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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, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Xavier Coates of the Storm scores the match winning try during the round two NRL match between Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park, on March 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Secret behind Storm star’s incredible feats

Providing the sort of highlight reel only Xavier Coates can produce is taking extra work to look after his ultra-athletic body.

NRL 2024 RD24 Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm - Jahrome Hughes NRL PHOTOS

‘Another level’: Secrets to Dally M fav’s success

Few have been better in the NRL in 2024 than Storm’s Jahrome Hughes, who revealed the new mentality driving his premiership ambitions.

South Africaâs Ashleigh Buhai (L) holds the womenâs trophy as she stands next to Chileâs Joaquin Niemann holding the menâs trophy after they won the Australian Open golf tournament at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney on December 3, 2023. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

LIV gun’s big Aussie commitment

After earning a golden ticket to the Masters via his win in Sydney last year, the Australian Open champion is coming back for more.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA - AUGUST 18: Lucas Herbert of Australia walks on the seventh hole during day three of LIV Golf: Greenbrier at The Old White Course on August 18, 2024 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

‘Definitely pushing’: Major move for LIV players

There’s one significant thing LIV Golf has done that an Australian gun thinks could have big ramifications for local events in the future.

CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO - AUGUST 25: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club on August 25, 2024 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Playoffs heartbreak for Scott in $5m miss

Adam Scott’s four-year winning drought on the PGA Tour continued after an agonisingly close run in Colorado, but he still achieved a major goal.

Australian gold medallist skateboarder Arisa Trew smiles as disembarks a chartered flight following Australian athletes return from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Sydney International Airport on August 14, 2024. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Olympian’s sweet gesture during flight home

Australia’s youngest gold medallist stunned radio hosts after revealing her sweet gesture on the plane home from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Shaun Johnson of the Warriors looks on during the round 16 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and New Zealand Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium, on June 22, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Warriors suffer blow with Johnson ruled out

Just days after announcing his retirement at the end of the season, Warriors star Shaun Johnson has suffered an injury setback. UPDATED LATE MAIL HERE

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Levi Ashcroft of the AFL Academy poses with his best on ground medal during the 2024 AFL Academy match between the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys and Footscray Bulldogs at Whitten Oval on April 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions get rising star’s brother

The Brisbane Lions will have a double dose of Ashcrofts in 2025 after one of the highest rated players in the draft chose to join his brother.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Liam Duggan of the Eagles is tackled by Charlie Cameron of the Lions during the 2024 AFL Round 18 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Total ‘confusion’ as AFL reaches crisis point

The look of bewilderment on the faces of AFL coaches as they responded to two controversial suspensions was evidence of a game in crisis.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Filipo Daugunu of the Wallabies celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the International Test Match between Australia Wallabies and Wales at AAMI Park on July 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Scrappy Wallabies ride luck to victory

In wet and cold conditions in Melbourne the Wallabies took another step forward but progress remains slow for the one-time rugby powerhouse.

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