How an NBA legend’s ‘superpower’ has shaped Melbourne United’s new coach

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 17, 2026

Ahead of the fresh NBL season tipping off, Melbourne United’s new coach Jacob Chance opens up in his indoctrination into the famous ‘Spurs way’. Plus, check out how your team looks in our club-by-club wrap.

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A Swans fan since birth, Sally Edmiston considered cancelling her membership in the days after the Pullman Hotel scandal. Then she saw something that drew her back in.

AFL preliminary final teams and expert tips: Skipper’s replacement named; Lions make a key call

Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

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Giants captain Toby Greene has decided to join Geelong, ending his 15-year career with the expansion club.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Chris Fagan has options for the match-up with Hawks star Nick Watson. Meanwhile, the mayhem that followed Sydney’s historic preliminary final victory over Essendon 30 years ago didn’t exactly make everybody happy.

Costa Rican international defender Julio Cascante joins Melbourne City

Sep 17, 2026

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Melbourne City has signed experienced Costa Rican international defender Julio Cascante, who has been without a club since January.

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Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne.

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The 22-year-old returned a positive roadside reading for cocaine after he was pulled over by police after driving at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone.

Tahs set succession plan, RA courts ownership interest

Sep 17, 2026

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Stephen Hoiles and Wycliff Palu have been confirmed as Michael Cheika's NSW Waratahs assistants as the club again attracts private ownership interest.

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Pride looks for targets below Everest shadow for King’s Secret

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United veteran admits NBL title fire is still 'raging'

Sep 17, 2026

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NBL veteran Chris Goulding has eyes on only one prize after Melbourne United pulled together a star-studded roster under new coach Jacob Chance.

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Giants deny they're rebuilding after Greene's exit

Sep 17, 2026

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GWS are describing a list overhaul, headlined by Toby Greene leaving for Geelong, as resetting rather than rebuilding.

Flanagan not opposed to vacant Tigers gig

Sep 17, 2026

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Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie says point guard position will be played ‘by committee’ in season opener

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Sleepy Hollow to evil empire: how Cats beat the system

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Toby Greene's looming move from GWS to Geelong is the latest in a string of draft and trade successes for the perennial powerhouse Cats.

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Cox gives nod to Swans fans amid challenging period

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Fans' chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

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AFL finals: Sydney opt for one bold selection but against another

Sep 17, 2026

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Gillingham’s injury crisis has created a problem Ainsworth won’t mind

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Gillingham’s youngsters are making such an impression that some of the club’s senior players could find it difficult to win their shirts back.

Scoop in September: The brutal internal email that heralded a club great’s exit

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Subbies rugby player hit with three-year ban after contact with referee in grand final

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Pfieffer takes fresh approach to Ice Kool in Melbourne spring audition

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Stable confident Chilly Girl will fire with clear running in Tea Rose

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GWS skipper to depart after 15 years

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Toby Greene has informed the GWS Giants that he will depart the club at the season's end to pursue an opportunity with Geelong.

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‘He’ll tear you apart’: Why Dane Gagai knew he couldn’t take a backward step against Latrell Mitchell

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Rockhampton's Olympic venue confirmed

Sep 17, 2026

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The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has been given the green light to host the Olympic and Paralympic rowing events.

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