AFL

Dennis Cometti had countless magic moments behind the mic.

Centimetre perfect: Commentary legend’s most iconic calls

Dennis Cometti’s voice formed the soundtrack to so many massive sporting moments. Here’s some of the quips that have stuck long in the memory.

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The great Dennis Cometti has passed away.

Tributes flow for legendary broadcaster Dennis Cometti

The Australian sporting community is mourning Dennis Cometti, with the broadcasting legend passing away aged 76.

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The Crows are set to fall, while the Lions and Suns will dominate this AFL season.

The AFL team I fear for the most in 2026

There’s been plenty of player movement and drama this off-season and this is the team that could fall into a heap.

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The former Brisbane Lions captain’s ex, Jules Neale, has been dropping hints for months, but this brutal video takes aim directly at Lachie.

Lachie Neale’s ex takes brutal swipe at AFL star in new vid

The former Brisbane Lions captain’s ex, Jules Neale, has been dropping hints for months, but this brutal video takes aim directly at Lachie.

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Ron Barassi will be honoured on grand final day.

Iconic Melbourne road to be named after Ron Barassi

The AFL legend is being immortalised with the re-naming of one of the city’s busiest streets.

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Lincoln McCarthy was impressive as he makes his case to return to Brisbane’s team after missing 20205.

Brisbane headache emerges days out from season-opener

The reigning premiers suddenly have some ‘tough’ decisions to make.

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Chad Warner, Nick Daicos and Charlie Cameron will all play in Opening Round.

The AFL’s Opening Round now makes even less sense

The league does not subscribe to the notion that if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, so here we are heading into another confusing start to the season.

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Toby Greene has admitted to punching his father.

Toby Greene admits to knocking out his estranged father

The Giants captain belted his own dad out of embarrassment at his drunken state.

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L-R: Jay Clark, Isaac Smith, Leigh Montagna, Mitch Cleary, Kate McCarthy, Dale Thomas, Abbey Holmes, Jack Heverin, and Brian Taylor.

Triple M unveils mega line-up ahead of 2026 AFL season: ‘Fearless’

The game’s biggest personalities and sharpest minds are all talking footy on Triple M.

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Western Bulldogs star Sam Darcy is still sore after the the AFL’s State of Origin clash.

Massive concerns for two AFL clubs just days out from season

A young superstar is suddenly a big watch while an Adelaide gun has had to see ‘external specialists’.

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Bobby Hill training last year.

‘Progressing’: Magpies issue Hill update

There is still no timeline but Collingwood coach Craig McRae has provided a positive update on his side’s excitement machine.

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Geoff Ablett says he has less than a year to live after being diagnosed with MND on Christmas Eve.

AFL great told he has less than a year to live: ‘I shed a few tears’

The premiership hero is desperate to leave the ‘mundane and depressing’ hospital to be with his loved ones.

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Ex-AFL star accused of $170k pool rort

A former AFL player has been accused of defrauding six families, leaving them with “shoddily” installed pools or giant holes in their backyards, a court has been told.

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