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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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*APAC Sports Pictures of the Week - 2020, November 23* - BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: The Queensland players celebrate victory during 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 Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

It’s Queensland’s Origin series to lose: Girdler

Queensland’s chances of claiming consecutive series victories has received a significant boost with Townsville to host the Origin opener.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Jack Hetherington of the Bulldogs walks from the field after being sent off during the round six NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canterbury Bulldogs at QCB Stadium, on April 18, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Barrett: Hetherington’s downfall due to one damning area

He earned the ire of the referee just three minutes into his return from a long ban but Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett claims Jack Hetherington is becoming a victim of his own reputation.

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 29: Paul Momirovski of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 12 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Panthers Stadium, on May 29, 2021, in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Panthers’ stunning 26-year first

The Panthers were far from their intimidating best but they got the job done against the Bulldogs at BlueBet Stadium on Saturday.

Opals coach Sandy Brondello presents star Liz Camage with her ticket to the Tokyo Olympics.

Cambage says lost ‘sisterhood’ is back

From the outside basketball star Liz Cambage’s outspoken ways seem to ruffle feathers but bonded by the Opals coach a gold medal in Rio is now firmly in the team’s sights.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 17: Matisse Thybulle #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with Seth Curry #31 during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center on February 17, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons backs Thybulle for Boomers

As the Boomers look to win a maiden men’s medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Ben Simmons has nominated a 76ers teammate to excel on the big stage.

Kalyn Ponga of the Maroons is seen after a Blues try during Game 2 of the 2019 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Optus Stadium in Perth, Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ponga in doubt for Origin opener

Kalyn Ponga could miss the Origin opener for Queensland due to his ongoing groin injury in a blow to the Maroons’ hopes of retaining the shield.

Mitch Moses of the Eels runs the ball during the Round 4 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Eels secure two key stars in signings coup

The Parramatta Eels have secured two star players as they attempt to win the club’s first premiership since 1986.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Josh Addo-Carr reacts during a Melbourne Storm NRL training session at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 24, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Covid-19 outbreak forces Storm to relocate

The Melbourne Storm enjoyed huge success playing on the Sunshine Coast last season, so another move there this season could prove a blessing.

Australia center Liz Cambage reacts after making a basket and receiving a foul during the second half of a women's basketball game against Belarus at the Youth Center at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. Australia defeated Belarus 74-66. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Star-studded Opals squad named for shot at Olympic gold

The Opals are ranked No.2 in the world heading into this year’s Tokyo Olympics and are determined to take the next step and win gold.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers is guarded by Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Ready to go’: Simmons set to silence playoff doubters

Ben Simmons says he’s ready to help Philadelphia finally fulfil its postseason potential to lift the franchise’s first NBA championship in almost four decades.

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