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Chris Scott.

Cats coach’s blow-up has female AFL staffer in tears

The second high-profile member of Geelong’s team has apologised in as many days after exhibiting unacceptable behaviour.

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Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt is planning to appeal his ‘offensive conduct’ ban.

Lleyton Hewitt rips investigation as legal team takes action

The Aussie great has major issues with the process, even though his medical condition was taken into account.

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Jack Ginnivan has returned to Adelaide.

Ginnivan turns tables on media scrum upon Adelaide return

Jack Ginnivan’s return to Adelaide as Hawthorn hit town for Friday’s semifinal has sparked a media scrum with the small forward turning the tables.

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AFL great Nicky Winmar is facing court accused of assaults on two separate occasions. (Tara Cosoleto/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL great accused of dragging woman by the hair in vicious assault

A court has heard disturbing claims regarding a second alleged attack by Nicky Winmar.

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Jessica Fox has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming world championships.

Devastated Jessica Fox forced into ‘heartbreaking’ decision

The Aussie superstar will miss the ‘once in a career’ opportunity.

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The Matildas and Marty Sheargold.

Watchdog hands down its findings over sexist Matildas remarks

More than six months after Marty Sheargold was forced to quit Triple M over his vile comments about the national female soccer team, the Australian Communications and Media Authority has had its say.

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Bailey Smith has raged at a photographer taking photos of him during a training session at Geelong. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Bailey Smith privately apologises to photographer for outburst

The Geelong midfielder has reached out to the woman at whom he directed the expletive-laden abuse.

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Seven AFL commentator Abbey Holmes has opened up about her pregnancy journey and the birth of her first child.

Seven star opens up about birth of first child following unexpected C-section

Abbey Holmes was 12 weeks pregnant when she found out she was expecting her first child after running the New York Marathon.

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Former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court over suspicious Brownlow Medal betting. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Huge amount of money bet in alleged Brownlow betting plot revealed

More details of the case revolving around an ex-AFL umpire have been aired in court after he and three men, including his brother, were charged over suspicious wagering linked to the 2021 and 2022 Brownlow Medal.

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Sam Mitchell and Zach Merrett.

Essendon at war with Mitchell as another Bomber wants out

Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo has taken a swipe at the Hawthorn coach over his meeting with Zach Merrett as the club’s crisis worsened.

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Dave Hughes has shared new details of the brutal injuries he suffered during the Legends Game.

Dave Hughes dobs in Dan Gorringe after brutal injury: ‘He smashed me’

The TV comedian has shared new details about his painful condition and the moment ‘all my ribs caved in’.

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Lleyton Hewitt has copped a two-week ban.

Hewitt banned after physical altercation with 60-year-old volunteer

The Australian tennis great showed a ‘lack of remorse’ after an ‘unprovoked’ clash with an official.

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Essendon coach Brad Scott says his captain Zach Merrett will not be going anywhere.

Brad Scott lays down the law for captain Zach Merrett

The Essendon coach has made his thoughts on the situation abundantly clear.

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The eight players with X-factor from each NRL finals side.

The fateful eight: The players that could turn an NRL final

KIERSTEN DUKE: This September is shaping as one of the closest in recent years and these are the players that could prove the difference for their sides when they need it most.

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Mark Bosnich says Ange Postecoglou attacking coaching style will be a new direction for Nottingham Forest.

Bosnich’s ominous warning to Ange as he returns to EPL cauldron

Ange Postecoglou loves a challenge but turning around the fortunes of Nottingham Forest might be his biggest test yet, according to one of Australia’s greatest footballers.

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