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• Pendlebury's kids react to new kit

  05-10-2026 23:25 via theage.com.au
  
  The children of Scott Pendlebury react to him wearing a Gold Coast Suns kit for the first time.
  
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• AFL trade period LIVE: Hawks lodge paperwork for Ben King, what the Dees are offering for North’s disgruntled No.4 pick

  06-10-2026 06:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Three deals were completed on day one, including a surprise early resolution to the Zach Merrett swap, which should open opportunities for more wheeling and dealing.
  
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• Pies likely to launch bold bid for Brownlow Medallist

  06-10-2026 06:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Collingwood will attempt to lure Matt Rowell from Gold Coast next year.
  
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• Ikitau gives Wallabies a massive boost as McReight hails Rennie’s tough love

  06-10-2026 06:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Len Ikitau has overcome injury and is set to line up at Eden Park against an All Blacks side coached by the same man who gave him his first Test cap as a Wallaby.
  
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• Ka Ying Rising trial effort finishes second to punters’ excitement

  06-10-2026 06:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Ka Ying Rising and his Australian trainer and jockey were the stars of the show as the world’s best racehorse had his only barrier trial in the lead-up to his Everest defence.
  
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• Kangaroos players receive $40k. Every other nation gets $850 a World Cup game. That is set to change

  06-10-2026 06:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The World Cup pay gap will be on the agenda during the next collective bargaining agreement.
  
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• Thorpe, Scooter reveal first piece of Olympic emblem

  06-10-2026 06:07 via theage.com.au
  
  Aussie icons Ian Thorpe and Grant 'Scooter' Patterson reveal the first piece of the emblem for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
  
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• AFL trade period LIVE: What the Dees are offering for North’s disgruntled No.4 pick

  06-10-2026 06:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Three deals were completed on day one, including a surprise early resolution to the Zach Merrett swap, which should open opportunities for more wheeling and dealing.
  
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• ‘I’ve got life experiences’: Why Jaymie Graham is ready to lead Kangaroos

  06-10-2026 05:47 via smh.com.au
  
  North has had six senior coaches in the past eight years. Jaymie Graham narrowly missed out on the jobs at Carlton and Essendon earlier this year. Now he’s the man charged with leading the Kangaroos up the AFL ladder.
  
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• Women's stars call on Cricket Australia to fix scheduling

  06-10-2026 05:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Concerns are growing about the lack of women's cricket in school-friendly slots over summer, amid warnings the schedule will hurt the game's growth among girls. 
  
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• AFL trade period LIVE: Day two of trade period, mega-deal could be in the works for Butters, Demons’ offer for Duursma

  06-10-2026 05:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Three deals were completed on day one, including a surprise early resolution to the Zach Merrett swap, which should open opportunities for more wheeling and dealing.
  
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• The real reason behind St Kilda’s steep asking price for Marshall

  06-10-2026 04:19 via theage.com.au
  
  The Saints want Brisbane midfielder Sam Marshall, and need a pick in the 20s from Geelong to pass on to the Lions for another academy prospect. That’s where Grian Myers comes in.
  
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• Roosters forward to attempt shock NFL switch

  06-10-2026 02:50 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters knew they would lose Mark Nawaqanitawase and Angus Crichton to a rival code, but the NFL could also be a surprise destination for another player.
  
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• Mary Fowler pulls out of Matildas squad due to ‘personal circumstances’

  06-10-2026 02:47 via smh.com.au
  
  The Matildas star won’t participate in upcoming friendlies against Germany and Haiti.
  
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• ‘A clear case of retaliation’: Team owner furious after NBL bars him from conference

  06-10-2026 02:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The Larry Kestelman-led National Basketball League will hold a two-day growth conference in Sydney this week, but the chairman of one club has been barred from attending, reigniting a bitter feud.
  
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• Jaymie Graham named new North Melbourne AFL coach

  06-10-2026 01:41 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne confirms that Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham is the new Kangaroos coach, succeeding Alastair Clarkson.
  
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• Breaking: Jaymie Graham named new North Melbourne AFL coach

  06-10-2026 01:41 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne confirms that Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham is the new Kangaroos coach, succeeding Alastair Clarkson.
  
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• Roos desperate to land Crows defender

  06-10-2026 00:20 via theage.com.au
  
  North Melbourne has a huge offer in front of an Adelaide key defender, according to Cal Twomey.
  
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• AFL trade period LIVE: Day two of trade period, mega-deal for Butters in the works, Marshall wants out

  06-10-2026 00:02 via theage.com.au
  
  Three deals were completed on day one, including a surprise early resolution to the Zach Merrett swap, which should open opportunities for more wheeling and dealing.
  
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• AFL trade period LIVE: Day two of trade period, mega-deal could be in the works for Butters, Marshall wants out

  06-10-2026 00:02 via theage.com.au
  
  Three deals were completed on day one, including a surprise early resolution to the Zach Merrett swap, which should open opportunities for more wheeling and dealing.
  
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• Medvedev disqualified for hitting fan with ball, De Minaur reaches China final

  05-10-2026 23:29 via smh.com.au
  
  The temperamental Russian offered an apology after a spectator in Beijing was hit in the face by a tennis ball.
  
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• Medvedev disqualified for hitting fan with ball as De Minaur reaches China final

  05-10-2026 23:29 via theage.com.au
  
  The temperamental Russian offered an apology after a spectator in Beijing was hit in the face by a tennis ball.
  
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• Medevedev disqualified for hitting fan with ball as De Minaur reaches China final

  05-10-2026 23:29 via theage.com.au
  
  The temperamental Russian offered an apology after a spectator in Beijing was hit in the face by a tennis ball.
  
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• Fowler takes leave from Matildas

  05-10-2026 23:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Matildas superstar Mary Fowler has made herself unavailable for selection due to personal reasons.
  
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• Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas squad for Germany, Haiti games

  05-10-2026 23:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Mary Fowler will be replaced by Leah Davidson for the upcoming friendlies, with the Matildas star withdrawing due to personal circumstances.
  
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• Live: Wantaway Saints star boycotts best and fairest as Cats eye AFL trade

  05-10-2026 23:18 via abc.net.au
  
  St Kilda ruck Rowan Marshall does not attend the Saints' best and fairest event as he tries to force through a trade to Geelong. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
  
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• Live: Wantaway Saints star boycotts best and fairest as Cats circle

  05-10-2026 23:18 via abc.net.au
  
  St Kilda ruck Rowan Marshall does not attend the Saints' best and fairest event as he tries to force through a trade to Geelong. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
  
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• Live: Hawks make King offer official as Tigers offer hint on draft pick bids

  05-10-2026 23:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn puts the ball in Gold Coast's court when it comes to the future of Ben King. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
  
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• Medvedev sensationally disqualified in semi final

  05-10-2026 22:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Tennis superstar Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from his China Open semi final against Novak Djokovic.
  
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• Lloyd says Hawks win Merrett trade

  05-10-2026 22:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd says Hawthorn has won in the trade with the Bombers for Zach Merrett.
  
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