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

Sports · 23 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Chris Waller and James McDonald have been likened to a perfect bacon‑and‑eggs combo for the Cox Plate, and bettors are being urged to mark them on Saturday’s form guide.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Cooper Bai, the rising Gold Coast forward, is touring Papua New Guinea in pursuit of a Chiefs contract for the 2028 NRL season, leaving fans wondering if he's chasing a deal or a new adventure.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
NRL star Bradman Best has posted best wishes for boxing legend Jeff Fenech, who remains in hospital dealing with heart issues.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Australia’s ageing, patched‑up batting order collapsed in Cape Town, losing by an innings as a rush of wickets exposed deeper structural flaws.
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Sports · 22 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Jake Doran secured the 2022 Australian 100m championship in Sydney with a performance described as dominating, leaving competitors in awe.
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Sports · 22 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Snooker player Mark Allen gave an emotional interview after a recent defeat, prompting widespread concern that he has now addressed publicly.
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Sports · 21 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Point of Law, the horse once ridden for a monarch, captured the Geelong Cup in only his fifth career start. Trainer Ciaron Maher celebrated his first Geelong Cup victory and is already looking toward the Melbourne Cup.
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Sports · 21 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a pre‑match vision, the old‑school Kangaroos – including Laurie Daley – stood silently as the national anthem played, leaving fans momentarily speechless.
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Sports · 21 October 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
During her induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Sandy Brondello revealed the stress she felt after a comment about WNBA star Angel Reese was misinterpreted, turning a celebratory moment into an online stir.
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