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• Joey calls for subtle Sharks tweak

  21-09-2026 13:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns believes there needs to be a simple jersey change in the halves at Cronulla.
  
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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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• 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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• AFL grand final parade LIVE: Lions and Fremantle players to join motorcade ahead of big game

  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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• Brazil’s big-name squad meets mega hype from soccer fanatics

  25-09-2026 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Football fans have welcomed some of the world's most famous players to a regional city known for its love of another code.
  
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• AFL boss reacts to Neale decision

  25-09-2026 00:33 via smh.com.au
  
  AFL boss Andrew Dillon is "happy" Lachie Neale can play the grand final after having a suspension overturned at the appeals board.
  
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• Infantino calls for 'culture of dialogue' amid resignation calls

  24-09-2026 23:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The FIFA president says he wants to create a culture that is "not about generating positive headlines" as federations call for him to step down.
  
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• Insane catch helps South Africa beat Australia in one-day clash

  24-09-2026 23:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Marco Jansen takes a catch that needs to be seen to be believed, halting Australia's spirited chase of 298 in the process.
  
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• Incredible catch helps South Africa beat Australia in one-day clash

  24-09-2026 23:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Marco Jansen takes a catch that needs to be seen to be believed, halting Australia's spirited chase of 298 in the process.
  
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• Socceroos vs Brazil, everything you need to know

  24-09-2026 21:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Everything you need to know as the youthful Socceroos take on a Brazil team on the rebuild under legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti in Queensland, with international friendlies in Townsville and Brisbane.
  
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• The Sam Walker files: Why the NRL’s greatest minds love this one-man mystery

  24-09-2026 21:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Champion halves boasting 14 titles and 1500 games between them all agree. Sam Walker – the gambler, meticulous planner and ambidextrous rogue – is unlike anything they’ve ever seen.
  
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• The AFL's gut feel to Neale's gut punch leaves fans dazed and confused

  24-09-2026 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  It was the AFL's Folarin Balogun moment, and the decision to let Lachie Neale play in the grand final has left many seeing red.
   
  
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• ‘Who’s this bloke with no teeth?’ The raw talent who snubbed the NBA to become footy’s unicorn

  24-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Compared to Dennis Rodman and scouted by the Golden State Warriors, marketable big man Luke Jackson channelled his energy into becoming an AFL star and Instagram superhero.
  
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• Two decades after coaching DCE, Woolf out to end his NRL career

  24-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dolphins’ boss knows all about DCE – he coached him 20 years ago.
  
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• Sydney could host an AFLW Gather Round. What about Marvel on grand final eve?

  24-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Instead, there are four games at three different venues, one of which is an eyesore.
  
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• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua boxing megafight announced

  24-09-2026 15:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-awaited boxing match between British former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff.
  
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• Flawed reasons for a just outcome: Why Neale playing in the grand final is the right thing

  24-09-2026 13:55 via theage.com.au
  
  The underlying wrinkle of this case is that the match review system leaves little room for shades of grey in the grading of offences.
  
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• 'Right decision made': Greats react to Neale's hearing

  24-09-2026 12:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Brown and Matthew Lloyd give their thoughts on Brisbane star Lachie Neale's appeal board hearing result.
  
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