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From the Killers to Kiss: grand final entertainment will forever be hit and miss

It’s not the Super Bowl but it’s still chastening that the best we can get is often the most washed-up, least imaginative choices

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Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.

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Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

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Lions' Dunkley ready for shutdown role in AFL decider

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley shapes as the obvious option to tag Collingwood dynamo Jordan De Goey in the AFL grand final but he's prepared for all comers.

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Magpie Frampton delights in grand final elevation

Billy Frampton has played 39 AFL games across nine years at three clubs but is Collingwood's fairytale inclusion for the grand final against Brisbane.

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Quaynor revenge on Cameron key to Pies' AFL flag plans

Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor carries a chip on his shoulder into the AFL grand final after being torched by Brisbane livewire Charlie Cameron this season.

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Humility a common thread as Lions rise from rock bottom to AFL grand final

Players like Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner epitomise the no-fuss attitude that has put Brisbane one win away from a premiership

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Fagan finds calm amid crisis to reach new Lions heights

Chris Fagan's players have lauded the Brisbane Lions coach's ability to block the outside noise and find a new level of calm to guide them into the AFL final.

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Penny Wong refuses to release documents related to Qatar Airways decision – as it happened

The foreign minister claims public interest immunity over Dfat advice. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane's AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.

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Morning Mail: authors fear huge AI copyright ‘theft’, scorching weekend for east, Michael Gambon dies

Richard Flanagan says his soul has been ‘strip mined’ in alleged breach, and the world of showbiz mourns the ‘king-like’ Dumbledore actor

The Guardian - AU

Lions to roar or Magpies to soar? It's a remarkable revival story either way on grand final day

Saturday’s premiership tussle between Collingwood and Brisbane features the two top-ranked teams from 2023. Hopefully, unlike last year’s final, it will be a gripping match. The 2023 finals series has so far featured edge-of-the-seat contests, as reflected in media audiences: some 13.3 million eyeballs tuning in, at an average of…

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Matthews plays down MCG factor for AFL grand final

Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final.

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Temperatures to soar 8C above average as ‘heat bubble’ brings scorcher to Australia’s east coast this weekend

Sydney could reach 35C on Sunday for the NRL and NRLW grand finals and Melbourne 29C for Saturday’s big AFL clash

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Magpies name Lipinski as sub, no changes for Lions

Collingwood have made Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final and have recalled Jack Ginnivan as Brisbane name an unchanged lineup.

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Journey not over: Zorko inspired by former Lions greats

Dayne Zorko has taken inspiration from the Lions' last premiership side 20 years ago as the veteran prepares to play his 250th game in the AFL grand final.

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Woodside plan for seismic blasting at Scarborough offshore gas field blocked by court

Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper successfully argues traditional owners were not properly consulted on $16.5bn development

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Sunny days forecast to warm up footy finals weekend

Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 20s for the start of the NRL grand final, with warm and sunny conditions also forecast for the AFL decider.

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'Fire in our belly': Suns plot to scorch Crows in AFLW

With three consecutive wins to their name, unfancied Gold Coast are plotting to take out unbeaten Adelaide as they chase a first AFLW finals appearance.

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Matthews praises Fagan, calls Hawthorn claims 'crap'

Leigh Matthews has called the Hawthorn racism allegations levelled against Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as "crap" as the Lions prepare for the AFL grand final.

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Magpies star backs Frampton to have grand final impact

Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom is confident Billy Frampton can play an important role in the AFL grand final after the versatile tall's unlikely call-up.

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Vets Rich, Lester endure pleasure, pain of Lions' rise

Dayne Zorko will play in the AFL grand final with brother-in-law Ryan Lester but says it "sucks" fellow Brisbane stalwart Daniel Rich won't be on the field too.

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From the Macedonian Marvel to Akermanis magic: five classic Magpies v Lions games

Jonathan Horn looks back at the best encounters between Collingwood and Brisbane/Fitzroy ahead of the 2023 AFL grand final

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Magpies and Lions hunt glory in showpiece grand final

Collingwood and Brisbane have taken different paths, with different methods, to reach Saturday's AFL grand final..

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s going off’: Brisbane abuzz with energy and confidence ahead of AFL and NRL grand finals

Their teams may be underdogs but Broncos and Lions fans are united in positivity ahead of their quest for not one but two premierships this weekend

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