos and Kookaburras tackle World Cup with fresh perspectives

  14-08-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos' last major tournament was Paris 2024 where they exited in the quarter-finals. They have both experienced significant change since then, and are determined to start their new eras with success at the World Cup.
  
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• Hockeyroos and Kookaburras tackle World Cup with fresh perspectives

  14-08-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos' last major tournament was Paris 2024 where they exited in the quarter-finals. They have both experienced significant change since then, and are determined to start their new eras with success at the World Cup.
  
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• Coverage of women’s cricket scandal has been so over the top. I can stay silent no longer

  14-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The whole thing feels so desperately unhappy – and private – that I just couldn’t quite bear to go into it. Until now.
  
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• What went wrong for the Suns this year and how 2027 can be much better

  14-08-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Gold Coast went from a maiden finals win last year to sliding down the AFL ladder, but a drought-breaking win in wintry Canberra offered signs of a brighter outlook for 2027.
  
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• 'Time will tell': Smith speaks on Maroons job

  14-08-2026 16:06 via smh.com.au
  
  Cameron Smith doesn't offer any denial or guarantee around his interest in the Maroons job.
  
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• ‘Flagmantle’ too good in fightback victory over Crows as top-six spots open up

  14-08-2026 15:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Fremantle found the big plays in the final term to beat Adelaide in front of a bumper crowd at Optus Stadium. Follow along for live updates.
  
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• ‘Flagmantle’ flex their muscle over Crows; Dons coaching contender says he’s still in the running

  14-08-2026 15:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Fremantle came up with the big plays in the final term to beat Adelaide in front of a bumper crowd at Optus Stadium.
  
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• The early favourite... and bolter you can’t ignore: Contenders to replace Slater

  14-08-2026 15:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Billy Slater has confirmed that he will no longer coach the Queensland Maroons and will not return for the 2027 State of Origin series, opening up the door for someone to step up into his place.
  
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• ‘Can’t believe it’: Blunder sums up Bulldogs’ night as season on life support after Souths statement

  14-08-2026 15:30 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Bulldogs’ finals hopes look all but over after falling 22-6 to South Sydney at Accor Stadium.
  Cameron Ciraldo’s side enjoyed plenty of possession on Friday night, but struggled to crack a Rabbitohs side determined to consolidate their spot in the top eight.
  
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• Ciraldo’s brutal two-word reality check for Bulldogs after big missed opportunity

  14-08-2026 15:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Cameron Ciraldo was lost for answers after the Bulldogs threw away a golden opportunity against the Rabbitohs to close in on the top eight, calling his team “slow learners”.
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘Flagmantle’ too good in fightback victory over Crows as top-six spots open up

  14-08-2026 14:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Fremantle found the big plays in the final term to beat Adelaide in front of a bumper crowd at Optus Stadium. Follow along for live updates.
  
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• ‘World of pain’: Fozball dead as Dolphins end Manly’s finals hopes with try of year contender

  14-08-2026 14:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  No one knows what Fozball was, but it is dead after the Sea Eagles slumped to a sixth loss on the trot in one of the worst games of the year as the Dolphins kept their top-four hopes alive.
  
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• Mann on report for high shot

  14-08-2026 14:21 via smh.com.au
  
  Bulldogs forward Kurt Mann is placed on report for a high shot.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Rabbitohs - Round 24

  14-08-2026 14:20 via smh.com.au
  
  The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Instant classic between Dockers and Crows to go down to the wire at a heaving Optus Stadium

  14-08-2026 14:18 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• ‘Won’t throw it in’: Defiant Foran refuses to concede Manly’s finals hopes

  14-08-2026 14:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Manly Sea Eagles may be two victories away from the top eight but coach Kieran Foran insists the side won’t throw in the towel.
  
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• Rabbitohs sink Bulldogs’ finals chances with dominant win

  14-08-2026 14:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs were forced to defend their own tryline for the early stages then found their groove in attack against Canterbury. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge sent menacing letter demanding $100k, court told

  14-08-2026 13:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has spoken out about his anger and frustration after receiving a letter at his home demanding $100,000.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Optus Stadium roaring as Dockers and Crows go blow for blow but have injury fears for each captain

  14-08-2026 13:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Bulldogs hit back but Souths in control as game reaches crunch time

  14-08-2026 13:33 via smh.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs were forced to defend their own tryline for the early stages then found their groove in attack against Canterbury. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Graham's fingertips extend Souths' lead

  14-08-2026 13:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Campbell Graham gets the ball down with his fingers as South Sydney surge ahead.
  
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• ‘There is rust’: Biggest question in Aussies’ Darwin crisis as hosts face ‘miracle’ scenario — Talking Points

  14-08-2026 13:27 via foxsports.com.au
  Bangladesh has furthered the pressure on Australia in the Top End Test in Darwin with a superb batting display and will seek to complete a massive upset over world’s top ranked Test team over the next three days in the Northern Territory capital.
  
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• Aussies face huge comeback challenge as rookie opener’s ton stuns before Smith’s historic feat

  14-08-2026 13:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s batters have a massive rescue mission ahead of them as their Bangladesh counterparts dominated on a historic day two of the first Test in Darwin.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Crows search for a response against rampaging Dockers after hotel evacuated before must-win clash

  14-08-2026 13:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• Fifita beats Dogs backs to Walker grubber

  14-08-2026 12:56 via theage.com.au
  
  David Fifita successfully chases after a Cody Walker grubber to score.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Rabbitohs make three try-saving tackles to lead against Bulldogs

  14-08-2026 12:53 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s all about the race for the top eight tonight as Manly and Canterbury make a late push for finals places. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Rabbitohs dominating Bulldogs after three try-saving tackles

  14-08-2026 12:53 via smh.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs were forced to defend their own tryline for the early stages then found their groove in attack against Canterbury. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Dockers have Perth crowd roaring after Crows’ hotel evacuated ahead of must-win clash

  14-08-2026 12:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• Head slam penalty bemuses Smith

  14-08-2026 12:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Viliame Kikau is penalised for a head slam on Jayden Sullivan.
  
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• Isaako scores 1000th point for Dolphins

  14-08-2026 12:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Jamayne Isaako crossed late in the second half against Manly to notch his 1000th point for the Dolphins and smash the long-standing record.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Crows on fire early despite hotel evacuation in must-win clash with retro Dockers in Perth

  14-08-2026 12:23 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• Wighton stops Crichton in his tracks

  14-08-2026 12:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Jack Wighton manages to stop Stephen Crichton over the try-line.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Sea Eagles v Dolphins - Round 24

  14-08-2026 12:20 via theage.com.au
  
  The Manly Sea Eagles host the Dolphins in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.
  
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• Fozball hits unwanted 33-year record in bizarrely boring loss to Dolphins

  14-08-2026 12:01 via smh.com.au
  
  As the Dolphins briefly got out of first gear, in a contest that never threatened to hit second or third, Manly fans voted with their feet.
  
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• Fozball hits unwanted 33-year record in bizarrely boring Dolphins loss

  14-08-2026 12:01 via smh.com.au
  
  As the Dolphins briefly got out of first gear, in a contest that never threatened to hit second or third, Manly fans voted with their feet.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Bulldogs face Rabbitohs in key top-eight battle after Dolphins thump Manly

  14-08-2026 11:55 via smh.com.au
  
  It’s all about the race for the top eight tonight as Manly and Canterbury make a late push for finals places. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Bulldogs dominate early but Souths score against run of play

  14-08-2026 11:55 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s all about the race for the top eight tonight as Manly and Canterbury make a late push for finals places. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• JT officially says no to Maroons job

  14-08-2026 11:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Johnathan Thurston officially rules himself out of replacing Billy Slater.
  
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• Slater lists his biggest Maroons highlights

  14-08-2026 11:52 via smh.com.au
  
  Billy Slater reflects on his time as Queensland Maroons coach.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Isaako reaches scoring milestone as Dolphins thump Sea Eagles

  14-08-2026 11:44 via smh.com.au
  
  It’s all about the race for the top eight tonight as Manly and Canterbury make a late push for finals places. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Manly hearts broken as Phins go 90m

  14-08-2026 11:44 via smh.com.au
  
  Jack Bostock got the chocolates after the Dolphins went length of the field to score against Manly.
  
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• Two forwards, two mindsets: The contrasting philosophies driving the Hawks and Magpies

  14-08-2026 11:42 via smh.com.au
  
  The parallel stories of Lachie Schultz and Jack Ginnivan offer insights into the different mindsets and philosophies of Collingwood and Hawthorn.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Crows get shock as hotel evacuated ahead of must-win Dockers clash

  14-08-2026 11:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• ‘One of the most infuriating things ever’: Cooper’s lane rope drama as Harris wins 100m gold

  14-08-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia picked up two gold medals on night two of the Pan Pacific Championships in California. But off the back of a tumultuous fortnight, Isaac Cooper’s silver medal was a brutal blow.
  
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• Live: Pressure intense as Fremantle-Adelaide thriller goes down to the wire

  14-08-2026 11:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle and Adelaide go head-to-head in Perth in a match that could be a potential dress rehearsal for a finals clash later in the year. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Freo locks up minor premiership after downing Crows in thriller

  14-08-2026 11:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle enhances its premiership credentials by surviving another stiff test against Adelaide at Perth Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Fremantle hosts Adelaide in thriller after another final quarter flurry

  14-08-2026 11:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle enhances its premiership credentials by surviving another stiff test against Adelaide at Perth Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Fremantle and Adelaide meet in blockbuster clash to open round 23

  14-08-2026 11:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle and Adelaide go head-to-head in Perth in a match that could be a potential dress rehearsal for a finals clash later in the year. Follow live.
  
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