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Magpies snare sweet 16th flag after epic grand final

Magpies snare sweet 16th flag after epic grand final

Bobby Hill has kicked a career-best four goals to help Collingwood to a tense four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in an instant classic AFL grand final.

Electric forward Hill wins Norm Smith in Magpies' flag

Electric forward Hill wins Norm Smith in Magpies' flag

Electric forward Hill wins Norm Smith in Magpies' flag

Electric forward Hill wins Norm Smith in Magpies' flag

Bobby Hill has written himself into Collingwood folklore by winning a Norm Smith medal with four goals in their epic grand final win over the Brisbane Lions.

Magpies soar to bring down Bombers in AFLW

Magpies soar to bring down Bombers in AFLW

Magpies soar to bring down Bombers in AFLW

Magpies soar to bring down Bombers in AFLW

Collingwood have taken out their second win of the season, kicking off men's grand final day with a comfortable 20-point AFLW victory over Essendon.

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MP says no one has spoken to him about alleged assault

MP says no one has spoken to him about alleged assault

Victorian MP Will Fowles has issued a statement one month after police confirmed they were investigating an assault allegation, which he vehemently denies.

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.

AFL yet to make a call on 'Barassi Cup' for premiers

AFL yet to make a call on 'Barassi Cup' for premiers

An ongoing tribute to Australian rules legend Ron Barassi will not be announced until the off-season, the AFL has confirmed.

Hot Pies not fazed by AFL grand final temperature

Hot Pies not fazed by AFL grand final temperature

Near-record temperatures are forecast for Saturday's AFL grand final, which many expect to favour the Brisbane Lions over Collingwood.

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Saints heap more AFLW misery on winless Bulldogs

Saints heap more AFLW misery on winless Bulldogs

Saints heap more AFLW misery on winless Bulldogs

Saints heap more AFLW misery on winless Bulldogs

St Kilda have banked rare back-to-back AFLW wins with an 18-point victory over the Western Bulldogs as prized recruit Jesse Wardlaw booted three goals.

Carlton hold out Sydney in closely fought AFLW affair

Carlton hold out Sydney in closely fought AFLW affair

Carlton hold out Sydney in closely fought AFLW affair

Carlton hold out Sydney in closely fought AFLW affair

Carlton have won their first AFLW clash with Sydney, posting a five-point victory to sit just outside the top eight.

Victoria down NSW, stay unbeaten in one-day competition

Victoria down NSW, stay unbeaten in one-day competition

Victoria down NSW, stay unbeaten in one-day competition

Victoria down NSW, stay unbeaten in one-day competition

Wicketkeeper Sam Harper's career-best 96 has set up a comfortable 59-run victory for Victoria over rivals NSW in the domestic one-day competition.

Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane's final selection call

Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane's final selection call

Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane's final selection call

Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane's final selection call

A burst of hot spring weather influenced Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in their selections for the AFL grand final at the MCG.

Fagan claims underdog grand final status for Lions

Fagan claims underdog grand final status for Lions

Fagan claims underdog grand final status for Lions

Fagan claims underdog grand final status for Lions

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is happy to claim underdog status for their grand final clash with Collingwood at the MCG.

Fremantle survive Tigers surge, into AFLW top eight

Fremantle survive Tigers surge, into AFLW top eight

Fremantle survive Tigers surge, into AFLW top eight

Fremantle survive Tigers surge, into AFLW top eight

Surviving a Richmond fightback, Fremantle have posted a seven-point win over the Tigers to force their way back into the AFLW top eight.

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan met with the prime minister hours after a minister confirmed she was picked for the job after a "robust" meeting.

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Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

Quaynor revenge on Cameron key to Pies' AFL flag plans

Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor carries a chip on his shoulder into the AFL grand final after being torched by Brisbane livewire Charlie Cameron this season.

Sky's the limit for Melbourne NBL recruit Travers

Melbourne United recruit Luke Travers has made an instant impression on NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova as he seeks to take his career to the next level.

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Dellavedova fires United to derby win in NBL opener

Matthew Dellavedova has scored 17 first-half points to lead Melbourne United to an 82-67 win in the NBL season opener against South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Clarkson joins in Hawks' 2013 premiership reunion

Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag.

No Tayla Harris, no worries: Demons defeat Cats in AFLW

Reigning premiers Melbourne have posted a 49-point win over Geelong in their first AFLW meeting to be unbeaten in the first half of the season.

Magpies name Lipinski as sub, no changes for Lions

Collingwood have made Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final and have recalled Jack Ginnivan as Brisbane name an unchanged lineup.

Stadium deploys facial recognition after pitch invasion

A disastrous pitch invasion has prompted AAMI Park to install facial recognition technology and tennis arenas including Rod Laver could be next to use it.

University of Melbourne staff to strike for one week

National Tertiary Education Union members at the University of Melbourne are planning a week-long strike as they fight for better pay and conditions.

Slow Syrian repatriation risk to IS defeat, court told

Slow repatriation of women and children from Syrian refugee camps poses a risk to fully defeating Islamic State, lawyers for a group of Australians say.

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