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Tim Michell
Tim MichellSports content producer

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

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NRL
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Cameron Munster and Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrate a try during the NRL Qualifying Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium on October 03, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

How the NRL won over a diehard AFL fan

Could the NRL really win over a diehard AFL fan? Tim Michell explains why he’s fallen for rugby league this year and why he will be watching Melbourne Storm — not the AFL preliminary final — on Friday.

Geelong
Brisbane's Lachie Neale handballs ahead of Geelong's Joel Selwood during the AFL match between the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at the SCG on 9th July 2020, Sydney. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Teams: Lions bolster midfield as Cats plan for Lachie

There’s been a surprise at selection for Saturday night’s preliminary final with Brisbane recalling a big-bodied midfielder to help combat Geelong’s engine room. See the full teams plus the final word from both coaches and the Cats’ plan for Neale.

Collingwood
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies rues a missed shot on goal during the 2020 AFL First Semi Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba on October 10, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Key suitor pulls out of De Goey race

Jordan De Goey’s list of suitors is already being trimmed after a key player in the race for the Collingwood forward pulled the pin on its pursuit. Where will he end up and could the Pies land a big fish if he leaves?

Trade HQ
AFL Round 8. 12/05/2018.  Carlton v Essendon at the MCG.  Carlton's Charlie Curnow celebrates his goal in the second quarter   . Pic: Michael Klein

Blues salivate at Curnow’s rapid progress

While Zac Williams and Adam Saad have stolen the headlines, the return of Charlie Curnow in 2021 will be just as important for Carlton. The latest on the gun forward’s rehab from a knee injury will have Blues fans smiling.

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