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Matthew Forrest is the AFL Chief of Staff for News Corp’s national sports team. He has worked at News Corp since 2021 in a variety of sports journalism roles including at the Mackay Daily Mercury and the Geelong Advertiser. Previously, Matthew was the Chief Football Writer at the Geelong Advertiser until 2024, when he started in his current role.

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News

Mackay’s sibling Suns to make history at AFL draft

Mackay’s AFL talent on the climb with siblings Lauren and Will Bella on track for draft picks in the same club.

Netball

Championship glory on radar for superstar netball prospect

While the long-term goal of playing professional netball has not changed, Mackay star Amity Bugeja is solely focused on the Vicki Wilson Cup finals.

Raiders

‘Backbone of the competition’: Regional football crucial to NRL

The smaller regional crowd pulled its weight in the atmosphere department as Mackay witnessed a truly nail-biting spectacle.

NRL

NRL R6 St George Illawarra Dragons v New Zealand Warriors at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney. Picture: NRL Photos/Gregg Porteous

How to secure your tickets to NRL games in Mackay

Tickets have gone on sale for the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders clash in Mackay, with some seats still available. Find out how you can secure your seats.

News

Jesse Wallace in the Mackay State High School's round five clash with Emmaus College in the Aaron Payne Cup, July 28, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Five things we learned from Aaron Payne Cup action

St Pat’s find themselves in a decisive win-or-go-home match, while Cowboys prospects put on a show in Mackay. Here are five things we learned from the Aaron Payne Cup clashes.

News

New Mackay Cutters coach Michael Crawley arrived in the region yesterday morning.

Mackay Cutters announce Crawley coaching successor

The Cutters have announced their head coach for 2022 and beyond, with Michael Crawley finishing in his role at the end of the current season. Here are the details.

News

REPLAYS: St Pat’s, Mackay High clashes in Aaron Payne Cup

The Aaron Payne Cup returned after a brief hiatus, with Mackay teams travelling to Rockhampton. Check out the replays of the action here.

Regional News

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Why we shouldn’t take our sports weekend for granted

Sports tragic Matthew Forrest spent most of last year locked in a two-bed apartment in the Melbourne lockdowns. Now he has front row seats to high-calibre matches in Covid-free regional Qld.

NRL

Mackay wants ‘as many games as we possibly can’ in NRL bid

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson said he would love to host ‘as many games as we possibly can’ as the NRL waits on government decision.

Sport

‘The lifeblood of our game’: Robinson pleads for more Mackay games

The first of two NRL games in Mackay was a massive success, with the Roosters coach impressed with the facilities and spectators.

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