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• Live: Mitchell throws punch as Knights strike first in fiery elimination final

  11-09-2026 10:53 via abc.net.au
  
  South Sydney and Newcastle get the NRL Finals series underway with an elimination clash at the Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Longmire considering Kangaroos job

  14-09-2026 16:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Nine's Footy Classified panel reveals the latest on North Melbourne's coaching hunt.
  
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• SA Health employee reprimanded for accessing Tony Modra's medical records

  14-09-2026 13:33 via abc.net.au
  
  A SA Health employee has been reprimanded for snooping on AFL legend Tony Modra's private medical records after he was seriously injured in a truck crash, while two other workers remain under investigation, the health department says.
  
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• ‘Not eliciting that duty of care’: AFLW player hit with three-game ban for jaw-breaking bump

  14-09-2026 12:41 via smh.com.au
  
  A Port Adelaide defender has been whacked with a hefty three-game ban over a head-high bump described by one expert as “probably one of the worst bumps I’ve seen” in women’s footy.
  
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• 'Stick to what it is': Levi on proposed ball change

  14-09-2026 12:32 via theage.com.au
  
  Cross-code star Tegan Levi calls for the NRLW to stick solid with its current rules regarding ball size.
  
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• What Holbrook had to change at Newcastle

  14-09-2026 11:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Justin Holbrook tells Nine's 100% Footy what he had to change when taking over at Newcastle.
  
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• Hawks AFLW skipper’s worst fears confirmed; Port player hit with three-game ban for jaw-breaking bump

  14-09-2026 11:52 via smh.com.au
  
  Three-time All-Australian Emily Bates will miss the rest of the AFLW season with a knee injury in a huge blow to Hawthorn’s chances of snaring a maiden premiership.
  
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• Joey rants over 'complicated' officiating process

  14-09-2026 11:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns vents his frustration over the match review process for the Nathan Cleary incident.
  
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• Cleary sin bin highlights flawed rule that needs to be changed immediately

  14-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Few would argue that kickers shouldn’t be protected, but things have gone way too far.
  
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• Alleged contact with referee in Subbies grand final referred to judiciary

  14-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  An incident involving a player and referee Max Fulton in the closing moments of a NSW Suburban Rugby decider has been referred to the union’s judiciary.
  
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• Cleary plays down mystery injury

  14-09-2026 11:01 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Cleary speaks to 9news after his injury against the Roosters.
  
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• ‘We’re onto it:’ AFL’s warning on sweetheart side deals and lopsided trades

  14-09-2026 10:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL has warned clubs it will not approve lopsided player trades and will be especially alert to sweetheart deals designed to encourage clubs to accept free agency compensation for losing a player.
  
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• Worst fears confirmed for Hawks AFLW skipper; ruthless Roos extend streak

  14-09-2026 10:27 via theage.com.au
  
  Three-time All-Australian Emily Bates will miss the rest of the AFLW season with a knee injury in a huge blow to Hawthorn’s chances of snaring a maiden premiership.
  
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• Star Hawk's season over after ACL injury

  14-09-2026 10:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
  
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• 'Bittersweet' Swans captaincy call for Rampe

  14-09-2026 10:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Dane Rampe will stand in for injured Sydney captain Callum Mills on the finals stage again as the Swans veteran weighs up his AFL future beyond September.
  
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• NRL vs AFL: Who does footy finals better?

  14-09-2026 09:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Footy players Jack Higgins and Peter Mamouzelos put their mixology skills to the test.
  
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• Jordan Petaia returns to Wallabies squad after NFL stint

  14-09-2026 09:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.
  
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• Kentwell Cup Grand Final 2026

  14-09-2026 08:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Subbies grand final incident referred to judiciary.
  
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• The ‘special’ qualities that earned Nick Watson a kiss on the head from his coach

  14-09-2026 08:25 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks are back in a preliminary final, but this time they are a more hardened unit with a brilliant small forward who will challenge the might of the Brisbane Lions on Saturday.
  
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• Hawk skipper slams ‘toxic, ugly’ online abuse; Premiership Pie joins Pendlebury at Suns

  14-09-2026 07:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe voiced his support for his Adelaide counterpart Jordan dawson after he called out vile online abuse at the weekend. And, the Suns secure a Collingwood premiership player in a development role.
  
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• Liam Martin celebrated a try with a foul-mouthed spray. Here’s what his mum had to say about it

  14-09-2026 07:40 via theage.com.au
  
  The Panthers forward let loose with some colourful language after scoring against the Roosters. We checked in with his mum, Maxine, to see what she thought.
  
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• Wallabies recall former World Cup star after NFL detour

  14-09-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Utility back Jordan Petaia has been drafted into the Wallabies squad ahead of next Sunday’s Test against South Africa following a stint with the Los Angeles Chargers.
  
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• ‘The rule is black and white’: Why Old Xavs have been booted from the grand final

  14-09-2026 07:10 via theage.com.au
  
  VAFA rules state that under-19s footballers cannot have played more than 12 games in the season in question in the Talent League – the AFL’s premier junior feeder competition – to retain finals eligibility.
  
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• World Athletics firm on Russia ban, Coe acknowledges need for solution

  14-09-2026 06:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The president of World Athletics says the body will not change its position on banning athletes from Russia.
  
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• Another premiership Magpie joins Pendlebury at the Suns

  14-09-2026 05:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Suns have secured Collingwood development coach Nathan Murphy.
  
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• Mas 'fulfils his destiny' to win historic Vuelta

  14-09-2026 05:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Enric Mas has finished second overall three times at his home grand tour, the Vuelta a España. But in 2026 he finally ended Spain's drought for a home-grown victor after 12 years.
  
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• Referee punch in Subbies Rugby final

  14-09-2026 05:07 via smh.com.au
  
  Referee punched in Subbies Rugby Final between Waverly and Hunters Hill
  
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• ‘Stress-related bone issue’: Cleary in race to recover from foot injury in time for prelim

  14-09-2026 03:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers star Nathan Cleary faces a fight to be fit for next weekend’s preliminary final, with medical experts suggesting the club’s description of his injury implies he has suffered a micro-fracture to his foot.
  
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• Cleary cleared for preliminary final, but sweating on foot injury scans

  14-09-2026 03:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary is due to learn the extent of his foot injury on Monday after dodging a potential ban for a collision with Rooster Hugo Savala.
  
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• Cleary cleared for preliminary final, but scans needed for foot injury

  14-09-2026 03:53 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL match review committee issued their verdict on Cleary’s collision with Rooster Hugo Savala on Monday morning.
  
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