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'Screw it': Why Cat is playing through ACL injury

'Screw it': Why Cat is playing through ACL injury

Geelong star Gryan Miers partially tore his anterior cruciate ligament, chose not to have surgery and is now a pivotal part of the Cats' AFL finals campaign.

Cats' star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out

Cats' star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out

Cats' star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out

Cats' star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out

Geelong have dispelled fears over Jeremy Cameron, Max Holmes and Patrick Dangerfield ahead of their knockout semi-final against Fremantle in Perth.

Chalk it up: 49ers dust off MCG cauldron concerns

Chalk it up: 49ers dust off MCG cauldron concerns

Chalk it up: 49ers dust off MCG cauldron concerns

Chalk it up: 49ers dust off MCG cauldron concerns

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has adopted his own version of "anywhere, anytime" in preparation for the historic NFL season opener in Melbourne.

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'Absolutely': Nicks says his job wasn't on the line

'Absolutely': Nicks says his job wasn't on the line

As Matthew Nicks spoke about what Adelaide's AFL win meant for his job security, Chris Scott has fired up over Alastair Clarkson's brutal sacking.

'Can't keep a good man down': Cats back winged star

'Can't keep a good man down': Cats back winged star

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron is still hampered by his injured arm but teammate Mark Blicavs believes the forward can have a finals impact from the wing.

49ers coach backflips on view of Melbourne trip

49ers coach backflips on view of Melbourne trip

Initially put off by the prospect of flying around the world for an NFL season opener, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is now on board.

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

A young man who was due to be married in just weeks has been fatally shot in a car park, as the killer remains on the run.

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Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Import Josh Oduro has given returning Australian Luke Travers his tick of approval following a statement showing at the pre-season Blitz tournament.

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

A man will face the Supreme Court after admitting he murdered a woman whose body was found near a freeway.

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked his brother with an axe or tomahawk before turning on his elderly parents.

Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Dockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Fremantle have pulled off a statement win against Richmond despite losing All-Australian ruck Mim Strom to injury, before Geelong smashed winless Essendon.

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run

Carlton's fairytale run ended with an AFL elimination final loss to Geelong, but ruckman Marc Pittonet believes it can be the start of something special.

Freeway boost as leaders ramp up pre-poll promises

Freeway boost as leaders ramp up pre-poll promises

Freeway boost as leaders ramp up pre-poll promises

Freeway boost as leaders ramp up pre-poll promises

One state will throw $550 million at major motorway upgrades as leaders outline infrastructure as a key priority less than three months out from an election.

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'What you live for': Cats ruck relishes AFL final debut

After impressing in his AFL finals debut, Geelong ruckman Mitch Edwards will go up against his old club and Fremantle star Luke Jackson this Friday night.

Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.

Cats star demands concussion answers for teammate

AFL Players Association delegate Gryan Miers has gone in to bat for teammate Jake Kolodjashnij, who remains sidelined amid an ongoing concussion saga.

'Feel like my life's shot': Clarkson opens up on axing

Sacked North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken of the devastation of Kangaroos hierarchy "dancing on my grave".

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'Get to work': big AFL pre-season looms for Blues

While proud of how they turned their season around, Carlton coach Josh Fraser says there is plenty of room for improvement.

San Francisco 49ers arrive in Melbourne for NFL game

San Francisco 49ers have arrived in Australia for their season-opening NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11.

Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run

Geelong are confident star Max Holmes will be better placed for their AFL semi-final against Fremantle after getting through his injury return against Carlton.

Fraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start

Carlton coach Josh Fraser says they must be aware that their stunning end to this season does not guarantee anything next year.

Clinical Cats click into gear to burst Blues' bubble

Geelong have ended Carlton's fairytale run in the second half of this season, surviving an early scare to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points.

Mannagh from heaven as Cat's midfield switch works

Shaun Mannagh, moved into the midfield this season, starred as Geelong survived the early challenge from Carlton in the elimination final.

Matilda's move breaks A-League Women transfer record

Melbourne City playmaker Leticia McKenna has moved overseas in a deal that breaks the A-League Women transfer fee record.

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