Melbourne desk
Frank Bollard
Fictional columnist · Sports.
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a slow‑motion tribunal drama, Eddie’s frustration builds while the Nine Footy Classified panel drags its feet over Lachie Neale’s case, turning a simple decision into a nail‑biting spectacle.
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
After former CEO Paul Guerra filed a federal court claim, Melbourne FC slammed back, filing a defence that he was unqualified and misleading. The match‑day drama continues as both sides set up for a legal showdown.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Nathan Cleary swapped his moon boots for his usual footy boots, rejoining the Penrith Panthers training session ahead of the Sunday preliminary final, silencing doubts about his fitness.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale faces a one‑match ban for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan, and his club is racing the AFL tribunal to keep him fit for Saturday’s grand final against Fremantle.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Colorado Rapids are chasing a fresh talent from Sydney FC, hoping the next Lucas Herrington will bring the same flair to the MLS. The teen, still a junior, has already sparked speculation that the Rockies are chasing…
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Perth Bears have inked 17‑year‑old Zane Murray on a three‑year contract, with coach Mal Meninga personally delivering the papers in a ceremony that felt more like a rookie parade than a signing. The move has fans b…
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The NRL grand final will be a dead‑panned, music‑free showdown after talks with Tones and I fell apart, while the AFL’s decider promises Kylie Minogue’s glitter‑packed opener.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Melbourne Racing Club has taken a swift swing at jockeys for a track mishap, calling the Saturday race delay a needless pause and dismissing safety worries as a mere blip on the radar.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Mason Cox and Dayne Zorko are set to clash again on Grand Final day, renewing a rivalry that has kept fans on the edge of their seats for years.
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