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Brody Mihocek was stretchered off the MCG after fracturing his neck. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Much-loved AFL veteran undergoes surgery on fractured neck

The player was hurt in a tackle and play was held up for 10 minutes before he was taken off the ground and sent to hospital in an ambulance.

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Recalling Reece Walsh for the Maroons is the right move by Billy Slater.

Why Slater had to roll the dice on Walsh

Down 1-0, the Maroons coach has finally come to his senses and picked the superstar for the MCG blockbuster.

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U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden.

Trump booed as security tightened for NBA Finals blockbuster

WATCH: US president Donald Trump has received a largely negative reaction amid an appearance at an NBA Finals game that saw security ramped up in New York City.

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Kane Evans has come out as gay.

Ex-NRL enforcer bravely comes out: ‘I know that I’m gay’

Kane Evans has revealed a 20-year ‘war’ with his own sexuality that almost took his life.

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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are being probed for a nightclub incident after the Lord's Test win. (AP PHOTO)

Stokes faces Test axe after 'nightclub incident' probe

England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated by cricket authorities after a "nightclub incident" in the early hours.

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Speaking with James Bracey on Nine’s 100% Footy, Kane Evans opened up about some of the darkest periods of his life.

‘I feel free now’: Former NRL star comes out as gay

A former NRL star has publicly come out as gay, sharing his story in a candid and emotional interview.

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Reuben Ginbey outside Eagles HQ on Monday.

Eagles’ positive update on Ginbey injury

West Coast star Reuben Ginbey will not require surgery on his quad injury and could play again this season, in a major boost for the Eagles. 

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Billy Frampton is seen singling for assistance for Brody Mihocek.

Scary concussion incident stops AFL game for 15 minutes

The MCG has come to a standstill after a scary concussion incident involving Melbourne’s Brody Mihocek in the second quarter of the blockbuster King’s Birthday clash.

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Crowds take part in FightMND Big Freeze 12 ahead of the round 13 AFL match between Collingwood and Melbourne.

The Big Freeze is the answer to AFL’s biggest challenges

GEORGIE PARKER: You’ll often hear people say that sport should stay in its own lane, that football fans ‘just want to watch football’. The King’s Birthday Big Freeze match is proof of what can happen.

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Dale Thomas went down the Big Freeze slide as his former coach Mick Malthouse.

Play on: Neale’s legacy celebrated at emotional Big Freeze

Neale Daniher’s courageous battle against motor neurone disease may have ended two weeks ago — but his legacy of fighting what he termed as “The Beast” has carried on in spectacular style.

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Reece Walsh has the full support of Queensland coach Billy Slater to justify his recall. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

'Right headspace': Slater explains Walsh recall

Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed Reece Walsh to perform in whatever role is required as he revealed why the Brisbane fullback deserved a Maroons recall.

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Selwyn Cobbo celebrates after scoring a try with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

The next premiers from Queensland may not be the Broncos

The Dolphins are proving with a lot of hard work and by saving your pennies expansion teams can challenge for the title faster than anyone expects.

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Reece Walsh is back in the Maroons Origin squad.

Slater makes Origin call on Walsh

Queensland has named its squad for Game II with the question over the superstar Broncos fullback answered and one barnstorming Dolphins forward set to make his debut.

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Christian Eriksen has fans fearful after a scary collapse.

Haunting scenes after football star collapses for the second time

Players were in tears after the veteran, who died for five minutes in a game four years ago, clutched his chest and fell to the ground.

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