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7 September 2026

Adelaide's Josh Rachele reveals he nearly missed elimination final after gastro

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Source reporting: 7NEWS Sport

Adelaide's Josh Rachele reveals he nearly missed elimination final after gastro

Adelaide forward Josh Rachele has revealed he almost missed his side’s elimination final after coming down with a bout of gastro. Rachele said he felt “touch and go” to play and that few people knew about his condition before the game. He told 7NEWS Sport he hadn’t expected the illness to affect his availability but that it left him uncertain about taking the field.

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