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Sports · 22 September 2026

Cleary Goes Back to His Roots as Penrith Panthers Return to Training Ground

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Nathan Cleary swapped his moon boots for his usual footy boots, rejoining the Penrith Panthers training session ahead of the Sunday preliminary final, silencing doubts about his fitness.

Sports · 22 September 2026

Wallabies Prepare to Be Scrambled in Perth, Springboks Still Scented with Rotated Line‑ups

Glenys Pike, Melbourne desk

The Wallabies are braced for a physical showdown against a South African side that has swapped out key players, yet the Australian team remains convinced the clash will deliver the same fierce scrum and maul that the wor…

Sports · 22 September 2026

Lachie Neale’s Grand Final Dream on the Line: Brisbane Lions’ Tribunal Tussle Leaves Fans on the Edge of Their Seats

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale faces a one‑match ban for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan, and his club is racing the AFL tribunal to keep him fit for Saturday’s grand final against Fremantle.

Sports · 22 September 2026

Colorado Rapids' Gold Rush: Sydney FC Teen Set to Ride the MLS Wave

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The Colorado Rapids are chasing a fresh talent from Sydney FC, hoping the next Lucas Herrington will bring the same flair to the MLS. The teen, still a junior, has already sparked speculation that the Rockies are chasing…

Sports · 22 September 2026

From Scrum to Scrum‑and‑Salsa: Suaalii’s Switch Sparks a National Debate

Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk

Wallabies star Joseph‑Aukuso Suaalii’s jump from rugby league to union has ignited a media frenzy, with former Springbok Jesse Kriel baffled by the backlash.

Sports · 22 September 2026

Bears’ New Kid on the Block: Zane Murray’s Three‑Year Deal Spurs Hype in Perth

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Perth Bears have inked 17‑year‑old Zane Murray on a three‑year contract, with coach Mal Meninga personally delivering the papers in a ceremony that felt more like a rookie parade than a signing. The move has fans b…

Sports · 22 September 2026

NRL Grand Final Goes Silent as Tones and I Drop Out, AFL Hits the High Notes

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The NRL grand final will be a dead‑panned, music‑free showdown after talks with Tones and I fell apart, while the AFL’s decider promises Kylie Minogue’s glitter‑packed opener.

Sports · 22 September 2026

Gordon's Glitch: Wallabies Nab Penalty Try While He’s on the Sidelines

Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk

In a match that felt like a comedy sketch, Carter Gordon was injured just before the Wallabies were awarded a penalty try, prompting fans to wonder whether the mishap was a deliberate stunt or simply bad luck.

Sports · 22 September 2026

Melbourne Racing Club Shoots Blame at Jockeys, Dismisses Safety Concerns After Saturday’s Track Delay

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The Melbourne Racing Club has taken a swift swing at jockeys for a track mishap, calling the Saturday race delay a needless pause and dismissing safety worries as a mere blip on the radar.