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• Aussies win relay silver

  10-08-2026 00:26 via smh.com.au
  
  At the world athletics under-20 championships in Eugene, Oregon, an Australian women's 4x400m relay team featuring Shari Hurdman, Xanthee Watts, Charlotte McAuliffe and Alice Hill win silver.
  
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• Liam Martin’s contract call as Panthers prepare to hit pause and chase title

  25-08-2026 06:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The Panthers met with the star back-rower’s management on Tuesday.
  
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• The Broncos ruled Adam Reynolds out of his own farewell. It hasn’t gone down well

  25-08-2026 05:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Broncos fans, teammates and rival players have criticised Michael Maguire’s decision to deny Adam Reynolds a farewell appearance at Suncorp after 15 seasons in the NRL.
  
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• Richmond investigate Mad Monday antics as footage causes fresh headache for AFL

  25-08-2026 05:34 via theage.com.au
  
  As photos showed more scenes from the Tigers’ end-of-season celebrations, the pub where they gathered said the matter had been blown out of proportion.
  
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• Pictures emerge of Richmond’s Mad Monday after footage causes fresh headache for AFL

  25-08-2026 05:34 via smh.com.au
  
  As photos showed more scenes from the Tigers’ end-of-season celebrations, the pub where they gathered said the matter had been blown out of proportion.
  
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• Bombers checked in with Swans over hotel scandal before McVeigh appointment

  25-08-2026 05:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Sydney reassured Essendon the Bombers’ incoming coach Mark McVeigh was not embroiled in the scandal surrounding the Swans and the events that unfolded at the Pullman East Melbourne a week ago.
  
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• United Dons vow no ‘jumping at shadows’ now that McVeigh has top job

  25-08-2026 05:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Even before Mark McVeigh’s first media conference as Essendon coach, a board challenge was being spruiked.
  
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• Arrow to play two more Rabbitohs games

  25-08-2026 04:15 via smh.com.au
  
  Jai Arrow will be named in South Sydney's team and run out onto the field for two more games so he can reach 100 for the club.
  
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• Everyone has a take on Suaalii’s best role, but only Les Kiss’ view matters. And he has shared it

  25-08-2026 04:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The Wallabies coach has welcomed the selection migraine he is facing in the midfield ahead a clash with Argentina on Sunday morning, saying “good people (will) miss out”.
  
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• The tough questions Hird fielded during his Essendon coaching interview

  25-08-2026 03:51 via theage.com.au
  
  James Hird left his coaching interview with the Bombers buoyant on two fronts, and having changed the perception that he was bigger than the club.
  
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• NRL changes rules to allow Jai Arrow to 'play' 100 games for Souths

  25-08-2026 03:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The Rabbitohs successfully petition the NRL to change the league's interchange rules to allow Jai Arrow to take the field for his 99th and 100th games for South Sydney in the last two rounds of the year.
  
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• New Bombers coach opens up on Hird relationship

  25-08-2026 03:37 via theage.com.au
  
  New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh on fans calling for James Hird.
  
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• NRL alters rules to allow Jai Arrow to return for South Sydney on Sunday

  25-08-2026 03:20 via theage.com.au
  
  South Sydney have received the NRL’s blessing to allow Arrow to ‘play’ the final two matches of the regular season. This is how it will work.
  
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• NRL alters rules to allow Jai Arrow to return for South Sydney

  25-08-2026 03:20 via smh.com.au
  
  South Sydney have received the NRL’s blessing to allow Arrow to “play” the final two matches of the regular season. This is how it will work.
  
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• Chiefs aiming for finals in year one

  25-08-2026 03:12 via smh.com.au
  
  PNG Chiefs general manager Michael Chammas says the 19th NRL team plans to play finals in its inaugural season in 2028.
  
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• Geelong working on all-time trade period haul

  25-08-2026 03:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Geelong could land both Toby Greene and Zak Butters in this year's trade period.
  
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• Jordan double ices All Blacks win

  25-08-2026 02:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Winger Will Jordan's try double ices a famous All Blacks win over the Springboks at Ellis Park.
  
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• The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

  25-08-2026 02:34 via smh.com.au
  
  An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board after James Hird was overlooked for the senior coaching role.
  
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• Bombers board to face challenge after Hird misses coaching gig; Steele hardened for finals returned

  25-08-2026 02:34 via smh.com.au
  
  An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board, while Melbourne’s bargain recruit is primed for finals.
  
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• Richmond investigate as Mad Monday video gives AFL new headache

  25-08-2026 02:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Two days after their season ended, the Tigers players were caught on camera at a pub in country Victoria.
  
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• 'Put your weapons down': Dons icon calls for unity after latest Hird snub

  25-08-2026 01:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Tim Watson calls for Essendon to stop the infighting as the decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as its new coach splits the fan base.
  
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• McVeigh to canvass Hird return as icon urges Bombers fans to unite

  25-08-2026 01:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Mark McVeigh and Andrew Welsh are set to approach James Hird about a role at the club after he was overlooked to return as the senior coach for a second time.
  
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• Live: Bombers unveil McVeigh as icon calls for unity after Hird snub

  25-08-2026 01:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Tim Watson calls for Essendon to stop the infighting as the decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as its new coach splits the fan base.
  
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• Hird 'precluded' from Bombers coach hunt

  25-08-2026 01:40 via theage.com.au
  
  AFL journalist Damian Barrett says the Essendon coach criteria should have "precluded" James Hird from the process months before a decision was made.
  
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• Tigers’ Mad Monday video gives AFL new headache

  25-08-2026 01:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Two days after their season ended, the Tigers players were caught on camera at a pub in country Victoria.
  
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• The 49ers owner just spent a day in jail on the eve of their Australian visit. This is why

  25-08-2026 01:16 via theage.com.au
  
  The San Francisco 49ers will play their season at the MCG against the Los Angeles Rams on September 11.
  
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• Piastri searching for answers as teammate re-enters F1 title picture

  25-08-2026 00:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Oscar Piastri's "disappointing" end to the Dutch Grand Prix leaves the Australian and his McLaren team searching for answers, while his teammate has roared back into the Formula 1 title picture.
  
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• Hewitt advances to the round of 32

  25-08-2026 00:25 via smh.com.au
  
  Cruz Hewitt advances through to the round of 32 after defeating American tennis player Sebastian Gorzny.
  
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• Maguire’s bizarre Broncos contract twist as unique coaching plan emerges

  25-08-2026 00:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Michael Maguire’s coaching future at the Broncos has taken another intriguing turn with the club considering a unique change to his contract.
  
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• Sydney Swans player who ‘organised, paid’ for women’s hotel visits revealed — LIVE

  25-08-2026 00:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Defender Riley Bice has been revealed as the Swans player who allegedly organised and paid for women to come to the Pullman East Melbourne hotel last week.
  
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