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AFL 2024
Daniher walks away, but his biggest challenge now awaits: Explaining his retirement to Grandma
Lions premiership forward and ex-Bomber Joe Daniher has called time on his AFL career just days after winning a flag with Brisbane.
- by Marc McGowan, Michael Gleeson and Roy Ward
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The amazing numbers that make Jahrome Hughes the Dally M favourite
The attacking numbers of raging Dally M favourite Jahrome Hughes point to one of the most well-rounded playmaking seasons in 15 years.
- by Dan Walsh and Roy Ward
‘We didn’t really like each other’: The rivalry set to light up grand final
Cameron Munster and Liam Martin have butted heads in clubland, Origin and on Kangaroos tours. Sunday’s decider will be no different.
- by Dan Walsh and Roy Ward
‘They don’t get much sun in Melbourne’: Storm star loses strides – but gains admirers
One moment Jack Howarth was scoring a thundering try; the next he had his pants pulled down on national television.
- by Roy Ward
AFP says waving Hezbollah flag at protest not enough for arrest
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke threatened visa cancellations after a small group of Hezbollah flag-waving protesters gatecrashed a peaceful protest in Melbourne.
- by Roy Ward and Cassandra Morgan
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NRL grand final
Storm seek grand final miracle with Asofa-Solomona to fly in for judiciary hearing
The Kiwi hitman is facing near-insurmountable odds - but it won’t stop Melbourne launching a Hail Mary at the NRL judiciary.
- by Adam Pengilly and Roy Ward
AFL grand final 2024 celebrations as it happened: Brisbane Lions celebrate, Sydney Swans commiserate on day after grand final
The Lions celebrated their premiership win in both Fitzroy and back home in Brisbane in a triumphant post grand final Sunday.
- by Shelby Garlick, Hannah Hammoud, Marnie Vinall and Roy Ward
AFL grand final as it happened: Party time in old Fitzroy after Brisbane’s redemption flag
The party is underway as the Lions celebrate their win in the AFL grand final today. Follow along for the post game celebrations and the reactions from the Swans to another heartbreaking loss.
- by Roy Ward, Danny Russell and Shelby Garlick
AFL grand final parade as it happened: Qantas engineers threaten action during NRL finals; Bumper AFLW crowd for Dons-Dees
Follow the colour and action as the Swans and Lions take to the streets of Melbourne for the AFL grand final parade and final training session at the MCG.
- by Marnie Vinall, Roy Ward, Andrew Wu, Jon Pierik, Vince Rugari and Scott Spits
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NRL 2024
The fullback factories: Why No.1s are in charge at the NRL’s powerhouses
The six-again era has made fullbacks more dangerous and adaptable than ever before. And nowhere is that more evident than in Friday’s grand final qualifier.
- by Dan Walsh and Roy Ward
‘They inspired me to chase my dream’: The players Brownlow winner Cripps looked up to growing up
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has won his second AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to claim the honour convincingly. The 29-year-old is the first player to win two Brownlows playing for Carlton.
- by Jon Pierik, Melissa Singer, Roy Ward and Scott Spits
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