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Glenn Valencich is the senior sport reporter for 7NEWS with a decade of experience covering the AFL, NRL, cricket and more. Based in Melbourne, he has previously written on all things Australian and international sport for Telstra SportsFan, Yahoo7 and Yahoo Sport Australia.

Stunning comeback flips ‘worst game of footy’ on its head

One AFL great derided the ‘unacceptable’ effort while even Richmond’s milestone man admitted ‘it was ugly’.

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Jacob Hopper celebrates what became the match-winning goal for Richmond.

Hospitalised Crows defender diagnosed with punctured lung

Jordon Butts required further assessment after suffering breathing troubles.

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Adelaide defender Jordon Butts has been sent to hospital for further assessment.

‘Bizarre’ situation unfolds as AFL star plays on after ‘unusual collapse’

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Tristan Xerri played on despite collapsing to the turf after a head knock.

Club icon roasts Roos players in pre-game rev-up: ‘No daydreaming!’

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Denis Pagan revved up North Melbourne players ahead of Thursday night’s clash.

Sporting world rocked as Liverpool hero dies days after wedding

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Diogo Jota has died just days after his wedding.

Daniel Ricciardo finally speaks on ‘weird’ retirement from Formula 1

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Daniel Ricciardo with parents Grace and Joe at Wimbledon on his 36th birthday.

Wimbledon champion in awe after spotting Aussie megastar: ‘She clapped!’

The 29-year-old wanted to win, but she was ‘really just trying to impress’ one A-lister in the crowd.

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Barbora Krejcikova was in awe of Cate Blanchett.

Famous football family mourns death of Hall of Fame ‘legend’

He won a grand final in his final game and went on to become a popular Channel 7 commentator.

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SANFL great and former commentator Ian Day has died aged 90.

AFL premiership hero’s career comes to sad end

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Dom Sheed (left) has been forced to retire after a string of injuries.

First domino falls as Carlton boss addresses Michael Voss’s future

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Michael Voss is under pressure to keep his job despite being contracted for 2026.

Tom Lynch contract call emerges as ‘big elephant in the room’

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Adelaide players remonstrated with Tom Lynch.