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Nic is a passionate sports reporter and cricket fanatic. He completed a Bachelor of Media at the University of New South Wales in 2018, and worked as a digital content creator at Fox Sports for several months before joining the team at news.com.au in October 2019.

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AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jack Steele of the Saints tackles Jacob Hopper of the Giants during the round one AFL match between the GWS Giants and the St Kilda Saints at GIANTS Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

‘Outrageous’: AFL fumes at dubious calls

AFL pundits are fuming after St Kilda’s Jack Steele was pinged for a dubious dangerous tackle against the GWS Giants on Sunday.

AFL

Joe Daniher and Kane Cornes. Images: Getty and AFL Media.

Kane Cornes blasts recruit’s ‘arrogance’

Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes has taken aim at Brisbane Lions recruit Joe Daniher for a goal celebration during Saturday’s contest.

AFL

Nick Vlastuin and Waleed Aly. Images: Getty and ABC.

Waleed’s rebuke for glaring AFL problem

Waleed Aly has given a scathing assessment of the AFL’s newly-introduced medical substitution, calling for the rule to be readjusted.

UpdatedCricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jackson Bird of the Tigers celebrates a wicket during day two of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and New South Wales at Blundstone Arena on March 21, 2021 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Records topple in ‘staggering’ 129-year low

New South Wales has crumbled to an embarrassing all-time low, with a forgotten Test paceman wreaking havoc in the Sheffield Shield.

Cricket

Cricket world goes wild for ‘absolute freak’

An Englishman has sent the cricket world into a frenzy with this “phenomenal” effort against India, but it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat.

NBA

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to an apparent injury during the second period of a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on March 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Michael Owens/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LeBron screaming in agony after injury blow

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealt a major injury blow, with superstar LeBron James writhing on the floor in agony after a collision.

AFL

Joe Daniher's chaotic opening term for the Brisbane Lions.

Brisbane recruit’s chaotic debut

Joe Daniher’s highly-anticipated debut for the Brisbane Lions got off to a chaotic start, with the key forward at the centre of the action.

AFL

Stephen Rowe celebrates his son's goal. Images: Fox Sports and Getty.

‘Good boy!’: AFL rookie’s dad goes wild

James Rowe’s father was commentating when the Adelaide Crows recruit booted his maiden goal in the AFL on Saturday afternoon.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates another goal during the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on March 20, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘This is insane’: AFL’s shock 50-year first

We’re only 48 hours into the 2021 AFL premiership, but footy fans may have already witnessed the biggest upset of the year.

AFL

AFL superstar in hot water for ‘ugly’ bump

Geelong Cats superstar Patrick Dangerfield is facing several weeks on the sidelines following this “ugly” incident against Adelaide.

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