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Beau McCreery's mum surprises Collingwood players with hilarious pre-game address

Collingwood's Beau McCreery had no idea his mum had been invited to deliver a rev-up speech to players before Sunday's Mother's Day game.

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When is the right age to freeze your eggs? What are some of the risks and rewards?

The way Anna sees it, she is putting her money towards a dream that is very important to her, the same way her friends are saving up for houses or holidays.

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Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff pushes ahead with Hobart AFL stadium despite protest turn out

A disgruntled former Tasmanian Liberal MP who quit the party over the stadium project says she will only support next week's budget if stadium funding is clearly identified.

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Premier Jeremy Rockliff 'only has himself to blame' for turmoil, says rogue MP Lara Alexander

Newly independent MP Lara Alexander says a "huge weight" has been lifted from her shoulders, while the Tasmanian Greens' push to axe Hobart's new stadium look set for failure without Labor's support.

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AFL Round-Up: Carlton's revival crushed, Richmond's legends run it back, Sydney reach breaking point

An emotional rollercoaster for Carlton, Richmond party like it's 2017 and Sydney reach their tipping point in a potentially defining round nine. We digest the week that was.

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A Footy Player’s Mother Hijacked A Live TV Interview With ‘Yuge Drunk Mum At The RSL Energy

BRB, getting "lovely but plastered" tatted on my chest.

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Tasmanians turn out in their thousands to protest $715m stadium plan

Tasmanians have taken to the streets to oppose a $715 million stadium critical to the state's entry to the AFL

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Thousands turn out for 'Stop the Stadium' rally in Hobart seeking end to AFL plan

Senator Jacqui Lambie sends a blunt message to the Tasmanian government and the state Greens leader tells thousands opposed to the AFL stadium proposed for Hobart's waterfront she will work to defund it.

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‘Giant bedpan’: Protesters rally to denounce Hobart’s $715m AFL stadium

Tasmanians will rally against stadium demanded by the AFL as the depleted Rockliff government is accused of ignoring valid concerns.

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No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell?

Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom.

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Zac Stanton suffered a serious head injury while playing for an AFL Queensland club. A battle with his insurer followed

The long-term effects of multiple head knocks and concussion in professional sport has recently been in the spotlight. But, as Zac found out, just one hit can be life-changing.

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Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

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Alice Springs' Traeger Park to host community and town-based football competitions again

A compromise has been reached, after Alice Springs council banned this years' community competition from Traeger Park citing concerns about crime, with four weeks to be played in town and four weeks in remote communities.

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Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium

Australia's last Liberal state government has slid into minority rule after two MPs quit amid concerns about plans for a stadium in Hobart.

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Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

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Former Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes serves Supreme Court writ on AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney

Daniel Hayes was forging a path to a dream career in the AFL 17 years ago — but after leaving the Demons without playing a game, the small forward was left grappling with feelings few understood.

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Clarkson unloads on Hawthorn, panel over racism saga

Alastair Clarkson has launched an extraordinary tirade against his former club, Hawthorn, describing their handling of the racism saga as "shameful".

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How Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs have adjusted on the fly this AFL season

Luke Beveridge ended a 62-year premiership drought for the Western Bulldogs, but the polarising coach is not resting on his laurels seven years later, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli suspended for two matches at AFL tribunal

Junior Rioli avoids a three-match ban but will miss the next two rounds for the Power, after the tribunal downgrades the impact of his striking charge from severe to high.

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It would be a travesty if AFL history is allowed to repeat with booing of Lance Franklin

Irrespective of intent, it is about impact and the ticking time bomb of Black excellence in the purview of the white gaze

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Morning Mail: Trump sexually abused writer, jury finds; Chalmers’ cost-of-living budget

Advice columnist E Jean Carroll was attacked by former president but not raped, jury decides, awarding her $5m; treasurer walks fine line in budget

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Jacob Van Rooyen's striking suspension upheld at AFL tribunal despite outcry from former players

Jacob van Rooyen fails to get his controversial two-match ban for striking overturned, and the Melbourne club confirms it will appeal against the AFL tribunal’s decision.

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NRL joins growing number of sporting codes backing Indigenous voice to parliament

Major Australian sporting organisations expected to play a significant role in the yes campaign, with AFL and Cricket Australia yet to announce a stance

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Port Adelaide Football Club condemns racist post directed at Indigenous AFL player Junior Rioli

The Port Adelaide Football Club has condemned a racist post directed towards Indigenous AFL player Junior Rioli.

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AFL, Collingwood, Sydney denounce fans who booed Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin

Sydney has expressed fears some spectators are failing to learn from the past as the Swans, Collingwood and the AFL all criticised Magpies fans who booed

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