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Rooster coach takes aim at Bunker after calls in loss to the Storm

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Roosters coach Trent Robinson has exploded at the NRL Bunker, claiming decisions being made “haven’t been good enough”.

‘Moment of madness’: Cameron Munster sent to the sin bin in almighty brain fade

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Cameron Munster admits he’ll be copping an almighty spray from Craig Bellamy after a monstrous brain fade almost gave the Roosters a comeback.

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St Kilda, Ross Lyon under the pump after Bulldogs hammering

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The Bulldogs came into Thursday night under the pump, but a fellow AFL battler ended it reeling from a one-sided hammering.

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Origin bolters galore as two legends give their bold early picks for both packs

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Two Origin greats have turned heads after naming their picks for New South Wales and Queensland for this year’s series.

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‘Frustrated’ skipper Marcus Bontempelli’s Dogs’ future in doubt

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Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli is unwilling to extend his contract just yet, despite his wishes to stay loyal.

12

Richmond gun reportedly meets with rival AFL club

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An AFL club has denied mounting rumours that a premiership player toured their facilities while on holiday.

11

South Sydney youngster Leon Te Hau collapses at Rabbitohs training

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The Rabbitohs immediately called an ambulance for the young star after a scary incident during an training session.

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AFL great Nathan Buckley forced into ‘difficult’ move after divorce

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Three years after the end of his marriage, Nathan Buckley’s decorated footy career has been “dragged into” his divorce.

07

‘Put to bed’: Dragons relief over Lomax ordeal

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Coaches hate focus on a single player and when that focus is about a possible club swap, it’s only worse.

‘Furious and fed up’: Journo slammed for ‘really gross’ act Caitlin Clark

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Caitlin Clark said she’s had a “whirlwind” week, but she probably didn’t expect an interaction with a reporter to go viral on social media.

06

Pies coach hits back over pic ban claims

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Collingwood has a Bulldogs star in its sights but the immediate focus is replacing Nathan Murphy after his forced retirement this week.

Mariners stranded in Kyrgyzstan

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With their flight out of Kyrgyzstan cancelled, the Central Coast Mariners won’t be in A-League action this weekend.

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‘Out of the blue’: Panthers legend ‘shocked’ by James Fisher-Harris transfer news

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Panthers legend Greg Alexander says he was blindsided by James Fisher-Harris’ exit but has made a bullish prediction about the NRL giants.

04

Lions star’s availability a ‘massive boost’

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The Brisbane Lions are overjoyed to have livewire forward Charlie Cameron available for Saturday night’s clash with the unbeaten Geelong.

‘It spiralled’: Unhealthy obsession forced Australia’s former skipper to retire

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While Meg Lanning was smashing centuries for Australia she was enduring a personal battle that ultimately forced her to retire.

03

‘She said yes’: Boxing champ announces engagement to Aussie adult film actress

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Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia has announced his engagement to Australian adult film star Savannah Bond in a heartfelt video.

Aussie star’s ‘shock’ Shark encounter

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Min Woo Lee’s growing status has added pressure and expectation, but the Aussie star is lapping it up with big hopes for 2024.

02

Ben Cousins asked awkward question, joke leaves comedians in stitches

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Ben Cousins discussed his life and AFL career in a wide ranging appearance on a footy talk show, which included one awkward question.

NBA world reacts after Raptors player handed life ban: ‘Cardinal sin’

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The NBA banned a Toronto player for life after a bombshell probe found he committed a “cardinal sin” in the eyes of the commissioner.

Former Tiger skipper drops Dusty bomb

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The Richmond premiership dynasty has broken up slowly but two more key planks could be on their way out of Punt Road.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Photo ban handed down as one AFL club closes in on Bailey Smith

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An AFL club has emerged as “the clear frontrunner” to land Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith in the 2024 trade period.

Alex de Minaur makes tennis history against Rafael Nadal

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Alex de Minaur has made tennis history against Rafael Nadal, who has pledged to “give everything and die” for more grand slam.

‘Don’t understand’: Questions raised over ‘rubbish’ NRL contract coup

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James Fisher-Harris’ new deal has raised a major question — how exactly has a club worked around the NRL’s contract regulations?

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Champ returning to defend Aussie PGA title

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Australian PGA organisers have locked in the reigning champion for November’s event at Royal Queensland.

Olyroos well prepared for Indonesia

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Olyroos coach Tony Vidmar knows plenty about his team’s next opponent at the under-23 Asian Cup.

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Kaylee McKeown shatters Steph Rice’s 14-year 200m medley record

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Aussie Olympic powerhouse Kaylee McKeown has sent a warning shot ahead of Paris, shattering a record that had stood since 2009.

Ben Cousins says life ‘never been better’ after rebuilding from troubled past

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Ex-footy star Ben Cousins has opened up on his personal life following years of struggle after leaving the field.

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Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler weigh in on James Fisher-Harris jumping ship from the Panthers

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NRL greats Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns have broken down today’s major development that saw James Fisher-Harris jump ship from Penrith.

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Bulldogs star to miss crunch clash

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The Western Bulldogs have lost a star forward for a must-win clash with St Kilda on Thursday night.

‘Remarkable’: Magpies praised for generous $1m act to aid medically retired player

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Collingwood is making a “remarkable financial gesture” to medically retired premiership defender Nathan Murphy.