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• Winmar statue removed during NAIDOC Week after assault conviction

  05-07-2026 05:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A statue immortalising a key moment in AFL history against racism is taken down, after its subject Nicky Winmar is found guilty of assaulting a woman.
  
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• Meaney breaks the deadlock for Storm victory

  12-07-2026 13:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Nick Meaney gets it done with less than two minutes on the clock to win it for the Melbourne Storm.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Storm v Titans - Round 19

  12-07-2026 12:28 via smh.com.au
  
  The Melbourne Storm host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 19 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at AAMI Park, Melbourne.
  
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• Storm save their season with a thrilling win at the death against brave Titans

  12-07-2026 12:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Melbourne Storm have clinched it at the death to save their season, with a Nick Meaney try the difference in a 22-18 win over the Titans.
  
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• Demons down Tigers, boast ominous MCG season record as both clubs remember Nathan Fitzgerald

  12-07-2026 12:14 via smh.com.au
  
  The Demons continued their undefeated run at the MCG this season beating Richmond on Sunday as both clubs remembered suburban footballer Nathan Fitzgerald who died tragically last week.
  
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• It was against the cellar dwellers, but the Brisbane Lions’ roar was deafening

  12-07-2026 11:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Two Brisbane Lions stars made their comebacks from injury as the defending champions turned the Gabba into a Bombers bloodbath.
  
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• TOP FOUR ROAR! Reigning premiers feast on dismal Dons in record-breaking win

  12-07-2026 11:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane has recorded its biggest ever win over Essendon on Sunday night, downing the one-win side by 15 goals at the Gabba in another dire display.
  
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• Drinkwater kicks golden point for Cowboys

  12-07-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Scott Drinkwater puts the North Queensland Cowboys in front 19-18 after a golden point field goal.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Storm edge clear over gritty Titans as contentious call raises eyebrows

  12-07-2026 11:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Round 19 concludes in Melbourne with the Storm playing host to the Titans at AAMI Park, but they’ll be without star Cam Munster.
  
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• Shock new favourite for last wildcard spot; the game that’ll decide who makes top six — The Run Home after Round 18

  12-07-2026 11:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  As Geelong tumbles down the table, one game looks likely to decide the all-important top six. And there’s a surprising new side tipped to earn a wildcard.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Late goals take Lions to fourth place, beat Bombers by 90 points; Demons soar to 9-0 season record at MCG

  12-07-2026 11:21 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘They may rue this’: Late Bombers goals could cost Lions; Demons soar to 9-0 season record at MCG

  12-07-2026 11:08 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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• Cotter levels the scores in Brookvale

  12-07-2026 10:52 via smh.com.au
  
  Reuben Cotter crashes over the line to make it 18-18 in front of a rival Manly crowd.
  
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• Foz-fall: Cowboys send Sea Eagles tumbling out of top eight

  12-07-2026 10:49 via smh.com.au
  
  A week after a shock away loss to Parramatta, Kieran Foran suffered another blow – his first defeat at Brookvale Oval as Manly head coach.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Storm edge clear of gutsy Titans in brutal clash

  12-07-2026 10:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Round 19 concludes in Melbourne with the Storm playing host to the Titans at AAMI Park, but they’ll be without star Cam Munster.
  
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• Is Hardwick serious? Because if what he says is right, his club is not

  12-07-2026 10:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Collingwood, Geelong, the Western Bulldogs and the Giants have been up and down all year, but they are nowhere near giving up the ghost.
  
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• ‘We knew what we were doing’: Wayne Bennett explains surprise selection call

  12-07-2026 10:23 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Wayne Bennett was pulling some of his best moves in the press conference following his side’s frenetic 26-24 win over Newcastle on Sunday.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Sea Eagles v Cowboys - Round 19

  12-07-2026 10:22 via smh.com.au
  
  The Manly Sea Eagles take on the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 19 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.
  
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• ‘It is a robbery’: Cowboys steal golden point thriller as Sea Eagles dealt double blow

  12-07-2026 10:12 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The razzle dazzle Cowboys have handed Kieran Foran his first loss at 4 Pines Park and have jumped Manly into the top eight thanks to a dramatic comeback that denied the hosts their 1000th win in first grade.
  
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• ‘I refuse to give up’: Defiant Arrow celebrates birthday in style as Souths edge Knights

  12-07-2026 10:08 via smh.com.au
  
  On an afternoon capped off by a vital win for a bumper crowd, the true inspiration came from birthday boy Jai Arrow, who delivered a heartfelt message amidst his ongoing battle with motor neurone disease.
  
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• Red-hot Lions on track for three-figure thrashing of Bombers as ugly blowout surfaces — LIVE

  12-07-2026 10:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane needs to keep in touch with their top-four rivals by taking care of business against an upset-minded Essendon to end Round 18.
  
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• NINE straight: Dees secure MCG fortress in pre-finals message as young Tigers have ‘no answers’

  12-07-2026 10:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Melbourne’s incredible nine-match MCG streak rolled on after a 46-point win over Richmond on Sunday.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Demons soar to strong win against Tigers; Lions flogging Essendon at the Gabbatoir

  12-07-2026 09:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Demons soar to 9-0 season record at MCG; Essendon’s paltry one goal as Lions run clear at Gabbatoir

  12-07-2026 09:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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• Heartbreaking sight for Dogs fans in 315-day return; big Broncos boost — NRL Round 20 Team Tips

  12-07-2026 09:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Mitchell Woods has been dealt another setback in his road to a potential NRL debut, with the young Bulldogs playmaker re-injuring his hamstring in his first game back in 315 days.
  
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• Wayne’s masterstroke as wild Knights comeback falls short at Jai’s ‘unreal’ birthday party

  12-07-2026 09:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Not since their drought-breaking Grand Final victory in 2014 has a win felt so significant for the Rabbitohs.
  
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• LIVE: ‘Tough’ call in the spotlight after ominous Turbo sign in NRL thriller

  12-07-2026 09:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Haumole Olakau’atu didn’t get on the field in the Origin decider, and the Manly edge superstar will have a point to prove on Sunday.
  
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• 'Massive impact' of Luai exit on Tigers

  12-07-2026 09:28 via theage.com.au
  
  Brad Fittler says the Jarome Luai situation has had a "massive impact" on the Tigers amid a horror slump.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Origin star set for surprise role as Storm face Titans in must-win clash

  12-07-2026 09:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Round 19 concludes in Melbourne with the Storm playing host to the Titans at AAMI Park, but they’ll be without star Cam Munster.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Kozzy flies high, Demons soaring against Richmond; MCG falls silent for Nathan Fitzgerald

  12-07-2026 09:23 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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