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• Embarrassed Tigers say Mad Monday antics did not reference Swans scandal

  25-08-2026 08:02 via smh.com.au
  
  Richmond said they had questioned the players about their conduct at the Garfield Hotel in Gippsland on Monday.
  
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• Rabbitoh closes in on three-year deal; concussed Radley set to miss rest of regular season

  25-08-2026 11:02 via theage.com.au
  
  Young star Tallis Duncan is set to sign off on an extension that will keep him at South Sydney until 2030, as the Rabbitohs prepare to welcome back Latrell Mitchell this weekend.
  
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• Live: AFL's All Australian team and Rising Star to be named

  25-08-2026 10:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL's All Australian team of 2026 will be unveiled at its official awards night, alongside the crowning of the Rising Star and the league's MVP. Follow live.
  
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• Bulldogs tie down Preston as Martin and Panthers pause talks on new deal

  25-08-2026 10:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Star back-rower Jacob Preston has agreed to an upgraded, long-term deal to remain at Canterbury, while Liam Martin has agreed to park negotiations until after Penrith’s premiership push.
  
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• The tone-deaf Tigers have provided a lesson for all footballers

  25-08-2026 10:36 via smh.com.au
  
  Sure, the Richmond players celebrating the end of their season didn’t think they were making themselves the story, but no one does until they are on the front page.
  
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• ‘I’ll cry my eyes out’: Jai Arrow will take the field for South Sydney again. Expect tears

  25-08-2026 10:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs have received the NRL’s blessing to let Arrow “play” the final two matches of the regular season and finish his career on 100 appearances for the club.
  
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• ‘Geeing me up’: Jai Arrow on what it means to ‘play’ 100 games for Souths

  25-08-2026 10:02 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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• Pucovski launches legal action against Brighton Grammar over first concussion

  25-08-2026 09:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Pucovski alleges the APS school breached its duty of care when he was concussed at football training in 2014, the first of 13 documented concussions that ultimately ended his cricket career.
  
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• Reynolds denies rift with Madge

  25-08-2026 09:23 via smh.com.au
  
  Broncos captain Adam Reynolds denies a rift with Michael Maguire after being denied a farewell game.
  
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• Trainer confident horse ready to find his groove

  25-08-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Harry’s Evidence steps up to a trip in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1250m) where his trainer feels he is well suited to handle a rise in class.
  
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• Jai Arrow to play final two Rabbitohs games

  25-08-2026 08:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Jai Arrow will play two more games for South Sydney in order to reach a club milestone.
  
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• Tszyu fiery before 'life or death' fight

  25-08-2026 08:23 via theage.com.au
  
  Nikita Tszyu and Benny Mahoney's face off became fiery as the two got into each other's faces before their blockbuster fight.
  
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• Richmond denies players 'making light' of Swans scandal on Mad Monday

  25-08-2026 08:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The Richmond Football Club says players were not "referencing or making light of recent matters" in videos circulating from the team's post-season celebrations.
  
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• Sugar City to cricket centrepiece? How Mackay secured a historic Test, and its bold vision of what’s to come

  25-08-2026 07:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Bringing Test cricket to Mackay has been a long and complicated battle but the northern Queensland city is ready for its close-up.
  
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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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