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Richard EarleCricket and sports writer

Richard Earle has covered cricket both internationally and nationally for News Corp. Soccer and AFL are also consuming passions. He has won six SA Media/Press Club awards for best sports coverage.

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Cricket

Tim Paine of Australia (right) speaks with Steve Smith on day 3 of the third Test Match between Australia and New Zealand at the SCG in Sydney, Sunday, January 5, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Paine gives Smith, Head, Carey his captaincy blessing

Australian Test captain Tim Paine speaks about why the upcoming tour of Bangladesh is unlikely to proceed, looming pay cuts and the possible candidates to replace him as skipper.

SA Cricket

Dizzy’s homecoming on hold amid SACA freeze

The COVID-19 impact is giving SACA chief Keith Bradshaw sleepless nights, and also stymieing the fairytale return of Test great Jason Gillespie as the Redbacks’ new coach.

AFL News

AFLW Grand Final - Crows after party photographed at the Highway Hotel, Plympton, Adelaide on Sunday 31st of March 2019. Adelaide CEO - Andrew Fagan(AAP/ Keryn Stevens)

AFL’s special projects cocooned from cuts

COVID-19 is devastating the AFL industry but two special projects, the AFLW and Port Adelaide’s quest into China, could be quarantined from the carnage.

Cricket

Green Machine gunning for Trav’s Test spot

Australian coach Justin Langer says it’s survival of the fittest for aspiring Test all-rounder Cameron Green and middle order incumbent Travis Head, who will be fighting each other for selection on the upcoming Bangladesh tour.

AFL News

DELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Adelaide Crows CEO Andrew Fagan speak to the media during an Adelaide Crows AFL press conference at Wests Lakes on October 15, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. The Crows today announced Matthew Nicks as their head coach for the next three years. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Crows and Port handed sponsor lifeline

Major sponsors have pledged to stand between the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs and COVID-19 financial ruin.

Crows

Crows chief Fagan’s toughest decisions ahead

Adelaide boss Andrew Fagan has revealed the gravity of COVID-19’s AFL impact and warned of the tough medicine in store for staff, players and fans for the club to survive.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan speaks to the media during an AFL press conference at AFL House on March 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The one thing that can save Crows and Port

The two South Australian AFL clubs face an uncertain future, but there is one thing that can save both the Crows and Power, and the decision that could leave a sour taste with battlers in the coronavirus crisis.

Port Adelaide

Leaping Mitch’s night to shine

Port Adelaide keeps unleashing prodigies and coach Ken Hinkley knows it was worth the wait for his latest debutant, Mitch Georgiades.

Port Adelaide

Port’s combination of youth and experience

Port Adelaide’s future is bright, but it’s older players are also shining. Here’s how they delivered the win in our Deep Dive analysis.

Port Adelaide

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Hamish Hartlett of the Power and David Swallow of the Suns compete during the round 1 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Port Adelaide Power at Metricon Stadium on March 21, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Power breeze past Suns in season opener

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley had thrown down the gauntlet in the pre-season, suggesting his side could win the 2020 AFL premiership. After its stirring win over Gold Coast, there could be substance to his claims.

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