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• Moses' nails captain's challenge

  15-08-2026 12:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Mitch Moses won Parramatta the match when he correctly challenged a knock-on call that turned into a penalty.
  
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• Socceroo seals mega-money move with Michael Jackson dance

  16-08-2026 00:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda has sealed his money-spinning transfer to Portuguese giants Sporting, and celebrated the move by starring in a Michael Jackson-themed dance video.
  
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• Key Demon faces nervous MRO wait with AFL finals near after high shot

  15-08-2026 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen faces a nervous wait for the match review officer after collecting a "flat" Aliir Aliir during the Demons' commanding  20.12 (132) to 8.8 (56) win over Port Adelaide. 
  
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• NRLW's Roosters fly against Broncos amid controversy

  15-08-2026 23:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters strengthen their grip on a second consecutive NRLW minor premiership by enacting a modicum of grand final revenge in a 34-20 victory against Brisbane.
  
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• ‘Not just for the sake of it’: Pies coach’s call on glaring issue as finals reality laid bare by draw

  15-08-2026 23:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood coach Craig McRae insisted he would not rest players “just for the sake of it” next week despite being almost certainly locked into the inaugural “wildcard” round in a fortnight’s time after a stunning repeat draw against Hawthorn.
  
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• ‘Certainly odd’: Moment that left Mitchell baffled after stunning Hawks-Pies draw repeat

  15-08-2026 22:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell admitted he could not believe that his side played out another draw against Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday night.
  
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• Maguire fumes as Broncos season plunges further with 15th loss

  15-08-2026 22:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire says his side will be well beaten next week if it produces a similar performance to Saturday night's 40-6 defeat to the New Zealand Warriors.
  
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• Port star's milestone match ends early

  15-08-2026 22:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Aliir Aliir's 200th match for Port Adelaide ended early when he was subbed off with a concussion after a horror hit from Jacob van Rooyen.
  
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• Inside Nestory Irankunda’s $32m move to ‘legendary’ club that made Cristiano Ronaldo famous

  15-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australian football fans’ midweek mornings just got a whole lot more interesting.
  
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• With $5 billion floating around, the NRL player market has gone wild

  15-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Apart from the Super League madness of the mid-1990s, the player market has never been more volatile. What’s driving it? Money. A lot of money.
  
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• The biggest player to play in the NRL opens up on his NFL dream

  15-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Ben Te Kura has walked away from the certainty of a six-figure Brisbane Broncos contract in a bid to follow Jordan Mailata and Jarryd Hayne’s switch to the NFL.
  
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• The $1m gap between the Roosters and a new deal for Sam Walker

  15-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The Tricolours and their star halfback have put contract negotiations on hold, with the parties still some way apart in their valuation of the Maroons playmaker.
  
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• Warming climate forcing marathon changes to keep runners cool

  15-08-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Marathon organisers across the United States are rethinking when they hold events due to warmer temperatures.
  
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• Why the Hawks and Pies both won out of their historic draw

  15-08-2026 18:33 via theage.com.au
  
  On a night the same two clubs played in their second draw in the same season for the first time in VFL/AFL history, both Collingwood and Hawthorn had reason to celebrate.
  
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• Why ‘one of the nicest blokes you’ll meet in footy’ is set to face MRO heat

  15-08-2026 17:21 via theage.com.au
  
  While most of the footy-loving public was captivated by the second draw in as many Hawks v Pies clashes this season, an incident at Adelaide Oval is sure to be scrutinised.
  
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• Watch: Socceroos star announces new club in Michael Jackson-themed video

  15-08-2026 16:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon have announced Nestory Irankunda’s signing in a glittering dance video with the Socceroo again bringing out his Michael Jackson moves.
  
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• Watch: Socceroos star announces new club in epic Michael Jackson-themed video

  15-08-2026 16:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon have announced Nestory Irankunda’s signing in a glittering dance video with the Socceroo again bringing out his Michael Jackson moves.
  
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• ‘Absolutely cruel’: Warriors star’s season in doubt after devastating injury blow

  15-08-2026 15:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Luke Metcalf’s remarkable return to first-grade could be over after the New Zealand Warriors halfback suffered another hamstring injury in a devastating blow against the Broncos.
  
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• ‘F***’: Injury chaos after Warriors and Broncos stars go down as minor premiership race heats up

  15-08-2026 15:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Broncos and Warriors suffered major blows with Brisbane star Reece Walsh and rival Luke Metcalf hobbling off with potential season-ending injuries on a Saturday night of carnage at Suncorp Stadium.
  
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• Behind the scenes with the Tigers and AFLW assistant, Brendan Fevola

  15-08-2026 15:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Richmond tasted victory in their first game this season, and front and centre were new Tigers coach Jarrard Donders and his high-profile assistant.
  
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• A DRAW… AGAIN! Hawks, Pies can’t be split after star’s agonising kick after the siren

  15-08-2026 15:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  An uncanny case of deja va occurred at the MCG on Saturday night as Hawthorn and Collingwood played out a second draw against each other in the same season.
  
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• ‘Diabolical’ coathanger rocks Dees’ demolition as Port sink to new low

  15-08-2026 15:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Melbourne’s top four hopes remain alive after their 76-point demolition of Port Adelaide on Saturday night.
  
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• ‘I reckon that’s garbage’: The question that made Maguire snap after Warriors smashing

  15-08-2026 15:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Michael Maguire has finally had enough of his footy side after weeks of defending losing efforts while Pat Carrigan said the Broncos lacked “desire” in the 40-6 loss to the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.
  
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• AFL LIVE: History makers: Hawks and Magpies become the first sides to draw their match-up twice in a season

  15-08-2026 14:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Dylan Moore saved Hawthorn in April when his kick after the siren rescued a draw for the Hawks against Collingwood. On Saturday night, he was on the other side of the ledger.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Broncos v Warriors - Round 24

  15-08-2026 14:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The Brisbane Broncos take on the New Zealand Warriors in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Stunning scenes: For the second time this season, the Hawks and Magpies have drawn at the MCG

  15-08-2026 14:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Super Saturday is closing out with a pair of prime-time clashes as the Hawks take on the Pies at the MCG, and the Demons face the Power in Adelaide. Follow the action.
  
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• ‘Can get the finish’: Volk’s verdict on historic UFC title fight as wild record looms — Ultimate Guide

  15-08-2026 14:16 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Alexander Volkanovski knows better than almost anyone just how difficult it is to solve the Islam Makhachev problem.
  
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• AFL LIVE: They’ve already played out a draw this season. Could the Hawks and Pies be set for another one?

  15-08-2026 14:16 via smh.com.au
  
  Super Saturday is closing out with a pair of prime-time clashes as the Hawks take on the Pies at the MCG, and the Demons face the Power in Adelaide. Follow the action.
  
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• ‘Trying to be a superstar’: The mindset shift behind Ashcroft’s latest exploits

  15-08-2026 14:13 via theage.com.au
  
  Brisbane have shown some fresh signs of life in their quest for a third-straight premiership. Their Gold Coast take down could be just the start.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Pies mount comeback as Hawks clash goes down to wire; Demons star in strife after Adelaide incident

  15-08-2026 13:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Super Saturday is closing out with a pair of prime-time clashes as the Hawks take on the Pies at the MCG, and the Demons face the Power in Adelaide. Follow the action.
  
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