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No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.

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Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback

Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback

Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.

Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club

Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club

Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.

Three-strike bail proposal not axed by penny-pinching

Three-strike bail proposal not axed by penny-pinching

A three-strike bail policy was put forward by Victoria's police boss before his sacking, but wasn't rejected because of the cost, the government says.

Police station death could have been prevented

Police station death could have been prevented

A police officer, on leave with mental health issues, should never have been able to access the police station where he ended his life, a coroner has found.

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Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli hopes to be back close to Gather Round as he recovers from a complex calf injury.

United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

United eye home comforts in NBL championship series

Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Melbourne star Jack Viney is looking forward to starting alongside Max Gawn, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the midfield on Sunday against GWS.

Neale out to take Cats keys from Hawkins

Neale out to take Cats keys from Hawkins

Neale out to take Cats keys from Hawkins

Neale out to take Cats keys from Hawkins

Geelong tall Shannon Neale is seeking to make his own mark on the Cats' forward line after Tom Hawkins' retirement, starting against Fremantle in round one.

Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.

Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue

Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue

Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue

Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue

Embattled casino group Star Entertainment has confirmed the lender behind a $940 million refinancing deal, as it mulls multiple pathways for survival

Director faults firefighters over toxic recycling blaze

Director faults firefighters over toxic recycling blaze

Director faults firefighters over toxic recycling blaze

Director faults firefighters over toxic recycling blaze

A former company director once responsible for processing 60 per cent of Victoria's recyclable waste has partly blamed firefighters for a major toxic blaze.

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NBA's Pelicans in historic Melbourne pre-season visit

The New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix in historic NBA pre-season fixtures in the Victorian capital.

No.1 pick Lalor heads trio of Tigers AFL debutants

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor has recovered from his pre-season injuries and will headline a trio of Richmond debutants on Thursday night against Carlton.

All out of Love as Supercars driver quits his team

Young Supercars driver Aaron Love has sensationally quit his team, Blanchard Racing, just three races into the 2025 season.

Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel has avoided surgery and could return from an ankle injury in less than four weeks.

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Machete ban backed as youth crime crackdown 'imminent'

A family-friendly festival has become the scene of a violent clash of youths as a senior minister throws her support behind a machete ban.

Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

Geelong recruit Bailey Smith's inclusion against Fremantle is a boost for his new teammates as the Cats prepare to make a delayed start to the new AFL campaign.

Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning is entering the AFL season as a restricted free agent, but his teammates are just ready for him to shine on the field.

New Eels coach sees promise in Storm second half

While the scoreline wasn't ideal in his first match as Parramatta coach, Jason Ryles says he can take positives from the second half against the Storm.

Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp

Melbourne have continued their opening-round winning streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first-half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.

Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final

Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.

Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one

Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.

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