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An unnamed player and Geelong have reportedly agreed to a confidential concussion agreement. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)
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Anna Harrington and Oliver Caffrey

Geelong avoids sanction over player concussion deal

A Geelong AFL player with a history of head knocks signed a secret deal with the club to take legal responsibility for future concussions.

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Melbourne proved to strong for the Dockers.

They’re Petty good! Demons stun Freo in MCG classic

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The Dockers look dejected following the round 22 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Fremantle Dockers.

RECAP: Pickett does it again as Demons win thriller

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Former Geelong president Craig Drummond has apologised for the Cats' controversial concussion deal. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL chairman apologises over Geelong concussion case

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Jake Kolodjashnij has identified himself as the Geelong player who secretly signed a concussion waiver.

Player who signed Geelong concussion waiver revealed

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Nicho Hynes (left) and Matt King watch on during a NSW Blues training session in 2024.
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Heavy is the crown but King is the right coach for Blues

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Nicho Hynes of the Sharks is seen after the final siren during the round 19 NRL match between Dolphins and Cronulla Sharks at Kayo Stadium, on July 11, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Albert Perez

Shark Alert: Believe in Cronulla at your own peril

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Matt King has been named the new head coach of the NSW State of Origin team. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW announce new Origin coach after Daley's exit

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Out on a high: Laurie Daley celebrates the 2026 Origin series triumph with captain Isaah Yeo. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy

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Cricket

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Australia have gone full strength against Bangladesh.
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Hazlewood, Lyon, Labuschagne calls under the microscope

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Stephen Fleming has been appointed as the new England Test captain.
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Overseas head coaches a symptom of a failing England system

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Australian captain Pat Cummins is seen after losing the toss prior to the First Test match for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India at Optus Stadium in Perth, Friday, November 22, 2024. DEAN LEWINS
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Don’t kid yourself, Ashes rivalry doesn’t belong in India

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The Sydney Sixers are backing captain Ash Gardner after her ex-wife Monica Wrigh accused her of an affair.

Top official grilled on Aussie star’s alleged affair with teammate

Australia
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Tennis

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Alex de Minaur has done just enough in an all-Australian second-round clash in Montreal. (EPA PHOTO)

'A battle': Demon wins all-Aussie clash, Popyrin fights

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Alex de Minaur kept his eye on the prize when he beat family friend and rising star Cruz Hewitt. (EPA PHOTO)

'It was weird': de Minaur beats Hewitt in Aussie tussle

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Alex de Minaur has plenty to celebrate having married and made the world's top five.

De Minaur gets hitched amid career-high

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Cruz Hewitt’s run to the Wimbledon final ended in a three-set loss to Jordan Lee.

Cruz Hewitt’s ‘special’ run to Wimbledon final ends in heartbreak

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan has drawn strong opposition from Europe. (EPA PHOTO)

Europe to boycott World Cup over FIFA investment plan

Other Sports
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Socceroos midfielder Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive to cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney on Friday.

Socceroo allegedly tests positive to cocaine while speeding

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Much-loved Socceroos icon Paul Wade has opened up on his probable” chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis.

Much-loved Aussie icon shares details of shattering diagnosis

Football
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President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino look on after presenting the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy to Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
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Balogun’s Trump card the biggest fail in shonky World Cup

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Horse Racing

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Veteran jockey Shane McGovern has sadly died after a horrible accident at his stables.

Hearts break as much-loved jockey loses brave battle: ‘Devastated’

Horse Racing
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Blake Shinn riding Lady Of Camelot wins Race 8 Golden Slipper

Lady Of Camelot under specialist vet treatment

Horse Racing
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Zac Lloyd riding Guest House win Race 8 Tab Golden Slipper.

Heir apparent Zac Lloyd steals big prize in Golden Slipper

Horse Racing
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James McDonald riding Autumn Boy win Race 6 Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens.

McDonald in a class of his own after record-breaking ride

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Formula One

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McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates his victory in Hungary.

'You idiot': Piastri unleashes after shocking race blunder

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Oscar Piastri is contracted to McLaren for the foreseeable future, according to his manager. (AP PHOTO)

'Fiction': Webber slams speculation over Piastri future

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This time last year Australian Formula One star Oscar Piastri was dreaming about winning a world title.

Piastri staring down the barrel of wasted season

Formula One
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Oscar Piastri was bumped up to fourth in Monaco, then back to fifth, which McLaren are appealing. (AP PHOTO)

McLaren lodge Monaco appeal over Piastri's lost place

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Rugby Union

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Mark Nawaqanitawase had a stunning State of Origin debut.
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Why Nawaqanitawase can’t be lost to rugby league

Sport
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The Waratahs' Henry O'Donnell has accepted a ban for using ADHD medication without an exemption. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Waratah out for using ADHD medication without exemption

Rugby Union
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Jake Gordon has had surgery on a torn Achilles, ruling him out of the Wallabies for some time. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Gordon suffers significant setback ahead of World Cup

Rugby Union
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Bledisloe Cup rugby is set to become a feature of Anzac Day. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Rugby Union
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan has drawn strong opposition from Europe. (EPA PHOTO)

Europe to boycott World Cup over FIFA investment plan

Other Sports
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Andre De Grasse and Lilian Odira loom large at the Commonwealth Games.

All the star international athletes to watch in Glasgow

Other Sports
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Amy Atwell.

From NBL1 West to Comm Games: Atwell’s unique preparation

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The Diamonds insist they won't be derailed by pay talks or anything else at the Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games

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