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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.

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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

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.

NBA's Pelicans in historic Melbourne pre-season visit

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 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.

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All out of Love as Supercars driver quits his team

All out of Love as Supercars driver quits his team

All out of Love as Supercars driver quits his team

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

Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

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.

Machete ban backed as youth crime crackdown 'imminent'

Machete ban backed as youth crime crackdown 'imminent'

Machete ban backed as youth crime crackdown 'imminent'

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

Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

Cats' boom recruit Smith raring to go against Dockers

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

Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

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

New Eels coach sees promise in Storm second half

New Eels coach sees promise in Storm second half

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

Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp

Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp

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.

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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.

'Why not?': Victory coach backs young duo for Socceroos

Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles can't see why midfielders Ryan Teague and Jordi Valadon shouldn't get maiden call-ups for the Socceroos this month.

Victory pile pain on battling ALM champs Central Coast

Central Coast's bid to defend their A-League Men title has suffered another devastating blow, with the Mariners losing 3-0 to Melbourne Victory.

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Phoenix's finals hopes crushed by Western United

Wellington coach Giancarlo Italiano conceded his side would be playing for pride through the rest of their ALM schedule after a 4-1 loss to Western United.

United breeze past Wellington and go second in ALM

Western United’s purple patch has continued in the A-League Men, cruising to a 4-1 win over Wellington that moved them back into second place in the standings.

McSweeney, Hunt give SA hope of pulling off Shield win

Nathan McSweeney and Henry Hunt have a chance to steer South Australia to a historic Sheffield Shield victory ahead of the final day against Victoria.

Bellamy knows Storm's 22-year streak is under threat

After two hefty pre-season losses, coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm will need to improve their defence if they are to keep their round-one win streak alive.

City ready to ride momentum, Bulls out to save season

Melbourne City are up to second on the A-League Men table and determined to ride their momentum, while Macarthur need to step up to save their season.

Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans

James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.

Melbourne lean on NBA title experience in NBL tilt

An edge in title-winning experience could be a significant factor when Melbourne United do battle with the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL championship series.

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