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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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Netball

Donnell Wallam with an absolute blinder of a shot for the Firebirds.

‘Holy sh*t’: Netball shot is just ‘insane’

Emerging netball star Donnell Wallam has done it again, pulling off a spectacular goal that’s already been called “one of the best ever”.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Oracle Red Bull Racing poses for a photo with Ashleigh Barty in the Paddock during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on April 01, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Sad truth behind Ricciardo, Barty photo

An innocent photo of Daniel Ricciardo and Ash Barty together has sparked an existential crisis about Australia’s sporting stars.

UpdatedAFL

Lachie Sholl gets tackled by Sam Powell-Pepper.

‘Not convinced’: Brutal umpire call stuns AFL

The umpires have left fans and greats of the game alike scratching their heads over an extremely contentious free kick in the AFL Showdown.

2023 Australian Grand Prix. Friday. Practice 2 Pits. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri removes his helmet after a wet Practice 2 in his pit garage. Picture: David Caird

Piastri reprimanded, F1 nightmare continues

Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix couldn’t have gone much worse for Oscar Piastri, who had a disaster ahead of his home race.

Cricket

Cricket erupts at Steve Smith TV appearance

Steve Smith has made his cricket commentary debut, but an unusual detail in his appearance took fans by surprise.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Oracle Red Bull Racing has a seat fitting in the Red Bull Racing garage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Ricciardo spills on F1 comeback plans

Daniel Ricciardo says “signs are pointing” to him returning to the F1 grid in 2024, declaring he still has the hunger to race for a top team.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 19: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 19, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Ricciardo’s future to be decided this weekend

Daniel Ricciardo will attend his first F1 race of the year this weekend and there’s a big question he needs to answer about his future.

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (C) looks on during the third practice session ahead of the 2023 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah on March 18, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

Mercedes urged to ‘end Hamilton relationship’

There are rumours Mercedes could “end its relationship” with Lewis Hamilton as the team considers giving him an eye-watering new contract.

AFL

Luke Darcy, Daisy Pearce and Jimmy Bartel.

AFL legend calls out Ch 7 double standard

An AFL legend has questioned why Daisy Pearce has been “singled out” by rival clubs, while other conflicted commentators haven’t.

NRL

Legend ‘can’t cop’ teen’s Sonny Bill hype

An NRL great says he “can’t cop” comparisons between Joseph Suaalii and Sonny Bill Williams as the teen’s code swap makes waves.

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