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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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No broken rules but a $5000 fine for Eels sex act

A Parramatta player filmed in an intimate act in a toilet has been hit with a $5000 fine for damaging the brand and reputation of the game.

Adelaide 36ers player, Josh Giddey in the heritage singlet the club will be wearing this season. 22 April 2021. Picture Dean Martin

Adelaide 36ers sensation nominates for NBA Draft

Adelaide 36ers teenage sensation Josh Giddey has taken the NBL by storm in his debut year – and now he’s set his sights on the NBA.

Adelaide 36ers player, Josh Giddey in the heritage singlet the club will be wearing this season. 22 April 2021. Picture Dean Martin

How Ingles is inspiring Giddey’s NBA dream

Adelaide 36ers teenage sensation Josh Giddey has taken the NBL by storm in his debut year – now, he’s set his sights on the NBA.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Josh Giddey of the 36ers reacts after falling to the floor during the round 15 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Adelaide 36ers at Silverdome, on April 26, 2021, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

NBL decals back on the agenda

Adelaide star Josh Giddey slipped on an NBL logo placed in the charge circle under the basket during the third quarter during Adelaide’s loss to the New Zealand Breakers.

Penrith's Api Koroisau...2020 NRL Round 03 - Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights, Campbelltown Stadium, 2020-05-31. Digital image by Robb Cox � NRL Photos

Big inclusion for high-flying Panthers

Just when you thought the unbeaten Panthers couldn’t get any stronger, in comes one of the team’s most skilful players.

*APAC Sports Pictures of the Week - 2020, October 12* - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Josh Morris of the Roosters is tackled by Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad of the Raiders during the NRL Semi Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 09, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Don’t turn game into touch football: Morris

Veteran back Josh Morris believes NRL powerbrokers are walking a fine line between entertainment and losing the game’s physicality.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Josh Morris of the Roosters is tackled by Mikaele Ravalawa of the Dragons during the round seven NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the St George Illawarra Dragons at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Line in the sand’: Morris backs stance

Sydney Roosters veteran Josh Morris hopes more players, especially emerging players, now have the confidence and courage to call out online threats.

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

Teenage sensation ready to ‘kill NRL’

Rising Sydney Roosters star Joseph Suaalii has received an NRL exemption to play first grade before he turns 18 on August 1.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Sam Walker of the Roosters offloads the ball during the round seven NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the St George Illawarra Dragons at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Keary sessions behind Walker’s NRL rise

Sam Walker looks every bit a first grader – and he has daily sessions with injured Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary to thank for his starring start to his NRL career.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Kyle Flanagan of the Bulldogs runs the ball during the round seven NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Bulldogs discover recipe for success: Flanagan

Canterbury has claimed the club’s first win since September last year. Now they want more, and the player steering the ship is ready to deliver.

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