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• DWZ fires up as try stopped

  20-09-2026 08:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Dallin Watene-Zelezniak takes exception to Bradman Best after he was denied a try.
  
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• Meet the teens training to play for the Tasmania Devils

  20-09-2026 21:26 via abc.net.au
  
  All eyes are on Tasmania's football talent as the state prepares to enter the AFL with the Tasmania Devils in less than two years.
  
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• Forget the grand final, this is the hardest week in rugby league

  20-09-2026 21:22 via smh.com.au
  
  NRL players are hyper-aware that one tiny slip-up in the preliminary final could end their season days short of what could have been a premiership.
  
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• Why the Roosters are privately miffed at their 15-year first finals schedule

  20-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  There is a great irony, and a juicy silver lining, if Trent Robinson can navigate a second six-day turnaround in as many weeks into the grand final.
  
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• Lleyton Hewitt says Australian tennis is struggling. Is he right?

  20-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia’s indifferent results on the global, and particularly grand slam, stage are again in the spotlight after Lleyton Hewitt’s frank comments on Friday ahead of a rare Davis Cup tie in Brisbane.
  
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• SCG madness and Plugger's point: The Swans-Bombers prelim, 30 years on

  20-09-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Thirty years ago today, the Sydney Swans made history in a nerve-shredding preliminary final at the SCG against Essendon. Dale Lewis, Troy Luff and Matthew Lloyd share their memories of a famous game.
  
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• From career crossroad to grand final, Erasmus 'stoked' he stayed with Dockers

  20-09-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  When Neil Erasmus runs out onto the MCG for the AFL grand final, it will vindicate his decision to stay with Fremantle after exploring his options last year.
  
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• Toure blasts edge of the area stunner

  20-09-2026 14:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian striker Mo Toure sends home another goal for Norwich.
  
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• Sydney Kings thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence in style

  20-09-2026 11:58 via theage.com.au
  
  Kendric Davis continued where he left off last season for the defending champions in a statement win.
  
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• AFLW round six: Bombers beaten up at Windy Hill; Demons claim top spot

  20-09-2026 11:32 via theage.com.au
  
  Gold Coast’s band of youngsters have strengthened their grip on a third AFLW finals berth, beating Essendon by 41 points at Windy Hill.
  
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• Neale facing ban for brain explosion

  20-09-2026 11:28 via theage.com.au
  
  Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale could miss the AFL grand final for a punch on Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan.
  
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• Why Lachie Neale should still play on grand final day

  20-09-2026 11:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The two-time Brownlow medallist has never been suspended before in his 320-game career. There is exceptional and compelling circumstances to downgrade his striking charge.
  
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• Knights march on after dubious decision cruels Warriors

  20-09-2026 10:40 via theage.com.au
  
  The big talking point out of Newcastle’s epic 12-10 win over the Warriors was the failure to award the home side a penalty in the final minute.
  
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• Martin strips it as Knights survive challenge

  20-09-2026 10:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Te Maire Martin is penalised for a strip, even after the Warriors sent it upstairs for a captain's challenge.
  
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• Sharpe saves the day in dubious fashion

  20-09-2026 10:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Knights star Fletcher Sharpe takes a bomb in the dying stages, but there were question marks over Tyson Frizell's involvement.
  
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• Ponga exits in final minutes

  20-09-2026 10:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Kalyn Ponga leaves the field for an HIA late against the Warriors.
  
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• Leiataua's thumb stops Warriors charge

  20-09-2026 10:01 via smh.com.au
  
  Ali Leiataua is ruled to have knocked on the ball after a challenge.
  
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• Skipper's smart challenge saves Warriors

  20-09-2026 09:56 via smh.com.au
  
  James Fisher-Harris expertly challenges a call in attacking territory.
  
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• NRL finals 2026 LIVE updates: Warriors breakthrough try sets up grandstand finish

  20-09-2026 09:48 via smh.com.au
  
  A preliminary final spot is on the line as the Warriors host last year’s wooden spooners Newcastle in front of 50,000 fans at a sold-out Eden Park. Follow all the action.
  
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• In the garden of Eden: Knights stun Warriors with finals upset for the ages

  20-09-2026 09:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Last year’s wooden spooners are through to a preliminary final after Newcastle shocked the Warriors in front of 48,000 fans at Auckland’s Eden Park.
  
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• Obstruction denies crucial Warriors try

  20-09-2026 09:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Ali Leiataua misses out on a try after an obstruction in the play.
  
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• Knights nail another captain's challenge

  20-09-2026 09:37 via smh.com.au
  
  The Knights pull off another successful captain's challenge.
  
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• Warriors star's shocker leads to Knights try

  20-09-2026 09:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's error in judgement hands the Knights a chance at four points.
  
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• ODI live: Aussies looking for series sweep against Zimbabwe

  20-09-2026 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia has the chance to record a 3-0 series result against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI in Harare. Follow our live ScoreCentre.
  
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• Alex de Minaur fires as Aussie pair clicks in Davis Cup triumph

  20-09-2026 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur has returned to form to seal Australia's Davis Cup progression, with the hosts beating Poland 3-1 at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
  
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• Lachie Neale will fight gut-punch suspension at AFL tribunal in bid to play in grand final

  20-09-2026 09:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions midfielder is no stranger to attention in grand final week, and finds himself there again, with a tribunal case on the cards.
  
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• An NRL title in their fourth season would be remarkable for Dolphins – and might just keep the club together

  20-09-2026 08:57 via smh.com.au
  
  The Dolphins are 160 minutes away from a first NRL premiership that they believe will make it easier to keep stars such as Herbie Farnworth?
  
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• Sharpe juggles Best's try assist

  20-09-2026 08:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Fletcher Sharpe finally scores after Bradman Best's brilliant line break.
  
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• Lions star to challenge grand final ban, Hawks pair handed massive fines

  20-09-2026 08:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The Lions will contest a one-match suspension handed to Lachie Neale, which would rule the two-time premiership captain out of the AFL grand final.
  
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• Lions star to challenge grand final ban, Hawks handed massive fines

  20-09-2026 08:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The Lions will contest a one-match suspension handed to Lachie Neale, which would rule the two-time premiership captain out of the AFL grand final.
  
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