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Ben joined the news.com.au team in 2024 as a sports reporter after previously working at Daily Mail Australia, Yahoo and Fox Sports. He’s addicted to all things NRL and AFL but loves to consume anything and everything from MMA to darts to the peak cricket tournament, the Hong Kong Sixes.

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MELBOURNE. 14/05/2023. AFL. Round 9. Collingwood vs GWS Giants at the MCG. Finn Callaghan of the Giants . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Astonishing’: 21yo rejects $17m in stunning move

Rising star Finn Callaghan has knocked back the richest deal in AFL history to stay loyal to the GWS Giants.

NRL

Dramatic reason icon missed flight to Vegas

Sam Burgess has been left in the UK as his team flew to Las Vegas, as he races the clock to coach his side this weekend.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Reece Walsh and Selwyn Cobbo of the Broncos attend the NRL Fan Fest at Overseas Passenger Terminal on September 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Star on the outer after bombshell deals

The Broncos appear set to lose a star player in the wake of several blockbusters deals which have left little space in the cap.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Adam Hunter of the Eagles lifts the trophy in the rooms after the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

AFL great’s heartbreaking final four words

As hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects to West Coast great Adam Hunter, his partner Latisha shared their final conversation.

Cricket

Howler costs Indian place in history books

Indian veteran Rohit Sharma will hardly be able to look his teammates in the eyes after an all-time howler against Bangladesh.

AFL

Sam Mitchell's relationship with Harley Reid could play a huge role when the young star decides if he stays at West Coast or returns home to Melbourne. Image: Getty

AFL club’s secret pitch to Harley Reid

Sam Mitchell is set to play a major role if Hawthorn is to land the AFL’s most in-demand player, as Harley Reid considers his future at West Coast.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia is consoled by Emily Van-Egmond after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Matildas move on from ‘irrelevant’ Sam Kerr

Speculation around Sam Kerr’s Matildas captaincy rages on as she is rubbed out of the next round of international matches.

AFL

David Koch has moved to remove GFG from the Port Adelaide guernsey. Image: Getty

Millionaire pulls rug out from under Kochie

Port Adelaide supremo David Koch has been left in the lurch by a key sponsor, with the club making the call to get new guernseys.

NRL

NRL 2024 RD18 Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs - Latrell Mitchell. Picture: NRL Photos

Latrell targeted in ‘disgusting’ attacks

Latrell Mitchell is one of the NRL’s most polarising figures but amid calls to protect players from poor fan behaviour he has been targeted again.

NRL

Corey Parker believes the Broncos playing group are prepared to do whatever it takes to win a premiership. Image: Getty/Instagram

NRL great flips script on Walsh drama

Corey Parker has delivered some hard truths that both former and current Broncos players and staff will find hard to hear.

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