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

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NRL

20-04-2021 Brisbane Broncos training at the Clive Berghofer Centre. Danny Levi. PICTURE: Brad Fleet

Fresh blood: Broncos recruit to make shock debut

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has backed his newest recruit to handle his Broncos baptism after rushing the hooker into his 17-man squad for the clash with Parramatta in Darwin.

NRL

ST HELENS, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Jackson Hastings of Wigan Warriors during the Betfred Super League match between Wigan Warriors and Wakefield Trinity at Totally Wicked Stadium on April 01, 2021 in St Helens, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Transfer Market: What Hastings’ arrival means for Tigers

Jackson Hastings is heading back to Australia and a Balmain great believes his signing will have a big impact at his new club, in more ways than one.

NRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: Chad Townsend of the Sharks runs the ball during the round eight NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Cronulla Sharks at Cbus Super Stadium on July 04, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Cowboys coup: Townsend to sign $2 million deal

The Cowboys believe they’ve got their man with only a final meeting standing in the way of Chad Townsend joining, while they’re also chasing an emerging Bronco.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Jordan Clark of the Cats reacts after a loss during the 2021 AFL Round 04 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 11, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Teams: Danger back as Cats dump SuperCoach speedster

Geelong has been boosted for its Round 5 clash, and have dumped popular KFC SuperCoach pick. Plus, Melbourne has named its Bayley Fritsch replacement.

Port Adelaide

Why Power have arch-rivals to thank for cult hero

Lachie Jones was discovered by a former Port Adelaide defender on unfamiliar territory. Find out how the Power’s newest celebrity joined the club.

ExclusiveNRL

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Israel Folau of Catalan Dragons warms up prior to the Betfred Super League match between Hull FC and Catalan Dragons at KCOM Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Hull, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Explosive war erupts over Folau’s NRL return

QRL has slammed NRL CEO Andrew Abdo following accusations the game tried to handball a decision on Israel Folau’s return to Queensland officials.

AFLW

Will AFLW Grand Final be it for star Crow?

Erin Phillips plays every game like it could be her last. And Saturday’s AFLW GF could be just that. The star Crow opens up on her difficult year and the future.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Josh Battle of the Saints celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 02 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on March 27, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How ‘tame beers’ watching Nic Nat sobered the Saints

Josh Battle lives at home with his mum and once bowled an Australian Test batsman. But how did St Kilda get its first look at West Coast before its famous come-from-behind victory?

AFL News

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Joe Daniher of the Lions is congratulated by Jarryd Lyons after kicking a goalduring the round 2 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on March 26, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Inside story: How Lions nabbed Daniher from Dons, Swans

The football world thought Joe Daniher was leaving Essendon for Sydney, that was until Brisbane came knocking with some powerful names. This is the inside story.

AFL News

Matt Rendell on Collingwood's youngsters.

Inside word: Kids who can transform ‘boring’ Pies

Collingwood has some of the best young players in the league, so why are they struggling? Ex-Pies recruiter Matt Rendell gives us the inside word.

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