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Jake Stringer playing in Opening Round.

The AFL needs to face facts and scrap opening round

The experiment has failed, you know it, I know it, now the league just needs to accept it.

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Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson has accused Sydney supporters of throwing soft drink containers at him.

Hawthorn’s ‘Wizard’ accuses Sydney fans of despicable act

Things became immediately ugly after the game and the gun forward is pointing fingers.

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Tom McCartin gave away a crucial free kick and 50m penalty against Hawthorn.

Swans defender called out for blatant flop after costly brain fade

The 26-year-old gifted the lead - and eventually the win - to Hawthorn, and he could be forced to pay up for what he did next.

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Cameron Green had a media run-in.

JOHNSON: My advice to Cam Green on handling the media

As a former player, I know how draining media can be. So, I understand what the Australian all-rounder might be feeling.

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Bobby Hill has returned to Collingwood.

Hill takes big step toward AFL return after rejoining Pies

Collingwood premiership star Bobby Hill has taken a big step towards an AFL comeback, returning to the club for the first time this year.

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Steph Catley believes Australia's difficult Asian Cup campaign will toughen them up for Japan. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Steph Catley knows the Matildas face a tough Japanese opponent in the Asian Cup final, but believes Australia's defence will be up to the task.

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Loko Pasifiki Tonga has been taken away in an ambulance.

Rising NRL star rushed to hospital after training incident

The 20-year-old has been taken away in an ambulance after an apparent neck injury.

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Katie Boulter is a fan of Alex de Minaur’s new on-court look.

Alex de Minaur’s new look gets tick of approval from fiancée

Fans may have a double take when the Aussie No.1 next steps out on court.

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Members of the Iranian women's national soccer team outside the airport after they arrived in the eastern city of Igdir.

Heroes’ welcome for Iranian team after resisting ‘enemy’

Five Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia are back home, with growing fears they were pressured into abandoning their escape.

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ALL SMILES: Japan are through to the Women's Asian Cup final where they will meet Australia. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan has sent an ominous warning after booking their place alongside the Matildas in the final of the Women's Asian Cup after smashing South Korea

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Bobby Hill is expected to return to Collingwood as soon as next week.

Bobby due back at Magpies as early as next week

After missing the start of the season to “work through his personal situation”, WA-raised Collingwood star Bobby Hill is expected to return to the Magpies in the coming days.

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Alex Johnston leaves the field after scoring the most tries in the NRL.

Where the NRL is headed next

The sport is entering a golden era and this is where it could next play a competition game overseas.

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Members of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States.

Venezuela cause major upset in World Baseball Classic

Venezuela have caused a major boilover by beating the United States to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time.

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