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• Razzle-dazzle Rabbitohs denied by Bunker

  11-09-2026 13:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Jayden Sullivan's second-half try is overruled by the Bunker after a knock-on from Alex Johnston.
  
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• Hird reveals latest on Dons meeting

  15-09-2026 14:59 via theage.com.au
  
  James Hird reveals on Footy Classified he's not met with Demons officials.
  
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• ‘You can sob or you can go after it’: DCE backing Walker to make miracle finals recovery

  15-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  One of the crowning moments in Daly Cherry-Evans’ career came when he made an early return from ankle surgery. He’s tipping Sam Walker to do likewise.
  
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• The Warriors got away with this tactic once. The NRL won’t let it happen again

  15-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL is set to get tough on escorts after one of the game’s best aerial threats was illegally grounded in New Zealand.
  
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• The handwritten letters that inspired Hawthorn to a preliminary final

  15-09-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Before Hawthorn faced Fremantle in a do-or-die final, Hawks coach Sam Mitchell delivered a handwritten letter to each of his players. Here’s what they said:
  
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• Port want picks, not players, amid Butters’ move to the Western Bulldogs

  15-09-2026 11:28 via theage.com.au
  
  Logan Morris already has 144 goals and two premierships from just 69 matches for the Brisbane Lions. He plans to add to those tallies in the weeks and years ahead.
  
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• Don’t sack me: Addo-Carr’s plea to Parra after alleged positive cocaine test

  15-09-2026 11:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Josh Addo-Carr’s management has called on the Eels to give their client another chance after allegedly failing a drug test, citing his community work and desire to make amends.
  
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• Kings star's message to critics

  15-09-2026 11:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis knows his team will go from the hunters to the hunted this NBL season.
  
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• 'Pretty sore' Cleary to battle on for Penrith

  15-09-2026 11:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary is expected to battle on for the NRL finals, despite suffering a foot injury.
  
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• 'Pound the rock': Roosters plan to target Trindall

  15-09-2026 10:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Roosters players will be out to target injured Sharks playmaker Braydon Trindall this weekend.
  
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• ODI live scores: Australia faces Zimbabwe in first of African series

  15-09-2026 09:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian men's team's journey to the highly anticipated Test series against South Africa starts in Harare with the first of three ODIs against Zimbabwe. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
  
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• ODI live: Australia starts African tour with ODI against Zimbabwe

  15-09-2026 09:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian men's team's journey to the highly anticipated Test series against South Africa starts in Harare with the first of three ODIs against Zimbabwe. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
  
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• SA school charged after student hurt in hammer-throw incident

  15-09-2026 09:11 via abc.net.au
  
  SafeWork SA has lodged criminal proceedings against Christian Brothers College over a 2024 athletics incident in which a student was struck with a hammer-throw ball.
  
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• Cowan warns BBL privatisation could 'spiral out of control'

  15-09-2026 08:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Australian Test opener Ed Cowan believes the Big Bash League is already attracting the game's biggest star without private investment. 
  
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• ‘Next man up’: Why Papley is confident Swans can overcome Mills absence to reach grand final

  15-09-2026 08:00 via theage.com.au
  
  After losing their captain to a ruptured ACL in the qualifying final, Tom Papley says his side has already proved it can adapt to whatever pitfalls come their way.
  
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• Why Super Rugby clubs are set to lose 60 Test stars in the middle of 2027 season

  15-09-2026 07:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Next season’s Super Rugby Pacific draw has dropped, with extra Sunday games, a re-jigged finals system and an Origin-style impact that will test clubs’ depth to the limit.
  
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• The Carlton trap door: Behind the Blues’ brutal list cull

  15-09-2026 07:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlton will not offer Adam Saad a contract for 2027, which brings their total player cull to 11. To put that list surgery in perspective, West Coast have made just four changes to their senior list thus far, while Essendon have made five.
  
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• The Carlton cull: Behind the Blues’ dramatic list moves

  15-09-2026 07:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlton will not offer Adam Saad a contract for 2027, which brings their total player cull to 11. To put that list surgery in perspective, West Coast have made just four changes to their senior list thus far, while Essendon have made five.
  
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• Longmuir, Dockers vow they won't be 'ambushed' by undermanned Swans

  15-09-2026 07:04 via abc.net.au
  
  With an AFL grand final berth at stake, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir insists there is no chance the Dockers will underestimate a Sydney side missing a host of star players at the SCG on Friday night.
  
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• Dockers will not be 'ambushed' by 'galvanised' Swans, Longmuir vows

  15-09-2026 07:04 via abc.net.au
  
  With an AFL grand final berth at stake, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir insists there is no chance the Dockers will underestimate a Sydney side missing a host of star players at the SCG on Friday night.
  
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• Lions lock away another young gun ahead of preliminary final

  15-09-2026 05:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Logan Morris already has 144 goals and two premierships from just 69 matches for the Brisbane Lions. He plans to add to those tallies in the weeks and years ahead.
  
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• Bombers delist top 10 pick; Lions lock away another young gun ahead of preliminary final

  15-09-2026 05:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Logan Morris already has 144 goals and two premierships from just 69 matches for the Brisbane Lions. He plans to add to those tallies in the weeks and years ahead.
  
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• ‘We are all devastated’: Old Xavs apologise after administrative failure costs grand final berth

  15-09-2026 05:20 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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• Swift goes wild after huge Kelce play

  15-09-2026 04:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Taylor Swift goes wild after watching a huge Travis Kelce play as the veteran tight end picks up 59 yards for the Kansas City Chiefs.
  
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• The moment this Knights finals rookie will hold onto forever

  15-09-2026 04:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle was not short of heroes in its sudden-death finals win over South Sydney, but no player stood taller than 21-year-old backrower and play-off debutant Jermaine McEwen.
  
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• The moment this Knights finals rookie will hold on to forever

  15-09-2026 04:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle was not short of heroes in its sudden-death finals win over South Sydney, but no player stood taller than 21-year-old backrower and play-off debutant Jermaine McEwen.
  
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• Heir to Haas' throne wants to re-sign with Broncos

  15-09-2026 04:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Brisbane rising star Xavier Willison, who is not yet contracted beyond 2027, says he wants to re-commit to the Broncos.
  
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• 'A blatant failure of VAR'

  15-09-2026 04:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Craig Foster and Tommy Oar unpack Erling Haaland's controversial goal that was awarded by VAR.
  
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• Swans star likely to return for prelim final

  15-09-2026 04:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Sydney coach Dean Cox confirms a gun midfielder will likely return to face Fremantle.
  
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• How a Swans win over Fremantle could save the AFL some Brownlow blushes

  15-09-2026 04:10 via smh.com.au
  
  While none of the five suspended Swans will be at Crown Palladium on Monday night, their teammates and coaches will be if Sydney don’t make the grand final.
  
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