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Geelong's Scott says MCG scored 'own goal' with turf

Geelong coach Chris Scott has been left unimpressed with the state of the MCG turf during their round-one loss to Collingwood.

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Magpies beat Cats but lose star Jeremy Howe, hospitalised with a broken arm

Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was in agony when stretchered off the MCG with a fractured forearm early in the Magpies' win over Geelong.

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Collingwood surge home to beat Geelong by 22 points make early AFL statement in 2023

Collingwood make a serious statement with a 22-point win over Geelong, but a knee injury to Tom Stewart and gruesome arm injury to Jeremy Howe put a dampener on the evening.

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Dustin Martin makes his mark as AFL season opens with stalemate at the MCG

A scrappy contest ended in a draw as the Tigers’ talisman showed signs of his best after a difficult 2022

The Guardian - AU

Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener

Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.

AAP

AFL 2023 season opener: Richmond and Carlton draw – as it happened

The opening match of the 2023 season at the MCG ended in a dramatic draw

The Guardian - AU

Richmond and Carlton can't be split as Tom Lynch goal means 2023 season opens with thrilling draw

Tom Lynch kicks a goal in the closing seconds to ensure Richmond and Carlton's AFL season opener ends in an incredible draw.

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AFL storylines for 2023 — can Geelong win again, the return of Lyon and Clarkson, will Gawn/Grundy work at Melbourne, and more

There are plenty of storylines as we get set for the AFL season — from whether the Cats can win it again to how the returns of Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson will go, and if the Pies can keep winning the close ones. Andrew McGarry takes a look ahead…

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AFL coaches not worried about MCG surface after repairs

Safety concerns have been raised after half the MCG playing surface was replaced because of damage from two Ed Sheeran concerts this month.

AAP

Blues to unveil teen debutants in AFL season opener

Carlton have confirmed top draft picks Ollie Hollands and Lachie Cowan will make their AFL debuts in their season-opener against Richmond at the MCG.

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When cricket met Game of Thrones: Modi delivers bizarre pageant to open Ahmedabad Test

Australia’s PM and cricketers had walk-on parts on Indian leader’s big day, although attendance fell short of MCG’s record

The Guardian - AU

Crowd for fourth India-Australia Test at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad could break MCG record

The fourth and final Test between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium could smash the MCG's world record crowd for a single day of red-ball cricket.

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David Warner proud of double century in Australia's massive win over South Africa in Boxing Day Test

Having scored his first Test century in almost three years, David Warner says the innings holds great significance after he faced scrutiny about his form in the lead-up to the Boxing Day clash at the MCG.

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Australia beats South Africa by an innings and 182 runs in Boxing Day Test on day four

With Mitch Starc and Cam Green battling broken fingers, Australia wraps up a dominant series victory with a crushing defeat of South Africa on the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

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Aussies win Test series against Proteas

Australia have claimed their first home Test series win over South Africa since 2005-06 after dismantling the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.

Daily Mirror

MCG 'Spidercam' operator stood down after camera collides with South Africa star

South African star Anrich Nortje was fortunate to escape injury after the 'Spidercam' collided into the bowler on day two of the Boxing Day test against Australia

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Boxing Day Test updates: Australia hunting four-day victory over South Africa at MCG, as it happened

Australia has beaten South Africa by an innings and 182 runs on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Look back on how all the action unfolded.

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South African star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada urged to be more like Australia's Pat Cummins on flat pitches

South Africa spearhead Kagiso Rabada is urged to study Australia captain Pat Cummins after an expensive first innings at the MCG.

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Alex Carey's first Test century powers Australia into unbeatable position in Boxing Day Test against South Africa

With Australia already sitting pretty in the Boxing Day Test, wicketkeeper Alex Carey bats South Africa completely out of the match on day three at the MCG.

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Boxing Day Test day three ends early after Australia declares with a big lead over South Africa at the MCG

Mitchell Starc bowls with a hurt and bloodied finger after Alex Carey's maiden Test century set up a declaration with a 386-run lead over South Africa at the MCG. Look back at all the action from day three of the Boxing Day Test.

Daily Mirror

Shane Warne’s son sends moving message after Boxing Day tribute to his late dad

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne died suddenly in March, and his memory has been honoured at the Boxing Day Test between Australian and South Africa at the MCG

Daily Mirror

South African cricketer ‘poleaxed’ by Spidercam in horrifying Boxing Day Test moment

South Africa are up against it with Australia dominating the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, but they'll be grateful that fast bowler Anrich Nortje is still playing

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David Warner scores double century in searing heat in Boxing Day Test against South Africa

After the better part of three years without a Test century, David Warner clatters 200 runs on day two of his 100th Test, leaving South Africa scrambling at the MCG.

AAP

Warner roars to double ton, retires hurt

Australia veteran David Warner retired hurt with cramps after reaching a double century in his 100th Test, ending a run of almost three years without a ton.

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David Warner scores double century in 100th Test, as Australia dominates South Africa in Boxing Day Test

Cameron Green joins double centurion David Warner in retiring hurt on day two of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Look back at all the action as it happened in our live blog.

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