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Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

While he was desperate to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, coach Sam Mitchell says the star Bomber remains the enemy as the arch-rivals square off at the MCG.

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Collingwood’s cool heads rise to big AFL occasion and make point to naysayers

The Magpies didn’t enjoy the best off-season but they excelled in opening round at the MCG as too many fumbles and shanks cost St Kilda dearly

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Revitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

While Collingwood have been tipped to miss the top eight this year, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes they remain an AFL heavyweight ahead of their MCG clash.

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Vics' debutant shines as Shield clash goes down to wire

Victoria's top-of-the-table Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG is on a knife's edge, with Dylan Brasher the key to victory for the hosts.

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MCG deck plays fair to leave Shield clash in balance

Queensland have a 178-run lead in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria after Bulls captain Marnus Labuschagne threw his wicket away late on day two.

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49ers confirmed for historic NFL showdown at MCG

The NFL has announced its first ever regular-season match in Australia this season will feature the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG.

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More MCG carnage as Neser rips through Victoria

Queensland took the honours on an action-packed opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria as 17 wickets fell at the MCG.

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Big Bash League momentum builds but its future remains up in the air

The BBL is enjoying a resurgence even as Cricket Australia pushes the case for private investment to keep pace with T20 competitions around the globe

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Skipper's dream finish gives Renegades BBL derby glory

A crowd in excess of 68,000 was on hand to see the Renegades chase down the Stars with one ball to spare in an epic instalment of the BBL's Melbourne derby.

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Two-day Tests to cost CA Bradman-era attendance record

Two quickfire Ashes Tests have cost Cricket Australia at least 210,000 attendees, with this summer's games the shortest on average since the 19th century.

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Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

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‘I like No 3’: Bethell always looks the part and now has chance to shine in Ashes

Jacob Bethell had a slightly wasted summer, but his second innings at the MCG showed why England think so highly of him

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Oscar Piastri makes Boxing Day Test appearance as he reflects on “intense” 2025

Fresh off McLaren’s 2025 constructors’ title, Oscar Piastri reflected on an “intense” season at the MCG and gave an early read on the driver demands for next year

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MCG pitch deemed ‘unsatisfactory’ after chaotic Ashes Test

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Official MCG pitch rating revealed after backlash following Boxing Day Ashes Test

England ended their almost 15-year wait for a win in Australia by claiming victory inside two days in the Boxing Day Test

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ICC makes judgment on MCG wicket after two-day Test

The MCG wicket has been deemed the worst for any Test worldwide in almost two years, as Australia coach Andrew McDonald urged curators to retain their autonomy.

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England attack’s holiday fling might be the start of something more serious

If Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse can repeat their MCG displays, this may be more than a marriage of convenience

The Guardian - UK

MCG pitch is easy scapegoat but sloppy cricket is to blame for early Ashes finishes

While the Melbourne curator had to face the media and say sorry, some of the players owe him an apology in return

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The Guardian - UK

Root backs McCullum after MCG win but Stokes needs support from system

Batter says changing management would be ‘silly’ but questions remain over whether the current setup is producing the best players

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MCG curator concedes pitch went ‘too far’ in favouring bowlers amid criticism over short Boxing Day Test

Matthew Page says he was in a ‘state of shock’ while watching the match unfold as England won a two-day Ashes Test in Melbourne

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'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.

The Independent UK

Huge financial hit Australian cricket faces for shortened Ashes Test revealed

The fourth Test at the MCG between England and Australia ended inside two days leaving a huge amount of refunds to be handed out, as well as lost merchandise and food sales

The Independent UK

Why England’s lottery-ticket Ashes win in Australia increases Bazball frustration

THE ASHES: England have won an Ashes Test down under for the first time in 15 years, writes Cameron Ponsonby, but their dramatic MCG triumph begs the question: why only now?

The Guardian - UK

England’s MCG triumph is a genuine coup – and a picture of what might have been

What winning in Melbourne says is: here is what you could have had with Australia’s weaknesses exposed

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes admits England’s chaotic Ashes win ‘not the best advertisement’ for Test cricket

England recorded a first Ashes Test win in Australia for 15 years by winning inside two days at the MCG, where chaos and mayhem reigned supreme

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