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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 - 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)

Tamou defends Hetherington’s judiciary struggles

James Tamou insists his former Penrith teammate Jack Hetherington is just learning despite having had six charges in his past 29 games.

ST HELENS, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Jackson Hastings of Wigan Warriors during the Betfred Super League match between Wigan Warriors and Wakefield Trinity at Totally Wicked Stadium on April 01, 2021 in St Helens, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Tamou welcomes Hastings at Tigers

The Wests Tigers look set to announce the signing of former Roosters and Manly half Jackson Hastings on a two-year deal, starting in 2022.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Lindsay Collins of the Roosters scores a try during the round four NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium on June 04, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘Means a lot’: Anzac legend inspires Collins

Roosters prop Lindsay Collins will use his own family history as inspiration in Sunday’s traditional Anzac Day clash with St George Illawarra.

MUDGEE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Kieran Foran of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the round six NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Gold Coast Titans at Glen Willow Sporting Complex, on April 17, 2021, in Mudgee, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Game has never been faster: Foran

Manly five-eighth Kieran Foran says players just have to ‘get on with it’ under the new rule changes that have made the pace of the game ‘epic’.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Didi Louzada of Sydney Kings shoots during the warmup during the round 14 NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena, on April 17, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jaimi Joy/Getty Images) Ã¢â¬â¹*** BESTPIX ***

Kings star Louzada NBA bound

Didi Louzada will become the fourth NBL Next Star to progress to the NBA as his two-season stint with the Sydney Kings comes to an end.

Ili brothers Stacey and Shea ahead of Sunday where they will share the Melbourne sporting stage in rugby union and basketball

Ili brothers share Melbourne sporting stage

Stacey Ili will line up for the Melbourne Rebels in their Super Rugby clash against the ACT Brumbies from 2pm before Shea suits up for Melbourne United versus the Illawarra Hawks at John Cain Arena just one hour later.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles charges forward during the round 19 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Gold Coast Titans at Lottoland on September 19, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Turbo’ doesn’t have to be superman: DCE

Manly’s record with star fullback Tom Trbojevic is significantly better, but Daly Cherry-Evans doesn’t want ‘Turbo’ to shoulder too much responsibility.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jordan Hunter of the Kings dunks during the NBL Cup match between the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers at John Cain Arena on February 25, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Tough as hell’: Forde’s high praise for Hunter

Jordan Hunter has become a key player for the Sydney Kings, and his coach Adam Forde has high hopes for the Sydney-born big man.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 04: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on April 4, 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. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons and Ingles expected to play in Tokyo

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is preparing to have NBA stars Ben Simmons and Joe Ingles in his side for Tokyo as it attempts to win a maiden medal.

Coach Trent Robinson and assistant Craig Fitzgibbon during Sydney Roosters training at Kippax oval. Picture. Phil Hillyard

No concern about ‘Fitzy’ stealing Roosters stars

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Craig Fitzgibbon is ready to become an NRL head coach at the Sharks.

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