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• Tom Dearden unloads on ‘nonsense’ speculation

  03-08-2026 08:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Speculation surrounding the Queensland Maroons superstar’s future has circled, and the man himself has revealed the toll it has taken upon his family.
  
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• High shot puts Storm winger in the bin

  27-08-2026 13:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Moses Leo is given his marching orders for a high shot on Jordan Riki.
  
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• Mam pounces and runs 70 metres to score

  27-08-2026 12:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Ezra Mam intercepts a Cameron Munster pass to run away and score.
  
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• AFL wildcard finals teams and expert tips: Dees favourite son to play first game in 372 days

  27-08-2026 12:50 via theage.com.au
  
  All the teams and expert tips are in for wildcard round and Melbourne, in particular, have made some stunning calls.
  
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• Utoikamanu tramples five Broncos defenders

  27-08-2026 12:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Stefano Utoikamanu embarrasses Brisbane's defence with a simple hit-up.
  
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• Storm forward on report for crusher

  27-08-2026 12:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Trent Loiero is placed on report after Josiah Karapani was taken awkwardly in a tackle.
  
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• The ethical dilemmas this concussion mess raises are as important as the legal ones

  27-08-2026 11:59 via smh.com.au
  
  The Cats were handed a big fine and accepted they made a mistake in not lodging the concussion waiver with the AFL, but no one can hide from the questions the saga raises.
  
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• NRL live updates: Brisbane Broncos face the Melbourne Storm

  27-08-2026 11:33 via smh.com.au
  
  All eyes will be on the Broncos as they try to shake off the Adam Reynolds furore and take down their 2025 grand final rivals at Suncorp Stadium.
  
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• Why Friday night shapes as the biggest challenge of Cleary’s club career

  27-08-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  He conquered Origin seven weeks ago. On Friday night, the Panthers halfback faces an even greater challenge in clubland.
  
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• AFL chairman said he didn’t consider stepping down over concussion saga

  27-08-2026 10:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Former Geelong president Craig Drummond has faced questions for the first time about the document signed by a premiership Cat to reduce the club’s exposure to legal risk if he suffered another concussion.  
  
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• Live: Broncos pilloried for ill-fitting Reynolds farewell before Storm run riot

  27-08-2026 10:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Broncos are on track for a ninth straight loss at Lang Park as the Storm run in five first-half tries after a truncated tribute to departing players, including captain Adam Reynolds. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Adam Reynolds sidelined for Lang Park farewell against Storm

  27-08-2026 10:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds waves goodbye to his adopted home ground from the sidelines at Lang Park as the Broncos take on the Storm. Follow live.
  
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• Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

  27-08-2026 10:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and have lined up Colombia as they look to address their future sooner rather than later.
  
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• Queensland trainer takes aim with Cosmic Fire at Sydney breakthrough

  27-08-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Sunshine Coast trainer Bill Healey believes his pair of runners at Rosehill on Saturday can bounce back from poor last starts at home.
  
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• Lloyd looks for more mature return after exciting guest stint

  27-08-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Zac Lloyd has hopes of riding more overseas after a satisfying experience in Japan, but his focus is on Sydney racing and Golden Slipper winner Guest House.
  
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• ‘I almost fell off my chair’: Beveridge can’t believe Pies were granted a Marvel training run

  27-08-2026 08:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Though they’re Marvel Stadium tenants, the Western Bulldogs have not been granted access to use the AFL-owned venue for a main training session this season.
  
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• ‘They did almost everything right’: Dillon defends Cats despite $140k fine

  27-08-2026 08:13 via smh.com.au
  
  AFL CEO Andrew Dillon conceded the controversial concussion waiver would not have been approved by the league, but defended Geelong’s handling of the saga.
  
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• The numbers behind Carlton's transition from AFLW darling to contender

  27-08-2026 08:03 via abc.net.au
  
  After a breakout AFLW season last year, Carlton is using some subtle tweaks to take the difficult next step of challenging for the premiership.
  
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• Marathon, not a sprint: Why Sydney’s beast of a course rewards power over pace

  27-08-2026 07:57 via smh.com.au
  
  It’s a stacked field in this year’s Sydney Marathon, and they’re all aiming to break the course record. But none will go close to breaking two hours. Here’s why.
  
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• The NRL needs 60 players for two more teams. So where have all the rookies gone?

  27-08-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  A brief look at the rookie of the year contenders would be enough to have fans wondering if there is enough young talent to sustain a healthy, expanded NRL.
  
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• ‘No intention to conceal or deceive’: Geelong hit with $140k fine over concussion waiver

  27-08-2026 05:58 via smh.com.au
  
  The AFL have handed the Cats a significant financial penalty for not lodging their contract variation with Jake Kolodjashnij.
  
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• Breaking: AFL hits Geelong with monster fine over concussion waiver scandal

  27-08-2026 05:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL hands down its penalty after a meeting between the commission and Geelong regarding Jake Kolodjashnij's now-controversial contract.
  
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• AFL hits Geelong with monster fine over concussion waiver scandal

  27-08-2026 05:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL hands down its penalty after a meeting between the commission and Geelong regarding Jake Kolodjashnij's now-controversial contract.
  
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• Aussie James Duckworth through to Winston-Salem quarterfinals

  27-08-2026 05:32 via abc.net.au
  
  It's a mixed day for the Australians at the Winston-Salem Open with James Duckworth progressing to the quarterfinals and Rinky Hijikata crashing out.
  
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• Aussie James Duckworth through to Winston-Salem quarter-finals

  27-08-2026 05:32 via abc.net.au
  
  It's a mixed day for the Australians at the Winston-Salem Open with James Duckworth progressing to the quarter-finals and Rinky Hijikata crashing out.
  
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• How Fraser’s Blues will handle the finals; Saints axe No.3 draft pick

  27-08-2026 05:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Josh Fraser has no fear about throwing his young Blues into the chaos of an AFL wildcard game at the MCG, while St Kilda have made list changes.
  
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• Tszyu and Mahoney camps exchange verbal barbs after controversial draw

  27-08-2026 04:14 via abc.net.au
  
  While Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney were gracious towards each other, the same could not be said about their respective promoters in a testy post-script.
  
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• Geelong hit with massive $140,000 AFL fine over concussion waiver

  27-08-2026 04:09 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL have handed the Cats a significant financial penalty for not lodging their contract variation with Jake Kolodjashnij.
  
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• Freedmans load up for spring with promising Gun Runner colt

  27-08-2026 04:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Will Freedman believes Genesis Runner can measure up to stakes grade this spring and keep a promising start to the season going for his Rosehill stable.
  
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• Dropping the body armour: How the Swans AFLW team united amid crisis

  27-08-2026 03:57 via smh.com.au
  
  Swans AFLW coach Colin O’Riordan remains proud of his team’s response to a week to forget and their strength to be vulnerable with one another.
  
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