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

Sports · 24 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a game that felt like a pre‑season showcase, the Dolphins’ new forward smashed into Brandon Smith, sending the crowd into a frenzy and signalling the club’s ascent as an NRL juggernaut.
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Sports · 24 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a grand final qualifier shrouded in injury clouds, NRL's top No.7s Cleary and Walker face off in a mental showdown that could see the Panthers champion stumble.
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Sports · 24 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Brisbane Lions forward Conor McKenna has already wowed with two season‑long freak goals, and fans are hoping his spell‑binding performances will carry the club into a triumphant grand final finish.
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Sports · 24 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Fremantle Dockers have been cleared to deploy their trademark ‘Wharfie Time’ tactic at the 2026 AFL Grand Final, sparking a flood of memes and speculation about whether a dockyard drill could decide the champions…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
AFL chief Andrew Dillon cautions clubs that snapping up the besieged Swans could lead to more than just a new player—think financial fallout, fan unrest, and Netflix drama.
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns have unveiled a volley of Finals Week 3 predictions that have the city’s council and weather forecasters scrambling. In a match‑day frenzy, the streets are buzzing with speculation as th…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Gold Coast Suns star delivered a blink‑quick statement after receiving an AFL tribunal ban, promising the club that an appeal will be successful. In true footy fashion, the comment came faster than a centre‑half�…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The AFL is toying with the idea of penalising clubs that fail to reach the grand final, sparking a debate that could see teams re‑evaluate their season‑long strategies as if the weather were a council ordinance.
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Salesi Foketi, the Roosters’ unassuming enforcer, has turned the field into a folding chair for rivals, leaving Lindsay Collins and Victor Radley gasping for breath. With Friday’s clash looming, fans brace for anothe…
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