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Melbourne desk
Filed from the Melbourne desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.

Sports · 27 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
In a grand final that felt more like a circus than a contest, the Brisbane Lions stole the show with a dramatic comeback, only to have their 'Wharfie Time' strategy snuffed out by Fremantle's Patrick Voss and finished by…
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Adam Scott's thunderous birdie not only silenced the American fans but also sealed a clean sweep for Team International over the USA in a high‑stakes showdown.
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Bradman Best has signalled a potential move away from his current club, citing family reasons as a key factor. The former star's next step could involve a reunion with his brother or a new family venture.
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Josh Canham’s hamstring blow forces a late reshuffle, promoting Lukhan Salakaia‑Loto to counter South Africa’s powerful pack in Perth. The Wallabies look to keep the pressure on, while the crowd wonders if a change…
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
DCE has once again turned the field into a signing frenzy, echoing its 2018‑2019 triumphs with Cooper Cronk. Now, with Nick Politis on the line, the council is poised to snatch a premiership for the Roosters.
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk
In a surprising but much-needed turn of events, Panthers coach Ivan Cleary confidently announces that the Panthers' star halfback Nathan Cleary will grace the trampled territory of the Sydney-siders - Knights!
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
F1 leader Kimi Antonelli’s opening‑lap crash leaves him stranded in the back of the grid, setting up a chaotic battle for the top spots in Azerbaijan. The field is now a scrimmage of hope and nerves, with the champio…
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Sam Walker calmly dismissed injury concerns after a viral bench photo showing him applying ice to a hamstring, sparking a flurry of memes and speculation over whether the player is cooling off or cooling out.
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Sports · 26 September 2026
Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk
Peter V’landys’s new appointment as rugby league’s benevolent dictator coincided with an entertainment fiasco at the grand final, prompting a tongue‑in‑cheek appeal for Hugh Jackman to step in.
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