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Dockers to embrace MCG visit as flag momentum builds

Fremantle are in the box seat to reach this year's grand final, and the club will use Saturday's visit to the MCG to help further bolster their flag prospects.

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‘Terrifying’, ‘creepy’, ‘abusive’: dozens of women who worked for convicted rapist Ralph Carr speak out

Exclusive: They came to him young, dreaming of a career in the music industry. Now former employees have come forward, accusing the Melbourne talent manager of intimidating behaviour and sexual harassment going back decades

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North pull off upset win to extend Bulldogs' pain

North Melbourne have beaten a top-eight opponent for the first time in the Alastair Clarkson era, upsetting the Western Bulldogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time Out

Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.

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Brisbane Lions swing changes after AFL mauling

The Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn have both made big inclusions for their top-four shaping clash at the Gabba on Friday night.

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Demons brace for finals rehearsal against rampant Freo

Melbourne have already locked in a wildcard berth as a minimum, but Steven King's men have the chance to make a huge statement if they can beat Fremantle.

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Rest fit players? We won't need to, say Dockers

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is being managed for Saturday's clash with Melbourne, but the Dockers have no plans to mass rest players in the coming weeks.

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Basketball Is Taking Over Everything

Go to pretty much any court in Paris, Tokyo, or Melbourne on a Friday afternoon. You’ll hear the same stuff: sneakers dragging on the court, heavy bass from a portable speaker, and balls slapping against chain-link nets. Basketball wasn't always this huge globally. It used to be mainly an American…

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From the Pocket: Max Gawn has legitimate claims as the best ruck in Australian football history

Comparing footballers of different eras is fun but ultimately futile. But by any measure the Melbourne skipper is a giant of his craft, his era and his sport

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'Different week': Bulldogs close in on wildcard spot

The Western Bulldogs can lock in a wildcard spot, at least, if they beat North Melbourne and coach Luke Beveridge wants them to embrace the pressure.

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Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

A sharp decline in property prices has sparked fears of negative equity but less than three per cent of houses sold for a loss in the first half of 2026.

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Vandalism of Melbourne defence manufacturer being investigated as terrorist act by ‘far-left extremists’

Video from group claiming responsibility for arson attack raised prospect of further vandalism or targeted action and said ‘Stop arming Israel or else’

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Collingwood utility added to growing injury list

A Collingwood utility has been added to the club's growing injury list, but Melbourne are hopeful a star defender could return this weekend.

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'Comfortable anywhere': Fremantle embrace MCG challenge

One of Fremantle's key forwards is adamant the Dockers are comfortable playing anywhere as they prepare to meet Melbourne at the MCG.

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How coaching greats shaped untested King on Origin path

Matt King waited 13 years to become a head coach and with the guidance of some of Australia's greatest minds is ready to take the plunge with the NSW Blues.

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'A stretch': Coaches speak on AFL's controversial memo

The AFL has warned clubs they risk being sanctioned should they rest players in round 24, but several coaches say they won't be paying attention to the memo.

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A job that changed me: At the Titanic theatre restaurant we always hit an iceberg, but were often hit by bread rolls too

The top level of a historic Melbourne hotel was transformed into the first-class dining room, with chandeliers and a string trio, and the ground floor was steerage

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Arvid Lindblad exclusive: "I never had a plan B, I didn't want to settle for a normal life"

As a child, he had only one certainty: he was going to become a Formula 1 driver. In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Lindblad opens up on his relationship with Helmut Marko, the decisive role his family played in his career, the tears he shed on the Melbourne grid, and why…

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Ralph Carr, entertainment industry and AFL figure, revealed as Melbourne businessman guilty of raping former staffer

Suppression order lifted over 66-year-old, who also goes Ralph Carnovale-Carr, after he was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault

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McIlroy the jewel in Australian golf's bumper summer

Golf officials have revealed a bumper 19-event some schedule highlighted by the return of superstar Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Top four alive: Demons hold on to defeat battling Suns

Melbourne have emerged with a hard-fought nine-point AFL defeat of Gold Coast at People First Stadium.

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'Couldn't miss out': Gun Bomber happy with injury call

Talented defender Archie Roberts chose to delay shoulder surgery to help Essendon's young guns see out the season and has absolutely no regrets.

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No demons as Petracca braces for 'argy-bargy' reunion

Christian Petracca's influence at Gold Coast has been under the microscope in the lead-up to his first clash against former team Melbourne.

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Sydney, you were a dream of warmth and ease. When I returned to wintry Melbourne, time collapsed – and the city was still romantic

A few years after graduating, I moved north and got lucky. It was like riding a smooth, perfect wave that would never hit the shore …

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Dogs turn attention to Roosters after Storm victory

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo is already focussed on next Friday's blockbuster clash with the on fire Roosters after fighting hard to overcome brave Storm.

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