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Lance Collard will miss at least the next two games after a high hit.

Collard banned for hit as investigation into slur continues

St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been hit with a three-match ban for a high hit as the AFL continues its investigation into an alleged homophobic slur.

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Willem Duursma embraces Elliot Yeo after West Coast’s win on Sunday.

Duursma’s Rising Star nod gives Eagles 22-year first

Willem Duursma has been recognised for a stunning start to his AFL career with this week’s Rising Star nod – and he’s helped West Coast achieve a feat not seen since before he was born.

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Three-time premiership player Don Prestia and another AFL star deny any involvement in a brawl. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.

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Kieran Foran is Manly’s new interim coach.

The man who should coach Manly and it’s not Foz

Kieran Foran is a club legend at the Sea Eagles, but after the club’s drastic move to sack Anthony Siebold they need to look elsewhere for long term success.

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The injury report from the Gold Coast has come back positive for Dragons half Kyle Flanagan. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Flanagan leaves hospital, Eels gun out for two months

St George Illawarra's Kyle Flanagan has been cleared of a serious neck injury and released from hospital following a sickening head clash on the Gold Coast.

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Former AFL player Nick Stevens has been found guilty of 14 fraud offences after four trials. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

Former AFL player locked up after jury reaches guilty verdict

Following three abandoned trials, the 200-gamer is now set to serve time behind bars.

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West Coast won consecutive games for the first time in almost two years.

How spirited young Eagles can build off a win like this

West Coast have won two on the trot already doubling their 2025 win total. And while West Coast’s two-point win might not look like much on paper, context matters.

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Tui Kamikamica is recovering in hospital after suffering a suspected stroke.

Storm rocked as veteran forward suffers suspected stroke

The NRL powerhouse is rallying around another player struck down by a medical episode.

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Henry Thornton delivered the knockout blow to sink Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final.

Victoria capitulate inside an hour to lose Sheffield Shield final

South Australia have claimed ‘one of the most remarkable Shield wins in years’ on a dramatic final morning.

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North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri (c) will front the AFL tribunal on Monday evening. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Kangaroo to face tribunal's wrath over blood-smearing

A lengthy suspension seemingly awaits North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri when he faces the AFL tribunal for wiping blood on Essendon captain Andrew McGrath's face.

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Mexico’s fans attend the International friendly Match between Mexico and Portugal, at Banorte Stadium.

Man plunges to death from VIP area at World Cup venue

Investigations are underway after a man landed in a carpark after falling from VIP boxes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony venue.

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Cameron Green is not able to be yet in the IPL.

Cricket Australia draws ire of India over Cam Green decision

There are calls for the Aussie allrounder to be stripped of millions because of an unexpected directive.

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Max Verstappen is pondering his future in Formula One because he's not enjoying the sport. (EPA PHOTO)

'Beyond frustrated': Verstappen weighs up F1 future

Dutch four-time world F1 champion Max Verstappen says he wonders if competing in the sport is still worth it.

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Max Verstappen is considering retiring from F1 to avoid driving cars he hates for the next four years.

Verstappen already considering retiring as hated F1 rules exposed

The four-time world champion is sick of it after just three races and knows ‘it’s a bit sad’ to be talking about quitting.

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Shane Flanagan was rattled by his son Kyle’s sickening head knock.

Dad rattled by star son’s plea on his way to hospital: ‘Not nice to see’

The five-eighth was motionless for five minutes in a difficult scene that left his coach-dad needing to ‘get myself together’.

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