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• Hird 'disappointed' by Bombers snub

  23-08-2026 23:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Essendon legend James Hird is "disappointed" by the Bombers opting to offer Mark McVeigh the head coach role over him.
  
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• Swan's assistant takes-over as Essendon coach

  24-08-2026 14:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Essendon has named Mark McVeigh as senior coach one day after a 10-point loss and worst season in club history. 
  
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• Gal's dig at Maroons over coaching search

  24-08-2026 14:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Paul Gallen takes a dig at the Maroons as they look for Billy Slater's replacement.
  
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• How a personal pitch from the PNG prime minister helped seal Manu’s NRL return

  24-08-2026 13:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The former Kiwi international will join the Chiefs on a two-year contract from 2028, and has already been offered to clubs on a short-term deal for the back half of next season.
  
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• ‘Unite behind our club’: Powerbroker’s call for peace as McVeigh appointed Essendon coach

  24-08-2026 12:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Mark McVeigh has been appointed Essendon coach on a three-year deal, winning the race for the top job at the Hangar ahead of club great James Hird.
  
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• 'Ridiculous' rule change baffles Gus and Gal

  24-08-2026 11:37 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould and Paul Gallen react to the kick off rule change that will start late in the season.
  
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• Swans staff give police statements as Heeney loses kids’ footy camp role

  24-08-2026 11:36 via theage.com.au
  
  The five suspended Swans players have been banned from attending the Brownlow Medal count but will still eligible to win it.
  
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• Matildas star receives rousing welcome in return after mother's death

  24-08-2026 11:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Kyra Cooney-Cross is warmly welcomed back onto the field by Arsenal fans after missing the end of last season due to her mother's illness.
  
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• Radley set to miss rest of regular season with concussion; Ten Bulldogs out with COVID

  24-08-2026 10:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters enforcer must stand down for at least 11 days after suffering his eighth concussion or failed HIA in five years, while over a quarter of Canterbury’s NRL squad was kept away from training on Monday.
  
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• Concussed Radley set to miss rest of regular season; Ten Bulldogs out with COVID

  24-08-2026 10:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters enforcer must stand down for at least 11 days after suffering his eighth concussion or failed HIA in five years, while over a quarter of Canterbury’s NRL squad was kept away from training on Monday.
  
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• Reynolds' 323-game career officially over

  24-08-2026 10:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Broncos captain Adam Reynolds confirms he won't play again this season, ending his NRL career prematurely.
  
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• England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation over nightclub video

  24-08-2026 10:33 via abc.net.au
  
  England bowler Brydon Carse is being investigated over a video appearing to show him being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs by police.
  
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• Reynolds admits defeat in bid for Suncorp farewell as curtain falls on NRL career

  24-08-2026 10:21 via theage.com.au
  
  The Broncos captain has played his last NRL game after club medical staff concluded they were unwilling to risk him in Thursday night’s home clash against Melbourne.
  
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• ‘We’re not looking backwards’: McVeigh announced as Essendon’s new coach

  24-08-2026 10:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Mark McVeigh has been appointed Essendon coach on a three-year deal, winning the race for the top job at the Hangar ahead of club great James Hird.
  
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• McVeigh announced as Essendon’s new coach

  24-08-2026 10:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Mark McVeigh has been appointed Essendon coach, winning the race for the top job at the Hangar ahead of club great James Hird.
  
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• Race-by-race preview and tips for Newcastle (Beaumont) on Tuesday

  24-08-2026 10:00 via smh.com.au
  
  It’s an eight-race card in the Hunter on Tuesday, and we’ve got all the information you need to pick a winner or two.
  
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• NRL to trial controversial kick-off rule change on Thursday night

  24-08-2026 10:00 via smh.com.au
  
  In what could be a precursor to a permanent change, a change to the kick-off rule will be trialled for the first time in Thursday’s Broncos-Storm clash.
  
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• Butters declares he’s leaving Port, but he won’t get to Collingwood. Suns spearhead also on the move

  24-08-2026 09:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Geelong have firmed as leading contenders for Butters’ signature in recent times, along with the Western Bulldogs, who have also long coveted the midfielder.
  
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• 'I'm a has-been': Injury ends Broncos captain Adam Reynolds's career

  24-08-2026 09:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is unable to get up for one last game at Lang Park, ending his glittering NRL career.
  
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• Zak Butters declares he’s leaving Port Adelaide, but he won’t get to Collingwood

  24-08-2026 08:57 via smh.com.au
  
  Geelong have firmed as leading contenders for Butters’ signature in recent times, along with the Western Bulldogs, who have also long coveted the midfielder.
  
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• AFL boss addresses Swans sexual assault investigation

  24-08-2026 08:38 via smh.com.au
  
  AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has addressed the police investigation involving five Swans players, saying "respect for women is not negotiable".
  
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• Talented gelding a Force to be reckoned with at Newcastle

  24-08-2026 08:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Force March has not raced since an impressive second at Wyong in early April, but she is set to return in style on Tuesday.
  
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• ‘Walk a day in my shoes’: Luai hits back after ‘most overpaid player ever’ criticism

  24-08-2026 07:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Even a rival NRL player has weighed in on the debate about Jarome Luai and his worth. The cashed-up Tiger responded on Sunday night.
  
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• Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide he will depart club

  24-08-2026 06:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Star Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters says he has made the decision to return to Victoria, and has requested to leave the Power via free agency.
  
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• Why the AFL CEO had a public crack at Dogs star Ed Richards

  24-08-2026 06:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards said on Monday that the AFL’s wildcard games weren’t real finals. Andrew Dillon’s public response later in the day showed just how unimpressed he was.
  
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• Tszyu's testy presser before world title eliminator

  24-08-2026 06:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Nikita Tszyu gives some sarcastic answers when asked about his word title eliminator against Ben Mahoney.
  
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• It’s official: Zak Butters declares he’s leaving Port Adelaide

  24-08-2026 06:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Geelong have firmed as leading contenders for Butters’ signature in recent times, along with the Western Bulldogs, who have also long coveted the midfielder.
  
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• ‘No urgency’: Carey calls on selectors to back Labuschagne after another poor series

  24-08-2026 05:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Marnus Labuschagne averaged just 12 against Bangladesh as his lean trot continued. But who would replace him if he were to be dropped?
  
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• AFL boss grilled amid Swans scandal

  24-08-2026 05:41 via theage.com.au
  
  AFL chief executive officer Andrew Dillon says respect for women is "not negotiable" as he reacts to the Swans scandal.
  
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• Ten Bulldogs miss training with COVID-19 days out from season-defining clash

  24-08-2026 05:07 via theage.com.au
  
  More than a quarter of Canterbury’s NRL squad were kept away from training on Monday, ahead of Friday’s must-win match against Penrith.
  
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