The Broncos have arrived back in Brisbane after winning a thrilling NRL Grand Final against the Storm 26-22 in Sydney – their first since 2006. Reece Walsh put on one of the greatest individual performances in a decider to win the Clive Churchill Medal as best on ground. Walsh is in line to make his Australian Kangaroos debut after being named in the squad for the upcoming Ashes Tour.

Essendon have once again ruled out trading disgruntled captain Zach Merrett to Hawthorn as the AFL Trade Period begins. Collingwood confirmed their interest in Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver.

Tensions between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are at boiling points after the McLaren teammates made contact on the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix. Piastri went on to finish fourth with Norris third, cutting his championship lead to 22 points. Mercedes’ George Russell won.

Ange Postecoglou remains defiant despite his Nottingham Forest losing 2-nil to Newcastle in the Premier League. The Aussie manager is winless in his first 7 games in charge of Forest. They’re your Sport Headlines for Monday October 6, I’m James Manton.

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