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• Curtis backs improved Modella to fill void in spring mares features

  24-09-2026 03:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Lee Curtis says his stable aimed too high with Modella in previous campaigns, but she is now ready for elite company after a sharp return.
  
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• AFL grad final teams and expert tips, plus first goal and Norm Smith Medal sweeps

  25-09-2026 09:41 via smh.com.au
  
  The all-important teams and expert tips – including Norm Smith medallist – for the biggest game of the AFL season.
  
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• ‘Stronger than ever’: Waugh confident about future of Super Rugby despite Kiwi exit talk

  25-09-2026 09:40 via smh.com.au
  
  RA boss Phil Waugh has responded to the prospect of New Zealand walking away from Super Rugby, which was discussed at a Kiwi rugby summit this week.
  
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• Eagles keep Dons winless, Dogs put Power on the brink

  25-09-2026 09:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Essendon slumps to a 0–7 record after a final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5–2.
  
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• Fagan hints at grand final swansong, Neale out of credits, Dees in trade talks with Giants star

  25-09-2026 09:24 via smh.com.au
  
  The lawyer who represented Lachie Neale at the appeals board said the dual Brownlow medallist had used up his “exceptional circumstances” credits.
  
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• Munster and Freddy's cheeky wager for NRL prelim final

  25-09-2026 09:13 via theage.com.au
  
  Cameron Munster and Brad Fittler make a cheeky bet to shout the bar in Brisbane ahead of Friday night's preliminary final.
  
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• Keen eye confident Warwoven set to stamp stud potential in Golden Rose

  25-09-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Bloodstock agent Jim Clarke has seen of one of dream pair of colts grab the attention of a major stud. He believes Warwoven can cement his future on Saturday.
  
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• The man who built Fremantle’s list of stars almost missed the job. This is why

  25-09-2026 07:58 via theage.com.au
  
  Behind the journey of the Dockers’ “silent achiever” – the son of an Australian rules great who is universally respected throughout the cut-throat AFL industry.
  
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• Suaalii named on wing as Wallabies stack bench to combat Springboks’ bomb squad

  25-09-2026 07:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his first Test start on the wing as coach Les Kiss named six forwards on the bench to counter South Africa’s formidable reserves in Perth.
  
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• Raiders to table Hudson Young revised four-year, $4.4 million deal

  25-09-2026 07:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Canberra are doing everything to stop the Origin star going to the open market on November 1, and will next week table a significantly upgraded offer for the back-rower.
  
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• Kalyn Ponga wasn’t ready to lead the Knights in 2022. He is now

  25-09-2026 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Kalyn Ponga was still working himself out as a person and footballer when first handed the Newcastle captaincy. This is how he became the leader of the NRL’s most unlikely resurrection.
  
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• Fagan hints at swansong, Dees in trade talks with Giants star as grand final looms

  25-09-2026 07:28 via smh.com.au
  
  The teams - and many of the supporters - are in town for Saturday’s grand final while trade talks continue in the background.
  
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• Swans make ‘best and fairest’ call on banned players

  25-09-2026 06:57 via theage.com.au
  
  The five players returned to the club for the first time this week since they were suspended for their involvement in a wild night of partying at the Pullman East Melbourne hotel.
  
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• AFLW round seven: Dons downed by Daisy’s Eagles, IKON Park hosts double-header

  25-09-2026 06:15 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow all the action of, and reaction to, round seven – including the grand final even quadruple header.
  
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• Min Woo lights up Presidents Cup

  25-09-2026 06:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Aussie cult hero Min Woo Lee threw an absolute dart on the par-3 ninth on the opening day of the Presidents Cup.
  
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• 'Cynical' Freo coach bemoans how long AFL took with Neale reprieve

  25-09-2026 05:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Dockers coach Justin Longmuir says he was 'cynical' about the Lachie Neale case, suggesting the reprieve should have come earlier in the week.
  
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• Fagan's future undecided as Lions focus on making grand final history

  25-09-2026 04:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Chris Fagan will again wait until after the grand final to confirm his future as he stands poised to join one of AFL coaching's most select clubs.
  
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• The viral T-shirt and memes that helped ex-Bomber through ‘the darkest moments of my life’

  25-09-2026 04:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Izzy Burgess is a pivotal person in Draper life. Not only did she support Draper through those arduous months of rehab, but she kept things light with satirical memes about him that also entertained her Instagram followers.
  
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• Wildcats shock 36ers in wild finish

  25-09-2026 03:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Elijah Pepper sunk a three-pointer with under two seconds remaining to secure the Wildcats a 98-97 win over the 36ers.
  
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• Front-running Freo ready to claim first flag

  25-09-2026 03:39 via abc.net.au
  
  After years of being an underdog and an afterthought in AFL premiership talks, Fremantle is ready to take centre stage with its breakthrough triumph.
  
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• For so long an underdog, front-running Freo ready to claim first flag

  25-09-2026 03:39 via abc.net.au
  
  After years of being an underdog and an afterthought in AFL premiership talks, Fremantle is ready to take centre stage with its breakthrough triumph.
  
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• Dropped, departing and dangerous: The Origin axing that lit a fire under Brian To’o

  25-09-2026 03:33 via theage.com.au
  
  A year ago, Brian To’o was on top of the rugby league world. He remains adamant that the sky is still the limit.
  
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• ‘Wouldn’t miss it for the world’: Roosters fans ready themselves for must-win final

  25-09-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  From their couches in Sydney’s East, to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, die-hard Roosters fans are ready for their team’s must-win final against the Dolphins on Friday.
  
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• Victor Radley has missed just two games all year. This is what he changed to stay on the park

  25-09-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters enforcer knew he was missing too many matches due to suspensions and concussion. Something had to give.
  
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• Star sends injury scare through NBL

  25-09-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Melbourne United star Cole Anthony sent a scare through the NBL after he went down with an apparent knee injury late in the derby against the Phoenix
  
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• Lions coach admits grand final game could be his last

  25-09-2026 03:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is not certain if he will continue coaching into next season.
  
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• Purple beer is flowing in Alex Pearce’s home town. But this question made him emotional

  25-09-2026 02:28 via theage.com.au
  
  A bag of bones as a teenager, the life of the man nicknamed “Moose” revolved around sport, his mates and family.
  
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• Retiring Dolphin lauded as one of NRL's toughest ahead of prelim final

  25-09-2026 02:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Dolphins preliminary final against the Roosters could be the last match of Ray Stone's NRL career, and he is set to go down swinging regardless of the result.
  
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• ‘I honestly don’t know’: Fagan hints at grand final swansong as captains cling to cup

  25-09-2026 01:04 via theage.com.au
  
  The teams - and many of the supporters - are in town. Lachie Neale has been given the green-light to play, and the build-up is underway for Saturday’s big game.
  
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• ‘I honestly don’t know’: Fagan hints at grand final swansong ahead of parade

  25-09-2026 01:04 via smh.com.au
  
  The teams - and many of the supporters - are in town. Lachie Neale has been given the green-light to play, and the build-up is underway for Saturday’s big game.
  
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