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AFL LIVE: Hawks embrace the wet to bring Josh Fraser’s winning run to a sudden end

The Age

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July 11, 2026

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AFL LIVE: Hawks embrace the wet to bring Josh Fraser’s winning run to a sudden end

Follow along as we continue Saturday’s AFL matches with the Giants upsetting an injury-hit Cats in Sydney while the Blues and Hawks are facing off at the MCG.

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The Age

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· Jun 27, 2026

AFL LIVE: Walsh, Cripps star as Blues in control against Eagles in pursuit of sixth straight win

Carlton looks to continue their resurgence under Josh Fraser in a clash with West Coast at Marvel Stadium as AFL Saturday begins. Collingwood and Richmond follow them before the Showdown in Adelaide at night. Follow along for live updates.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

AFL LIVE: Eagles step up pressure after Cripps, Walsh dominate first half

Carlton looks to continue their resurgence under Josh Fraser in a clash with West Coast at Marvel Stadium as AFL Saturday begins. Collingwood and Richmond follow them before the Showdown in Adelaide at night. Follow along for live updates.

The West Australian

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fremantle Dockers break Channel 7 records during Thursday night victory over Sydney Swans

Fremantle have become the broadcast darlings of the AFL with people flocking to their TVs to watch their incredible performance against Sydney on Thursday night

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 9, 2026

TV and streaming viewing picks for July 9, 2026: How to watch World Cup quarterfinals

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Related coverage for "AFL LIVE: Hawks embrace the wet to bring Josh Fraser’s winning run to a sudden end": The Age — AFL LIVE: Walsh, Cripps star as Blues in control against Eagles in pursuit of sixth straight win. Brisbane Times — AFL LIVE: Eagles step up pressure after Cripps, Walsh dominate first half. The West Australian — Fremantle Dockers break Channel 7 records during Thursday night victory over Sydney Swans. Awful Announcing — TV and streaming viewing picks for July 9, 2026: How to watch World Cup quarterfinals