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Holmes injury proves pivotal in Cats' finals exit

Holmes injury proves pivotal in Cats' finals exit

Geelong's Max Holmes was substituted out through injury in the AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions and it ultimately proved costly.

Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck

Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck

Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck

Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck

Brisbane have snatched an epic win over Geelong in the AFL preliminary final to book a spot against Sydney in next week's season decider.

Injured Lions ruck McInerney to miss AFL grand final

Injured Lions ruck McInerney to miss AFL grand final

Injured Lions ruck McInerney to miss AFL grand final

Injured Lions ruck McInerney to miss AFL grand final

Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney has suffered a shoulder injury and will miss the club's grand final showdown against Sydney at the MCG.

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Cats star Dangerfield set for dangerous-tackle scrutiny

Cats star Dangerfield set for dangerous-tackle scrutiny

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield could have a delayed start to next season after a dangerous tackle on Brisbane's Hugh McCluggage in the preliminary final.

Bodey stars as Hawks hand Saints first loss of season

Bodey stars as Hawks hand Saints first loss of season

A gamebreaking six-goal burst from gun forward Greta Bodey has steered Hawthorn to an impressive 57-point AFLW thumping of St Kilda.

Suspect in cold-case murders nabbed at Rome airport

Suspect in cold-case murders nabbed at Rome airport

Police were looking for the man arrested over the 'Easey Street murders' for years, as the victim's families revealed they never gave up hope.

Cats ready to quell star Lions to reach AFL grand final

Cats ready to quell star Lions to reach AFL grand final

Geelong are ready to put the clamps on Brisbane's stars, including Lachie Neale, to help them beat the Lions and claim an AFL grand final berth.

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AFLW premiership favourites Kangaroos smash Port in wet

AFLW premiership favourites Kangaroos smash Port in wet

AFLW premiership favourites Kangaroos smash Port in wet

AFLW premiership favourites Kangaroos smash Port in wet

North Melbourne have steamrolled Port Adelaide with a six-goal-to-nil first half before cruising to a 36-point win at Whitten Oval.

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Debate has reignited over the redevelopment of public housing as residents continue to face ballooning rents amid stagnating social living options.

Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training

Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training

Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training

Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training

Geelong assistant coach Steven King is expected to recover after suffering a medical episode at training before the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.

Scott likes Cats' 'advantageous' route to AFL prelim

Scott likes Cats' 'advantageous' route to AFL prelim

Scott likes Cats' 'advantageous' route to AFL prelim

Scott likes Cats' 'advantageous' route to AFL prelim

Geelong coach Chris Scott says his side has benefited from winning a direct route to AFL preliminary final weekend, where they will take on the Brisbane Lions.

Lions' Fagan in coaching form of his career: Zorko

Lions' Fagan in coaching form of his career: Zorko

Lions' Fagan in coaching form of his career: Zorko

Lions' Fagan in coaching form of his career: Zorko

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko says coach Chris Fagan is turning on the coaching performance of his career ahead of the Lions' preliminary final against Geelong.

'Full throttle' double killer jailed for 12 years

'Full throttle' double killer jailed for 12 years

'Full throttle' double killer jailed for 12 years

'Full throttle' double killer jailed for 12 years

A driver who ignored his passenger's pleas to slow will spend at least eight years behind bars for the deaths of a couple driving home from night shifts.

Teen accused of raping jogger released into community

Teen accused of raping jogger released into community

Teen accused of raping jogger released into community

Teen accused of raping jogger released into community

A 16-year-old boy charged over the rape and sexual assault of a female jogger has been granted bail on a second attempt.

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Vic treasurer's plea to police amid industrial action

Victoria's treasurer has taken aim at police pursuing industrial action and has urged them to think about the consequences ahead of major events in the state.

Health Services Union takes Victorian branch to court

An embattled Victorian branch of the Health Services Union is facing a forced takeover in a court battle with national leadership.

Storm sign Kiwis sevens player after Warbrick success

Looking to unearth another high-flying Will Warbrick, Melbourne have signed New Zealand sevens player Moses Leo who played at the Paris Olympics.

Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after 'Roos thrashing

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.

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Victory, Adelaide face off for Cup final spot

Melbourne Victory will face Adelaide United for a spot in the Australia Cup final while South Melbourne will take on Macarthur FC.

Dew back in September, where his footy history is grand

AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson says there's good reason why Stuart Dew is working at preliminary finalists Brisbane in a part-time role.

Sports appeal for inclusion at slimmed-down Comm Games

Commonwealth Games Australia will hold a crucial meeting on Friday amid pleas from sports leaders to remain on the program for the 2026 Glasgow Games.

Conti, Greiser fire as Tigers hold Blues goalless

Monique Conti and Caitlin Greiser have stood out as Richmond flexed their collective muscle in a convincing AFLW win over Carlton at Ikon Park.

Swans pick Fox over Adams as Stewart returns for Cats

Callum Mills' injury has opened the door for Robbie Fox to return for Sydney in AFL preliminary finals week and Tom Stewart is back to bolster Geelong.

Friends fined for dodgy Australian of the Year bets

Two high school friends have been slapped with fines after they illegally used insider information to bet on the Australian of the Year awards.

MP couldn't conceive 'actual Nazis' gatecrashed rally

Moira Deeming is "distraught" her children have called her a Nazi, according to evidence in a defamation battle against the leader of the MP's former party.

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