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Sports · 23 September 2026

Wallabies Coach Kiss Takes a Wild Gambit: Suaalii Swaps Midfield for Wing

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

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.

Sports · 23 September 2026

Rohan Browning Retires, Leaving Track for Trams: Sprinting’s Final Lap in the City’s Transit System

Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk

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.

Sports · 23 September 2026

Lachie Neale’s One‑Match Ban: Brisbane Lions’ Grand Final Gamble in a Weather of Uncertainty

Glenys Pike, Melbourne desk

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…

Sports · 23 September 2026

Grand Final Gutted: Tones and I Decline to Play, NRL Swaps Pre‑Match Anthems for Silent Ball

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

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…

Sports · 23 September 2026

Five Swans Return to SCG: A Spectacular Comeback or Just a Wet Weather Rally?

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

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…

Sports · 23 September 2026

Dolphins Dive Into Drought: Isaako and Nikorima’s Exit Leaves Club in the Red Zone

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Jamayne Isaako and Kodi Nikorima have departed the Dolphins, leaving a gaping void that the club will need to fill while dealing with a sudden climate change in player morale.

Sports · 23 September 2026

Neale's Tribunal Trial: The Slow-Motion Scrum That Keeps Fans on Their Feet

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

In a tribunal that feels like a marathon, Lachie Neale faces a long series of questions that have the crowd waiting for a verdict as long as the finals.

Sports · 23 September 2026

Tribunal Tango: Eddie’s Patience Runs Out as Panel Stalls on Neale Decision

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

In a slow‑motion tribunal drama, Eddie’s frustration builds while the Nine Footy Classified panel drags its feet over Lachie Neale’s case, turning a simple decision into a nail‑biting spectacle.

Sports · 23 September 2026

Melbourne FC's CEO Drama Turns Into a Full‑Time Ruck – Court and Board Battle

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

After former CEO Paul Guerra filed a federal court claim, Melbourne FC slammed back, filing a defence that he was unqualified and misleading. The match‑day drama continues as both sides set up for a legal showdown.