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AFL 2021
AFL apologises again after Goodes declines HOF invite
Adam Goodes was voted unanimously into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as part of its 2021 intake but has rejected entry.
- by Jake Niall, Andrew Wu and Daniel Cherny
Snap Shot
AFL 2021
Snap Shot: The path to Trent Bianco’s first win was a magical mystery tour
- by Peter Ryan
AFL
Tall order: Swans’ newfound forward depth could spell trouble for stalwart
Sam Reid, one of only three players left at the Swans from their 2012 premiership team, is out of contract at the end of this year and facing stiff competition from a group of impressive young key forwards.
- by Vince Rugari
Saints, Cats and Roos get all clear to travel out of Victoria for games
Geelong, St Kilda and North Melbourne will have to adhere to strict health protocols to play their games in South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania respectively.
- by Anthony Colangelo
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AFL 2021
McGrath’s season in doubt, Cox finally gets his Rising Star nod
- by Anthony Colangelo
Insight & Analysis
Sink or swim: The 10 storylines to watch as Olympic swimming trials begin
Phil Lutton
Will Mack Horton make the team? Can Cody Simpson actually swim? Is Ariarne Titmus healthy? All questions will be answered when Australia’s elite swimmers compete in Adelaide.
Cricket
Soccer
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FIFA World Cup
Socceroos see off Chinese Taipei as World Cup march continues
The 5-1 victory was Australia’s sixth win in a row, and all but guarantees them a spot in the final phase of qualifying for the next World Cup in Qatar.
- by Michael Lynch
Melbourne restrictions could gift Sydney FC a home decider
The A-League grand final will likely be played at Bankwest Stadium should Sydney FC or Melbourne City qualify for the decider.
- by Dominic Bossi
Brisbane Roar 0 Sydney FC 2
A-League
No Socceroos, no worries: Young keeper stars as Sydney FC march into finals
- by Dominic Bossi
Racing
Tennis
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French Open
‘I hope you’re OK’: Alcott sends love to Melbourne in Roland-Garros victory speech
World No.1 Dylan Alcott came back from 1-3 down in the first set to win his 13th grand slam title, and sent love to his hometown in his speech on court.
- by Samuel Petrequin
Iga Swiatek takes the first set
Eighth seed still yet to drop a set at the tournament.
NRL
Everything you need to know about State of Origin 1
- by Iain Payten and Michael Chammas
‘We’ll protect them’: Cook vows NSW won’t let Tedesco, Cleary be bullied
- by Adam Pengilly and Christian Nicolussi
Also in Sport
Good omens for New South Wales?
Blues head coach Brad Fittler noticed a few NSW fans when his side arrived at their Townsville hotel and believes it could be a good omen for tomorrow night's game.
Green light nears for Brisbane 2032 Olympic bid
Brisbane’s bid for the 2032 Olympics faces one of its final hurdles this week as the city edges closer to an official reveal on the eve of the Tokyo Games.
- by Phil Lutton
