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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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Tim Kelly is seen during a West Coast Eagles training session at Mineral Resources Park in Perth, Monday, November 18, 2019. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING

Will Kelly be the recruit of the year?

Forget the failed premiership defence. West Coast won the off-season by adding Tim Kelly and are in prime position to challenge for another flag. These are the eight reasons to have Eagles fans excited.

AFL News
10 biggest AFL scandals of the decade.

10 biggest footy scandals of the decade

No scandal has dominated the past decade like the Essendon supplements saga. But there have been plenty of times where footy has found itself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Nick Smart rates the top-10 AFL scandals of the decade.

Women's sport
Josie Dooley and (inset) with Ash Barty. Picture: AAP

‘Freak’ Barty could dominate golf

WBBL rising star Josie Dooley once won a tennis tournament with Ash Barty and believes the world No.1 not only would have played cricket for Australia, but could make it as a golf pro if she quit the sport today.

AFL News
Dustin Martin and Scott McLaughlin

‘Utter bullsh*t’ secret to champs’ success

SuperCars star Scott McLaughlin was a huge sceptic. But he has been almost untouchable since visiting the same mindfulness coach that helped transform Dustin Martin and Richmond’s premiership heroes. Here’s how she does it.

AFL News
The Hawk dads celebrate their three-peat with their kids.

Hawks flag new era of success

As Hawthorn attempts to capture the real meaning of its club mantra, the AFL powerhouse turned to the next generation to celebrate its golden premiership era. SEE THE PHOTOS

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