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Sports content producer for News Corp’s national network team and CODE Sports, specialising in KFC SuperCoach and AFL.

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Cricket

The 43 premier cricketers who could land BBL shot

As BBL teams prepare to select their international stars at the draft, we’ve uncovered more than 40 hidden gems from around Australia who could find their way into a squad.

Cricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Babar Azam of Pakistan celebrates after winning game three and the series of the Men's ODI series between Australia and Pakistan at Perth Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

KP, Gayle, Babar: Sixers pull off one of BBL’s biggest ever deals

Sydney Sixers have completed one of the biggest signings in BBL history, locking in one of T20 cricket’s greatest batters. Where does he rank in the BBL’S best internationals? HAVE YOUR SAY

Cricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Jacob Bethell of Melbourne Renegades hits a four during the BBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades at Blundstone Arena, on January 14, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Linda Higginson/Getty Images)

See the list: More BBL draft nominations revealed

English rising star Jacob Bethell and BBL cult hero Paul Walter headline the second round of draft nominations ahead of next week’s event. See the BBL and WBBL lists here.

SuperCoach

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Ben Keays of the Crows hugs Josh Rachele of the Crows after he kicked a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on June 6, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows produce miracle comeback after Dawson, Keays magic

Adelaide has completed a stunning come-from-behind win after Jordan Dawson inspired a last-quarter surge against a Brisbane Lions side which was left to rue its wastefulness in front of goal.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jackson Irvine of Australia celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the round three FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Indonesia at Allianz Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Explained: Australia’s paths to the 2026 World Cup

Australia is on the verge of securing its spot at a sixth-straight World Cup but faces two daunting tasks to clinch direct qualification. We break down how Tony Popovic’s side can make it and the rivals to watch.

AFL

Every pick: Bolters, Bombers coup and one epic reaction

More childhood dreams came true on Wednesday night as 18 players found AFL homes in the mid-season draft – and the cameras were rolling when their moment arrived.

Socceroos

Wunderkinds, future Socceroos: A-League’s best young talent rated

From a 17-year-old wunderkind to talents already in the Socceroos reckoning, these are the 25 best young talents under 25 in the A-League. HAVE YOUR SAY.

UpdatedAFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Will Ashcroft of the Lions warms up prior to the 2025 AFL Round 08 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns at The Gabba on May 4, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Latest numbers: Who will get SuperCoach DPP this weekend?

A new round of dual-position players will be allocated after round 11. See who’s in line for DPP, and who will just miss out.

SuperCoach

SuperCoach rookie radar: Who to sell, buy this week

Which SuperCoach cheapies are must-haves ahead of round 4 and who can you afford to trade out? Our experts have their say on the rookie moves you should be making this week.

Cricket

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - FEBRUARY 11: Jake Fraser-McGurk bats during an Australia ODI squad training session at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Gilchrist: Fraser-McGurk will find more IPL success if he does less

The key to Jake Fraser-McGurk delivering on his monster $1.6 million IPL price tag might be for the Victorian whirlwind to be a little less ‘Fraser-McGurk’ advises Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist.

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