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  "id": 6224994,
  "title": "Lion turns down monster offer from rival, Saint demands trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/lion-turns-down-monster-offer-from-rival-saint-demands-trade-6224994",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:31:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/brisbane-lions-premiership-star-zac-bailey-re-signs/107128982"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Zac Bailey, a two-time All-Australian and Brisbane Lions premiership hero, has signed a new eight-year deal with the Lions, rejecting an offer from Adelaide Crows. Bailey, 26, has enjoyed another outstanding season with 31 goals and an average of 21.7 disposals. The Lions and Crows will meet in a semifinal at the Gabba on Saturday, with the winner facing Hawthorn in a preliminary final. Meanwhile, Rowan Marshall, a St Kilda player, is demanding a trade as he is contracted until the end of next season. St Kilda's coach, Chris Scott, stated that the club will consider its options ahead of the trade period, which opens on October 5.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Lion turns down monster offer from rival, Saint demands trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/lion-turns-down-monster-offer-from-rival-saint-demands-trade",
        "published": "2026-09-08T03:31:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}