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• Bombers star cleared for return despite abrupt mid-game hospital visit

  20-07-2026 03:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Nate Caddy is expected to fully train and play next weekend despite experiencing an elevated heart rate during Essendon's win over GWS. 
  
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• Ex-league star Dureau dead at 39 after long cancer battle

  20-07-2026 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Scott Dureau is remembered as an "exceptional" player and person after losing his life to brain cancer.
  
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• ‘I love my name’: Swans star on having the best name in the AFLW

  20-07-2026 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Zipporah 'Zippy' Fish announced herself immediately on the AFLW stage with a breakout debut season. 
  
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• ‘Like to get fly’: Inside the wild $2.1m wardrobe of world champ ready to spoil Aussie’s dream

  20-07-2026 22:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Stephen Fulton doesn’t just like turning heads with his boxing – he enjoys doing it with his wardrobe too.
  
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• Ex-NRL superstar’s PNG move... and shock Warriors bid; Bears set for big $1m splash: Whispers

  20-07-2026 22:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Perth Bears are set to land a big name on the transfer market, with the NRL’s soon-to-be newest franchise reportedly signing Gehamat Shibasaki.
  
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• Star’s 757-day hiatus set to end; Lion luxury revealed as Dog wrestles at selection — Team Tips

  20-07-2026 22:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  One of St Kilda’s key pillars is locked in to make his first appearance at AFL level for over two years on Sunday afternoon, as his side continues their chase for a wildcard berth.
  
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• Dark horse’s biggest moment in three years; flat-track bully tag hangs over contender

  20-07-2026 22:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• Why Australia’s next Test opponents are in crisis mode

  20-07-2026 22:17 via theage.com.au
  
  Can Cameron Green and Beau Webster co-exist in the Australian Test team? A gruelling series of assignments over the next 12 months may answer the question.
  
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• Stunning list of stars up for grabs in Nov 1 feeding frenzy... and where they could go — NRL State of Play

  20-07-2026 22:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Origin period has ended and we’re nearing the home straight of the NRL regular season, meaning we’re just three months away from the November 1 feeding frenzy.
  
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• Boxing 2026: Stephen Fulton’s $2.1m wardrobe revealed ahead of Liam Wilson world title eliminator fight on Tim Tszyu undercard, latest news

  20-07-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Stephen Fulton doesn’t just like turning heads with his boxing – he enjoys doing it with his wardrobe too.
  
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• AFL 2026: Round 20 Team Tips, predicted sides and squads, ins and outs, team changes, injuries, latest team news

  20-07-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  One of St Kilda’s key pillars is locked in to make his first appearance at AFL level for over two years on Sunday afternoon, as his side continues their chase for a wildcard berth.
  
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• AFL 2026, Power Rankings after Round 19 | AFL analysis, every team ranked from best to worst, Sydney flat-track bullies, Melbourne vs Geelong is Demons’ biggest game since 2023 finals

  20-07-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• Ridge found love on reality TV, but it almost cost him a spot at the Commonwealth Games

  20-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Thirty-year-old weightlifter Ridge Barredo is competing at his third Commonwealth Games, but he almost missed selection altogether due to press commitments for reality TV show Married At First Sight.
  
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• Officials got three of seven calls wrong at the weekend. Apart from that, the NRL was happy

  20-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  We pinpointed seven calls over the weekend’s games that got coaches worked up. The NRL admits its officials bungled three of them, but insists it was satisfied with the Bunker’s strike rate.
  
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• Buckley at a ‘fork in the road’ after Tassie’s AFL coach call on Hinkley

  20-07-2026 13:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Nathan Buckley has opened up about his extreme disappointment on missing out on the gig as the Tasmania Devils’ first senior coach and says the situation has left him at a “fork in the road”.
  
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• ‘Iconic player of the club’: Tributes across rugby league as ex-NRL star passes away, aged 39

  20-07-2026 13:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Scott Dureau, a former halfback for the Newcastle Knights and Catalan Dragons, has tragically passed away at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer.
  
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• Why Gal opposes NRL's expansion bid

  20-07-2026 13:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Paul Gallen explains why he's opposed to the NRL's plan for a 20th team.
  
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• Smith opens up on sobriety journey

  20-07-2026 13:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Brandon Smith candidly discusses his sobriety journey on Nine's 100% Footy.
  
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• Gal renews call for Turbo switch

  20-07-2026 13:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Paul Gallen believes Tom Trbojevic will have to make a permanent switch after another injury.
  
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• ‘Big chance’: Rival’s Cleary links grow in key update on future amid $5m-a-year option

  20-07-2026 13:07 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nathan Cleary’s future has become the subject of fresh speculation, with a shock theory emerging that he could depart the Penrith Panthers at the end of his current deal in search of a new challenge.
  
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• ‘Fork in the road’: Buckley’s honest reaction to Devils’ coach call... and hint on future at Geelong

  20-07-2026 13:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nathan Buckley has transparently spoken for the first time since Tasmania named Ken Hinkley as their inaugural coach on Monday, labelling his non-selection as a “fork in the road” before expressing his excitement ahead as an assistant coach at Geelong.
  
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• Blues’ coach race down to just a few... including key name; fears over Tigers boss’ future — Daily

  20-07-2026 13:02 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Carlton’s coaching search has narrowed while rumblings are building over Richmond’s man in charge.
  
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• Carlton’s coach search narrows with three assistants among four contenders

  20-07-2026 12:47 via theage.com.au
  
  The race to become Carlton’s next senior coach is entering its most critical stage, with the Blues’ coaching selection panel to meet this week after whittling the field to four contenders, including interim coach Josh Fraser, for one of football’s biggest jobs.
  
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• Buckley at a ‘fork in the road’ after Tasmania’s coach call on Hinkley

  20-07-2026 12:27 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Buckley is open about his strong disappointment on missing out on the gig as the inaugural Tasmania senior coach. But he’s not likely to chase either the Essendon or Carlton coaching jobs.
  
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• ‘Look at them’: Hinkley points to rival that could help build Devils’ vision as 19th team’s blueprint emerges

  20-07-2026 11:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Inaugural Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley has pointed to Geelong as the blueprint for the AFL’s newest club, declaring the Cats’ rise into a destination club proves Tasmania can attract the competition’s best players.
  
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• ‘Going down the you-know-what’: Tigers urged to make ruthless and immediate Luai call

  20-07-2026 11:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Wests Tigers have been urged to consider dropping Jarome Luai as their disappointing season continues to unravel, with the club winning just two of its past 11 matches.
  
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• Manly receive Turbo boost as Tigers pair head to judiciary

  20-07-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Scans have cleared Tom Trbojevic of a serious hamstring injury, allaying fears the star fullback will miss the rest of the season.
  
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• A year after claiming NRL title, Maguire is under pressure. What Broncos do next will define the club

  20-07-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Sacking coaches is a statement that goes beyond personalities – it is about the culture of the club.
  
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• ‘He went low’: Crows spearhead fails bold appeal for tackle turned ‘roundhouse’ KO hit

  20-07-2026 10:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide’s Darcy Fogarty will miss the next three games after failing to escape his striking ban at the AFL Tribunal.
  
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• The rival all-rounders who could turn allies for ageing Australian attack

  20-07-2026 10:08 via smh.com.au
  
  Can Cameron Green and Beau Webster co-exist in the Australian Test team? A gruelling series of assignments over the next 12 months may answer the question.
  
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