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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

MELBOURNE, AUGUST 10, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 22 - Essendon Bombers V Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium. Picture: Mark MELBOURNE, AUGUST 10, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 22 - Essendon Bombers V Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium. Nate Caddy of the Bombers celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart

Bombers gun’s big call on fitness

A second-year Essendon rising star is talking up his pre-season campaign as the Bombers eye a new look up forward in 2025.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Kimberly Birrell (L) and John-Patrick Smith (R) of Australia talk in the Mixed Doubles Semifinal against Olivia Nicholls and Henry Patten of Great Britain during day 11 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Aussies ride wave into 58-year first

An Australian pair is guaranteed a grand slam title by the end of Friday night. But will ground pass holders be able to watch?

AFL

Richmond football club. Sam Lalor on the field. Thursday, January 9. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Tigers to get early look at young guns

Richmond’s No.1 pick Sam Lalor has revealed how the Tigers’ bumper draft class is tracking as the pre-season games approach.

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.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 18, 2023. AFL . Carlton president Luke Sayers and CEO Brian Cook after the semi final match between Melbourne and Carlton at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Blues president steps down after AFL probe

Carlton’s president has stepped aside despite an AFL Integrity Unit investigation clearing his name over a lewd image scandal.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Nick Daicos (left) and Josh Daicos of the Magpies celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pies stars on comeback trail, recruits impress

Collingwood’s biggest stars are inching closer to a return as new recruits continue to impress in pre-season training.

Tennis

Australia's Olivia Gadecki celebrates after beating Colombia's Camila Osorio in the WTA 2024 women's singles semifinal match in Zapopan, Mexico, on September 14, 2024. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ / AFP)

Aussie pair’s comeback stunner

A wildcard duo have stormed into the mixed doubles semi-finals – and they won’t be the only Aussies in the final four teams.

Tennis

USA's Tommy Paul reacts on a point against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Star slams ‘absolutely ridiculous’ change

After winning through to an Australian Open semi-final, a star has lashed out at a little-known change affecting all grand slams.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Tommy Paul of the United States reacts in the Men's Singles Quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev of Germany during day 10 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Tie-break terrors: American blows golden chance

An American star will lose sleep over what could have been after a quarter-final clash full of on-court controversy.

Sport

MELBOURNE, JANUARY 18, 2025: 2025 Australian Open Tennis, Day Seven. Cruz Hewitt (AUS) in action against MooBeen Kim (KOR). Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Cmon’: Cruz shows plenty of fight against No. 1 seed

It didn’t look pretty on the scoresheet, but Cruz Hewitt showed plenty of fight to take it up to the No. 1 seed Jan Kumstat in the boy’s singles – and there’s plenty of his dad about him.

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