Hockey Australia, along with other governing bodies, expressed disappointment at hockey being excluded from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which will feature just 10 events. Australia’s medal tally will be affected, as the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have a strong history of success at the Games. Despite the cuts, the Australian team aims to excel in the streamlined program across four venues.
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Kangaroos to challenge Jackson Archer suspension at tribunal
North Melbourne has challenged Jackson Archer's three-match suspension for his clash with Luke Cleary, while Hawthorn and Richmond are also challenging suspensions for Jack Scrimshaw and Tom Lynch, respectively. Cleary, knocked out by Archer's knee, will miss the Bulldogs' next match under concussion protocols. Former players have differing opinions on the incident, with Bob Murphy believing it was an unfortunate accident, while others criticize Archer's lack of duty of care. Full Article
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