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Sam LandsbergerAFL and BBL writer

Sam Landsberger is a sports writer for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports covering the AFL and the Big Bash League. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @samlandsberger.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Players and umpires stand for a moments silence after the passing of former AFL player Cam McCarthy during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on May 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Exposed: The shocking reason behind umpires’ slipping standards

Imagine if Collingwood didn’t hold a training session for years. That’s the situation AFL umpires find themselves in, having not completed skills sessions all together in years. SAM LANDSBERGER has the exclusive details on the state of the AFL umpiring system.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Jack Buckley of the Giants contests the ball with Charlie Curnow of the Blues during the round 17 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Carlton Blues at ENGIE Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: The big watch on King Charlie

Charlie Curnow has now been soundly beaten in seven of the past eight quarters. Is there cause for concern? And did the Blues get ahead of themselves last night? SAM LANDSBERGER names all his round 17 likes and dislikes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 14 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium, on June 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

The hug that revealed Bulldog’s bond with Bevo

The first thing Cody Weightman did on Tuesday morning was go give Luke Beveridge a hug. He tells SAM LANDSBERGER how much it meant to see his mentor stand up for him on TV on Monday night, and why it valiated his decision to re-sign.

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Peter O'Farrell is Carlton's secret weapon.

The secret weapon behind Blues’ tribunal domination

More comfortable in a navy blue suit than a navy blue guernsey, Carlton has a secret weapon who’s already changed the game. SAM LANDSBERGER writes Peter O’Farrell gives the Blues an edge at the tribunal – and how Carlton might pay him back.

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