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Grady HuddDigital sports producer

Grady Hudd is a digital sports producer with News Corp Australia’s national sports network, based in Adelaide. He is a passionate follower of all things sport, particularly AFL, cricket and golf, and has more than eight years experience working in the media having cut his teeth at regional mastheads.

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AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Zac Williams of the Blues looks dejected after a loss during the 2021 AFL Round 05 match between the Carlton Blues and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 17, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Teams: Blues’ double injury blow, key Don returns

The Blues have taken a hit ahead of its clash against arch-rivals Essendon. And they have lost patience with an underperforming defender. TEAMS

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Bradley Hill of the Saints breaks the tackle of Emerson Jeka of the Hawks during the round seven AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on May 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The Ratten masterstroke that reignited maligned Saint

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has moved the spotlight off under pressure Bradley Hill courtesy of a savvy positional switch that sparked his star.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Rory Sloane of the Crows acknowledges the fans after the round 3 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on April 02, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Tough run: How next month could make or break Crows

Adelaide’s upcoming four-week block is among the hardest any club will face this season – meaning the return of Rory Sloane is perfectly-timed.

Port Adelaide

Why prison bar legal fight would be ‘doomed to fail’

Port Adelaide is already planning the next step in its fight to wear the prison bars as a lawyer warns any legal case would likely fail.

Broncos

How the chosen one never got his shot at Broncos greatness

Under Wayne Bennett, Tom Dearden was a 10-year playmaker who could take the Broncos to the promised land. Three years and two coaches later, he’s out the door. What went wrong?

AFL News

Last day of the AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium. Greater Western Sydney list manager Jason McCartney talks with the media during the final day of the AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium .Picture: Michael Klein.

Revealed: AFL’s massive sanction for umpire spray

The AFL has come down hard on GWS football boss Jason McCartney after confronting umpires at halftime of his side’s Friday night loss.

Essendon

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Darcy Parish of the Bombers handballs during the round six AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

The staggering numbers behind Parish’s rapid rise

Darcy Parish has been quietly going about his business since moving into the midfield – but his stats should make his rivals take notice.

Eels

NRL 2021 RD07 Gold Coast Titans v South Sydney Rabbitohs - Dane Gagai, TRY, Photo by NRL Photo/Jason O'Brien

Transfer Market: Eels’ bold bid to snare Test star

A Test and Origin star has emerged as a potential replacement for off-contract winger Blake Ferguson at the Eels next season.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Martin Frederick of the Power is tackled by Dan Butler of the Saints during the 2021 AFL Round 06 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 25, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Why scary depth makes Power a huge premiership threat

Port Adelaide is a more complete team than it was in 2020 – and the reason why comes down to some gun recruits and emerging young stars.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Steven Motlop of the Power celebrates after kicking a goal during the round six AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 25, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Electric Power punish sloppy Saints

Sunday night’s emphatic win over the St Kilda Saints has lifted the Port Adelaide Power into outright third place on the AFL ladder.

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