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James has more than 20 years’ experience in the media industry, predominantly in sports. He has held writing and editing roles with AAP, FourFourTwo, The Sydney Morning Herald, AFL Media and Finder and spends too much time watching, playing or discussing sport.

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NRL

Jake Clifford was sent to the bin for this late tackle. Photos: Fox Sports

NRL world says same thing on sin bin

The baffling calls from the NRL Bunker continue at pace, with everyone saying the same thing after a Cowboy was sin binned.

AFL

Players pre-match and the Welcome to Country at the MCG. Photos: Getty Images/Fox Sports

MCG’s response to Welcome to Country booing

After booing marred a Welcome to Country ceremony earlier on Anzac Day, all eyes were on the MCG ahead of the big match.

UpdatedNRL

The Melbourne Storm pre-match and Aunty Joy Murphy. Photos: Getty Images

Elder ‘dumbfounded’ by NRL club’s act

The Melbourne Storm have blamed a “miscommunication” after a divisive pre-match ceremony was cancelled on Anzac Day.

NRL

Sandon Smith was sent to the bin for this high shot. Photos: Fox Sports

‘Hard to be a fan’: NRL baffled by ref move

The wild inconsistencies from NRL referees and the much maligned Bunker roared back in the Roosters’ big Anzac Day win.

AFL

Noah Balta speaks for the first time since his sentencing. Photo: Richmond FC

‘Stupid’ AFL star breaks his silence

Richmond defender Noah Balta has spoken for the first time since he was spared jail time for assault, apologising for his actions.

UpdatedAFL

Conor Nash and Gryan Miers. Photos: AAP/News Corp

‘Got it so wrong’: Hawk learns his fate

Hawthorn star Conor Nash has been handed his punishment over his shocking Easter Monday act against Geelong at the MCG.

UpdatedNRL

The two Tigers look in Richardson's direction after the question. Photo: Fox Sports

Tigers boss shuts down journo’s Benji question

The Wests Tigers are on edge over the Lachlan Galvin saga, with their chief executive jumping into a tense press conference on Monday.

UpdatedAFL

Conor Nash's hit left Gryan Miers in a bad way. Photos: Fox Sports/Getty Images

AFL world calls for send-offs after shock act

Conor Nash is in all sorts of trouble after knocking Gryan Miers out in a savage moment in Geelong’s thrilling victory at the MCG.

AFL

Sam darcy joined teammates for the song after being consoled by dad Luke.

AFL great lives saddest sight in football

Sad dressing room footage of Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy says it all after superstar son Sam became “the biggest story in footy”.

UpdatedAFL

Sam Darcy appeared to sustain a serious knee injury. Photos: Getty Images

‘Biggest story in footy’ shocks AFL world

Sam Darcy, who has taken the AFL by storm in 2025, has likely played his last game for the year after a horror moment at Marvel Stadium.

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