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Transgender athletes weigh in on debate over participation in sports following FINA decision

FINA's decision by to restrict the participation of transgender women in elite swimming competitions has created a ripple effect, with other sporting bodies fighting to balance fairness and inclusion.

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Conrad Charlton was the first voice on ABC radio 90 years ago and his sons Michael and Tony were TV broadcasting pioneers

When the ABC launched 90 years ago, Conrad Charlton was the first voice on air. His son, Michael, then was the first face on ABC TV and another son, Tony, also worked at the ABC and called the first televised VFL match on commercial television.

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Bulldogs wary of rivals Giants in AFL

The Western Bulldogs are attempting to kickstart their AFL season but are wary of modern-day rivals GWS causing an upset.

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GWS ease back Davis, Taranto through VFL

GWS have decided against rushing back injured stars Phil Davis and Tim Taranto for their AFL clash with rivals the Western Bulldogs.

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Saints' Jones cleared to face Bombers

Injury-hit St Kilda have received an unexpected boost with Zak Jones fit to face Essendon, while Jack Billings and Hunter Clark have been recalled.

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Bulldogs Hunter, Bruce to return in VFL

The Western Bulldogs will welcome back key pair Lachie Hunter and Josh Bruce via the VFL while Caleb Daniel has signed a four-year contract extension.

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Kangaroos young gun sensationally axed

North Melbourne coach David Noble has axed rising star Tarryn Thomas following his underwhelming form this year.

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Roos' Stephenson in the mix for AFL recall

Jaidyn Stephenson is back in the AFL mix at North Melbourne but coach David Noble says the VFL's standard made it hard to show he'd lifted his intensity.

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Tomlinson back, Dees weigh up AFL changes

Adam Tomlinson will play his first AFL match since round four as Melbourne look to bounce back from their first loss of the AFL season.

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Rohan's AFL return set to boost Cats

Geelong star Gary Rohan has not played an AFL game since September last year but is finally ready to return to action against Port Adelaide this week.

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Hardwick, McRae ready to match wits in AFL

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is excited to take on former Tigers VFL coach and new Collingwood mentor Craig McRae for the first time.

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Saints coach backs Campbell's AFL return

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says he has full faith in back-up ruckman Tom Campbell to perform well against Port Adelaide in their AFL game.

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Special milestone in Josh Kennedy's reach

Eagles forward Josh Kennedy will become just the 25th player in AFL/VFL history to boot 700 goals if he can kick four majors against Richmond on Friday night.

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No Bowes rush for Suns despite Powell blow

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew will not rush Jack Bowes back into his AFL line-up despite fellow defender Will Powell suffering a hamstring injury.

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Demons' AFL depth continues to shine

The selection pressure continues at Melbourne after the Demons comfortably accounted for Richmond without premiership stars Jake Lever and Jack Viney.

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Basketball-AFL switch for Geelong debutant

Teenager Ollie Dempsey is poised to make his AFL debut for Geelong in their round six match against North Melbourne in Hobart.

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American dream: when Australian sport tries to crack the US market

Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman could be key in taking an NRL game to the US, but it would not be the first time an Australian code has made the journey

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AFL Bulldogs' Hunter takes personal leave

The Western Bulldogs will be without Lachie Hunter for an indefinite period as the club's former vice-captain deals with personal issues.

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Western Bulldogs' Lachie Hunter taking indefinite leave from AFL to deal with 'personal issues'

2016 premiership player Lachie Hunter will step away from AFL and VFL football as he deals with personal issues that have affected his health.

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Demons' Brown remorseful over VFL hit

AFL premiers Melbourne will be without key forward Ben Brown for at least one more week after he was suspended for striking in a VFL match.

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Swans ruckman Hickey out for six AFL games

Former Port Adelaide ruckman Peter Ladhams will make his debut for Sydney this week after Swans big man Tom Hickey was cut down by a knee injury.

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Cats' coach drew on Selwood AFL milestone

Joel Selwood set a new record as the longest-serving captain in AFL-VFL history and his milestone helped inspire Geelong's fightback win over Collingwood.

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Spring in Stephenson's step for Lion hunt

North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell says high-profile teammate Jaidyn Stephenson's VFL demotion served him well as he is poised to AFL action.

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Bombers buoyed by Tipungwuti's progression

Essendon's AFL season has started in disastrous fashion but the Bombers will soon be able to fit livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti into their forward line.

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Hannebery has surgery as Ryder returns

Dan Hannebery has undergone surgery on a troublesome calf but Paddy Ryder is back for St Kilda in good news for the AFL club.

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