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Russell Gould Sports editor

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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Melbourne Storm closed training session at Langlands Park, Coorparoo ahead of Friday nights match against the Brisbane Broncos. Jahrome Hughes Coorparoo Thursday 7th September 2023 Picture David Clark

Clock ticking on Storm star to play prelim

A calf injury continues to impact Jahrome Hughes, but he’s given a positive update on his ability to play in Friday’s preliminary final.

NAPA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Lucas Herbert of Australia plays his shot from the seventh tee during the first round of the Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa on September 14, 2023 in Napa, California. Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JED JACOBSOHN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Bitter and spiteful’: Aussie star’s stunning return

Lucas Herbert was living his dream on the PGA Tour but as the pressure mounted things turned ugly before a big break turned things around.

Melbourne Storm lose the NRL Finals week 1 between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

‘That’s a lot’: Revealing stat shows up Storm’s failings

Momentum shifts can define matches and a big reveal from Storm fullback Nick Meaney has highlighted just how significant they can be in finals.

Australia's Aaron Baddeley catches his ball on the 1st hole during round 4 of the Australian Open Golf Championship at the Royal Sydney Golf Club in Sydney on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Former Aussie phenom’s monster US achievement

After making a stunning entry to golf by winning the Australian Open as a teenager 20 years ago, one Aussie will rack up a massive career achievement this week.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 11 , 2023. NRL . Melbourne Storms Cam Munster, Harry Grant, Jahrome Hughes and Christian Welch are ready for business ahead of Storm's home semi-final against the Roosters this Friday at AAMI Stadium . Photo by Michael Klein.

‘Make our mark’: Storm leaders’ vow after finals flop

One win in four finals since the retirement of Cameron Smith has put the pressure on Melbourne Storm’s new leaders to drive success.

Cameron Munster after losing the NRL Finals week 1 between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

Storm ready to respond to ‘putrid’ sledge

Cameron Munster didn’t need former teammate Brandon Smith to tell him how bad Storm was last week and he could get a full response on Friday night.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 10: Minjee Lee of Australia imitates a selfie as she poses with the trophy after winning in a two-hole playoff against Charley Hull (not pictured) of England during the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G at Kenwood Country Club on September 10, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dylan Buell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Dylan Buell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie star stuns with playoff win

Minjee Lee is a two-time major winner who hadn’t enjoyed much success in 2023 until she arrived in Ohio.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Cameron Smith of Australia celebrates victory after the 18th hole during Day 4 of the 2022 Australian PGA Championship at the Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 27, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘Hard to let go’: Cam’s plan for Aussie domination

It bugs Cameron Smith that his 2023 wins aren’t reflected in a world rankings slide, but he’s got a plan to maximise his Australian efforts.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Australian Women's Cricket Captain Meg Lanning speaks to the media during a Cricket Australia media opportunity after the announcement of the 2023/24 International Season at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 15, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Aussie skipper ‘unavailable for competitive cricket’

The reason for Meg Lanning’s ongoing absence remains unclear, but she won’t be playing when Australia tackles the West Indies next month.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne (R) plays a shot as South Africa's wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock (L) reacts during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between South Africa and Australia at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on September 7, 2023. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

‘Had a feeling’: Marnus’ mum’s reveal

A premonition from his mum came true as Marnus Labuschagne produced a performance to make Australian selectors have a World Cup rethink.

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