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Dan Batten is a digital sports reporter specialising in AFL, cricket and SuperCoach.

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AFL

Robbo: No.1 bulls*** line proves ump culture must change

Umpires need to be protected, not preyed upon. And the hard-line stance from the AFL is necessary to counter declining umpire numbers, writes Mark Robinson.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: George Hewett of the Blues is chased by Tom McDonald of the Demons during the 2022 AFL Community Series match between the Carlton Blues and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on March 3, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Watch out Tigers: Why Blues are well-placed to end streak

The Teague Train might have derailed, but it’s all about the Voss Voyage in 2022. And they have the perfect chance to snap their Round 1 drought against the Tigers.

OpinionSport

Netball must answers hard questions if it wants respect

Queensland Firebirds have gone to ground since their interest in signing Maria Folau was revealed. Emma Greenwood writes if netball wants to be taken seriously, that’s not good enough.

AFL

Inside story: Sticking point in SANFL, Crows’ HQ saga

Adelaide and the SANFL could have new homes as talks ramp up. But the SANFL is understood to be frustrated with the Crows. Here is the latest.

Sport

Penalty barrage: Dees stung in zero tolerance abuse crackdown

Melbourne has already addressed its players after the Demons gave away a staggering eight 50m penalties in their pre-season loss to Carlton.

SuperCoach

U22 talent: Emerging stars ready to make their mark

New roles, fresh draftees and young guns ready to step up. Which players can emerge for your side this year? We have outlined five from every club.

AFL News

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Charlie Cameron of the Lions celebrates a goal during the AFL 2nd Preliminary Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 17, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Lion’s pain over racist trolling of indigenous stars

One of the AFL’s top indigenous players has revealed his pain at the impact online trolling has had. Charlie Cameron opens up about the need for change and much more.

AFL News

Injury watch: Swans suffer huge Papley blow

Sydney will be without one of its most dangerous forwards for an extended period in a huge blow. Find out the latest injury news, including how long Tom Papley could miss.

Sport

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Andrew Brayshaw of the Dockers in action during the AFL Practice Match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Mineral Resources Park on February 25, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Pre-season intel: All the practice match SuperCoach scores

The round of AFL practice matches was a lot more serious this year – and there is plenty for KFC SuperCoaches to learn. See all the scores here.

SuperCoach Draft News

KFC SuperCoach Draft: Consensus rankings in every position

Taking part in a KFC SuperCoach Draft? We’re here to help. Our experts have ordered their top players to deliver the ultimate consensus ranking for every position.

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