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

Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Jack Bostock has opted to re‑sign with the Brisbane Dolphins as they gear up for a maiden premiership run, sparking speculation that his commitment could either be the anchor they need or a splash in the wrong directio…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Third‑place Coleman medalist Ben King confirms he wants to join Hawthorn, leaving Gold Coast bewildered after a best‑and‑fairest finish outside the top ten.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
After a brain snap that left the Lions' star player in the dark, AFL legend Jimmy Bartel warns Neale might miss the grand final. The injury saga turns the club's hopes into a weathered gamble.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell blasted the MCG after a night of fan unrest, calling the ground unsafe and noting his players’ stunned reaction to a tackled Jarman Impey.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
After the Hawks fell to the Lions, a rogue bowl of nachos launched itself at a spectator, prompting a police investigation.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a semi‑final that should have been a quiet win for the Knights, legend Andrew Johns’ reaction from the Nine commentary box turned the scoreboard into a stage for his trademark theatrics. The Knights edged past the…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The defending champions kicked off their title defence with a thumping win over Cairns, as Kendric Davis carried the momentum from last season into a statement performance that left the visitors chasing their tails.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a thrilling encounter, Australian striker Mo Toure turned a simple corner into a masterpiece, sending Norwich further ahead with a spectacular edge‑of‑the‑area strike that had the crowd roaring.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
The Australian cricket team has secured a 3-0 series victory over Zimbabwe while fielding a skeleton crew of rested regulars. Melbourne observers are taking notes on the administrative efficiency.
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