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If you want to win big finals, you’ve got to win at the MCG. And right now, no one does that quite like Hawthorn. ED BOURKE examines how the Hawks turned footy’s spiritual home into a fortress.
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Kings of the G? Hawks’ MCG fortress a worry for flag rivals
If you want to win big finals, you’ve got to win at the MCG. And right now, no one does that quite like Hawthorn. ED BOURKE examines how the Hawks turned footy’s spiritual home int...
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Buckley: ‘Ignored’ concern Pies must rectify to down Ken’s Power
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Trump urges Putin to spare Ukrainian troops after ‘productive talks’
Donald Trump has implored Vladimir Putin to avoid a “horrible massacre” of Ukrainian troops as a bombshell report claimed Russia viewed the US President as weak and easy to manipul...
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First glimpse inside revamped historic Flinders St subway
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Radio king Ross Stevenson quietly splits from partner
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The moment it all became too much for Blues tragic Hughesy
Dave Hughes was heckled as he made an early exit from the MCG after Richmond’s shock win over his beloved Blues, but he was far from the only Carlton tragic who went from dreaming ...
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Why Aussies could head for referendum
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Russians taunt Australia in chilling war vid
Local media have shared chilling footage of Russian troops claiming to have seized multimillion-dollar Australian military hardware.
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Geoffrey Edelsten’s ex now unrecognisable
She was the socialite wife of one of Australia’s most colourful businessmen – years later, she’s surfaced looking very different indeed.
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Tigers’ miracle win soured as Lynch banned for high bump
Richmond’s incredible victory over Carlton has come at a cost with spearhead Tom Lynch set for a stint on the sidelines. Get the latest news on the MRO here.
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