A year ago, Nic Maddinson was battling testicular cancer. Now he’s in line for a Test recall

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 2, 2026

When the NSW captain took the call from chief selector George Bailey on Thursday evening, he was over the moon. But then he realised there was a big problem.

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Connor Watson is officially out of Sunday’s NRL grand final, with Benaiah Ioelu expected to replace him in the Roosters side to face Newcastle in the decider.

AFL 2026: St Kilda looks to re-sign Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Max Hall after trade period

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St Kilda is about to turn its attention to recapturing one of the biggest signatures in the competition.

'Dark side': three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move

'Dark side': three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move

Oct 2, 2026

Three-time Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale and former GWS captain Toby Greene have officially landed at new homes as the AFL free agency window opened.

Brisbane star Will Ashcroft backs Lions’ bid for more flags despite Chris Fagan and Lachie Neale exits

Brisbane star Will Ashcroft backs Lions’ bid for more flags despite Chris Fagan and Lachie Neale exits

Oct 2, 2026

Losing a champion coach and a two-time Brownlow medallist hasn’t shaken Lions star Will Ashcroft’s belief that Brisbane can claim a fourth straight flag.

Exquisitely talented, daring, smart: This Brighton Grammar footy captain is shaking up the draft

Exquisitely talented, daring, smart: This Brighton Grammar footy captain is shaking up the draft

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A strong group of prospects have separated themselves at the top of next month’s AFL draft. Here are our rankings.

Sizzling low scores the order of day one in Utah

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Round one of the PGA Tour event in Utah has started in hot fashion, with Zach Bauchou leading by one shot and 25 players shooting six under or better.

Merrett trade war reignited

Merrett trade war reignited

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The Bombers have blocked the Hawks' first trade offer for Zach Merrett, reigniting a war that dominated last year's trade period.

The Cessnock Curtain: How Fletcher Sharpe – and his hair – became the face of Newcastle

The Cessnock Curtain: How Fletcher Sharpe – and his hair – became the face of Newcastle

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Son of a coalminer. Mullet aficionado. Cessnock Goannas junior. If there is a more Knights man in Newcastle than Fletcher Sharpe, we are yet to find him.

‘If he wants you, that’s it’: Nick Politis and the secret to his success at the Roosters

‘If he wants you, that’s it’: Nick Politis and the secret to his success at the Roosters

Oct 2, 2026

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Australia's Luke Paul announces his commitment to Duke University as he looks to take the next step towards forming an NBA career.

Cook, Leary uncover fourth Brisbane 2032 element

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Sydney 2000 hero Natalie Cook and Paralympic star Alexa Leary have 'found' the fourth element of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics emblem.

Teen poised for stunning Knights debut

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Newcastle icon Andrew Johns reveals teen hooker Diesel Hagan could make his NRL debut for the Knights in the grand final.

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