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• Why the AFL tribunal upheld Neale's grand final ban

  22-09-2026 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The tribunal says it had reason not to overturn Lachie Neale's appeal. Now the AFL world waits to hear whether the Lions will launch an appeal.
  
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• Scoop in September: How the AFL boss won the room with NFL backhander

  22-09-2026 21:51 via theage.com.au
  
  In a digital age, Brownlow voting is still a pen and paper job. No app. No encrypted portal. No biometric pass.
  
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• ‘There’s a big part of Spencer in me’: The secret sauce that makes Naufahu Whyte NRL’s No.1 prop

  22-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters front-rower reckons he’s a mix of Spencer Leniu, Jared Warea-Hargreaves and Lindsay Collins. All of which adds up to one fearsome adversary.
  
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• Demons claim short-lived CEO lacked skills needed for the job and misled their board

  22-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Weeks after former Melbourne FC chief Paul Guerra launched Federal Court action against the Demons, the club has hit back, lodging its statement of defence.
  
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• Lachie Neale out of grand final in sensational tribunal ruling

  22-09-2026 15:06 via smh.com.au
  
  Brisbane’s champion midfielder Lachie Neale remains suspended for the grand final against his former club Fremantle after the AFL tribunal rejected his “inconsistent” evidence in a landmark case.
  
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• Lachie Neale to miss grand final

  22-09-2026 14:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Lachie Neale fails in his bid to overturn the grand final ban.
  
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• Lachie Neale banned for grand final in sensational tribunal ruling

  22-09-2026 13:41 via smh.com.au
  
  The star Brisbane Lions midfielder needs to overturn or downgrade the one-match ban he got for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan to play in Saturday’s grand final against his former club, Fremantle.
  
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• 'Come on': Eddie grows impatient at tribunal process

  22-09-2026 13:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Nine's Footy Classified panel discusses the long wait for a decision on Lachie Neale.
  
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• A creative genius and a point-scoring whizz make a last stand. Can the Dolphins fill the void?

  22-09-2026 12:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Jamayne Isaako reveals he never wanted to leave the club he helped build, but as with fellow founding member Kodi Nikorima, a lucrative offer elsewhere forced his hand.
  
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• Neale's hearing drags on in tribunal fight

  22-09-2026 12:31 via theage.com.au
  
  Nine's Nat Yoannidis reveals the details from Lachie Neale's tribunal hearing.
  
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• Its inevitable that Brownlow win will make Daicos richer; Dockers star slams flight price gouging; AFL green-lights rookie rule change

  22-09-2026 11:43 via theage.com.au
  
  The new Brownlow medallist stands to make hundreds of thousand of dollars from his win. Fremantle match-winner Hayden Young calls out the behaviour of airlines, and the AFL moves to protect the numbers of First Nations players at the elite level.
  
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• How Brownlow win will make Daicos richer; Dockers star slams flight price gouging; AFL green-lights rookie rule change

  22-09-2026 11:43 via theage.com.au
  
  The new Brownlow medallist stands to make hundreds of thousands of dollars from his win. Fremantle match-winner Hayden Young calls out the behaviour of airlines, and the AFL moves to protect the numbers of First Nations players at the elite level.
  
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• The best horse in the world is back in town for The Everest. And he’s even better than last year

  22-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Trainer David Hayes believes defending Everest champion Ka Ying Rising is at least “10 per cent better” than last year, and predicts racing fans are set to see something special at next month’s $20m sprint.
  
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• It was one bad call, but the NRL had no option other than to drop Klein. Here’s why

  22-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The fact Ashley Klein’s decision had a direct impact on the final result meant he was always going to be axed for this weekend’s preliminary finals.
  
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• It was one bad call, but the NRL had no option other than to drop Klein

  22-09-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The fact Ashley Klein’s decision had a direct impact on the final result meant he was always going to be axed for this weekend’s preliminary finals.
  
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• Bombers seeking first-round pick if Ridley leaves to Cats or Roos, as AFL reveals their assistance package

  22-09-2026 11:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Geelong and North Melbourne are keen to lure defender Jordan Ridley away from the Bombers, but he will come at a price.
  
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• ‘Ridiculous’ price gouging frustrates Dockers star; AFL green-lights rookie rule change

  22-09-2026 10:33 via theage.com.au
  
  Fremantle match-winner Hayden Young has called out airlines’ price gouging in AFL grand final week, while the AFL will allow clubs an extra list spot for First Nations players.
  
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• Look away, Knights fans: Cleary ditches moon boot for footy boots at Panthers training

  22-09-2026 09:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Injured superstar Nathan Cleary made a surprise appearance at Penrith training on Tuesday, allaying fears over his fitness ahead of Sunday’s preliminary final.
  
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• NRL's hardest job a family affair for Rob Toia

  22-09-2026 09:44 via abc.net.au
  
  There is no harder job for an NRL centre than marking Herbie Farnworth, but Robert Toia will have family ties on and off the field when his Roosters face the Dolphins in Friday's preliminary final. 
  
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• Chimney colours unveiled for Norwood SANFL victors amid TV ratings boost

  22-09-2026 09:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Redlegs celebrations continue as their colours take top spot in a time-honoured tradition and TV ratings suggest 71 per cent of the state's televisions were tuned into the SANFL Grand Final on Sunday.
  
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• NRL grand final loses headline act for pre-match entertainment

  22-09-2026 08:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The NRL grand final is set to go ahead without pre-match entertainment after negotiations with Australian artist Tones and I collapsed.
  
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• ‘We know what’s coming’: Wallabies brace for physical examination against Springboks

  22-09-2026 08:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Despite a rotated South Africa team, the Wallabies expect the same formidable scrum and maul when the world champions arrive in Perth.
  
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• Lachie Neale faces tribunal in bid to play in AFL grand final

  22-09-2026 08:45 via smh.com.au
  
  The star Brisbane Lions midfielder needs to overturn or downgrade the one-match ban he got for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan to play in Saturday’s grand final against his former club, Fremantle.
  
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• McVay's hilarious one-liner on Aussie disaster

  22-09-2026 08:31 via smh.com.au
  
  LA Rams head coach Sean McVay labels himself a "dumb arse" following the NFL team's failed Australia trip.
  
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• Racing feud heats up as jockeys tangle with race club over track safety ‘nonsense’

  22-09-2026 08:15 via theage.com.au
  
  The Melbourne Racing Club says the decision to delay Saturday’s meet at Caulfield was“unnecessary”. But the jockeys say they are not willing to compromise safety, and the stewards’ response justified their alarm.
  
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• Live: Neale reveals Ginnivan chat as he fights to clear name at AFL tribunal

  22-09-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Brisbane Lions head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Lachie Neale's ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan, in the hopes of freeing the dual Brownlow medallist for the grand final. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Neale fights to clear his name at tribunal as AFL argues 'very clear strike'

  22-09-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Brisbane Lions head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Lachie Neale's ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan, in the hopes of freeing the dual Brownlow medallist for the grand final. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Lachie Neale's grand final dreams on the line at AFL tribunal

  22-09-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Brisbane Lions head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Lachie Neale's ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan, in the hopes of freeing the dual Brownlow medallist for the grand final. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Lachie Neale to miss grand final after AFL tribunal decision

  22-09-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane's Lachie Neale has failed in his attempt to overturn a one-game ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan at the AFL tribunal and will miss Saturday's grand final against Fremantle. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Lachie Neale set to learn grand final fate at AFL tribunal

  22-09-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The Brisbane Lions head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Lachie Neale's ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan, in the hopes of freeing the dual Brownlow medallist for the grand final. Follow live.
  
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• Lachie Neale to miss grand final after AFL tribunal decision

  22-09-2026 08:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane's Lachie Neale has failed in his attempt to overturn a one-game ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan at the AFL tribunal and will miss Saturday's grand final against Fremantle. Follow live.
  
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• ‘He’s made it look easy’: Springboks rival blown away by Suaalii’s rugby transition

  22-09-2026 08:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Double World Cup winner Jesse Kriel says he can’t understand the criticism “world-class” Wallabies opponent Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has received since switching from league.
  
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• Re-list twist: AFL green-lights rookie rule change

  22-09-2026 07:44 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL will allow clubs an extra list spot for First Nations players – including senior players who have been delisted – as part of the league’s push to arrest the decline of Indigenous playing ranks.
  
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• AFL green-lights rookie list rule change

  22-09-2026 07:44 via smh.com.au
  
  The AFL will allow clubs an extra list spot for First Nations players – including senior players who have been delisted – as part of the league’s push to arrest the decline of Indigenous playing ranks.
  
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• Colorado’s Aussie gold rush: Sydney FC teen to follow in Lucas Herrington’s footsteps

  22-09-2026 07:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Having hit paydirt with Socceroos defender Lucas Herrington, MLS club Colorado Rapids have spotted another promising gem in the A-League.
  
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• ‘Need some experience’: AFL confirms assistance package for Essendon

  22-09-2026 07:17 via theage.com.au
  
  Essendon will have two extra rookie list spots next season after asking the AFL for help four months ago, but missed out on a draft pick request and soft cap relief.
  
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• ‘Why not give yourself a chance?’ How Yeo kept premiership dreams alive

  22-09-2026 07:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Yeo is also backing his good friend Nathan Cleary to overcome a foot injury and play for the Panthers in Sunday’s preliminary final against Newcastle.
  
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• Fallout with star leaves NRL with no pre-game entertainment for grand final

  22-09-2026 06:49 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL secured Kylie Minogue for its decider, but the NRL won’t have a big-name artist at all after negotiations with Australian singer Tones and I fell over.
  
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• Perth Bears sign teenage prodigy

  22-09-2026 06:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga makes a special visit to sign young gun Zane Murray on a three-year deal.
  
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• New Zealand to consider walking away from Super Rugby at major summit

  22-09-2026 05:38 via smh.com.au
  
  A bombshell proposal for the Kiwis to exit the 30-year-old competition and start a 10-team national competition instead is one of the proposals contained in a secret document.
  
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• Diamonds name Klau for Constellation Cup squad

  22-09-2026 04:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
  
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• ‘Nonsense’: Major racing club blames jockeys for track drama, dismisses safety concerns

  22-09-2026 04:01 via theage.com.au
  
  The Melbourne Racing Club has come out swinging after an “unnecessary” decision to delay racing on Saturday over safety concerns.
  
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• More votes than three entire clubs: How Nick Daicos won the Brownlow

  22-09-2026 03:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A lot went into Nick Daicos winning the Brownlow Medal, as he set new records in claiming the AFL's highest individual honour. 
  
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• How Nick Daicos won the Brownlow Medal

  22-09-2026 03:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A lot went into Nick Daicos winning the Brownlow Medal, as he set new records in claiming the AFL's highest individual honour. 
  
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• ‘I owe them’: The heartbreaking setbacks fuelling Lions’ comeback warriors

  22-09-2026 02:58 via smh.com.au
  
  These are the “hard luck” stories that ensured the Lions never lost their hunger, and transformed them from hapless cellar dwellers to premiership juggernauts.
  
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• Cox and Zorko to renew rivalry on grand final day

  22-09-2026 02:21 via smh.com.au
  
  Dayne Zorko and Mason Cox do not like each other and have had many run ins in the past.
  
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• Gianni Infantino open to FIFA reform ahead of 2027 elections

  22-09-2026 00:30 via theage.com.au
  
  FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will seek re-election next year despite scrutiny and backlash following his plans to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions.
  
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• Gallen comes out of boxing retirement

  22-09-2026 00:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Paul Gallen is coming out of boxing retirement to fight former NRL giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
  
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• Formula 1 agrees to shorter races in 2027

  22-09-2026 00:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Formula 1 races will be shortened from next season, with concerns for organisers and spectators among the reasons behind the change.
  
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• Daicos opens up on 'surreal' Brownlow win

  22-09-2026 00:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos opens up on his "surreal" Brownlow Medal victory.
  
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