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Russell Gould is a senior sportswriter with nearly 20 years’ experience across a wide variety of sports including AFL, cricket, golf, rugby league, rugby and horse racing. Starting as a sports reporter at MX, then the Herald Sun, he has written news and in-depth features as well as covering major events in both Melbourne and around the world, from the 2003 rugby World Cup, though to the 2019 Ashes in England, two US Masters at Augusta and every Boxing Day Test since 2010. Having also spent four years as the Herald Sun sports chief of staff, he is now the founding sports editor of NCA NewsWire.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Dan Houston of the Power is tackled by Alex Cincotta of the Blues during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Port footy boss takes swipe at the AFL’s ‘dangerous’ call

The AFL has this week provided further clarity on the holding the ball rule – a notioned welcomed by Michael Voss and Brad Scott. But the Power doesn’t agree with the league’s decisions.

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HAMILTON, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club on May 30, 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie’s 23-year streak could be over

Adam Scott’s remarkable major streak is now out of his hands following a heartbreaking playoff loss to a fellow Aussie.

HAMILTON, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club on May 30, 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie’s 23-year major streak could be over

There was no room for sentiment in an all-Australian showdown for a US Open spot, with Adam Scott’s remarkable major streak now out of his hands.

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 02: Minjee Lee of Australia reacts during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club on June 02, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie gun blows lead, loses $3.6 million

With a third major championship in her sights and holding a three-shot lead disaster hit Minjee Lee at the US Open.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Storm coach Craig Bellamy is seen after the round two NRL match between Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park, on March 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Bellamy makes big call on his future

Every year Melbourne Storm fans bite their fingernails wondering whether SuperCoach Craig Bellamy will keep going and he’s made a decision about 2025.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Storm coach Craig Bellamy is seen after the round two NRL match between Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park, on March 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Huge Storm boost as Bellamy commits to 23rd year as coach

Every year Melbourne Storm fans bite their fingernails wondering whether supercoach Craig Bellamy will keep going, and he’s made a decision about 2025.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Marc Leishman , Lucas Herbert ,Cameron Smith and Matt Jones of the Ripper GC celebrate on stage winning the team trophy during LIV Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on April 28, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Unreal’: Drama delivers stunning Aussie LIV victory

Two horror drives from Cameron Smith in Adelaide nearly cost his all-Australian team before a third chance delivered the sweetest LIV victory in Adelaide.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Cam Smith of Ripper GC (Right) gives spectator Annette Blake (Left) a signed ball after his wayward tee shot on the 17th hole, hit the spectator on the back and bounced back onto the fairway during LIV Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on April 27, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Smith’s hugs delight after fan saves the day

A rare wayward drive from Cam Smith hit an elderly fan in the back in Adelaide but she was all smiles to keep the positive Aussie LIV vibe rolling.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Matt Jones of the Ripper GC celebrates a birdie putton the 12th during LIV Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Aussie star’s life reveal after flying start

One Aussie star revealed the life-changing lengths he’s gone to in order to give himself the best chance of a LIV win in Adelaide.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Greg Norman greets fans on the 4th tee during LIV Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Scoring and crowd goes off in Adelaide

A shock leader has given Cam Smith and his Aussie teammates something to chase after masses swarmed to watch him at LIV’s opening day in Adelaide.

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