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• 'Not looking good' for Neale after brain snap

  20-09-2026 23:57 via smh.com.au
  
  AFL great Jimmy Bartel admits Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is in serious danger of missing the grand final.
  
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• Joey's classic reaction to Knights win

  20-09-2026 23:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Knights legend Andrew Johns reacts in the Nine commentary box during his former side's entertaining semi-final win.
  
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• Brisbane bombshell as superstar now needs ‘good bloke’ clause to avoid Grand Final ban

  20-09-2026 23:30 via foxsports.com.au
  Brisbane star Lachie Neale has been handed a suspension that should see him miss the grand final and mark the end of his Lions career.
  
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• ‘Never be forgiven’: Why Swans fractures are set to widen; $13m reality Hawks rivals must accept— Talking Points

  20-09-2026 23:29 via foxsports.com.au
  Two of the all-time prelims have sparked plenty of fallout - from the remarkable umpiring, to the revenge tour 2027’s new flag favourite will be seeking.
  
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• ‘Oh s***’: QB’s gruesome injury stuns legend; ‘brutal’ blow rocks contender - NFL Wrap

  20-09-2026 23:19 via foxsports.com.au
  It was a bad day to be a quarterback in the NFL, with a pair of stars suffering ugly injuries to leave their teams facing an uphill battle.
  
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• Winless Bombers, Saints and Magpies AFLW coaches under pressure

  20-09-2026 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Umpiring, teams without a win and big risers: These are the topics fans are talking about midway through the AFLW 2026 season.
  
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• Inglis and Ellis shine to steer Australia to one-wicket win over Zimbabwe

  20-09-2026 22:44 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia rested several of their regulars for the Zimbabwe tour, but still managed to claim the series 3-0 and now move on to South Africa.
  
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• United stunned by horror own goal

  20-09-2026 22:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Manchester United go down 1-0 against Fulham after an own goal from Lisandro Martinez.
  
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• ‘Genuine disgrace’: Utd great’s brutal whack; City survive eight-goal epic – PL Wrap

  20-09-2026 22:21 via foxsports.com.au
  Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha’s late equaliser on Sunday, but the pressure is mounting on boss Michael Carrick after their latest lacklustre display.
  
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• The switch shattered Sharks must make; why NRL has to act after ‘devastating loss’ — NRL Talking Points

  20-09-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The preliminary finals are set, with the Newcastle Knights continuing their stunning turnaround while the Warriors made a shock straight sets exit.
  
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• It’s Nick Daicos, then daylight for the Brownlow. Our scribes try to spot a surprise packet

  20-09-2026 21:59 via smh.com.au
  
  With Nick Daicos expected to not only romp to a massive Brownlow Medal win but have it secured by as early as the round 19 votes are read out, tipsters are having to get more creative than normal.
  
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• It’s Nick Daicos then daylight for the Brownlow. Our scribes try to spot a surprise packet

  20-09-2026 21:59 via smh.com.au
  
  With Nick Daicos expected to not only romp to a massive Brownlow Medal win but have it secured by as early as the round 19 votes are read out, tipsters are having to get more creative than normal.
  
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• Tasmania Devils football club recruiting rising stars ahead of 2028 debut

  20-09-2026 21:26 via abc.net.au
  
  All eyes are on Tasmania's football talent as the state prepares to enter the AFL with the Tasmania Devils in less than two years.
  
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• Meet the teens training to play for the Tasmania Devils

  20-09-2026 21:26 via abc.net.au
  
  All eyes are on Tasmania's football talent as the state prepares to enter the AFL with the Tasmania Devils in less than two years.
  
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• Forget the grand final, this is the hardest week in rugby league

  20-09-2026 21:22 via smh.com.au
  
  NRL players are hyper-aware that one tiny slip-up in the preliminary final could end their season days short of what could have been a premiership.
  
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• Why the Roosters are privately miffed at their 15-year first finals schedule

  20-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  There is a great irony, and a juicy silver lining, if Trent Robinson can navigate a second six-day turnaround in as many weeks into the grand final.
  
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• Lleyton Hewitt says Australian tennis is struggling. Is he right?

  20-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia’s indifferent results on the global, and particularly grand slam, stage are again in the spotlight after Lleyton Hewitt’s frank comments on Friday ahead of a rare Davis Cup tie in Brisbane.
  
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• SCG madness and Plugger's point: The Swans-Bombers prelim, 30 years on

  20-09-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Thirty years ago today, the Sydney Swans made history in a nerve-shredding preliminary final at the SCG against Essendon. Dale Lewis, Troy Luff and Matthew Lloyd share their memories of a famous game.
  
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• From career crossroad to grand final, Erasmus 'stoked' he stayed with Dockers

  20-09-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  When Neil Erasmus runs out onto the MCG for the AFL grand final, it will vindicate his decision to stay with Fremantle after exploring his options last year.
  
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• As Freo heads to the grand final, one Docker reveals how he almost left

  20-09-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  When Neil Erasmus runs out onto the MCG to play for an AFL premiership on Saturday, it will vindicate his decision to stay with Fremantle after reaching a career crossroad last year.
  
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• Toure blasts edge of the area stunner

  20-09-2026 14:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian striker Mo Toure sends home another goal for Norwich.
  
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• Historic first-time-ever showdown after classic prelims — AFL Grand Final 2026 ultimate guide

  20-09-2026 13:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The biggest day on the Australian sporting calendar is quickly approaching as we count down the days until the 2026 AFL Grand Final.
  
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• Absolute shambles exposes big Warriors issue; fair dinkum reality for superstar: Player Ratings

  20-09-2026 12:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Warriors’ 2026 season came to a dramatic end on Sunday after they were shocked by the Knights in a thriller at Eden Park.
  
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• ‘I feel like crying’: Emotional Ponga reveals big difference behind Knights’ fairytale run

  20-09-2026 12:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  An emotional Kalyn Ponga said he “felt like crying” after the Newcastle Knights defied all the odds by upsetting the Warriors to seal an unlikely preliminary final berth.
  
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• Knights hero’s clutch play you may have missed; X-factor to worry Panthers: Player Ratings

  20-09-2026 12:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Newcastle Knights’ fairytale finals run continued as they upset the Warriors on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• ‘Trying to find ways to take it off us’: Coach’s scathing take on calls that ended Warriors’ season

  20-09-2026 12:16 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A frustrated Warriors coach Andrew Webster was left stunned after watching some of the calls his team was on the end of in the final 10 minutes of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.
  
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• ‘Penalty every day of the week’: Huge drama as THREE calls seal NRL finals boilover

  20-09-2026 12:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Newcastle fairy tale is still alive after the officials missed a clear escort penalty in the final minute that would have sent Sunday’s sudden-death semi-final showdown into extra-time.
  
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• ‘They were all right’: Knights boss says he ‘didn’t even notice’ game-deciding missed call

  20-09-2026 12:12 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The semi-final match between the Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors may have ended in controversy but Justin Holbrook was adamant he had no issue with the officiating.
  
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• Sydney Kings thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence in style

  20-09-2026 11:58 via theage.com.au
  
  Kendric Davis continued where he left off last season for the defending champions in a statement win.
  
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• ‘Won’t see it again in this lifetime’: The ‘perfect storm’ in Freo double flag push... and pain behind joy

  20-09-2026 11:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Fremantle Dockers are riding a “perfect storm” in season 2026.
  
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• AFLW round six: Bombers beaten up at Windy Hill; Demons claim top spot

  20-09-2026 11:32 via theage.com.au
  
  Gold Coast’s band of youngsters have strengthened their grip on a third AFLW finals berth, beating Essendon by 41 points at Windy Hill.
  
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• Neale facing ban for brain explosion

  20-09-2026 11:28 via theage.com.au
  
  Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale could miss the AFL grand final for a punch on Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan.
  
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• Why Lachie Neale should still play on grand final day

  20-09-2026 11:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The two-time Brownlow medallist has never been suspended before in his 320-game career. There is exceptional and compelling circumstances to downgrade his striking charge.
  
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• Knights march on after dubious decision cruels Warriors

  20-09-2026 10:40 via theage.com.au
  
  The big talking point out of Newcastle’s epic 12-10 win over the Warriors was the failure to award the home side a penalty in the final minute.
  
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• Hawks premiers after Cats VFL boilover; Freo star pushes case in WAFL — State League GF wrap

  20-09-2026 10:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A whirlwind 24 hours for Hawthorn has ended with a premiership, as their state league side Box Hill claimed the VFL premiership with an upset of rivals Geelong.
  
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• Martin strips it as Knights survive challenge

  20-09-2026 10:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Te Maire Martin is penalised for a strip, even after the Warriors sent it upstairs for a captain's challenge.
  
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• Sharpe saves the day in dubious fashion

  20-09-2026 10:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Knights star Fletcher Sharpe takes a bomb in the dying stages, but there were question marks over Tyson Frizell's involvement.
  
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• Ponga exits in final minutes

  20-09-2026 10:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Kalyn Ponga leaves the field for an HIA late against the Warriors.
  
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• Knights complete wild spoon to prelim rise; Roosters into epic at Suncorp — Preliminary finals fixtures

  20-09-2026 10:06 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The NRL’s final four is locked in after the Roosters smashed the Sharks and the Knights stunned the Warriors in the semi-finals.
  
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• Leiataua's thumb stops Warriors charge

  20-09-2026 10:01 via smh.com.au
  
  Ali Leiataua is ruled to have knocked on the ball after a challenge.
  
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• Skipper's smart challenge saves Warriors

  20-09-2026 09:56 via smh.com.au
  
  James Fisher-Harris expertly challenges a call in attacking territory.
  
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• NRL finals 2026 LIVE updates: Warriors breakthrough try sets up grandstand finish

  20-09-2026 09:48 via smh.com.au
  
  A preliminary final spot is on the line as the Warriors host last year’s wooden spooners Newcastle in front of 50,000 fans at a sold-out Eden Park. Follow all the action.
  
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• In the garden of Eden: Knights stun Warriors with finals upset for the ages

  20-09-2026 09:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Last year’s wooden spooners are through to a preliminary final after Newcastle shocked the Warriors in front of 48,000 fans at Auckland’s Eden Park.
  
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• Obstruction denies crucial Warriors try

  20-09-2026 09:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Ali Leiataua misses out on a try after an obstruction in the play.
  
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• Knights nail another captain's challenge

  20-09-2026 09:37 via smh.com.au
  
  The Knights pull off another successful captain's challenge.
  
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• Warriors star's shocker leads to Knights try

  20-09-2026 09:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's error in judgement hands the Knights a chance at four points.
  
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• ODI live: Aussies looking for series sweep against Zimbabwe

  20-09-2026 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia has the chance to record a 3-0 series result against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI in Harare. Follow our live ScoreCentre.
  
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• Aussies claim one-wicket win over Zimbabwe to sweep ODI series

  20-09-2026 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Inglis scores his second ODI century to help Australia record a dramatic one-wicket victory ​over hosts Zimbabwe with a ball to spare in Harare.
  
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• Alex de Minaur fires as Aussie pair clicks in Davis Cup triumph

  20-09-2026 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur has returned to form to seal Australia's Davis Cup progression, with the hosts beating Poland 3-1 at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
  
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• Lachie Neale will fight gut-punch suspension at AFL tribunal in bid to play in grand final

  20-09-2026 09:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions midfielder is no stranger to attention in grand final week, and finds himself there again, with a tribunal case on the cards.
  
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