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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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The incident with Reggie Rabbit and Benji with his mum Caroline. Photos: TikTok/Supplied

9yo footy fan ‘in shock’ after mascot push

A nine-year-old boy’s mum has contacted police and the NRL after the South Sydney mascot didn’t take kindly to his high-five request.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Toby Nankervis of the Tigers leads his team off at half time during the round two AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval, on March 22, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Tigers fans go nuclear after Port thrashing

A week is a long time in footy, with Richmond fans turning on the fledgling team following an “insipid” belting against Port Adelaide.

AFL

Izak Rankine slots an early goal of the year contender as Matthew Nicks looks on. Photos: Fox Sports

Footy world loses it over ‘goal of the year’

The footy world stood and applauded after Adelaide’s “Magician” slotted an extraordinary goal of the year contender at the MCG.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Payne Haas of the Broncos pushes away from the defence during the round three NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium, on March 21, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

NRL world in awe of ‘battering ram’

Payne Haas took his game to a new level on Friday night, leading experts to make some huge calls about his standing in the sport.

NRL

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's stunning tackle and reaction afterwards. Photos: Fox Sports

‘Already torn’: Warriors’ incredible courage

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck somehow ignored serious injury to produce an all-time moment of magic in the Warriors’ narrow win over the Roosters.

NRL

Andrew Johns and Christian Tuipulotu's try celebration. Photos: Getty Images/Channel 9

Joey fumes as celebration wiped from history

Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu’s controversial try celebrations have been banned and Andrew Johns had a strong message for the winger.

UpdatedNRL

Nathan Cleary was ruled out after the hit. Photos: Fox Sports/Getty Images

NRL stunned as Nathan Cleary wiped out

Nathan Cleary’s appearance in the grand final rematch against the Storm lasted less than eight minutes after a brutal mid-air collision.

Football

Maty Ryan argues the penalty call as Tony Popovic looks on. Photos: Getty Images

Socceroos dodge huge bullet in WCQ win

Australia was in huge trouble early in its World Cup qualifier against the Asian minnows before flipping the game on its head.

AFL

Gaza footy club's 'rules' and playing strip. Photos: Supplied

Club’s disgusting shower fine sparks storm

A footy club has been blasted over its “misogynistic” list of player fines, which includes penalties related to showers and girlfriends.

AFL

The Swans dropped a second straight game to start 2025. Photos: Getty Images

Swans belted over ‘horrific’ scenes

Swans great Ryan O’Keefe and a host of footy fans all said the same thing after Sydney’s loss to the Brisbane Lions.

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