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Ed BourkeSports reporter

Ed Bourke is an AFL and AFLW reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports. He is also quick to jump on the bandwagon whenever any cricket or tennis comes to town. Ed previously worked as a sports reporter at NewsWire after completing a cadetship at the Herald Sun in 2022.

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AFL

New renders of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, home of the Tasmanian Devils. Provided May 26, 2025.

TV wrap: Tassie trouble, Harley’s AFL call, Mitchell grilled

Tasmania’s AFL team is in danger of falling over without a ball being kicked, while Hawthorn and Sydney were in the gun on Tuesday’s football TV shows. See what you missed.

VideoAFL

‘Coming’: Jamarra teases return with Rocky-style TikTok

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has signalled his intent to mount a football comeback, posting a black and white social media video and replying to a fan’s comment urging him to return.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. May 30th, 2025 . AFL Round 12. Collingwood vs Hawthorn at the MCG. James Sicily of the Hawks after tonights loss to Collingwood . Picture: Michael Klein

Hawks skipper to miss key games, luckless Pie’s blow

After several reports he has been playing under an injury cloud, Hawthorn skipper James Sicily has been ruled out of his side’s season-shaping fortnight. Plus, a Magpie has his own injury issue.

AFL News

ALICE SPRINGS, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons looks on during the 2025 AFL Round 12 match between the Melbourne Demons and the St Kilda Saints at TIO Traeger Park on June 1, 2025 in Alice Springs, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What did Goody and the Dees really give up?

A crestfallen Melbourne left Alice Springs with Ross Lyon’s words ringing in the ears of its administrators – if you’re selling home games, ‘you are not a serious footy club’.

AFLW

Shock call as full AFLW fixture revealed

It’s finally arrived! See the full AFLW draw here — and there’s been a surprise decision on the number of games scheduled at major stadiums before men’s matches.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Mitch McGovern of the Blues looks to pass the ball during the round ten AFL match between Sydney Swans and Carlton Blues at Sydney Cricket Ground, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Every player rated: The 8 Blues grades that paint putrid picture

Of the 45 players on Carlton’s list, 11 received a D-grading in our mid-season report card – and, highlighting the club’s plight, eight of them would have started the season in the best 23.

AFLW

Abbie’s road: Father’s challenge as McKay leads new Blues era

The McKay name is steeped in Carlton history. Now, Abbie McKay has the chance to make her own history after being elevated to the Blues’ AFLW captaincy. This is how she’ll do it.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Bailey Smith of the Cats looks on during the round six AFL match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Cats’ third-party fines, Blues to go early: What you missed on TV

Geelong is reportedly set to be fined after ‘discrepancies’ were found in the AFL’s third-party payments audit. Plus, Carlton’s succession plan, Ross Lyon and everything you missed on TV.

VideoEssendon

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Angus Clarke of the Bombers enjoying the win in the rooms during the 2025 AFL Round 11 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 23, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Watch: New Dons cult hero steals the show post-game

They call him ‘Young Redman’ – the kid who made a dream debut on Friday night. And it was some journey getting there, as he reveals in a hilarious post-game interview with dad Stuart.

AFL

TANUNDA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Brayden Crossley of the VFL passes the ball during the 2025 AAMI State Men's Game between SANFL and VFL at Tanunda Recreation Park on April 12, 2025 in Tanunda, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Barnes/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Record mid-season draft haul could save Essendon’s year

The Bombers’ key position stars are dropping like flies, but with the mid-season draft around the corner some much needed reinforcements will arrive. See who could don the red and black.

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