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Brendan Doggett could debut against England.

Perth to host history should Doggett earn selection

Perth is set to be the stage for a near 150-year cricket first on Friday as Australia take on bitter enemies England in the opening Ashes Test.

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A pre-season training mishap has left Essendon's Nic Martin facing another knee reconstruction. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon star sent for scans on injured knee

The 24-year-old will meet with a surgeon this week to discuss what he does next.

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Ben Stokes could make bold call and bowl if he wins the toss on Friday.

Why Stokes could make one of the biggest calls of his career

The English skipper could surprise everyone when the first Test starts, former English quick Stuart Broad believes.

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Nick Daicos famously suffered cramping in last year’s Round Zero loss to GWS.

The AFL should throw in the towel on Round Zero

GEORGIE PARKER: The fact there is now a game in Melbourne shows what an utter failure the concept has become.

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Australian fast bowler Scott Boland speaking at Perth Stadium ahead of The Ashes.

Boland with point to prove against England’s Bazball assault

Australian quick Scott Boland admits he has a point to prove against England after they dismantled him on English soil in 2023.

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Paige Greco has died aged 28.

Paralympian mourned after shock death aged just 28

Paige Greco won gold at the Tokyo Games with her family saying she suffered a ‘sudden medical episode’.

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A look at the key issues and decisions ahead of the eagerly-anticipated Ashes series.

Key questions ahead of blockbuster Ashes

A look at the key issues and decisions ahead of the eagerly-anticipated Ashes series between Australia and England, starting in Perth.

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India’s batting meltdown condemned the hosts to defeat against South Africa.

Cricket world loses it over India meltdown on tailor-made pitch

India admitted the minefield was ‘exactly what we wanted’. Rivals said they ‘deserved to lose’.

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Pat Cummins touched down in Perth on Sunday.

Injured Australian captain makes early arrival in Perth

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has touched down early in Perth ahead of the first Ashes Test.

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Joe Root has not scored an Ashes hundred in Australia.

Stuart Broad: What Root will never admit about Ashes hoodoo

The world’s best Test batter is under immense pressure to perform, but there is one thing he will never fess up to about playing Australia.

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Zac Lomax has been released by Parramatta, fanning speculation of a move to R360.

Eels release Lomax as R360 beckons

Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

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Mary Fowler’s book Bloom will hit shelves on Tuesday.

Matildas superstar lifts lid on dark mental health battle

One of Australia's brightest stars has opened up about the darkest moment of her life.

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Jack Della Maddalena went down to Islam Makhachev.

Della Maddalena loses UFC title in historic MSG showing

Jack Della Maddalena’s UFC welterweight championship reign is over, with Dagestani wrestling star Islam Makhachev claiming a unanimous decision victory to become the promotion’s 11th double champion.

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A huge brwal erupted at the UFC in New York.

WILD brawl erupts at UFC before Della Maddalena fight

UFC fans have received more than they bargained for ahead of the blockbuster title showdown between Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev.

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Brendan Doggett is set to be third Indigenous Australian to play for the national side.

Doggett 'ready to go' as Hazlewood's Test replacement

Former Australia star Jason Gillespie believes Brendan Doggett, who he coached at South Australia, can make an instant impact on debut in the Ashes.

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