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

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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Sports · 3 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The 17‑year‑old Australian guard Luke Paul is set to start his rookie NBL season while eyeing a scholarship at the famed Duke University, sparking speculation about whether he will break into the NBA or become a foot…
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Sports · 2 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Three rugby greats – Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and George Gregan – advise the Wallabies to celebrate their 2023 mess as they eye the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
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Sports · 2 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
With ticket sales stalled, Roosters supporters are left on the sidelines, watching the grand final from their living rooms, while the club's ticket office offers nothing but a shrug.
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Sports · 2 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Tarryn Aiken’s comeback to the Broncos sparks a revenge‑driven frenzy, but her presence may have inadvertently forged a monstrous spine that rivals can’t tame.
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Sports · 2 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Brighton Grammar footy captain's meteoric rise has rattled the draft board, prompting a flurry of rankings that rival council budget debates.
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Sports · 2 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a whirlwind opening day of the AFL free‑agency window, the Geelong Cats snatched the North Melbourne Giants’ most prized player, turning the trading arena into a carnival of cheers and groans.
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Sports · 2 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
When a lawn sign calling Joey a ‘blow‑in’ sparks a water‑fueled feud, Andrew Johns steps into the suburbs to keep the local drama from turning into a full‑bore brawl.
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Sports · 2 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Newcastle Knights are ready to let a teenage prodigy take the field in the NRL grand final, a move that could see the league re‑examine its age‑policy and trigger a wave of parental protests.
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