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Bailey Smith and Marcus Bontempelli are together again as AFL State of Origin returns.

Marcus Bontempelli makes two-word admission about Bailey Smith

The former teammates are suddenly together again after a frosty 12 months and some very public barbs.

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Giants star Tom Green has gone down at training with a suspected ACL injury.

AFL club fears the worst after horror injury to star

Tom Green is in ‘shock’ and unlikely to play this year, after suffering a serious knee injury during pre-season training.

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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian skeleton athlete, holds the helmet that led to his disqualification from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, at a press conference at the Ukrainian General Consulate in Milan on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The IOCÕs decision to disqualify Heraskevych over his helmet honoring countrymen killed in the war with Russia touched off the biggest crisis of the Games in Italy. (Vincent Alban/The New York Times)

Zelensky slams IOC decision to ban sledder over protest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said decision to ban skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych plays “into the hands of aggressors”.

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Marcus Bontempelli and Patrick Cripps will lead Victoria and WA respectively.

How to watch AFL Origin live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport

Get all the broadcast details as Victoria and Western Australia battle for supremacy.

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A trio of Australian Olympic champions: Cooper Woods with Alisa Camplin and Jessica Fox. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Fox presents medal from one Olympic champion to another

Australia's newest Olympic champion Cooper Woods says it was special for canoe great Jessica Fox to present his gold medal after winning the moguls event.

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AFL State of Origin's best moments.

Our top Origin moments ahead of blockbuster return

From the greatest team of all time to the greatest game of all time, relive the top State of Origin moments ahead of its return on Saturday.

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Richard Goyder , Kerry Stokes and Premier Roger Cook.

Top honour for ‘one of footy’s greatest supporters’

Kerry Stokes has been awarded Life Membership of the AFL for his significant contribution to the game.

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Australia's Cooper Woods has won Olympic gold in the men's moguls at Livigno.

Moguls master Woods snatches gold medal for Australia

Australia has won their first medal of this Winter Olympics and done so in style with Cooper Woods taking gold in the men's moguls with a superb run at Livigno.

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Cornes completes remarkable run all in name of Telethon

Channel 7 expert Kane Cornes has kicked off an incredible AFL Origin weekend with one of the moments of the summer, running from Scarborough to Optus Stadium all in the name of Telethon.

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Kirsty Coventry was unable to change Vladyslav Heraskevych’s mind.

Heartbreak as Olympic medal contender banned minutes before race

Even the IOC president was in tears after waiting for the athlete to arrive for one last conversation.

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Zach Merrett, during a press conference at Kent Street Senior High School, in Kensington, Perth. Ross Swanborough

Merrett open to Bombers talks after off-season exit denied

Essendon star Zach Merrett has responded to speculation about extending his tenure with the Bombers and given his thoughts on working under Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell during State of Origin.

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The AFL’s biggest — and at times controversial — heartthrob has returned to Perth for the historic AFL Origin clash taking place on Valentine’s Day.

Bailey Smith set to send women crazy while in Perth on V Day

The AFL’s biggest — and at times controversial — heartthrob has returned to Perth for the historic AFL Origin clash taking place on Valentine’s Day.

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Sturla Holm Laegreid was in tears after winning bronze.

Ex-girlfriend speaks out after Olympic medallist’s shock affair confession

The heartbroken woman thrust into the global spotlight has issued a statement as her ex issues another apology.

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Steve Smith may not walk right into the side with Mitch Marsh out.

Why Smith still faces World Cup hurdle despite Marsh injury

Australia adapted well to losing their skipper for the opening game, but now a bigger problem looms.

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Mason Cox is supporting WA in this weekend’s Origin battle.

Vic or WA? Where Freo recruit’s allegiance lies for Origin

After living in Victoria for more than a decade, but now residing in WA, who is Mason Cox rooting for in this weekend’s Origin blockbuster?

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