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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Damien Cook of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the round 24 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on August 27, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Cook bristles at critics

Damien Cook has been accused of going missing during South Sydney’s past three preliminary final defeats.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after fouling Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 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’ reputation cops big hit

Ben Simmons is brilliant, but question marks are starting to surface about his willingness to work hard on his flawed shooting stroke.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Travis Trice of the Brisbane Bullets drives to the basket during the round 19 NBL match between the Adelaide 36ers and the Brisbane Bullets at Titanium Security Arena on February 17, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Star import cut over anti-vax stance

The NBL is facing a major issue, with a host of players refusing to be vaccinated.

Mitch Kenny is helped off the field

Panther ban for stopping semi-final

The tactic of trainers stopping play has been brought to the surface after Penrith copped a proposed fine and ban.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a play during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on February 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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.

Simmons refuses to attend Sixers training

Ben Simmons remains determined to sit out Philadelphia’s pre-season training as he and the 76ers battle it out over a trade request.

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Tai Webster of the Breakers in action during the round four NBL match between the Cairns Taipans and the New Zealand Breakers at Cairns Pop Up Arena, on February 08, 2021, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘Extraordinary times’: Anti-vax first as player cut

The choice to be vaccinated or not is going to become a game-changing issue not just for the NBL going forward, but athletes and officialdom in all sports.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Mark Nicholls of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the NRL Qualifying Final match between Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs at QCB Stadium, on September 11, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Nicholls’ big Bunnies reward

Prop Mark Nicholls has been a success story for South Sydney this season and now he is set to be rewarded with a new deal.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: The Melbourne United team celebrate victory with the trophy after game three of the NBL Grand Final Series between Melbourne United and the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena, on June 25, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Vax delays could prompt NBL fixture upheaval

The NBL has proposed a drastic fixture change in an effort to have more fans at games next season as vaccination rates lag in some states.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 01: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls to teammates during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center on March 01, 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 ==

Aussie legend’s Ben Simmons plea

Ben Simmons’ NBA career is in limbo, but Boomers legend Andrew Gaze believes there can be an amicable way forward for both Simmons and Philadelphia.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Ben Marschke of the Roosters looks on during the round 24 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on August 27, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Roosters’ faith in $60,000 rookie

Ben Marschke only has 12 NRL games under his belt, but the Sydney Roosters believe he possesses the toughness and smarts to impress on the big semi-final stage.

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