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Nick Smart is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun/News Corp Australia covering mainly AFL and the NRL. Born in Melbourne but raised in Queensland, Nick started on the copy desk at the Gold Coast Bulletin before winning a cadetship in the sports department. He joined the Herald Sun in Melbourne in 2013.

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AFL

Stark stats expose Carlton’s second-half blues

Carlton insist their second-half fadeouts, which have earned them a worrying stat as the AFL’s worst third-quarter team, won’t be an ongoing issue for the club.

NRL

Hamlin-Uele left the field late in the game. Image: Getty/Kayo

NRL tough guy ‘in a bad way’

The Sharks may have to contend without Braden Hamlin-Uele for a number of weeks, with the barnstorming forward picking up an injury.

NRL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Reimis Smith of the Storm is challenged by Teig Wilton of the Sharks during the round six NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park, on April 16, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Brutal finals lesson as Sharks cut down to size

There was a finals-type feel throughout Melbourne’s clash with Cronulla. But there was one major difference between the two sides – Cam Munster.

UpdatedNRL

Market watch: Pressure on Munster to make call

With Jahrome Hughes, Harry Grant and Ryan Papenhuyzen already locked in, Cameron Munster is the final piece in the Storm playmaking puzzle.

UpdatedCollingwood

Eddie’s surprise take on fresh Pies racism allegations

Eddie McGuire had a surprise take on the latest allegations made by three ex-Collingwood players regarding the club’s stance on racism and has called for a “truth-telling session”.

UpdatedAFL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Patrick Cripps of the Blues looks dejected after the round four AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Carlton Blues at Metricon Stadium on April 10, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Hurt Locker: Blues update status on Cripps injury

Carlton coach Michael Voss has provided an update on when he expects Patrick Cripps to return to the field – an update met with general disbelief.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Taylor Adams of the Magpies catches his breath during the round 10 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 23, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Why Adams isn’t certain to make immediate return

Collingwood will welcome back Jordan De Goey while Jamie Elliott is looking at 12 weeks on the sidelines. But it is still unclear if Taylor Adams will take on Brisbane.

AFL News

Blake Caracella, Bombers midfield and attack coach looks on during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar in Melbourne, Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING

Dons stand-in declares senior ambition

Long considered a senior coach-in-awaiting, Blake Caracella has declared his ambition to earn the top job at an AFL club as he prepares to take charge of Essendon in Ben Rutten’s absence.

AFLW

No de-Bates: Footy’s best sealed with a shoey

WATCH: Emily Bates was crowned the AFLW’s best player and her last-round win was sealed with a shoey from her coach. Leaderboard, All-Australian + other winners.

AFL News

How Cyril raised red flags with new Hawks coach

Sam Mitchell revealed ‘a couple of things came out’ of a discussion with Cyril Rioli last year and that the club legend knows the new Hawks coach is ‘committed to improving the club.’

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