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Ed BourkeSports reporter

Ed Bourke is an AFL and AFLW reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports. He is also quick to jump on the bandwagon whenever any cricket or tennis comes to town. Ed previously worked as a sports reporter at NewsWire after completing a cadetship at the Herald Sun in 2022.

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Collingwood's Jeremy Howe head knock in this marking contest with Reef McInnes during the AFL Opening Round match between the GWS Giants and Collingwood Magpies at Engie Stadium on March 9, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard

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The five-minute Pies patch that will worry Fly the most

If Collingwood thought it was hot in Sydney, just wait for the heat if the most experienced side in club history fails to click soon, writes ED BOURKE. And it’s obvious where the focus will be.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 4th March, 2025 . Richmonds Kamdyn Macintosh runs a construction business away from football . . Picture: Michael Klein

The Punt Rd-inspired side business keeping ‘lucky’ Tiger in check

Kamdyn McIntosh has been instrumental in changing the culture at Richmond. Now, he’s taking the footy club lessons with him as he prepares for life after an AFL career.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Oscar Allen of the Eagles celebrates a goal with Jamie Cripps during the 2020 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium on August 16, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Hawk weighs in amid trade links to Eagles spearhead

Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he hopes the club is working behind the scenes to lure Eagles spearhead Oscar Allen to Victoria, amid reports linking the Hawks with a trade coup.

North Melbourne

Team of the century: Roos that kept flame flickering at Arden St

This century has been littered with attempts to relocate the Kangaroos — but these players have all contributed to keeping the club at its true home. See North’s best side since 2000 here.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Jake Stringer of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on May 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

One Giant battle: Can you really teach an old Don new tricks?

The Jake Stringer propaganda machine was in full swing at GWS before his latest injury setback. ED BOURKE explores whether Stringer will ever get back to his matchwinning best as a Giant.

AFL

AFL legends James Hird and David Glascott speaking at an event for Fifthqtr Foundation. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Hird reveals dream for footy’s ‘Beyond Blue,’ media return fears

James Hird says an emerging independent voice for past AFL players could serve as footy’s version of Beyond Blue, as he reveals his trepidations about returning to the AFL media circle.

AFL

Into the fire: Burning questions every team will face in 2025

Will LDU re-sign? Will Chad Warner head west? Can the Lions contend without Joe Daniher? We examine the burning questions facing every club ahead of the 2025 season.

St Kilda

Team of the century: What could have been for unsung Saints

If not for two wild grand final moments, St Kilda could have a team of the century stacked with dual premiership players. Instead the side is full of under-appreciated stars. See it here.

AFL

‘Ace in the pack’ vital to Pies’ huge premiership gamble

Collingwood is all in on a premiership in 2025 after landing Dan Houston, Tim Membrey and Harry Perryman. But as ED BOURKE writes, there’s another Magpie who looms as Craig McRae’s wildcard.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Dan Houston of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the Richmond Tigers and the Collingwood Magpies at Ikon Park on February 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Old and new Pies show ominous touch against dismal Tigers

Nick Daicos led the usual suspects at the Pies as they tore apart the Tigers, but it was the performances of the new recruits at Collingwood that will have the Magpie army talking.