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Max is a sports reporter for Leader Community News and CODE Sports, covering local and school sports.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Brayden Cook and his Crows' team mates look dejected after losing the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Nicks gives Crows ‘no excuse’ after MCG bashing from Hawks

The Crows’ MCG hoodoo lives on, but despite the loss of Taylor Walker, coach Matthew Nicks is giving his team no excuses for an effort he said he hadn’t seen all year.

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Hawthorn coach calls out racist AFL trolls

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has delivered a passionate message after one player was subjected to a racist remark from an online troll.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Sam Mitchell, Senior Coach of the Hawks walks out onto the field during the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Mitchell blasts ‘absolutely ridiculous’ racist attack

Sam Mitchell should have been enjoying Hawthorn’s big win over Adelaide on Saturday afternoon. Instead, he used his post-match press conference to call out more racial abuse on social media.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Josh Treacy (left) and Bailey Banfield of the Dockers celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) and Walyalup (Fremantle) at Marvel Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Knockout blow? Dockers strangle Saints in Ross-like fashion

The Ross Lyon Cup wasn’t exactly grandstand viewing, writes Eliza Reilly. But there was only one team that did what needed to be done in a dour affair. So, is that it for the Saints in 2024?

A-League

Phoenix in box seat to make historic grand final

Wellington Phoenix is in a strong position to reach its first ever A-League grand final, with the Nix escaping with a tight fought draw with Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

NRL

NRL Round 10 2024 - Storm v Sharks. Picture: NRL Imagery

Sin bin controversy mars game as Sharks end Storm streak

Storm skipper Harry Grant was left stunned after the hooker was controversially sin binned, as the Sharks capitalised to end Melbourne’s 14-game win streak at home in a thrilling top of the table clash.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Victory celebrate after they defeated Melbourne City in a penalty shootout during the A-League Men Elimination Final match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City at AAMI Park, on May 05, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Izzo the hero: Penalty goalkeeping masterclass saves Victory

Goalkeeper Paul Izzo saved the day for Melbourne Victory, doing it all in an epic penalty shootout to keep Victory’s title dreams alive while Melbourne City will miss the grand final for the first time in three years.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos is seen before the round eight AFL match between St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on May 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

0-8 and but Roos ‘not far away’ says Clarko

North Melbourne didn’t really get close on the scoreboard in their Saturday afternoon clash with St Kilda, going down by 38 points, but coach Alastair Clarkson saw some positive signs for the 0-8 Roos.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos is seen at three quarter time during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Fremantle Dockers on March 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Score reviews blasted after delays, wrong decisions across Round 2

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has questioned why the umpires didn’t leave a critical decision to the score review system against Fremantle, while usage of it on Friday night has also been put under the microscope.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Nick Larkey of the Kangaroos and Josh Treacy of the Dockers compete in a ruck contest during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Fremantle Dockers on March 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Dockers took the lawnmower to Roos’ green shoots

North Melbourne started their match against Fremantle on fire under the roof at Marvel, but after the half a Luke Jackson-inspired Dockers rallied to come from behind despite plenty of green shoots for the Roos.

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