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Sports · 24 September 2026

Baxter Duo Hang Up Boots After Decade‑Long Family Footy Legacy

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Corban Baxter and her son, both former league stars, have retired after years of playing side‑by‑side, leaving fans and the club to wonder what the next chapter holds.

Sports · 24 September 2026

CoHealth Kangaroos Prove That Being Disqualified From Normality Is Actually A Team Strategy

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The CoHealth Kangaroos have entered the fray, offering a home for players who find standard AFL uniforms slightly constraining. It is a masterclass in turning exclusion into a competitive advantage, much like a council m…

Sports · 24 September 2026

Rabbitohs Hold Off on Latrell Negotiations Until March: Injury Woes Leave Club in Stalemate

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

South Sydney Rabbitohs are postponing talks with star back-rower Latrell Mitchell until March, giving his serious back injury time to heal before he becomes a free agent on Nov 1.

Sports · 24 September 2026

Lees Seeks Golden Start in Special Group 1 Pursuit

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Kris Lees is hoping his team can deliver a golden opening half to secure a coveted Group 1 win, but doubts linger over whether they can find the rhythm they need.

Sports · 24 September 2026

Four Umpires to Face Grand Final Hysteria: Only Courage, Judgment and Process Will Keep Them In Play

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Four field umpires chosen for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final prepare to endure a barrage of player antics, shouting and thrown objects, relying on their courage, judgment and process to keep the game fair and the crowd in…

Sports · 24 September 2026

Curtis’s Modella Steps onto the Field, Ready to Outrun the Spring Mares’ Pack

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Lee Curtis’s horse Modella has returned sharp after a previous overambitious campaign, now poised to compete in the elite spring mares’ series, leaving rivals to wonder if the stable has finally found its footing.

Sports · 24 September 2026

Rabbitohs' $300k Offer to Walker Sparks League-Wide Head‑Scratching

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

South Sydney Rabbitohs have offered Cody Walker a modest $300,000 a year contract for 2027, a deal that has left many in the rugby league community scratching their heads, questioning whether the club is playing in a dif…

Sports · 24 September 2026

Racing NSW’s Big Break: V'landys Bows Out, Waller Calls the Shots

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Peter V'landys steps down as Racing NSW boss, and Sydney’s star trainer Chris Waller responds with a mix of bemusement and a touch of footy flair.

Sports · 24 September 2026

Waller's Shock at V'landys' Exit Sends Racing NSW Into a Turnover Spiral

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

When Peter V'landys stepped down as Racing NSW boss, leading trainer Chris Waller made a public reaction that left the racing community wondering if the boardroom was as chaotic as the track.