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Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the reigning premiers are well placed to cover the loss of retired spearhead Joe Daniher in their AFL title defence.

Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says a repeat of what they did last season won't be enough as they try to improve on their barnstorming run back into the finals.

Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him.

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AFL captains back more representative football

AFL captains back more representative football

AFL captains Patrick Dangerfield, Patrick Cripps and Darcy Moore are enthusiastic about the return of State Of Origin-style matches.

Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Richmond veteran Dion Prestia will miss the early rounds of the AFL season because of an achilles issue, after injuries restricted him to 13 games last year.

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says the Cats have had to hold back boom recruit Bailey Smith, conscious the eager recruit is coming off a ruptured ACL.

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

More than 250,000 fewer homes will be built across Victoria by 2051 in a revised housing plan as the government threatens to strip councils of certain powers.

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Scam fleecing Mandarin-speaking Aussies of millions

Scam fleecing Mandarin-speaking Aussies of millions

Scam fleecing Mandarin-speaking Aussies of millions

Scam fleecing Mandarin-speaking Aussies of millions

A scam targeting Mandarin-speaking Australians has fleeced millions of dollars from them, as police warn would-be victims to remain alert.

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

Phoenix star Hurt out to rediscover shot for NBL finals

US import Matt Hurt is key to South East Melbourne's hopes of upsetting top seeds Illawarra in the NBL Playoffs as he eyes a possible return to the NBA.

Family violence record set: one arrest every 17 minutes

Family violence record set: one arrest every 17 minutes

Family violence record set: one arrest every 17 minutes

Family violence record set: one arrest every 17 minutes

Police in one state have set a daunting milestone, recording the most number of family violence arrests since recording began two decades ago.

Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery

Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery

Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery

Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery

Cameron Munster says he's built confidence after his showing in Melbourne's final pre-season match, his first hit-out following hip surgery.

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

Cowboys cruise to big win over Storm in final NRL trial

North Queensland have run in seven tries to bank a comfortable 36-24 victory over a disjointed Melbourne outfit in their final NRL pre-season match.

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Botic bags another as Western United beat Adelaide

Western United have hit third on the A-League Men table with a 3-0 win over second-placed Adelaide, with Noah Botic jumping to equal top of the golden boot.

Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Italy's Nicolo Bulega has claimed a career-first hat-trick in the opening round of the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

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Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows

Bendigo have secured their first WNBL finals win in 10 years, downing the Sydney Flames, while Townsville went one-up in their semi-final series against Perth.

Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Carlton's No.3 draft pick Jagga Smith has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will be sidelined for the entire AFL season.

Cotton breaks Wildcats record, desperate for NBL title

Bryce Cotton has won an unprecedented seventh Perth Wildcats MVP award but wants another NBL championship more than anything.

Victory coach says Melbourne derby needs more City fans

Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles wants to see a full crowd for the local derby against Melbourne City, and believes the game deserves the best referees.

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Refereeing under fire in dramatic Melbourne derby draw

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City's coaches have lamented the refereeing of a dramatic 2-2 derby draw filled with controversy.

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Carlton recruit Jagga Smith has hurt his knee, while new St Kilda players Tobie Travaglia, Harry Boyd and Hugh Boxshall impressed at Ikon Park.

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control blazes continue

Hot, gusty conditions are forecast to continue as out-of-control bushfires burn in several parts of Australia's southeast.

Injured Storm star may miss Eels' NRL season opener

Ryan Papenhuyzen has been ruled out of Melbourne's final NRL pre-season clash with the Cowboys, with the injured fullback no guarantee to play round one.

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Melbourne have posted a 46-point win over North Melbourne, with the performance of midfielder Clayton Oliver the big highlight for Demons fans.

Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

A former police chief has spoken of a "herculean task" to turn the force around as internal battles and a state's fight against rising crime continues.

No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals

Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.

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