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Joe BartonSports reporter

Joe Barton is a sports reporter, based in Sydney, with a strong digital focus and a passion for live events. He covers World Cups and Wimbledon, Ashes and Olympics, rugby league and football.

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UpdatedAFL

Gill’s parting gift: AFL eyes monster new TV deal

Gillon McLachlan is walking away from one of the biggest jobs in sport, but not before sealing the most ambitious deal of his career – a lucrative broadcast extension.

NRL

Haas breaks silence after copping ‘Shoe-gate’ ban

The NRL has come down hard on Brisbane’s brawling duo, with suspended prop Payne Haas apologising to teammates as they prepare to take on the premiers without him.

Your SayNRL

Did judiciary get Montoya ban right?

Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya has been handed a lengthy ban for last weekend’s homophobic slur, have your say on the punishment.

NRL

Kent: The NRL must stand against public opinion

The NRL has sided with social politics, running scared of a vocal minority in fear of a vocal minority and failing to defend one of its own.

NRL

Milford’s NRL return hits shock hurdle

Despite having three assault charges against him dropped, Anthony Milford still faces being sensationally blocked from an NRL return.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Jayden Laverde of the Bombers kicks the ball during the 2022 AFL Round 03 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 01, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bombers tie down key defender in huge sign of faith

A move to the backline last season and a stunning form reversal has been the catalsyt behind Essendon signing a key tall to a new three-year deal. All the latest trade news.

AFL

Watch: Ugly VFL hit costly for key Demon

Expected to slot straight back into the Melbourne team this week, premiership forward Ben Brown will now sit out one week, maybe two for an ugly off-the-ball incident in the VFL.

NRL

Olympic legend gives Broncos a boost

Desperate to avoid a three-game losing streak the Broncos can use all the help they can find, and coach Kevin Walters was spotted getting some tips from a Tokyo star.

UpdatedF1

Ferrari’s biggest problem is their own driver

Ferrari might have been top of the podium at the Australian Grand Prix but all is not well. While one driver is heavy favourite to win the world title, the other is furious.

UpdatedF1

The 2022 Australian Heineken Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park race track in Melbourne. McLarens Daniel Ricciardo after the third practice session. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Team orders nothing new for Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo’s McLaren have come under fire for issuing a ‘hands off’ team order that denied the Australian a top-five finish at his home grand prix. But it’s nothing new.

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