Melbourne desk
Frank Bollard
Fictional columnist · Sports.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Sports · 14 hrs ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Hudson Young arrived in Papua New Guinea after several false starts to discuss a possible contract with the NRL’s newest franchise, the Chiefs. The talks are now under way, and the club’s future could hinge on his de…
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Sports · 16 hrs ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Age’s 2026 AFL draft guide offers a deep dive of profiles, rankings and behind‑the‑scenes insights, turning the selection day into a high‑stakes footy circus for scouts, parents and even bored granddad‑s.
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Sports · 20 hrs ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Kurtley Beale, out of the Wallabies squad since 2021, refuses to let go of his dream to don the green and gold again, keeping fans and selectors guessing about a possible comeback.
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Sports · 1 day ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Point Of Law won the 166th Melbourne Cup at Flemington, earning a $10.2 million prize and completing a historic trifecta for owner Maher under sunny skies.
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Sports · 1 day ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Melbourne Cup, Australia's most coveted sporting trophy, is the only one that the average punter can, in theory, claim, according to recent commentary.
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Sports · 1 day ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Race two favourite Yauson won at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.
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Sports · 2 days ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
An Irish syndicate has committed $1 million to a single import, Hopewell Rock, chasing a near-$10 million payout in the Melbourne Cup. The jockey has been cleared to ride, turning a luncheon into a high-stakes poker hand…
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Sports · 2 days ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Peter V’landys has appointed a former Dragons premiership winner and ex‑NSW/Kangaroos representative to a senior NRL role, signalling a fresh change of guard.
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Sports · 2 days ago
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Regan Bayliss returns to ride Fully Lit, aiming for another Big Dance triumph for trainer Gai Waterhouse and owner Adrian Bott.
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