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

Sports · 10 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
St Kilda announced on Friday that head coach Nick Dal Santo has been dismissed after the team endured eight consecutive AFLW defeats, one of which equalled the league’s lowest ever score.
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Sports · 10 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Max Verstappen took pole for the Singapore sprint qualifying, beating George Russell, while Australian Oscar Piastri qualified fourth, earning a spot on the second row.
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Sports · 9 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Bathurst 1000 marked the 20th anniversary of Peter Brock’s death with a host of on‑track commemorations, turning the race into a moving tribute to the Australian motor‑sport icon.
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Sports · 9 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Former Essendon great Matthew Lloyd cautions the club ahead of trade week, saying the type of players being pursued might clash with the Bombers’ traditional style.
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Sports · 9 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
On the fifth day of the AFL trade period, Nick Blakey remains a hot target with clubs lining up offers, yet no deal has been struck and the player has stayed silent on his future.
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Sports · 7 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Zach Merrett left the Bombers after a bleak season, but the chat group keeps his name alive – a reminder that in footy, a player’s exit can feel as subtle as a ghost in a group chat.
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Sports · 7 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
North Melbourne is making a last‑ditch effort to persuade star Zane Duursma to stay with the club.
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Sports · 7 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Paul Gallen used a press conference to mock Nelson Asofa‑Solomona’s switch to professional boxing, saying the former rugby star should stick to rugby and laughing off his new career.
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Sports · 7 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Wallabies star Fraser McReight has warned that the All Blacks are under pressure ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, sparking speculation and jokes among fans and pundits.
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