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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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New F1 front wing rule coming to Spanish Grand Prix.

‘Rumours’ fly as rule change shakes up F1

F1 is clamping down with a new rule this weekend, with teams hopeful it will be a “game changer” and help end McLaren’s dominance.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Incoming AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon and newly appointed AFL Executive General Manager Football Laura Kane are seen during an AFL Media Opportunity at Marvel Stadium on August 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Top AFL boss demoted, gets job cut in half

After heavy criticism for the AFL’s handling of several recent issues, the league’s chief executive has made some major changes.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Latrell Mitchell of the Blues looks on during game one of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Fans all say the same about Origin opener

The State of Origin series opener is in the books, but those watching on were all left with the same lingering thought after the game.

UpdatedNRL

One image sums up Origin ‘nightmare’

One frustrated Queensland fan summed up the mood of an entire state as NSW destroyed the Maroons in game one of the Origin series.

AFL

Shock verdict in AFL Tribunal stunner

Fremantle’s captain is free to play after his three-match suspension was overturned in a surprise verdict at the AFL Tribunal.

Football

Iconic commentator quits, leaves Australia

The beloved commentator known as the voice of Australian football has announced he is quitting his roles, prompting tributes from fans.

NRL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Referee Ashley Klein talks to Daly Cherry-Evans of the Maroons and Isaah Yeo of the Blues during game two of the men's State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

DCE hits back after spicy Origin pic emerges

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has shut down a State of Origin conspiracy theory after a photo raised eyebrows ahead of Game 1.

NRL

Tiffany Salmond has slammed a deepfake video.

Sickening fallout from NRL host’s bikini pic

A popular NRL presenter has issued a statement after she became the latest female rugby league figure to be targeted by a disturbing new trend.

UpdatedAFL

Alex Pearce collided with Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones. Photo: Fox Footy.

Star learns fate over sickening collision

Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce has learnt his fate for an ugly hit on an opposition player that sparked heated debate in AFL circles.

NRL

Joe Tapine tells Warriors fans to have a cry. Photo: X.

NRL stars facing bans over spicy antics

Canberra Raiders star Joe Tapine might be in trouble for several incidents as he taunted rival fans during his side’s fiery win on Sunday.

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