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Podium joy for Oscar Piastri (L), McLaren teammate and winner Lando Norris (C) and Charles Leclerc.  (AP PHOTO)

Norris closes in on Piastri after Austrian GP thriller

Oscar Piastri's world championship lead is down to 15 points after McLaren teammate Lando Norris resisted every challenge from the Australian to win in Austria.

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The Matildas were denied victory late at HBF Park.

Matildas denied late despite improved performance

The Matildas have been stunned by a last-gasp equaliser as Slovenia secured a dramatic 1-1 draw at HBF Park to deny Australia a series sweep.

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Justin Longmuir is not happy with the idea of playing on the SCG turf.

Longmuir declares SCG turf ‘unsafe’ ahead of Dockers’ trip

Pressure is mounting on the AFL to move Sunday’s game between Fremantle and Sydney away from the SCG due to concerns about the surface and Dockers coach Justin Longmuir didn’t hold back when asked his opinion.

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Nat Fyfe on Sunday.

Fyfe suffers fresh setback despite not facing Saints

The reason for Nat Fyfe not taking to the field against St Kilda - despite being Fremantle’s substitute - has been revealed, and it’s not great for the Dockers veteran. Get the latest here.

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Luke Jackson celebrates a key goal.

Twin rucks make their point as Freo overcome Saints

Fremantle were under the pump all day against St Kilda, but when it really mattered, the Dockers stood up. And it was ruckmen Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson who made pivotal plays when the game was on the line.

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Pat Voss is set to come under scrutiny for this tackle.

Freo fan favourite set for Match Review scrutiny

Fremantle fan favourite Patrick Voss is set to face scrutiny for a dangerous tackle on Saints stopper Marcus Windhager.

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Tom Lynch was reported for striking Jordon Butts.

Tom Lynch explains bizarre meltdown as suspension looms

The Richmond veteran has revealed exactly what set him off when he swung wildly at his opponent.

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Sam Konstas scored a total of eight runs in his return to the top of the order in Barbados. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Patient Aussies back teen opener to learn key lesson

Australia's new-look top order failed to fire in Barbados but coach Andrew McDonald has vowed to take a patient approach with recalled opener Sam Konstas.

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West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will seek clarity from the AFL around the holding the ball interpretation.

Eagles coach to ‘seek some clarity’ on holding-the-ball rule

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will approach the AFL for clarity around the holding-the-ball rule after conceding he was confused about the interpretation.

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Collingwood were too strong for West Coast.

Eagles plucky but fall short of historic upset against Pies

For a half it looked like West Could would produce an upset for the ages, but a miracle at Marvel Stadium was not to be as a professional Collingwood held their nerve to win by 29 points.

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The British and Irish Lions were too strong for the Force.

Lions overcome feisty Force to roar to tour-opening victory

A classy British and Irish Lions display has helped them begin their first Australian tour in 12 years with a bang as they downed Western Force 54-7 at Optus Stadium.

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Joe Montemurro is hoping for an improved performance against Slovenia.

Montemurro eager to see Matildas build on foundations

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has empowered his players to be bold and attack the second leg of their two-game series against Slovenia at HBF Park on Sunday with bravery.

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There are fresh fears for Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish after he appeared to injure his calf at training.

Injury ‘mayhem’ strikes AFL club in morning training session

The club has been forced to issue a statement following the disappointing setback to three of its stars.

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