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Matt Logue is an award-winning sports journalist and author who brings more than 20 years’ experience to NCA NewsWire and CODE Sports. Starting out in regional newspapers in Dubbo and Bathurst, he moved to Sydney in 2006 and spent eight years at Rugby League Week magazine. He has also worked at the Newcastle Knights as a senior reporter under seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett, Big League magazine and the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs. Matt is passionate about all sports, but has particular loves for rugby league and basketball.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Blues coach Brad Fittler speaks to the media during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin training session at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 08, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Blues wary of Suncorp Stadium hoodoo

The Blues are on a high following a big win over Queensland, but Brad Fittler’s men know the job is far from done as they head to Suncorp Stadium.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Jock Landale of Melbourne slam dunks during the round 19 NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and Melbourne United at Nissan Arena, on May 24, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘I know I’m better’: Landale shrugs off snub

Melbourne United big man Jock Landale missed out on an MVP nomination despite a dominant maiden season in the Australian league.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Jock Landale of United reacts during the round 15 NBL match between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena, on April 24, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Star-studded United’s title to lose: Anstey

This year’s NBL finals will be dominated by Melbourne United, according to a man who has lifted the trophy three times.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Brian Goorjian head coach of the Hawks celebrates victory during the round 21 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Perth Wildcats at WIN Entertainment Centre, on June 01, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NBA comes calling for coaching great

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has been approached by an NBA team after guiding the Illawarra Hawks from last place to the finals.

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Jock Landale of Melbourne United reacts during the round two NBL match between the Cairns Taipans and Melbourne United at Cairns Pop Up Arena on January 25, 2021, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Championship favourites get MVP snub

There were plenty of shocks after the NBL revealed it’s three MVP nominations with a standout from Melbourne United overlooked.

Longley opens up on Bulls’ 1998 championship

Luc Longley has opened up about his role in the Chicago Bulls’ championship-winning season in 1998 in a new documentary called Imported.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Adam Doueihi of the Tigers taunts Stephen Crichton of the Panthers after a Tigers try during the round 13 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Penrith Panthers at Leichhardt Oval, on June 04, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Tamou to fuel Tigers-Panthers rivalry

Former Panther turned Wests Tigers captain James Tamou believes the tension between the two clubs is a positive for the game.

Perth Wildcats assistant coach Matt NielsenPictured at the WA Basketball Centre

Nielsen in mix for Kings coaching job

Matt Nielsen is Sydney Kings royalty having captained the franchise to two NBL championships, so he would be well received if he became the club’s head coach.

Melbourne United's Chris Goulding (right) and South East Melbourne Phoenix's Mitch Creek.The 2019/20 Hungry Jack's NBL Season tips off this Thursday October 3 when Melbourne United plays new crosstown rival South East Melbourne Phoenix in the inaugural Throwdown. Unveiling of a special mural to mark the inaugural Throwdown between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix in Hosier Lane, Melbourne VIC. Picture: Jason Edwards

Sydney to host all-Melbourne semi-final

Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena will host NBL finals action despite the Kings not featuring in the post-season.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 20: Referees James Grigoul and Mitch Hare (L-R) react during the round 12 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the South East Melbourne Phoenix at Horncastle Arena on December 20, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

NBL create full-time pathway for referees

The NBL currently has two full-time referees, but the league has set up a platform to ensure all officials can work in a full-time role.

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