After nine years in the AFL, Harry and Ben McKay will finally line up against each other when Carlton takes on Essendon before a sell-out crowd at the @MCG. The twins traded barbs today ahead of the Sunday night blockbuster | @CarltonFC @essendonfc @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/MGB66q0NHh

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 3, 2024

The Western Bulldogs will receive a big boost with Tom Liberatore set to return for the first time since round eight. The midfielder has overcome his concussion issues, but Ed Richards wasn’t so fortunate | @westernbulldogs @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/h46SToEr1G

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 5, 2024

Richmond coach Adem Yze says he's proud of his young cubs after their stellar win over the Crows. The Tigers finally broke through for their second victory of the season, all but ending Adelaide's finals hopes in the process | @BySamMills @Richmond_FC pic.twitter.com/zZ2U69JLvF

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 7, 2024

A unique blood test that can diagnose concussion and detect ongoing effects could soon be available to grassroots sporting clubs, with researchers saying it will provide a safer and more accurate recovery time for players | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/8nfDqtounI

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 8, 2024

New figures reveal weekend visits to CBD’s across the country have not only returned to pre-pandemic levels but have surged beyond | @BySamMills #10newsfirst pic.twitter.com/3ZE3QonrVU

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 9, 2024

More than 700 other Australians have been recognised for contributing to the community on the King’s Birthday Honours list. Among them are 167 Victorians, who have helped make our state, and nation a better place | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/hlDDViiYIQ

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 10, 2024

North Melbourne young gun George Wardlaw has praised skipper Jy Simpkin, saying he’s proud to play for him. On his return Simpkin was crucial to his side’s breakthrough win, kicking two late goals | @NMFCOfficial @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/JzhShJvqG0

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 11, 2024

Melbourne's leaders have challenged, demanding the playing group stand up without Christian Petracca. Fresh from a week off, the Demons host the Kangaroos in the annual Pink Lady match on Saturday | @melbournefc @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/WeAFPlje1x

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 17, 2024

North Melbourne skipper Jy Simpkin, faces a fitness test to return against the Demons on Saturday | @NMFCOfficial @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/kMiJkMWvUn

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 18, 2024

Champion Magpie Dane Swan, admits it was a shock to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. As @HawthornFC's Jason Dunstall was elevated to legend status | @CollingwoodFC @AFL @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/u0mISXnQVf

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 19, 2024

Geelong has been dealt a body blow with young midfielder, Tanner Bruhn, to undergo surgery for a fractured wrist. The Cats take on the Blues in a huge clash at the MCG tomorrow night | @BySamMills @Geelongcats @AFL #AFL pic.twitter.com/IdZ1L94UKK

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 20, 2024

.@CarltonFC is in for a chance to solidify its spot inside the top four with a win over @GeelongCats tonight, however, a loss could send the Cats plummeting outside the top eight for the first time this season | @BySamMills | @AFL #AFL pic.twitter.com/dS5H17Ye2p

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 21, 2024

Australia has gone down in one of cricket's greatest upsets, losing to Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/UTt3kQxfGM

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 23, 2024

A Sports Integrity Australia investigation into shock allegations players were faking injuries to cover up positive tests, has cleared the league of breaching anti-doping rules | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/aYYK7QuXRa

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 24, 2024

Marcus Bontempelli will have up until the first bounce to prove his fitness. The @westernbulldogs skipper has been battling back spasms and trained lightly, but Luke Beveridge remains optimistic he'll play | @BySamMills | @AFL pic.twitter.com/mzjwCNhWsF

— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) June 28, 2024