‘Our fans mean everything to us’: Crash set to cast pall over grand final

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 3, 2026

Events in Wallsend on Saturday morning have left Newcastle’s players and staff shaken as they arrive in Sydney for Sunday’s grand final, which is set to take place under a cloud.

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‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

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A stadium dream or lock out vandals: How would you spend $16m in Tuggeranong?

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Rugby icon Ruan Sims was impressed by Andie Robinson's try in Port Moresby that handed Australia the lead.

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