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Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Hunting their first NRL title in four years, Melbourne feel better prepared than in their 2024 campaign with captain Harry Grant told to be more single-minded.

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'When we win': GF moment looms for Utoikamanu

Stefano Utoikamanu will become the first player of the NRL era to go from three straight wooden spoons to a premiership with a grand-final victory.

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Australian Drug Kingpin To Face Retrial In Police Informant Scandal

A court in Melbourne ruled Friday that one of Australia's most famous drug kingpins must face a retrial after his defence lawyer was revealed to have been a police informant.

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'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day

Former Brisbane hardman Shane Webcke says the Broncos can get back their winning DNA with grand-final victory, while Melbourne have their own point to prove.

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Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Brisbane's defensive weapon Brendan Piakura is set to put a target on Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes, and one Broncos legend is salivating over the prospect.

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How Storm’s high-flying winger Xavier Coates could play decisive role in NRL grand final

Brisbane will be desperate to limit the impact of the Melbourne player known for his aerial ability and eye-catching corner tries

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Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.

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Afternoon Update: Erin Patterson to appeal convictions; PNG’s defence treaty with Australia; and Nirvana’s legal win

Patterson’s barrister Richard Edney confirmed she would appeal during a short hearing in Melbourne

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Broncos' mentor Maguire on cusp of NRL coaching royalty

Michael Maguire will become just the sixth man to coach premiership wins at multiple clubs if his Broncos overcome Melbourne in the NRL grand final.

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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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