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Former West Coast captain Oscar Allen will begin his quest for a maiden flag with his new side on Saturday.

Allen confirmed for Lions debut alongside WA young gun

Former West Coast captain Oscar Allen will begin his quest for a maiden flag with his new side on Saturday, with the reigning premier Lions confirming he will debut alongside a West Australian youngster.

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Charlie Curnow (l) should lead the Swans back into the top four this season despite stiff opposition.

The remarkable AFL stat you will find hard to believe

I’m locking in my bold predictions for the 2026 season — and there’s one gem in here that will surprise most footy fans.

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Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Dennis Cometti on Thursday,

PM reels off Cometti’s greatest hits during Question Time

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Dennis Cometti as ‘a true original’ as he went through some of his favourite lines from the legendary WA commentator during Federal Parliament’s Question Time.

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Michael Maguire was coach when Mitchell Barnett made his State of Origin debut. Rohan Kelly

Origin trump card could seal blockbuster move

The race to sign Mitch Barnett could come down to one major trump card that has a powerhouse club in the box seat to land the representative forward.

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Police have arrested another man in relation to a shooting incident in Sydney

Shock development in NRL star shooting

Another man has been charged for his alleged involvement in the brazen shooting of a revered former NRL player outside his Sydney home.

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Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement.

Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka shares surprising announcement

After months of playful hints about a proposal, Aryna Sabalenka has revealed she is engaged to boyfriend Georgios Frangulis.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Emma McKeon poses during the Australian 2022 Commonwealth Games Swim Apparel Launch at Miami Aquatic Centre on June 01, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

How McKeon conquered inner demons to become Olympic great

The lessons Emma McKeon learnt on her way to becoming an Olympic great continue to serve her and inspire others.

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Craig McRae has denied rumours surrounding his personal life.

Craig McRae dismisses speculation surrounding his personal life

The Collingwood coach says the rumours are ‘so far from the truth’.

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Nick Riewoldt is excited for the AFL  season ahead.

The one big AFL change Riewoldt hates about this season

The St Kilda legend can’t wait for the first game to start, but there is a key move HQ has made he can’t stand.

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Zac Lomax.

Lomax’s gamble has spectacularly backfired

Parramatta did what no one expected them to and they should be applauded for it.

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Dennis Cometti and Bruce McAvaney over the years.

‘Truly precious’: Bruce’s tribute for great mate Dennis

Bruce McAvaney says he’s ‘lost something truly precious’ with the passing of Dennis Cometti, praising his great mate as ‘the benchmark’ for Australian sports broadcasters.

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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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Hayato Matsuoka and Daniil Ostapenkov rush off court in the UAE.

Tennis players race off court after nearby explosions: ‘Get inside’

Players ‘heard the sounds of jets’ and quickly realised it was ‘not very safe’, as officials plotted escape routes out of the country.

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