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

Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Jaxon Purdue's decisive try for the Australian PM's XIII against Papua New Guinea resulted in a 6-0 lead, leaving the PNG sideline stunned and the fans questioning the reality of the match.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Lachlan Galvin's short ball, dubbed the 'Galvin Peach,' found Ezra Mam, who struck a decisive goal to secure a surprising victory for Papua New Guinea.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Australia dismantled PNG with a 102-point victory, setting a new record for the largest margin of victory in a test match, with Rory Owen scoring the final try.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Norths Knights coach Justin Holbrook has revealed his grand final strategy is the single biggest secret in the building, leaving fans to speculate if it involves a surprise lineup or just a particularly aggressive game o…
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Roosters have turned down a proposed week of rest for the grand final, leaving Connor Watson sidelined after a concussion, and fans are left to wonder if the club's decision is a masterstroke or a misfire.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a tongue‑in‑cheek look at the Roosters’ loyal following, we unpack why fans keep loving a side that treats them like a pile‑of‑scraps, with a nod to the sport’s brutal love‑hate cycle.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Newcastle Knights snatched the NRL grand final from the Sydney Roosters, turning last year’s wooden spoon into a glittering trophy and proving that redemption can be served on a silver platter.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
A single, heartfelt gesture from two Roosters legends convinced a determined mum to lift her ban on her son Mark, turning a potential career‑ending decision into a triumphant comeback.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Geelong’s Georgie Prespakis and Nina Morrison lead a dominant Cats win over Richmond, yet Dees skipper’s neck injury remains an unanswered question.
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