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• AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment

  02-09-2026 09:27 via abc.net.au
  
  AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the 2027 season will start with all 18 teams in action despite previously defending the staggered start.
  
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• Piastri clips Russell in chaotic start

  13-09-2026 15:49 via theage.com.au
  
  Oscar Piastri clips George Russell at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• F1 Spanish GP LIVE:Early collision costs Piastri dearly; Norris suffers horror pitstop

  13-09-2026 14:13 via theage.com.au
  
  Lando Norris is on pole for the Spanish GP at the new Madring circuit, while a disappointed Oscar Piastri starts in seventh. Follow along for all the action.
  
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• F1 Spanish GP LIVE: Piastri laments ‘shocking’ quali lap; Norris on front row

  13-09-2026 14:13 via smh.com.au
  
  Lando Norris is on pole for the Spanish GP at the new Madring circuit, while a disappointed Oscar Piastri starts in seventh. Follow along for all the action.
  
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• F1 Spanish GP LIVE: Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish GP;Early collision costs Piastri dearly;

  13-09-2026 14:13 via theage.com.au
  
  KImi Antonelli has furthered his championship lead, winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid; while an unlucky Oscar Piastri settled for eighth after a collision.
  
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• Slater defends Cows star after exit

  13-09-2026 13:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Billy Slater jumps to the defence of Scott Drinkwater after his performance in the semi-final.
  
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• Crows call in police, AFL after ‘disgusting’ message sent to Jordan Dawson

  13-09-2026 13:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Adelaide reported social media abuse directed at captain Jordan Dawson to South Australia Police and the AFL integrity unit.
  
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• Blues fail to capitalise on key moments, ruthless Roos extend AFLW unbeaten streak

  13-09-2026 13:00 via theage.com.au
  
  All dynasties eventually have to end. But North Melbourne’s AFLW team are clearly steadfast on remaining immortal for, well, for as long as possible.
  
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• To'o swoops as Panthers book prelim spot

  13-09-2026 12:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Brian To'o pounces on a dropped ball and scurries away to score as the Panthers beat the Roosters to qualify for a preliminary final.
  
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• 'My god': Gus erupts over forward pass call

  13-09-2026 12:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould blows up over a significant forward pass call against Penrith.
  
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• Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season

  13-09-2026 12:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.
  
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• 'That was a penalty': Robinson vents frustration

  13-09-2026 11:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters coach Trent Robinson agrees Hugo Savala was guilty of double movement, but is annoyed his side wasn't awarded a penalty for high contact.
  
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• Cats lose twice as semi-final pain is salted by Butters’s decision to join Dogs

  13-09-2026 10:47 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cats woke up the morning after their semi-final loss to the news Zak Butters had opted for the Western Bulldogs as his new home. It leaves some questions over their other recruiting targets.
  
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• Blues fail to capitalise on key moments, ruthless Kangas extend AFLW unbeaten streak

  13-09-2026 10:45 via theage.com.au
  
  All dynasties eventually have to end. But North Melbourne’s AFLW team are clearly steadfast on remaining immortal for, well, for as long as possible.
  
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• AFLW: Blues fail to capitalise on key moments, ruthless Kangas extend unbeaten streak

  13-09-2026 10:30 via theage.com.au
  
  All dynasties eventually have to end. But North Melbourne’s AFLW team are clearly steadfast on remaining immortal for, well, for as long as possible.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Panthers v Roosters - Finals Week 1

  13-09-2026 10:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers host the Sydney Roosters in Finals Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Commbank Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• NRL finals 2026 as it happened: Panthers defeat Roosters in thrilling qualifying final

  13-09-2026 10:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The Panthers defeated the Roosters 19-12 in a qualifying final at CommBank Stadium to advance to the preliminary finals.
  
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• Kangaroos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive

  13-09-2026 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Carlton threatens to end North Melbourne's record-breaking winning run, only for the defending premiers to hold firm when it matters most.
  
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• The Nathan Cleary tackle that could cruel Penrith’s title hopes

  13-09-2026 10:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Penrith won 19-12, but the big story will be what happens to Nathan Cleary and contact with the leg of Roosters five-eighth Hugo Savala.
  
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• Molloy stars as Swans claim keys to the city in Sydney AFLW derby win

  13-09-2026 10:16 via theage.com.au
  
  The Sydney Swans have beat the GWS Giants at Henson Park, leading by 41 points at one stage in the third quarter.
  
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• Martin clutches at hamstring

  13-09-2026 10:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers back-rower Liam Martin grabs his left hamstring during his side's qualifying final against the Roosters.
  
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• Gould blows up as Roosters denied try

  13-09-2026 10:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould fumes as playmaker Hugo Savala is denied a try by the Bunker.
  
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• 'Frightening': Roosters 'miracle man' stuns

  13-09-2026 10:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Freakish cross-code talent Mark Nawaqanitawase wows again.
  
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• Panthers challenge unsuccessful

  13-09-2026 10:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Brian To'o is deemed to have knocked the ball on and the Panthers fail to get the decision overturned.
  
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• DCE botches field goal attempt

  13-09-2026 10:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters veteran Daly Cherry-Evans butchers a chance to equalise via a field goal.
  
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• Cleary nails field goal

  13-09-2026 10:03 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary slots a field goal to five Penrith a 13-12 lead over the Roosters.
  
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• NRL finals 2026 LIVE updates: Panthers ahead after Nathan Cleary field goal as full-time nears

  13-09-2026 09:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Cleary is back in the game after being sent to the bin in the Panthers qualifying final against the Roosters. Follow all the action.
  
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• Yeo coughs up ball in prime territory

  13-09-2026 09:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers co-captain Isaah Yeo knocks the ball on deep in Roosters territory.
  
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• Cleary sin-binned, scuffle erupts

  13-09-2026 09:40 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Cleary is sin-binned for making contact with Hugo Savala's kicking leg, before tempers boil over on the stroke of half-time.
  
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• NRL finals 2026 LIVE updates: Cleary sent to the bin as Penrith, Roosters all square in pulsating qualifying final

  13-09-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Cleary has been sent to the sin bin and is in danger of future suspension after making contact with the leg of Roosters kicker Hugo Savala as the teams are locked 12-12 at half-time. Follow all the action.
  
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