Filed from the Melbourne desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Sports · 22 September 2026
The Melbourne tram system encounters unexpected drama at lunchtime when startup 'Tramvention' sets up shop, leaving trams grounded and lunch schedules in turmoil. A hidden agenda brings the city's startup scene to a halt…
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Sports · 22 September 2026
In a baffling turn of events, the Roosters have declined a high‑priced back‑rower, while the Tricolours have already stocked up on the next generation of forwards in their iconic colours.
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Sports · 22 September 2026
Nick Daicos has smashed the Brownlow voting record with 47 points, leaving a star‑filled field of rivals in the dust, while the league’s old guard watches the new era begin.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
In a twist that would make a kangaroo blush, Neale swapped his usual sidekick for a fresh face at the satellite Brownlow ceremony, while Nine's Nat Yoannidis delivered a Brisbane‑based preview that left fans laughing a…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Toby Greene uses the Brownlow medal ceremony as a launchpad to announce his departure from GWS, sparking a flurry of speculation that feels more like a weather forecast than a footy transfer.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
In a double dose of disorder, both the NRL and AFL matches saw fans hurling objects at referees, leaving the game’s outcome aside and the officials scrambling for a shield.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
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
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
In a Melbourne where trams are more punctual than the internet, the storied Brownlow briefcase remains a relic of ink and parchment, sparking debate over whether its contents might be as volatile as the weather at the MC…
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