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Chris Cavanagh is a reporter for News Corp’s network AFL team and CODE Sports. Chris is based in Melbourne.

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Jordan De Goey at Collingwood football training. Friday, January 10, 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Pies track watch: De Goey latest, Daicos brushes off foot concerns

Jordan De Goey sent a shudder through Collingwood’s camp after limping off the track with a calf complaint and there’s relief not only for him, but another superstar Magpie.

Aus Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Aryna Sabalenka throws her smashed racket after her defeat by Madison Keys of the United States in the Women's Singles Finalduring day 14 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Trying to let it go’: Sabalenka explains outburst, praises Keys

Aryna Sabalenka says her outburst and exit from Rod Laver Arena after a dummy spit was needed to cool down after losing her chance at three titles in a row.

AFL

Mega track watch: Daicos bros latest, Saint shines, where’s Kozzy?

The intrigue surrounding Kysaiah Pickett at the Dees only grows. Plus an update on the Daicos brothers’ fitness, the untried Saints’ swingman impressing and more in track watch.

Aus Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates a point against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the Women's Singles Fourth Round match during day eight of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The ‘secret weapon’ driving Australian Open’s biggest stars

Winning a grand slam – or even a single match – is an enormous feat of planning, endurance and recovery. Everyone needs a secret weapon. Nine stars reveal the secrets to their success.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Lindsay of Team Heppell and Beau Addinsall of Team Sloane pose with their best player medalsduring the Marsh AFL National Futures Boys match between Team Heppell and Team Sloane at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Ball magnets, famous names: Top 25 draft prospects of 2025

A massive year is only just beginning for the draft class of 2025 and here are the names to watch, with several No.1 pick contenders firmly in the mix. These are the names to watch.

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USA's Danielle Collins celebrates victory over Australia's Destanee Aiava after their women's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2025. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Daily serve: Destanee speaks out on Collins antics

Danielle Collins made herself the villain of Melbourne Park when she gave the crowd at Kia Arena a serve. Now her Australian opponent Destanee Aiava has given her opinion on the American.

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MELBOURNE, JANUARY 13, 2025: 2025 Australian Open Tennis, Day Two. Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) celebrates his win against Roman Safiullin (RUS) on Kia Arena. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Every game show under the sun’: Kokk’s cheeky Woodbridge sledge

Thanasi Kokkinakis has fired back at Todd Woodbridge’s criticism of his preparation with a cheeky jab, while revealing the extent of his injury woes after a four-hour marathon win.

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Pre-season training session was today, December 9, at Gosch's Paddock. Christian Petracca. Picture: Melbourne FC Alex Ratcliffe/Melbourne FC

Petracca suffers fresh injury blow at pre-season training

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has been dealt a fresh injury blow, just months after returning to fitness following a lengthy lay-off.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUGUST 11, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 22 - Carlton Blues V Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG. Patrick Cripps of the Blues drops his head on the siren. Picture: Mark Stewart

Why navy blue will be Hawks fans’ least favourite colour in 2025

Hawks fans were among the most confident (annoying?) footy fans in season 2024, and this year, as well as barracking for the brown and gold, they will have added incentive to hope Carlton disappoints.

News

Mick Turner lays down the laws at the first Falcons session of the season.

The touching tribute Cats great received in his final days

Geelong legend Michael Turner was honoured by the AFL just days before losing his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer in a touching tribute.

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