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Tyler Lewis is a sports reporter based in Melbourne’s south east.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: George Wardlaw of the Kangaroos gathers the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Geelong Cats at Blundstone Arena on July 27, 2024 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Enormously tempting’: Roos star on ice

While it was “enormously tempting” to select a young Roo after his return from injury, he is set for at least another week proving his case.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons looks on during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium on April 4, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Under-fire coach insists he’s up for the job

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he’s the right man to lead the club through its early-season struggles.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Christian Petracca and his Demons team mates look dejected after losing the round four AFL match between Geelong Cats and Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium, on April 04, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘I loved it’: Coach responds to Petracca siren spat

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Christian Petracca’s emotional post-game moment speaks volumes about his commitment to the club.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Bombers coach Brad Scott speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on April 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Hope the AFL are listening’: Coaches fire up

Frustration is reaching “boiling point” as two of the AFL’s most senior coaching figures join forces against the cut soft cap.

AFL

1993 winner Gavin Wanganeen wants more focus on forwards and defenders in the Brownlow Medal. Pictures: DrinkWise

‘Looking outside’: Call for key Brownlow change

A winner of the prestigious Brownlow Medal says it’s time for a change in the award but is strongly against the use of statistics.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies runs with the ball during the round four AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 03, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Pies to play ‘long game’ with ‘frustrated’ star

Collingwood is taking no risks with an injured superstar, declaring it has “learned our lessons” from last year.

AFL

Out of contract West Coast captain Oscar Allen addresses the media after calls to step down over meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell

Why AFL won’t follow NRL-style player moves

As NRL clubs outwardly court a departing captain for 2026, one AFL captain’s meeting with another club put the code into a spin, highlighting a major issue.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Will Pucovski of Victoria warms up during the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at CitiPower Centre, on October 19, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Cricket boss’ concussion plans after sad Pucovski news

Strengthening injury protection for players will be high on the Paul Marsh’s list as cricket union boss following the medical retirement of former Test prodigy Will Pucovski.

Breaking News

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Will Pucovski of Australia celebrates scoring a half-century during day one of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 07, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

‘It’s frightening’: Pucovski’s scary reveal

Having managed only a single Test, former batting prodigy Will Pucovski has made a big call as the toll of multiple head knocks continues to impact his life.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Cam Rayner, Will Ashcroft, Logan Morris and Lachie Neale of the Lions sing the song in the rooms after winning the round four AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Premiers issue chilling warning

Brisbane is undefeated and will head into Gather Round favourites to go 5-0, but the skipper thinks the Lions have got plenty to improve.

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