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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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GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 16: Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy of Australia celebrate following the ICC Women's T20 World Cup group A match between Sri Lanka and Australia at St George's Park on February 16, 2023 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Aussies make crushing World Cup statement

After making two ducks in her past three innings Aussie opener Beth Mooney showed why she was worth $350,000 at the WPL auction.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Rob Leota of the Melbourne Rebels throws the ball during the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Season Launch at Sydney Opera House on February 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

Rugby history made in Melbourne

Having already made it all the way to the Wallabies, Victorian Rob Leota has made some local history.

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 14: Adam Scott of Australia celebrates after making a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

‘Positive impact’: New role to fuel Scott’s Masters fire

It’s been 10 years since Adam Scott won the Masters and some major changes have him eyeing off a return to the top at Augusta.

Australia's Ellyse Perry prepares to deliver a ball during the Group A T20 women's World Cup cricket match between Australia and New Zealand at Boland Park in Paarl on February 11, 2023. (Photo by Marco Longari / AFP)

‘More than money’: Perry sees bigger picture

Ellyse Perry was among the Aussies to earn a massive payday at the WPL auction but says the history-making day was about more than money.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 16: Beth Mooney of Australia plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup group A match between Sri Lanka and Australia at St George's Park on February 16, 2023 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mooney finds her form as Aussies rout Sri Lanka

After making two ducks in her past three innings Aussie opener Beth Mooney showed why she was worth $350,000 at the WPL auction.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Jake Gordon of the NSW Waratahs and head coach Darren Coleman of the NSW Waratahs pose during the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Season Launch at Sydney Opera House on February 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

Team bonding on a different level

After four years on the road waiting for their new stadium to be built in Sydney the Waratahs went to new levels to bond with Allianz Stadium.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates a goal during the 2022 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at The Gabba on September 1, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL player wages hit new high

A $24 million increase in AFL player payments in 2022 has helped the average wage hit a new mark.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Josh McGuire of the Dragons is tackled during the round seven NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘Unacceptable’: Massive ban for ex-NRL star

Josh McGuire missed a lot of NRL games through suspension and a slur in England has landed him in hot water again.

Australia's Ashleigh Gardner (C) Australia's Grace Harris (L) and Australia's Jess Jonassen (R) are seen ahead of the Group A T20 women's World Cup cricket match between Australia and Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on February 14, 2023. (Photo by Marco Longari / AFP)

‘Crazy’: Aussie star’s reaction to monster payday

Australian all-rounder Ash Gardner was talking to her mum and brother when her life changed forever on Monday night.

LAHAINA, HAWAII - JANUARY 05: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 05, 2023 in Lahaina, Hawaii. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Scott’s huge new role in golf war

As Tiger Woods laments the turbulent state of world golf ahead of his playing return, an Aussie is set for a major role.

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