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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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Melbourne

‘Cooked’ Dees president has no regrets over brutal roast

Glen Bartlett shocked Melbourne when he announced he’d be stepping down as president. He reveals why he made the call.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Jack Ziebell and his Kangaroos team mates look dejected after losing the round 3 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on April 02, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Give us your bullets’: Shinboners sticking to rebuild plans

Under-fire Kangaroos are more determined than ever to continue on their difficult rebuild despite criticism coming from all quarters, says club chief executive Ben Amarfio.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 03 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on April 02, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Nicks challenge that galvanised Crow to big performance

Adelaide had a battle on its hands but one big opportunity opened up just before the final term and Matthew Nicks used it to give a pep talk to one of his key players.

AFLW

AFLW tips: Who makes the prelim finals?

It’s a big weekend in the AFLW as finals get underway. Melbourne, Fremantle, Collingwood and North Melbourne. Who will advance to the prelim finals? EXPERT TIPS

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles reacts after a Panthers try during the round four NRL match between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Penrith Panthers at Lottoland on April 01, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Blindsided Manly boss makes DCE statement

Manly’s chairman Scott Penn has gone public over how the club will handle the ‘unacceptable’ beginning to the 2021 season.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Nick Vlastuin of the Tigers celebrates during the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Pay half of it in tax’: Why Tiger snubbed free agency

Nick Vlastuin has inked a new long-term deal with Richmond and despite being a free agent, he didn’t want to push anyone out with a big contract. He’s frank as he explains why.

AFL News

A Collingwood fan is restrained as he absues the umpires after Collingwood's loss to Brisbane.

Video: Irate Pies fan restrained after ump abuse

An irate Collingwood fan had to be restrained by security after hurling abuse at the umpires following the Magpies’ loss to the Lions. Watch the video.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Oscar McDonald of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Club defends dubious medical sub call

A player subbed off in Round 1 remains an outside chance to play next week, and the club in question has defended the decision.

Crows

2021 AAMI Community Series. Carlton vs St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 04/03/2021. Jack Higgins of the Saints during the 3rd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Sunday teams: Saints name five new faces

St Kilda’s recruiting drive continues with three players from other clubs and two debutants to face GWS, while Port Adelaide has left out a former AFL captain.

NRL

Souths Logan Christian Hazard, Broncos Alex Glenn, Norths Jack Ahearn and Wynnums Keenan Palasia. Pic Peter Wallis

Broncos hit back in looming expansion turf war

The NRL is set to introduce a second Brisbane team, prompting the Broncos to move swiftly to prevent a poaching raid in their own backyard.

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