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DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

NRL hierarchy given rare refresh with last year’s top four all bombing out in 2026

Humbling seasons for proven greats the Broncos, Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs highlight the game’s rapid change

The Guardian - AU

Cleary reveals contract stance after brother's NRL bow

His contract talks will dominate the the NRL news cycle, but Nathan Cleary has expressed a desire to play with younger brother Jett at Penrith.

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Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season.

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Flat Daicos has too much time to kill before Brownlow

Nick Daicos, the Brownlow Medal favourite, says it's back to the drawing board after Collingwood lost their wildcard final to the Western Bulldogs.

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'Round 26, Dillsy': Richards rapt as Bulldogs win

The Western Bulldogs will play in an elimination final next weekend - or round 26, according to midfielder Ed Richards - after their tight wildcard win.

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Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement

Collingwood have wriggle room in their salary cap to chase recruits after their season ended in wildcard heartbreak.

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Penrith coach Cleary blasts 'ridiculous' bunker call

A refereeing decision during Penrith's defeat of Canterbury has left Panthers coach Ivan Cleary scratching his head.

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Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final

Matthew Kennedy shone in the Western Bulldogs' wildcard win over Collingwood but will be sidelined for their elimination final because of concussion.

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Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to great career

Collingwood great Steele Sidebottom was given a guard of honour by teammates and the Western Bulldogs after his last AFL game ended in heartbreak.

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Western Bulldogs hang on for wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren

The Dogs beat Collingwood by three points after Tim Membrey sliced a last-gasp chance in an all-time classic AFL final at the MCG

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Relief for Bulldogs after gripping AFL wildcard final

The Western Bulldogs have beaten Collingwood by three points in the first AFL wildcard final, before 81,036 fans at the MCG.

AAP

Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread

Second-rower Liam Martin bagged two tries as Penrith defeated Canterbury, whose NRL finals hopes are now in major doubt.

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Western Bulldogs defeat Collingwood Magpies: AFL wildcard final – as it happened

Dogs hang on for a three-point victory as Tim Membrey misses a last-gasp set shot to snatch victory for the Pies at the MCG

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'Defence wins premierships': Dogs ready for wildcard

After rediscovering their defensive bite, the Western Bulldogs are well prepared to take on Collingwood in a historic wildcard finals clash at the MCG.

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AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership

The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses

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Bulldogs shake off COVID-19 for crucial clash

Canterbury had been battling an outbreak of COVID-19 ahead of their big clash with Penrith but the Bulldogs are now fit and firing again, says Cameron Ciraldo.

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Bulldogs coach 'falls off chair' after Magpies training

The Western Bulldogs, and other Marvel Stadium tenant clubs, have reacted strongly to Collingwood being allowed a main training session at the Docklands venue.

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Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Preseason All-Americans

Some are already household names. Others are poised to become them. These are the players we expect to define the season.

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Bulldogs young gun opens up on 'circuit breaker'

Back in top form approaching finals, Western Bulldogs young gun Joel Freijah has detailed how he worked his way out of a "challenging" time this season.

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Magpies coach rates chances of superstar playing on

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has spoken about Scott Pendlebury's future after the Magpies champion suffered a hamstring injury on the eve of finals.

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Flag hero Boyd urges Bulldogs to build finals momentum

A decade on from the Western Bulldogs' famous 2016 AFL premiership, ex-player Tom Boyd says they can build a decent run in this finals series.

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Greg Norman 'Would Rather Just See LIV End', A New PGA Tour And DP World Tour 'Global Series' And College Golfer Sues NCAA: This Week In Golf

As well as build-up to the Solheim Cup gaining momentum, check out some of the other fascinating storylines in the game of golf this week right here...

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Bulldogs breakthrough: Canterbury lock in star forward

Jacob Preston's future has finally been decided at Canterbury, with the star second-rower joining Stephen Crichton as the longest locked-in Bulldog.

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Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final

Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night.

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Burton fine with switch as Bulldogs reel with illness

Canterbury's preparations for a must-win clash with Penrith have been disrupted with10 players missing training with COVID-19.

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