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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Luke Cleary of the Bulldogs is taken from the ground on a stretcher after a contest with Jackson Archer of the Kangaroos during the round one AFL match between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Latest on KO’d Dog as Beveridge, Clarkson weigh in

An incident in the final term of the clash between the Dogs and Roos brought Marvel Stadium to a standstill. Get an injury update and see what the coaches had to say here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Josh Battle of the Hawks handballs whilst being tackled by Zach Merrett of the Bombers during the round one AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Hawk benefiting most from Battle, Barrass move — and it’s not Sicily

Much has been made of James Sicily’s new-found freedom after Hawthorn traded in Tom Barrass and Josh Battle. But another Hawk is flying under the radar without much attention at all.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Aidan Johnson of the Demons fumbles the ball during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between Fremantle Dockers and Melbourne Demons at Rushton Park on March 02, 2025 in Mandurah, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

R1 teams: Dees name incredible six debutants for Giant test

Melbourne and St Kilda will unleash a combined nine debutants on Sunday, while GWS has regained one of its biggest stars as it prepares to take on the Demons. SEE FULL ROUND 1 TEAMS

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 23 2024. AFL Round 24. Melbourne vs Collingwood at the MCG. Retiring umpire Ray Chamberlain gets a guard of honour after umpiring his last game . Pic: Michael Klein

Razor return? AFL umpire shortage sparks call for help

An unprecedented umpire shortage is looming for the AFL later this year, and it could force the league to call on some old umpiring faces to make a return.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 27, 2024. AFL... Carlton vs Geelong at the the MCG. Elijah Hollands of the Blues . Pic: Michael Klein

Personal issues sideline Blues’ rising star

Elijah Hollands made a splash in his first season at Carlton in 2024. His second hasn’t started as well, with his season delayed and a return date unknown.

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Collingwood's Jeremy Howe head knock in this marking contest with Reef McInnes during the AFL Opening Round match between the GWS Giants and Collingwood Magpies at Engie Stadium on March 9, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

The five-minute Pies patch that will worry Fly the most

If Collingwood thought it was hot in Sydney, just wait for the heat if the most experienced side in club history fails to click soon, writes ED BOURKE. And it’s obvious where the focus will be.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 4th March, 2025 . Richmonds Kamdyn Macintosh runs a construction business away from football . . Picture: Michael Klein

The Punt Rd-inspired side business keeping ‘lucky’ Tiger in check

Kamdyn McIntosh has been instrumental in changing the culture at Richmond. Now, he’s taking the footy club lessons with him as he prepares for life after an AFL career.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Oscar Allen of the Eagles celebrates a goal with Jamie Cripps during the 2020 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium on August 16, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Hawk weighs in amid trade links to Eagles spearhead

Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he hopes the club is working behind the scenes to lure Eagles spearhead Oscar Allen to Victoria, amid reports linking the Hawks with a trade coup.

North Melb

Team of the century: Roos that kept flame flickering at Arden St

This century has been littered with attempts to relocate the Kangaroos — but these players have all contributed to keeping the club at its true home. See North’s best side since 2000 here.

Essendon

One Giant battle: Can you really teach an old Don new tricks?

The Jake Stringer propaganda machine was in full swing at GWS before his latest injury setback. ED BOURKE explores whether Stringer will ever get back to his matchwinning best as a Giant.

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