NFL star on $51M contract: flights to Australia too expensive for family

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson says flights to Australia are too expensive for his family. He will travel alone to the September 11 game in Melbourne.

Why it mattersAustralia's distance from the US makes it expensive to visit, even for wealthy people. This real cost affects who can attend major international events here.

AustraliaVisiting athletes and families considering trips to Australia face steep flight costs that can feel out of reach even for high earners, putting pressure on accommodation and tourism numbers.

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Fremantle's minor premiership offers no guarantee against Hawthorn's upset bid

Since 2016, the pre-finals bye has narrowed the gap between top and fourth-placed teams, leading to multiple upsets in qualifying finals.

Why it mattersAs Fremantle host Hawthorn tonight as minor premiers, history shows being on top is no protection in a qualifying final.

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Bacchus Marsh stripped of finals spot over coaching accreditation error

Bacchus Marsh's reserves team has been expelled from the finals. Their reserves coach, Marc Dransman, did not have AFL accreditation. The team finished on top of the ladder with 15 wins.