Sydney Sports: AFL Grand Final Preview
The AFL Grand Final is set to be one of the most exciting in years.
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Australia|Sydney Digital Edition
Saturday 19 September 2026
The Metropolitan Journal
New South Wales
The cricket season is set to be one of the most exciting in years.
The Sports Desk is a contributing writer covering sports and public affairs for The Sydney Times.
The cricket season is set to be one of the most exciting in years. The 2026-27 season promises thrilling contests across the Sheffield Shield, BBL, and international fixtures at Sydney's iconic venues.
The NSW Blues and Sydney Sixers are preparing for campaigns that will test their depth and ambition. With several key players returning from international duty and promising young talent emerging, the cricket season is set to be one of the most exciting in years. The Cricket Australia publishes the full season schedule.
The Sydney Cricket Ground and the Sydney Showground will host a range of domestic and international fixtures throughout the summer. Transport for NSW has confirmed enhanced public transport services on match days, with additional train and bus services operating to and from Central Station.
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Cricket Australia publishes the season schedule at Cricket Australia. Transport for NSW publishes match day transport details at Transport for NSW.
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