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

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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.

AFL

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.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues looks on during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 3, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘It’s up to us’: Star Blue defends winless coach

One of Carlton’s best players has thrown his support behind coach Michael Voss, declaring the players at fault for the Blues’ poor start to 2025.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Luke Jackson of the Dockers in action during the round four AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Western Bulldogs at Perth Stadium, on April 06, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Four men down: Dockers counting the cost of win

Fremantle is counting the cost of their win over the Dogs with Luke Jackson and three others under injury clouds. Plus, Harry McKay returns to football. See the full injury news.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Jason Horne-Francis of the Power and Jack Macrae of the Saints during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 6, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What SuperCoaches learned: Hornet trade sting, rookies hurt

SuperCoaches who traded out Jason Horne-Francis might need to take a long walk. Meanwhile, the midfield bench is under attack at the worst possible time. See the big Sunday takeaways.

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