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Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options

Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.

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New documentary about the Malka Leifer case centres trauma, persistence and survival

Between 2019 and 2023, I reported on the Malka Leifer case for The Conversation. As an international lawyer, my focus was on the attempt to extradite Leifer from Israel to Australia for trial. Leifer had been principal of the Adass Israel school in Melbourne and was accused of sexually abusing…

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Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Spending most of his career at fullback, Nick Meaney felt he had plenty to learn in his switch to the Storm centres, so looked to the game's best for lessons.

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NBL coaches flag creative ways to blunt NBA star

Phoenix coach Josh King and Melbourne United counterpart Dean Vickerman face a huge challenge to stop Zion Williamson and his New Orleans Pelicans in Melbourne.

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Suns miss out after Jamie Elliott sticks with Magpies

Jamie Elliott has turned down a longer and more lucrative deal at Gold Coast to re-sign with Collingwood until the end of 2027.

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New-look Zion tipping a competitive 'NBA x NBL' series

The New Orleans Pelicans have touched down in Melbourne for their historic exhibition series against two NBL teams, and are prepared for a tough challenge.

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Evolving Bellamy at top end of NRL coaching tree

Craig Bellamy will coach Melbourne in an 11th NRL grand final on Sunday, his ability to adapt evident in the way this Storm side compares to his early teams.

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Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times

Ezra Mam thought his season was over after the last time he played Melbourne but now he gets another shot at a grand final he never believed would come.

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Storm centre wants to make big grand final play count

Finally free of injury and illness, Melbourne centre Jack Howarth is looking to make an undeniable mark in this year's NRL premiership decider against Brisbane.

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Melbourne charity receives hate mail after senator and others post contact details in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

Ralph Babet posts charity’s contact details in response to comments about Kirk by a former worker – who is no longer employed there – and urges sacking

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Mind coach has Broncos No.1 set for grand final stormer

Reece Walsh has credited his trusty sports psychologist for keeping him on track to shine for Brisbane in the grand final against Melbourne.

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Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.

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Klein dumped as NRL appoint new grand-final referee

Ashley Klein's reign as the NRL's top referee is over after a first-time grand-final referee was put in charge of Sunday's game between Brisbane and Melbourne.

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Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show

Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown.

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Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Jordan Riki was overcome by grand final week in 2023 but now he's older and wiser after a career-defining display to help Brisbane into another decider.

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The Broncos ended one dynasty but must beat the NRL’s benchmark to return to glory

While Melbourne Storm have a legacy like few others, Brisbane were once rugby league royalty too. The stage is set for a huge grand final

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Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up

One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.

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Four teens arrested after car chase ends at Bourke Street mall in Melbourne CBD

A pedestrian was allegedly struck on Exhibition Street before boys abandoned car and fled on foot, police say

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Reynolds ready to be hoodoo guru for Broncos in decider

Adam Reynolds says Melbourne's long-term dominance of Brisbane won't be a grand final factor as he eyes more magic moments to break a 19-year title drought.

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A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.

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Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.

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As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out

Tenants fear being given inadequate alternatives as move date looms ahead of mass redevelopment

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Snoop Dogg Lookalike Dupes AFL Fans With A Joyride Through Streets Of Melbourne

Dozens of people clamoured to get a photo with the fake rapper in Richmond.

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Elijah used to carry knives to feel safe. After leaving a Melbourne youth gang he chose a different path

Teenagers speak out about the realities of life for young people affected by knife crime and youth offending

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Broncos' Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.

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