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Nick SmartSports reporter

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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‘Stupidest decision’: Pies blasted for De Goey Bali greenlight

Collingwood are “idiots” for letting Jordan De Goey holiday in Bali on his mid-season break, according to Cats premiership star Cameron Mooney.

AFL

Bailey Smith at training at Whitten Oval for the Western Bulldogs. June 17, 2022. Picture: David Crosling

‘A shoulder to lean on’: how Dogs are supporting Smith

Bailey Smith was the first to admit he’d made a mistake and to talk about his issues post the 2021 grand final according to teammate Adam Treloar.

SuperCoach

NRL 2022 RD08 Newcastle Knights v Melbourne Storm - Ryan Papenhuyzen. Picture: NRL Photos

NRL teams: Covid halts Storm star’s return

Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen’s hopes of an Origin call-up have been dashed due to a positive Covid test result. Find out who’s in and who’s out for your team this weekend.

ExclusiveEssendon

Merrett reveals: My first reaction toward Bomber review

Zach Merrett was having a quiet drink in his mid-season break when he heard about the Bombers launching a review. He reveals his reaction in an exclusive column.

AFL

List analysis: The 15 Blues out of contract in 2022

The Blues are hunting a premiership. But what list changes do they need to prepare for at the end of the season? See our full Carlton trade guide.

AFL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Dan Butler of the Saints celebrates a goal during the round 10 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the St Kilda Saints at Metricon Stadium on August 06, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Trade guide: Which out of contract Saints will stay?

St Kilda has 15 players still out of contract for next season. Who will stay and who will go? Take a look at our detailed list analysis.

ExclusiveAFL

Brownlow medallists to bring back biff in boxing ring

A host of big-name footy stars, including two Brownlow medallists, climb into the ring for the ‘biggest AFL footy fight night in Australian history’.

AFL

McGuane: Biggest surprise packets from bye sides

Who has come from nowhere this season? Mick McGuane outlines the surprise packets from the six clubs on the bye.

Boxing/MMA

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Devin Haney prepares during a public training session ahead of the World Lightweight Championship, at Federation Square on June 02, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Haney’s secret weapon boards flight to Melbourne

Devin Haney was resigned to being without the most important voice in his corner when taking on George Kambosos on Australian soil – a late visa twist has changed everything.

Boxing/MMA

‘I noticed it’: What brutal boxing staredown really revealed

Everything George Kambosos does is with intensity. So when it came to the staredown with Devin Haney it was always going to be enthralling viewing. Now the Aussie star reveals what he saw.

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