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Reds hopeful of Ballymore ‘bubble’

The Queensland Reds will base themselves in Sydney while awaiting permission from the state government to prepare for the Super Rugby AU grand final in a Ballymore “bubble”. The Reds flew from Perth to NSW on Saturday following their 30-27 loss to Western Force at HBF Park on Friday night. Due to the current lockdown in Perth because of COVID-19 […]

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Collingwood training cancelled amid AFL COVID hits

Collingwood’s final training session, known as a captain’s run, before the Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon at the MCG on Sunday has been cancelled. The Pies were in Perth to play West Coast last Thursday and Friday and have to isolate until they return a negative COVID-19 test. Those results will come through in time for Sunday’s match. Meanwhile, all […]

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From the Archives, 2009: Lions’ heist shatters Blues

First published in The Age on September 6, 2009 Lions’ heist shatters Blues FIVE goals in front a minute into the final quarter of the elimination final, Carlton stared at prosperity and another week’s fun in the finals. But the Blues did not have the self-belief when it counted most. The Blues’ season is over, after the Brisbane Lions conjured […]

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‘Outstanding’: Souths star blows Bennett away

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett remains bamboozled by rival clubs’ reticence to sign Benji Marshall after the evergreen playmaker turned back the clock to engineer a stunning Rabbitohs fightback against the Titans. Marshall was snapped up by Bennett in January, a month before his 36th birthday, after being jettisoned by the Wests Tigers and unwanted by other NRL clubs, with […]

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Fresh twist in Panthers tug of war

The Matt Burton saga is far from over. After winning a feisty tug of war for his services this season, it seems Penrith hasn’t quite given up on the idea of their young star staying for a little longer. After Burton signed a contract with Canterbury from next season, the undefeated Panthers made sure he stayed in Penrith for the […]

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AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Greater Western Sydney Giants, Western Bulldogs renew hostilities

Key posts 7.33pmNo crowds for Freo-Roos clash after Perth lockdown 7.24pmThe medical subs 7.15pmIt’s a gamble, but the Western Bulldogs should target Greene 7.15pmScores from turnovers matter 1 of 1 No crowds for Freo-Roos clash after Perth lockdown LATE NEWS FROM WA Fremantle and North Melbourne will play at Optus Stadium without crowds on Saturday night after the West Australian […]

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