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“Childhood,” writes Toni Jordan in her eighth novel, Tenderfoot, “is as much a place as it is a time.” The place? Suburban Brisbane – specifically Morningside – and the city’s greyhound tracks, which throb with punters on race days. The time? Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s febrile 1970s, a memorable era of political…

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't dwell on the missed opportunity in Brisbane as the Hawks instead ponder a potential charge from eighth to win the flag.

Reece Walsh has lit up Newcastle and helped Brisbane confirm their place in the NRL finals with a 46-12 thumping of the Knights.

Brisbane have responded to their shock opening-round AFLW loss - thrashing Fremantle by 70 points away from home.

Geelong have cruised past rebuilding Richmond for the second time in eight weeks, triumphing by 39 points to lock up a top-two finish ahead of the finals.

Brisbane halfback Ben Hunt will play his 350th NRL game, with the dream of winning an elusive premiership still very much alive.

Brisbane and Hawthorn meet in a high-stakes clash at the Gabba, with a top-four spot the prize for the winner as both eye a shot at the AFL premiership.

Melbourne captain Harry Grant faces a two-week stint on the sidelines, but the Storm can rest some of their key players after sealing a top-two ladder spot.

Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.