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Rebecca Williams is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun/News Corp and CODE Sports covering mainly AFL and motorsport.

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Netball

Midcourt young gun Tara Watson in action for the Melbourne Vixens during a pre-season competition in Ballarat. Pic: Grant Treeby.

Dream comes true for teenager who joins idol in Vixens squad

As a child, Tara Watson once posed for photos with her netball idol – now she gets the chance to play alongside her at the Melbourne Vixens.

TOPSHOT - McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (L), who came in second, talks to McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri, who came in third, after the qualifying session of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 5, 2025. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)

‘Inevitable’: McLaren boss’ worrying Piastri premonition

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are teammates – but also fierce rivals. And their boss believes it’s only a matter of time before there are fireworks on the track between the F1-leading McLaren duo.

Sport

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris has been labelled ‘mentally weak’ by Australian F1 champion Alan Jones. Picture: AFP

Aussie F1 champ’s stunning shot at ‘mentally weak’ Piastri rival

Oscar Piastri is heavily favoured to break a 45-year F1 championship drought for Australian drivers – with the last one to do it taking a surprising shot at the McLaren driver’s teammate and rival.

Tennis

Turin, Italy - November 14: Jordan Thompson of Australia controls the ball during the doubles match between Marcel Granollers of Spain and Horacio Zeballos of Argentina against Max Purcell of Australia and Jordan Thompson of Australia on day five of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena on November 14, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

The secret texts that led to Aussie star’s massive doping ban

Secret texts uncovered during a seven-month investigation by tennis anti-doping officials has Max Purcell facing a lengthy a hiatus from tennis and forfeiting prize money.

Giants Netball

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Kelsey Browne of the Fever in action during the round 10 Super Netball match between West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts at RAC Arena, on June 16, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Super Netball Reserves: Squad lists and what you need to know

The Super Netball Reserves competition is back for 2025 with all eight Super Netball clubs now taking part. Here are all the names and key details you need to know.

Fever

Have your say: Super shooters headline Team of the Week

Round three of Super Netball was all about the shooters, highlighted by the comeback of West Coast Fever’s Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard. Click for Code Sports’ Team of the Week and have your say!

Vixens

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard of the Fever shoots during the round three Super Netball match between Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever at John Cain Arena, on April 27, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Inspired Fowler-Nembhard return leads Fever to breakthrough win

An inspiring performance from West Coast star shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has lead the Fever to a breakthrough season win, while handing the Melbourne Vixens a tough loss at home.

Netball

Fever star cleared to make Super Netball return

Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard is set to make her Super Netball comeback after completing an intense return to play program.

Netball

Fever rocked as star defender’s season ended

The West Coast Fever have been dealt a major injury blow, losing a star defender for the rest of the season as they chase their first win of the 2025 campaign.

Giants Netball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Jamie-Lee Price of the Giants and Molly Jovic of the Mavericks compete during the round three Super Netball match between Melbourne Mavericks and Giants Netball at John Cain Arena, on April 20, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Why Giants aren’t hitting the panic button after winless start to year

They lost the final five games of last year and the wooden spooners have opened their 2025 campaign with three straight losses. But Giants midcourter Jamie-Lee Price says they’re not panicking just yet.

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