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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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Dick Johnson Racing Supercars.** EMBARGO FOR FRIDAYS PAPERS 6/11 ** Shell V-Power Racing Team announce 2021 driver line up - Anton De Pasquale and Will Davison.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

V8 grid set: Massive Supercars shake-up revealed

Defending champion Scott McLaughlin is gone, so is Team Penske and official Holden involvement. And there’s been some big off-season moves.

Your SayAFL

Your club’s best 22: Did we get it right?

Who will make the cut for your club in Round 1 — and who misses out. Our experts have named their line-ups. Now have your say.

Carlton

Blues draftee turning heads in pre-season

KFC SuperCoach teams — take note. This Carlton draftee might be one of the cash cows of 2021 and is already turning heads in pre-season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer on track during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

F1 evolution: How Aus GP track set to change

It won’t be in its traditional season-opening slot, but the postponement of the Australian GP could reshape the race forever. Here’s how.

Holden driver David Reynolds set the fastest tim on Friday practice. Sandown 500 Event 14 of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, Melbourne. Australia 8th-10th November 2019. Picture: Mark Horsburgh

Reynolds ready for fresh start after Erebus split

After leaving Erebus Motorsport just one year into a 10-year deal, 2017 Bathurst 1000 winner David Reynolds has confirmed his new Supercars destination.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Matthew Clarke Adelaide Crows coach at quarter time during the round six AFLW match between the Adelaide Crows and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Unley Oval on March 10, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Pioneer ‘conflicted’ about incredible double contribution

Matthew Clarke is honoured to be an AFL life member but he’s conflicted about his title as a pioneer of the women’s game. Here’s why.

AFL

Jack Gunston of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the Round 3 AFL Match between the Richmond Tigers and the Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG in Melbourne, Thursday, June 18, 2020. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Slow process’ for Hawks b&f after back surgery

Jack Gunston says his recovery from back surgery has been a “slow process” and revealed the likely timeline he’ll follow before playing in 2021.

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Renault Sport F1 poses for a photo in the Paddock ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020 at the the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ricciardo: Why Aus GP delay is a good thing

Daniel Ricciardo will have to wait an extra eight months to race at his home Grand Prix for new team McLaren. Here’s why he think it could be a good thing for him on track.

Sep97. The Greg Murphy, Craig Lowndes Sandown car. Tickford Sandown 500./motor racing

Historic Supercars track back on the calendar

Supercars has confirmed the replacement venue for the second round of the 2021 championship following the postponement of the Australian F1 Grand Prix.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 25: Mitch McGovern of the Blues is tackled by Josh Walker of the Kangaroos during the round 8 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at The Gabba on July 25, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Can Blues reinvent struggling McGovern?

He came to Carlton on big money from Adelaide but Mitch McGovern hasn’t delivered for the Blues. What is his future in the best 22?

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