Brain disease CTE found in 31 rugby league players, youngest just 20

Of 51 rugby league brains studied, 31 had CTE. Among them was a Manly player who died at 20.

Why it mattersRugby league carries a hidden injury risk. It can shorten careers and end lives. Families now demand safer rules for young players.

AustraliaAustralia's biggest contact sport faces growing evidence that repeated head impacts cause permanent brain damage, with Paul Green's family pushing codes to ban contact for under-14s.

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Only six Fremantle rooms left as grand final demand surges

Just six properties remain available in Fremantle for grand final weekend (Sept 25-27) as fans book ahead.

Why it mattersFremantle's local economy gets a significant boost if the Dockers reach the grand final, but accommodation scarcity will test how ready the city is.