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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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Wayne Carey and Andrew Dillon. Photos: Getty Images

AFL sensationally blocks Carey induction

Just hours before Wayne Carey was to receive “legend” status at the NSW Football Hall of Fame, the AFL has stepped in.

NRL

Peter Fitzsimons and James Graham. Photos: News Corp/Getty Images

Fitzy torn apart by colleague for ‘belittling’

In the never-ending drama between the two high-profile figures, a colleague of Peter FitzSimons has now entered the fray.

AFL

Taylor Walker and Rory Sloane. Photos: Channel 7/Getty Images

Tex Walker’s emotional tribute to Rory Sloane

Crows key forward Taylor Walker has been reduced to tears discussing the forced retirement of his great mate Rory Sloane.

AFL

Sam McLure and Matthew Richardson on 3AW radio. Photos: Twitter

Richo schools journo over AFL fixtures

AFL journo Sam McClure has given his take on the AFL’s approach to scheduling games and it hasn’t gone down well.

AFL

The AFL's Rivalry Round post and Carlton vs Collingwood. Photos: Twitter/News Corp

‘In 2024?’: AFL roasted over social media post

The odd choice of subject used by the AFL to promote this week’s Rivalry Round has been widely panned by footy fans.

AFL

Sam Mitchell's spray of the Hawthorn defender. Photos: Getty Images/Fox Sports

Coach doubles down on eye-watering spray

Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has been quizzed on his expletive-laden rant at a Hawthorn defender in Sunday’s loss to Sydney.

NRL

Brandon Smith in tears recalling the white powder scandal. Photos: Instagram/Facebook

‘I’m so sorry’: Star on white powder drama

The Roosters hooker was in tears as he revealed the true cost of being caught up in an infamous white powder video scandal.

Football

Aussie EPL fan ends up in the wrong section. Photos: Instagram

Aussie labelled ‘bravest fan in the world’

This young Aussie is lucky English football hooliganism is just about a thing of the past after his epic Premier League ticket fail.

More Sports

Ellidy Pullin has plans to find love again. Photo: Instagram, @ellidy_.

Chumpy Pullin’s partner reveals love interest

Ellidy Pullin, the widow of snowboarding world champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin, has shared heart-warming plans for her future.

AFL

Jack Scrimshaw copping a bake from Sam Mitchell. Photos: Getty Images/Fox Sports

‘We’re past that’: Coach destroys Hawk

Sam Mitchell is still struggling to get his message through to his players and the Hawks coach doesn’t appear to be taking it well.

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