5 h. ago The mother of all preliminary finals takes centre stage, with Pies the support act

It is rare for the leviathan Collingwood Football Club, the club that draws eyeballs and attention like no other, to be overshadowed in a weekend of preliminary finals. It will be this time.

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10 h. ago How champion’s loss ignited a breakout Lion, and put title hopes in his hands

Once retiring champion Joe Daniher announced he would be hanging up the boots, Logan Morris felt the weight of expectation thrust onto his shoulders. 

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10 h. ago The jungle kings are shaken but still standing. The Pies will find them hard to bring down

The injury-hit Lions may not be in full health, but their game remains strong enough to worry Collingwood coach Craig McRae heading into another blockbuster MCG final between two of the competition’s powerhouses.

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10 h. ago Hoop dreams: Kingsley Just achieves a record for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute

Kingsley Just earns a listing in the new Guinness Book of Records for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute (male) with 57 somersaults. Achieved in June 2024 at Circus Nexus in Preston, Melbourne.

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10 h. ago On a Roll: Kingsley Just in 2014 setting the Guinness world record for most consecutive rolls by an aircraft

On a Roll: Kingsley Just in 2014 setting the Guinness world record for most consecutive rolls by an aircraft (987) over Lethbridge, Victoria.

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10 h. ago Kings of the jungle rule as Lions dominate QClash final, set up Collingwood blockbuster

In the 30th and most important contest between the Lions and the Suns, big brother taught little brother a hell of a footy lesson.

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10 h. ago Lions dominate historic QClash final, set up Collingwood blockbuster

In the 30th and most important contest between the Lions and the Suns, big brother taught little brother a hell of a footy lesson.

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11 h. ago Brisbane vs Gold Coast AFL LIVE: Kings of the jungle rule as Lions dominate QClash final, set up Collingwood blockbuster

It’s the 30th and most important contest between the Lions and the Suns - the winner earning the right to take on the mighty Magpies in an MCG preliminary final. Follow along for all the action.

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13 h. ago Brisbane vs Gold Coast AFL LIVE: Finals QClash lives up to the hype: Lions roar to life over bitter rivals

It’s the 30th and most important contest between the Lions and the Suns - the winner earning the right to take on the mighty Magpies in an MCG preliminary final. Follow along for all the action.

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14 h. ago Scuffles break out as four competing rallies converge on Melbourne

Chaotic scenes unfolded on the streets of Melbourne on Saturday as agitators from largely peaceful protests that drew thousands of people clashed in the CBD.

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15 h. ago Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns AFL LIVE: The QClash becomes an elimination final

The Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns will play for a place in a preliminary final when they face off at the Gabba tonight. Follow along live for minute by minute updates and AFL news.

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16 h. ago AFLW weekly LIVE round 5: Magpies end Sydney’s perfect start; Demons conquered in boilover

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round five. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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17 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed after cancelling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

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17 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed for pulling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

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17 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Panthers find their rhythm through Papali’i as reigning premiers take the lead

The Warriors host the Panthers in the first of this weekend’s elimination finals, before the Sharks go head-to-head with the Roosters. Follow all the action.

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18 h. ago AFLW round 5: Magpies end Sydney’s perfect season start; Teams and expert tips

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round five. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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18 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Panthers and Warriors clash in elimination final

The Warriors host the Panthers in the first of this weekend’s elimination finals, before the Sharks go head-to-head with the Roosters. Follow all the action.

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18 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

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22 h. ago ‘Too quickly for me’: Bucks on Melbourne’s coach selection process as Steven King lands the role

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

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25 h. ago The AFL is its own beast. That’ll make finding Goyder’s replacement fascinating

The process of choosing a new AFL Commission chairman is as complex as the plot of the Oscar-nominated movie, Conclave.

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