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'What the f*** happened?' - St Johnstone manager baffled by bizarre Rangers goal

CRAIG Levein tonight admitted he was confused about the bizarre opening goal that Rangers scored in their Premier Sports Cup win over St Johnstone.

The National (Scotland)

Australian contact sports’ next major concussion headache could come from insurance companies

Zurich Insurance Group promotes itself as “one of the world’s most experienced insurers”.

The Conversation

From the Pocket: Jason Dunstall was the most unlikely champion but became more than a legend

Hawthorn full forward had unique strengths suited to a particular era that led to him being inducted as a Legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame

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Anthony Albanese is trying to have a bet each way on gambling ads. Chances are he’s about to lose

In pacifying Big Media, the prime minister is prioritising his political survival over that of Australians struggling with gambling addiction

The Guardian - AU

Extraordinary 24 hours of AFL football proved format tinkering is not required

Even the deadest of rubbers delivered on a weekend that was difficult to make sense of but showed the product on offer is hard to beat

The Guardian - AU

SPFL player apologises for sharing Tommy Robinson video on social media

St Johnstone midfielder Cammy MacPherson “violated standard provisions in all player contracts” by sharing a far-right social media post.

The National (Scotland)

'Unprecedented' evidence: Samantha Murphy case delayed

The case against Samantha Murphy's alleged killer has been delayed by more than three months as a prosecutors work through a "significant" brief of evidence.

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From the Pocket: Gold Coast stuck on road to ruin as horror away form leads to another season wasted

With another season set to end without a finals appearance, it is time for the Suns to prove the club isn’t a waste of time, money and talent

The Guardian - AU

Geelong champion Tom Hawkins calls time on 359-game AFL career

Hawkins won three premierships and booted 796 goals for the Cats, leaving the game as Richmond legend Dustin Martin also announced his retirement

The Guardian - AU

Dustin Martin, triple-premiership AFL hero and Richmond legend, announces retirement

The Tigers legend has quit the game effective immediately after 302 games and winning three premierships and the 2017 Brownlow medal

The Guardian - AU

Port Adelaide are impostors no more as they smash Sydney’s aura of invincibility

The Power celebrated Ken Hinkley’s 400th AFL match as a player or coach in style with a fitting tribute to his own understated confidence and swagger

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Scott Pendlebury can still hear a game’s heartbeat as he hits remarkable milestone

Collingwood great will become just the sixth VFL/AFL footballer to play 400 matches with his inimitable style far from outdated

The Guardian - AU

Winter blows an ill wind for Brad Scott and grinds Bombers’ season to dust

After just three wins from eight starts, Essendon’s woeful recent form has their coach seething and fans lamenting yet another season down the drain

The Guardian - AU

Oztag referee a victim of player's 'blind explosion'

An Oztag player who punched a referee in the jaw, leaving him with a brain bleed, has apologised to his victim in court after pleading guilty to the assault.

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The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Hawthorn are on the right path while rubbing plenty up the wrong way

The Hawks have surged into finals contention as coach Sam Mitchell encourages his young side to bring their own energy and enthusiasm

The Guardian - AU

Cracks appear in Geelong’s fortress with another dirty night on home turf

The Cats have been almost unbeatable at Kardinia Park but the Bulldogs looked much more comfortable as conditions turned back the clock

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Western Bulldogs dare to dream as Luke Beveridge manages great expectations

The Dogs have disappointed as much as delighted this season but the path is opening up for a sustained run towards finals

The Guardian - AU

Brutal response to AFL coach sacking is a reminder that a line has been crossed

Prominent media figures and outlets keep blowtorch on Adam Simpson even after West Coast shows him the door

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The Guardian - AU

How Sydney’s endless rain is ruining football seasons and breaking young hearts

As Saturday after Saturday gets wiped out by bad weather, clubs are drowning in a sea of unplayed fixtures

The National (Scotland)

'Not here to make a quick buck': New Premiership owner tells fans what to expect

Adam Webb has insisted St Johnstone are in safe hands under his ownership.

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Patrick Cripps reaches milestone after having to scrap the whole way

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Race driver's bankruptcy led to 'medley' of drug abuse

A former V8 Supercars racing driver started abusing multiple drugs after COVID-19 restrictions forced his business into bankruptcy, a judge has heard.

The Guardian - AU

Fremantle’s top-four spot suggests a deep run into September and beyond

There is nothing illegitimate about the Dockers’ ladder position and with a young roster there may be cause for hope

Newcastle Herald

'It felt like a do-or-die moment': Clare Wheeler's journey to an Olympics

'She's tough. She's physically tough and she's mentally tough.'

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: St Kilda are a grim watch with Ross Lyon’s limitations exposed

Early in Lyon’s tenure the Saints were super fit and relentless. But it’s since stalled and the coach seems bewildered by it all

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