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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars celebrates after scoring a half century during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars at Marvel Stadium, on January 12, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Reason ‘remarkable’ Maxy missed Test chance

There’s a glaring reason Glenn Maxwell’s sublime skills haven’t been seen at Test level more and it’s made him millions of dollars.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: LIV Golf CEO & Commissioner Greg Norman acknowledges the crowd as he walks onto the podium during the trophy presentation during day three of Liv Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Course on April 23, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

‘Changed the game’: Shark’s LIV exit complete

He took on the golf world and players including Tiger Woods to bring LIV Golf to life, but the Australian great will now only be a bit-part player.

Shane Lowry tees it up on the first night of TGL golf in Florida

‘Went to sleep’: LIV stars tune out for Tiger’s revolution

The launch of Tiger Woods’ indoor spectacular supposed to ruffle LIV feathers didn’t even get the attention of stars including Cam Smith.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Cam Smith speaks to the media prior to the ISPS Handa Australian Open 2025 at Kingston Heath Golf Club on November 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Smith’s next-level Australian Open spray

Cam Smith has gone on the attack over the Australian Open format, saying exactly what he thinks about the dual-gender event.

Jiyai Shin of South Korea celebrates with her caddie after making an eagle on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2024 ISPS Handa Australian Open Golf tournament at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne on December 1, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Legend survives scare in big Aus Open win

A day that started with high hopes for a decade-long winning drought coming to an end finished with something completely different.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Lucas Herbert of Australia tees off on the first hole on day four of the ISPS Handa Australian Open 2024 at Kingston Heath Golf Club on December 01, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Open in financial fight for future

Ater both male and female players raised increasing concerns about the format of the Australian Open the man in charge has returned serve on the issues the tournament is facing.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Ryggs Johnston of the United States kisses the Stonehaven Cup after victory on day four of the ISPS Handa Australian Open 2024 at Kingston Heath Golf Club on December 01, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Watched Gladiator’: World No.953 in shock Open win

Named after Mel Gibson’s lunatic character in the Lethal Weapon movies, Ryggs Johnston wrote his own fairytale script with a win from nowhere in the national Open.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Hannah Green of Australia looks on during day three of the ISPS Handa Australian Open 2024 at Kingston Heath Golf Club on November 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Last hope to end 10-year Aussie drought

There’s seven Australian flags in the top 10 going in to the final round of the Australian Open but they’ll have to stop a golfing marvel to end a winless decade for locals.

Cameron Smith of Australia reacts during the third round of the 2024 ISPS Handa Australian Open Golf tournament at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne on November 30, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

‘Much tougher’: Smith’s marathon effort fizzles

After making it his main target of a five week campaign the Australian Open title won’t be Cam Smith’s in 2024 after an almighty implosion,

Lucas Herbert of Australia tees off during the third round of the 2024 ISPS Handa Australian Open Golf tournament at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne on November 30, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

‘Doesn’t probably care’: Aussie gun’s Open challenge to US rival

After a frustrating third round Lucas Herbert leads the Australian Open going in to the final day and has one really patriotic reason he wants to win.

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