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Simeon Thomas-Wilson is an AFL reporter based in Adelaide for News Corp’s National Sports Newsroom and CODE Sports. Prior to that he reported on sport, crime, politics and urban affairs for The Advertiser in Adelaide and The Mercury in Hobart. In 2021 he won the Clinton Grybas award for the best emerging talent in football media.

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AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Ollie Wines of the Power looks dejected after a loss during the 2023 AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba on September 09, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Power track watch: Intrigue grows on Port’s midfield mix

Ollie Wines’ role in 2023 was one to watch, but could the latest intel from pre-season see a change in the starting midfield? Plus, the young gun ready to rise and fill Xavier Duursma’s shoes.

Tour Down Under

Bike porn: See the hi-tech rigs of our TDU riders

It won’t just be on the road where the Tour Down Under is won. The teams are also in a technology and manufacturing arms race that’s reaching extreme lengths. Take a look.

Tour Down Under

10/1/24. TDU - The highest Ranking women's Cyclist Cecilie Uttrup-Ludwig (FDJ Suez) with partner and cyclist in the TDU, Miles Scotson (Arkea) who is from South Australia.Picture: Keryn Stevens

Danish star hoping SA love will lead to local support

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig is already one of the most loved riders in women’s cycling and she is set to have a fair bit of support from South Australians when the women’s Tour Down Under begins.

AFL

Weddings, parties, anything: Inside AFL stars’ festive seasons

Players across the league have been making the most of their time off during the Christmas and New Year’s period. Find out what players at your club got up to.

AFLW

‘Totally smitten already’: Port coach shares baby news

Port Adelaide AFLW coach Lauren Arnell has given birth to her first child.

AFL

Monday January 08 2024Port Power pre season training at Alberton oval Picture: Roy VanDerVegt

Port track watch: Bold JHF call, young guns set to rise in 2024

The 2024 preparations at the Power are in full swing, with the club setting the bar high for its young guns, and their fitness staff predicting an explosion from Jason Horne-Francis in 2024.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Sam Berry of the Crows is tackled by Zak Butters of the Power during the 2022 AFL Round 23 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on August 20, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

List analysis: The young Crows in contract limbo

The Crows have plenty of young talent, and a hot competition for spots, meaning its a vital year for some young guns as they look to earn themselves a new deal. ADELAIDE SEASON PREVIEW.

Tour Down Under

Amy Cure posted a tribute to Melissa Hoskins on Social Media

How the TDU plans to honour Melissa Hoskins after shocking tragedy

The tragic death of Melissa Hoskins is casting a shadow over the upcoming Tour Down Under. But race director Stuart O’Grady hopes it can also help the cycling world deal with her shock death.

Cycling

Caleb Ewan in Ballarat, Victoria preparing for the Tour Down Under, Friday, January 5, 2024. Picture: Con CHRONIS/The Advertiser

‘Pretty sh***y last year’: Ewan loving fresh start

Australia’s cycling sprint king Caleb Ewan touches on how he and former team Lotto-Dstny were getting frustrated with eachother, plus how he’s enjoying his fresh start with Jayco-AlUla.

SA News

Rohan Dennis keeps kids after wife’s horror death

Children’s tears for Olympian champ mum they have lost

The cries of cycling stars Melissa Hoskins’ and Rohan Dennis’ young children have been heard at their luxury home – as their dad is yet to make a statement.

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