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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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AFL

MELBOURNE . 29/09/2023. AFL . Jack Ginnivan of the Magpies during collingwoods captains run training session at Olympic Park . Pic: Michael Klein

Messy details emerge in Ginnivan bombshell

The final day of the AFL’s trading period is here and the future of a polarising Magpie is pivotal to any last-minute deals.

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Australia's head coach Eddie Jones speaks to media at Coogee Oval in Sydney on October 17, 2023. Australia head coach Eddie Jones on October 17, 2023 denied a rumoured shift to Japan, pledging to stick with the struggling Wallabies following a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign. (Photo by Saeed Khan / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Jones makes surprise call on Wallabies future

Eddie Jones has fronted a media conference to explain his plans following the Wallabies’ disastrous Rugby World Cup.

AFL

West Coast's coach has slammed the AFLW fixture.

Eagles a laughing stock after coach call

West Coast coach Michael Prior has been torn to shreds for his response to a heavy defeat on Sunday.

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Could the groundwork for 2024's biggest trade already have been laid? Photo: Getty Images

$11m offer clears path for ‘biggest deal ever’

The Swans’ master plan has been exposed after a shock play for Aaron Naughton early in the trade period was stage one of a bigger plan.

Basketball

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 08: Shaquille O'Neal attends the second preseason NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks at Etihad Arena on October 08, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Shaq’s massive backflip in $4bn move

Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson are taking key executive roles at Reebok, the apparel company that changed hands in 2022.

Football

Ange drops ‘brutal truth bombs’ on Matildas

The Matildas were the toast of the country two months ago, but Ange Postecoglou dropped some hard truths about their lasting legacy.

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The Demons have made big moves. Photo: Getty Images

Mystery as four-team bombshell rocks AFL

The Demons have made some big moves on day three, making an inspired move up the draft board and moving on a two-time All-Australian.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Tom Doedee of the Crows during the 2022 AFL Round 05 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on April 16, 2022 In Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘System is broken’: Fury at AFL trade move

Adelaide’s compensation for allowing defender Tom Doedee to leave for the Lions has been savaged.

Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri after the Qatar Grand Prix

Driver throws up in helmet in insane race

In a sport where risk is already such a big factor, conditions in Qatar left a number of drivers needing help.

UpdatedRugby

‘Unmitigated disaster’: Humiliation complete

The final nail in the Wallabies’ ugly Rugby World Cup coffin has been hammered in, leaving the sport back home in tatters.

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