Filed from the Melbourne desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Sports · 23 September 2026
After a bruising AFL showdown, umpire Hayden Meyer reports being harassed by Hawthorn players, sparking a debate over the safety of the sport’s adjudicators.
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Sports · 23 September 2026
After a career‑end‑scary stint with the Dragons, Dylan Lucas turned to the Knights, where late‑coach Scott Dureau gave him the launchpad he needed. The former ‘unwanted’ player now stands as a shining example o…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
After scoring in Manchester City’s season opener, Mary Fowler was met on the pitch by a wave of Wallaroos players, turning a football match into a cross‑code fiesta. The unexpected show of camaraderie left fans baffl…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
After a thunderous applause at the Brownlow, Nick Daicos paid a moving tribute to his friend Logan, prompting an emotional chat with Logan and his dad Shane on Today. The moment was so heart‑warming that even the local…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Coach Les Kiss has shifted star Joseph‑Aukuso Suaalii to the wing, betting that a change of scenery will spark a new offensive spark for the Wallabies.
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Sports · 23 September 2026
Rohan Browning, the sprinter who once sprinted past the pandemic’s empty stadiums, has officially retired, promising that his next sprint will be through Melbourne’s tram lanes rather than the track.
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Sports · 23 September 2026
The AFL tribunal upheld Lachie Neale’s one‑match suspension, leaving the Brisbane Lions to weigh an appeal before Saturday’s grand final while Melbourne’s commuters wonder if the weather will be as indecisive as…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
In a surprising turn of events, the NRL has abandoned its long‑standing pre‑match entertainment tradition after Tones and I declined an offer to perform, citing overseas commitments. The decision leaves fans wonderin…
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Sports · 23 September 2026
After a month of standing down, the five Swans players have stepped onto the SCG turf, sparking a mix of cheers, squints, and a sudden rain shower that felt more like a council‑issued water‑bounty than a natural down…
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