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Jon RitsonSenior Sport Producer

Jon Ritson is a sports news producer specialising in football (soccer). He has more than a decade’s experience covering the English Football League and the A-League.

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Mummy will laugh about criticism: Cameron

Mummy will laugh about criticism: Cameron

AFL Hall of Famer Terry Wallace thinks GWS ruckman Shane Mumford is “shot”, but coach Leon Cameron has backed his towering hard man in, saying he’d “probably laugh” if he heard the criticism.

Sydney
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Isaac Heeney of the Swans runs the ball during the round 14 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Horse talk won’t throw us: Heeney

Isaac Heeney insists John Longmire’s future will not prove a damaging distraction for a Swans side determined to ‘ride the wave’ that can push them into the finals.

GWS
AFL - ROUND 12 - Adelaide Crows v GWS Giants at Adelaide Oval. Harry Perryman snaps a goal on the run. Picture SARAH REED

Giants eye match in USA

As the Giants engage in preliminary talks to take the AFL to the USA, Coach Leon Cameron says the “bold and aggressive” GWS was always exploring new ways to promote the club.

Leeds fans promise to bring the noise

Leeds fans promise to bring the noise

The Western Sydney Wanderers Red and Black Bloc is renowned for making a racket but Leeds supporters say their singing will put them in the shade when the two teams meet at Bankwest Stadium.

Sydney
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Lance Franklin of the Swans walks from the ground after injuring his leg after the round 14 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Sydney Cricket Ground on June 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Swans confirm extent of Buddy injury

Lance Franklin’s 300th game is on hold after scans confirmed damage to his hamstring, with Sydney revealing how long it expects him to be sidelined with his latest injury setback.

Husbands put on notice in friendly netball feud

Husbands put on notice in friendly netball feud

The action is on the court, fellas, says Giants’ Kim Green as she prepares to take on good friend and Melbourne Vixens rival Renae Ingles, with their husbands looking on from the stands.

GWS
Jonathon Patton during GWS Giants training ahead of their match with North Melbourne. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Patton closing in on return from knee reco

Forgotten GWS forward Jonathon Patton is edging closer to returning from a serious knee injury, with teammate Shane Mumford and forward coach Brad Miller hailing his determination to get back.

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