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Matthew joined news.com.au in 2021 as a sports reporter after completing a Journalism and International Studies degree at UTS. He is a self-professed sports nerd and has a particular interest in Formula One, AFL, NBA, tennis and swimming. When he’s not watching sport, you’ll find Matthew shanking balls on the golf course and spending too much time tinkering with his AFL Fantasy team.

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NRL

Past and present Broncos Captains L to R, Alfie Langer, Sam Thaiday, Adam Reynolds Justin Hodges, Ali Brigginshaw, Kevin Walters, Wally Lewis after Broncos Training, Red Hill, Tuesday 1st February 2022 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Broncos icon set to quit after mate’s axing

The shock sacking of Kevin Walters has left a key Brisbane Broncos figure shattered and considering his future at the club.

AFL

Jaspa Fletcher fronted up on Weekend Sunrise.

Wild Sunrise scenes in premiership hangover

An AFL young gun was caught up in some live TV chaos as he was called upon for the task no hungover premiership player wants to do.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: during the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Elephant in the room in Grand Final loss

The Sydney Swans have let another golden opportunity slip, and there’s an inescapable truth their supporters won’t want to hear.

AFL

The name of the winning team isn't added until weeks later.

Infuriating detail on AFL premiership Cup

It’s the trophy every team wants to lift on Grand Final day, but one missing detail continues to baffle AFL fans. Now it’s been explained.

Cricket

Greg Chappell's baggy green has gone missing.

Aussie cricket legend’s devastating loss

Australian cricket legend Greg Chappell has revealed one of the prized possessions from his career has devastatingly gone missing.

NRL

Joey Johns isn't happy with Newcastle's handling of the Kalyn Ponga situation.

‘Screwed up’: Joey floats wild Ponga theory

Andrew Johns has slammed his old team for its handling of Kalyn Ponga’s Kangaroos scandal, floating a bold theory that could have avoided it all.

AFL

Bailey Smith appears set to join Geelong.

Dogs not happy over Bailey Smith photo

Bailey Smith is certain to move AFL clubs this off-season, but a photo taken at last weekend’s MCG blockbuster has raised a few eyebrows.

NRL

A war of words has broken out over footy crowds in Sydney.

‘Delusional’: Footy code wars explode

Footy’s code wars have kicked off again, with NRL boss Peter V’landys hitting back at claims the NRL is being embarrassed by the AFL.

AFL

Harley Reid won the Goal of the Year from Nick Daicos.

‘Got to change’: Award divides AFL world

There are renewed calls for a shake up of an AFL award after fans were left disappointed by another Nick Daicos snub on Brownlow night.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 22: 18th placed Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Visa Cash App RB speaks to the media after the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)

Ricciardo farewell descends into utter farce

Supporters of Daniel Ricciardo are furious at Red Bull’s “disgusting” treatment of the beloved Aussie at his farewell race.

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