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• Dolphins into NRL’s final four with comeback win over Warriors

  12-09-2026 10:33 via theage.com.au
  
  In a match featuring three sin bins and six penalty goals, the Dolphins booked a home preliminary final with a come-from-behind 26-16 victory over the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland.
  
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• Fagan got ‘nasty’ at four players for the first time this year. It sparked carnage for the Crows

  12-09-2026 16:53 via theage.com.au
  
  It took just 29 seconds in the contest for Kai Lohmann to kick the first goal of the night – triggering a procession of five unanswered goals in the opening seven-and-a-bit minutes.
  
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• NRL 2026: Cowboys press conference, Todd Payten, Scott Drinkwater, match report, news

  12-09-2026 15:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Todd Payten says his back three had a “costly night” as the Cowboys’ season ended with a disappointing loss to Cronulla.
  
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• Walker makes tearful exit as Lions respond to ‘nasty’ Fagan’s tough love; preliminary final times confirmed

  12-09-2026 15:44 via smh.com.au
  
  The Lions put their hopes for a three-peat on the line while the Crows seek a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn as they meet in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. Follow for live updates.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Nicks says he will stay as Crows are building something special; Bailey reveals he re-signed after Fagan spray as Lions prepare for Hawks clash

  12-09-2026 15:31 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions put their hopes for a three-peat on the line while the Crows seek a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn as they meet in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. Follow for live updates.
  
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• Magic Hynes moment sinks rival as flop to spark fresh NRL wildcard debate — Big Hits

  12-09-2026 15:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nicho Hynes stood tall when his side needed him most as the Sharks knocked the Cowboys out of the finals in front of a terrible crowd at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Brisbane Lions v Adelaide player ratings: Fagan’s men who stood tallest after embarrassment against Swans

  12-09-2026 15:03 via theage.com.au
  
  The back-to-back premiers are on track for yet another flag after obliterating the Crows at the Gabba in what became Adelaide favourite son Taylor Walker’s farewell game.
  
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• ‘Show them what they missed’: Bailey’s masterclass haunts Crows; Lions stars’ epic response — Player Ratings

  12-09-2026 14:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Zac Bailey starred in first game since penning a mega eight-year extension and rejecting interest from Adelaide to launch Brisbane into a fifth-straight prelim.
  
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• ‘Devastating’ record blitz propels Lions into FIFTH straight prelim as Crows ‘torn apart’

  12-09-2026 14:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A ruthless Brisbane has delivered the most emphatic response to its Sydney horror show, thumping a stunned Adelaide and keeping its three-peat hopes alive.
  
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• Ronaldo's swipe at Mahoney after finals clash

  12-09-2026 14:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Ronaldo Mulitalo delivers a parting shot to Cowboys rival Reed Mahoney after the elimination final.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Walker makes tearful exit as Lions respond to ‘nasty’ Fagan’s tough love; preliminary final times confirmed

  12-09-2026 14:38 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions put their hopes for a three-peat on the line while the Crows seek a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn as they meet in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. Follow for live updates.
  
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• Hynes blasts 'embarrassing' stadium saga

  12-09-2026 14:36 via theage.com.au
  
  Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes slams the 'embarrassing' move to Allianz Stadium against the Cowboys.
  
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• Root return gets even better as Poms survive massive first over wobble in Test whitewash

  12-09-2026 14:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep.
  
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• Star captain’s efforts go in vain; retiring legend ‘ignored’ as TEN Crows fail: Adelaide Semi Final Player Ratings

  12-09-2026 14:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  After breaking their finals hoodoo last Saturday night, Matthew Nicks and his Crows outfit came plummeting back down to earth with a demoralising 53-point loss to Brisbane — and it saw 10 players fail.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Taylor Walker’s career ends as a former Crows target powers the Lions into yet another prelim

  12-09-2026 14:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions put their hopes for a three-peat on the line while the Crows seek a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn as they meet in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. Follow for live updates.
  
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• AFL finals fixture 2026: Freo, Lions avoid ultimate embarrassment as prelim showdowns locked in

  12-09-2026 14:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The first ever 10-team AFL finals series is nearing its conclusion after Hawthorn and Sydney shockingly both earned home preliminary finals.
  
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• Trindall's last-ditch tackle with busted shoulder

  12-09-2026 14:01 via theage.com.au
  
  Sharks star Braydon Trindall forces an error with a tackle in the final minute.
  
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• Trindall sets up Kennedy

  12-09-2026 13:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Playing with virtually one arm, Braydon Trindall threw a brilliant pass before Will Kennedy did the rest.
  
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• Hynes scores under the dot

  12-09-2026 13:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Nicho Hynes went a way for making up for his poor night with the boot by scoring under the dot in the second half.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Back-to-back premier Lions flex their muscles as Taylor Walker’s career winds up

  12-09-2026 13:40 via smh.com.au
  
  The Lions put their hopes for a three-peat on the line while the Crows seek a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn as they meet in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. Follow for live updates.
  
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• NRL finals LIVE: Hynes, Kennedy score to put Sharks in box seat late against Cowboys

  12-09-2026 13:38 via smh.com.au
  
  The opening week of the NRL finals continues with the top-four Warriors-Dolphins clash before a sudden death battle between Cronulla and North Queensland. Follow the action.
  
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• Fans stay home but Sharks turn up to end Cowboys’ season

  12-09-2026 13:38 via smh.com.au
  
  The opening week of the NRL finals continues with the top-four Warriors-Dolphins clash before a sudden death battle between Cronulla and North Queensland. Follow the action.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Hewitt, de Minaur watch on as Crows’ star-studded forward line goes missing against rampant Lions

  12-09-2026 13:28 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions put their hopes for a three-peat on the line while the Crows seek a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn as they meet in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. Follow for live updates.
  
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• Katoa extends Sharks' lead

  12-09-2026 13:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Sione Katoa found himself with a massive overlap and he scored in the corner to put the Sharks further in front against the Cowboys.
  
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• Gus stunned by Mulitalo penalty

  12-09-2026 13:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould reacts to a penalty against Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo.
  
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• Trindall's brave dropout with injured shoulder

  12-09-2026 13:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Braydon Trindall goes for a short dropout and dives on a loose ball, despite his injured shoulder.
  
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• Warriors’ concerning update on two injured stars as Webster explains curious strategy

  12-09-2026 12:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Warriors coach Andrew Webster has revealed that Leka Halasima suffered a fresh hamstring injury during the warm up before his side’s loss to the Dolphins, but couldn’t shed any light on the gun forward’s status.
  
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• ‘Who’s reffing the game?’: NRL defends Bunker after Bennett’s stunning attack

  12-09-2026 12:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Wayne Bennett blasted the Bunker in an extraordinary attack as the Rabbitohs’ season came to a close on Friday night.
  
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• Sharks denied again by tight offside call

  12-09-2026 12:51 via theage.com.au
  
  KL Iro looked as if he'd scored for the Sharks, before the Bunker ruled he was narrowly offside.
  
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• Trindall's shoulder concerns continue

  12-09-2026 12:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns admits concerns for Sharks playmaker Braydon Trindall.
  
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