Our Journalists

Kate Salemme is a sports reporter covering AFL, AFLW and tennis. She also covers a range of other sports across the sporting landscape.

@KateSalemme

Kate Salemme

Latest

ExclusiveStellar

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Chloe Molloy of the Swans sing the team song during the 2023 AFLW First Elimination Final match between The Gold Coast SUNS and The Sydney Swans at Heritage Bank Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Why AFLW star left Collingwood for Swans

Sydney Swans co-captain Chloe Molloy has opened up about the real reason she left Collingwood – and why she wants ‘more analysis’ of matches.

ExclusiveStellar

$$$ $$$ HIGH FEES APPLY*** STRICTLY EMBARGOED FOR USE BY STELLAR MAGAZINE ONLY *** MUST NOT RUN BEFORE: MARCH 5TH, 2023 *** STELLAR FEATURE: Daisy Pearce*** © Cameron Grayson *** PENALTIES APPLY FOR UNAUTHORISED USE *** Mandatory Credit for STELLAR is essential for ALL usages of Stellar shoots *** Must read below Terms & Conditions before download *** IMAGE T&Cs FOR PICS WHILE ON SALE - · Stellar cover must run in print and online stories· On sale of the issue must be included (Stellar available in The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (TAS))· Images must be credited correctly (as per the file name of the images including photographer)· Images must not be cropped and can only be used in their original colour and format· Images must be used in the original context and cannot be used for another article without approval from Stellar· Online stories must link to www.stellarmag.com.auIMAGE T&Cs FOR PICS IN ISSUES NO LONGER ON SALE -· Images must be credited correctly (as per the file name of the images including photographer's name and Stellar)· Images must not be cropped and can only be used in their original colour and format· Images must be used in the original context and cannot be used for another article without approval from StellarOnline stories must link to www.stellarmag.com.au

Ex AFLW star Daisy Pearce’s big move

She made a name for herself playing AFLW, now Daisy Pearce is breaking new ground with her move into coaching – and responds to critics.

Social

Bunnings, Kmart caught up in sinister scam

Two iconic Aussie retailers have been embroiled in a fake job scandal as scammers prey on desperate jobseekers.

Fitness

The rise of private gym. Picture: Instagram

Inside ‘shy girl’ TikTok workout trend

An Aussie trainer is tackling the issue of so-called gym anxiety and ‘gym-timidation’ with a new take on TikTok’s ‘shy girl’ workout trend.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cameron Murray of the Rabbitohs thanks the crowd after winning the NRL Preliminary Final match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Manly Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium on September 24, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

How Murray put GF heartbreak behind him

Cameron Murray needed to take some time away to get over the Rabbitohs’ shock Grand Final loss. This is how he – and the team – put it behind them.

Olympics

Sad truth about Stephanie Rice’s secret battle

Stephanie Rice is one of Australia’s most celebrated swimmers but as a tearful Instagram video showed, there was trouble behind the scenes.

Aus Open

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: Alex De Minaur of Australia during a practice session ahead of the 2022 ATP Cup at Ken Rosewall Arena on December 31, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Aussie Demon ‘striving for greatness’

Tennis star Alex de Minaur has opened up on his battle with Covid as he strives to make a splash at the Australian Open.

AFL News

Sport. WAFL. Colts action at Claremont Oval. Demon Jack Avery marks in front of Tiger Patrick Kitchener. Picture Jackson Flindell The West Australian

Top 50: WA Academy guns enhance draft credentials

There have been some huge performances from this year’s top draft prospects at WAFL colts level so far. Here are the top 50 SuperRankings after three rounds.

Football

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: A sign which reads 'Shame On You' is placed between two Manchester City scarves outside the Etihad Stadium on April 20, 2021 in Manchester, England. Six English premier league teams have announced they are part of plans for a breakaway European Super League. Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will join 12 other European teams in a closed league similar to that of the NFL American Football League. In a statement released last night, the new competition "is intended to commence as soon as practicable" potentially in August. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Fan revolt a wake-up call for greedy club owners

Football fans claimed a huge win after England’s biggest clubs walked away from the proposed Super League, but that does not mean this is the end of the standoff, writes Mark Bosnich.

Broncos

Broncos shake-up claims another scalp

The shake-up at the Broncos after last season’s debacle has continued and another scalp claimed. Meanwhile, the latest on Karmichael Hunt’s move.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/kate-salemme