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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Daniel Suluka-Fifita of the Roosters is sent to the sin-bin by referee Ashley Klein during the round three NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia on March 26, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘More pressure’ on refs with 18th man rule tick

The introduction of the 18th player rule will ramp up pressure on the referees to be consistent when it comes to their calls on foul play.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Mitch Creek of the Phoenix drives to the basket during the round 12 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the South East Melbourne Phoenix at WIN Entertainment Centre, on April 01, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Players’ group won’t rule out stand-down policy

The body that opposed a stand-down policy for criminal offences across basketball in Australia is now considering a change of heart.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Jake Friend warms up during a Sydney Roosters NRL training session at Kippax Lake on March 29, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Friend’s ‘disappointing’ concussion reality

Jake Friend has played 264 NRL games since making his debut in 2008, but his stellar career may be cut short due to his ongoing concussion struggles.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Maroons coach Wayne Bennett looks on after winning game three of the State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on November 18, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Bennett puts his foot down on Taumalolo Origin talk

Wayne Bennett has helped make State of Origin what it is today, so he doesn’t want to see the eligibility rules changed to allow former New Zealand Test stars like Jason Taumalolo to represent the Maroons.

Dejected Rabbitoh's Liam Knight during NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Knight out indefinitely for Rabbitohs

Liam Knight hasn’t played this season after suffering a concussion in the pre-season – and South Sydney are taking his condition seriously.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jock Landale of United drives at the basket during the round 10 NBL match between Melbourne United and the Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena on March 21, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

‘Real problem’: Landale issues warning

Star Melbourne United big man Jock Landale knows his side can cause ‘real problems’ now that they’re back to full strength.

NBL pre-season game between the Melbourne Phoenix v New Zealand Breakers in Hobart, Tasmania. Phoenix Mitch Creek. Picture: Zak simmonds

Olympics out amid fury over star’s playing return

There was outrage when Mitch Creek ws allowed to play and train again but the NBL’s hand was forced and they could yet stand him down again.

MUDGEE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs celebrates scoring a try during the Charity Shield & NRL Trial Match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium on February 27, 2021 in Mudgee, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

The intense pre-season that has Latrell firing

Latrell Mitchell has started the season on fire, thanks to his dedicated recovery from a hamstring injury over the pre-season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Mitch Creek of the Phoenix gives instructions from the bench during the round four NBL match between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Illawarra Hawks at the State Basketball Centre on February 7, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/Getty Images)

When will codes take violence against women seriously?

Basketball Australia and the NBL have proved themselves to be gutless and rudderless when it comes to allegations of violence against women. It’s time for change.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Matt Burton of the Panthers runs the ball during the round three NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm at Panthers Stadium on March 25, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Burton’s development just fine: Panthers

Penrith has rejected a claim that not releasing Bulldogs-bound playmaker Matt Burton to Canterbury is hurting his career development.

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