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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 - MARCH 28: Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers celebrate a goal during the round 2 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 28, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Hawks’ big Dusty call comes back to bite them

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has defended his surprise match-up on Dustin Martin after another powerful performance from the Tigers star.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Trent Cotchin of the Tigers speaks to the media during the Virgin Australia and AFL Media Opportunity at Melbourne Airport on March 15, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Teams: Tigers regain skipper, Docker debut

Richmond lose a defensive pillar but gain a vital leader, while Fremantle will unveil a debutant among a host of changes.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Sam Walker looks on during a Sydney Roosters NRL training session at Kippax Lake on March 29, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Baby-faced killer: Why Walker is a ‘frightening’ prospect

Roosters young gun Sam Walker will make his NRL debut this weekend and his manager says he’s already earned the full respect of his senior teammates.

Sydney

Swans laud Buddy’s dedication ahead of AFL return

As some questioned whether he would ever play again, Lance Franklin was working to prove the doubters wrong. John Longmire provides an insight into his return.

Lions

No Cat-napping: Lions warned to leave laziness at door

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has kept the faith with a largely unchanged line-up to take on Geelong, but has made it clear he wants a more committed effort in defence.

Crows

James Rowe: From the building site to the AFL

Proved them wrong: Rowe’s long journey to the big time

After being overlooked in three drafts, James Rowe all-but conceded, beginning life as a carpenter last year. 12 months later, he lived out his dream. This is his story.

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 25: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 is interviewed in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 25, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

What you should expect from Ricciardo this season

There’s plenty of hype around Daniel Ricciardo and his switch to McLaren. But what should you expect from the Aussie? Mark Webber and Alan Jones share their thoughts.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Peter Wright of the Bombers celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

McGuane: Recruit not only Don to miss memo on standards

Where’s the accountability at Essendon? Peter Wright needs to wake up but so, too, do some of his midfield teammates, writes Mick McGuane.

Port Adelaide

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Hamish Hartlett of the Power in action during the 2020 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on October 16, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hammer on edge as Hinkley makes call

Port vice-captain Hamish Hartlett has been questioning his place in the Power’s best-22. Now Ken Hinkley has had his say, revealing his side’s Round 2 line-up.

North Melb

Star Roos defender sidelined by kidney surgery

North Melbourne backman Robbie Tarrant will be missing for a large chunk of the AFL season after undergoing a procedure on his kidney.

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