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‘I never thought we’d get away with it’: Inside the greatest scam in Origin history

By Adam Pengilly Lote Tuqiri scores one of the three tries which followed his contentious selection for State of Origin II in 2002.Credit:Getty Twenty years ago, in the boardroom of Brisbane’s famous XXXX brewery, rugby league’s most famous teetotaller had the Queensland Rugby League unveil plans for the biggest ruse in State of Origin history, when three little letters became […]

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Ratten confirms Saints interest in De Goey

Jordan De Goey.Credit:Getty Images St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has revealed that his club is considering Jordan De Goey as a trade target at season’s end, as the controversial Collingwood star’s future at Collingwood hangs in the balance. De Goey recently came under fire after footage documenting the 26-year-old partying at a Bali nightclub were posted online. They appeared to […]

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Nic Nat in frame for Eagles as McGovern exits hospital

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is no certainty to play again this year following his painful rib injury, but ruckman Nic Naitanui could return as early as this week. McGovern spent three nights in hospital before being released on Tuesday after breaking his ribs in Saturday’s 18-point loss to Geelong. West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui could be back playing as […]

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Friday night plight: Games start too late, say club bosses

AFL footy club bosses say families are being put off going to Friday night games because of the late start times, as dwindling crowd numbers threaten club revenue and the atmosphere at the ground. Friday night football should kick off earlier than 7.50pm, according to club bosses searching for ways to return crowds to pre-COVID levels. Crowds have been lower […]

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AFL round 14 key takeouts and match review news

Richmond v Carlton, MCG Carlton’s backline injury crisis has deepened after mid-season recruit Sam Durdin became the latest casualty.Durdin, playing his first game for the Blues in Thursday night’s loss to Richmond at the MCG, has strained a medial ligament, with the club on Friday confirming he will miss four weeks.“He underwent scans on Friday morning which confirmed the injury, […]

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Smith seeks ‘balance in his life’, last-touch rule considered

In today’s AFL briefing, your daily wrap of footy news: The Western Bulldogs are attempting to help Bailey Smith restructure his life, according to coach Luke Beveridge. The AFL considers introducing the last-touch rule amid general player support. Check back in for updates through the day Smith seeking balance, says Beveridge Malcolm Conn The Western Bulldogs are attempting to help […]

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