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Roy Ward

Roy Ward

Roy Ward is a sports writer, live blogger and breaking news journalist. He's been writing for The Age since 2010.

Gryan Miers wraps Luke Nankervis up in a tackle.

Umpiring controversy hits GMHBA as Cats get the cream in a wet-weather thriller over Adelaide

A dramatic moment late in the game involving Cats veteran Tom Atkins will be scrutinised heavily after Geelong’s win. Follow all the reaction.

  • Roy Ward and Peter Ryan

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Bobby Hill embraces Nick Daicos at training this week.

‘Extremely well paid’: McRae’s pointed Daicos comments; young Pie finally gets his debut; Voss sorry for taunt

The Collingwood premiership coach was quick to point out the contract status of Nick Daicos. Meanwhile, Patrick Voss has apologised to Harrison Petty for the taunt he used.

  • Jon Pierik, Roy Ward and Scott Spits
Ange Postecoglou is bouncing back from his firing as Nottingham Forest coach.

‘I paid my penance’: Postecoglou reveals details of ‘brutal’ sacking

Ange Postecoglou has explained the brutal sequence of events after he was sacked as Nottingham Forest coach, but he is still primed for a new coaching gig.

  • Roy Ward
The gutted shopfront on Nelson Place, Williamstown.

Williamstown ice-cream shop gutted by fire in second suspicious blaze

An ice-cream store has again been targeted by arsonists – the sixth suspicious fire on a main shopping strip in the suburb in past few years.

  • Ashleigh McMillan and Roy Ward
Patrick Voss of the Dockers picks up and carries Ed Langdon of the Demons on his shoulder.

The ‘Prancing Pony’ gets carried away in Dockers’ win over Dees; Saints just hold in a thriller

The Dockers proved far too strong for a rebuilding Melbourne but one incident in particular at Optus Stadium caught the eye. Earlier, the Saints and Suns recorded key wins.

  • Roy Ward and Jon Pierik
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Melbourne Victory superstar’s stunning goal that sparked a reaction around the globe

The video of Juan Mata’s A-League derby goal had his superstar mates from around the world commenting with glee, including Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and David de Gea.

  • Roy Ward
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Oskar Baker celebrates his match-winner.

Bulldogs snarl in thriller thanks to Oskar Baker’s stunning match-winner at Adelaide Oval

The Western Bulldogs held on for dear life in a stunning conclusion to this Friday night classic.

  • Roy Ward and Steve Barrett
Dylan Moore is embraced by coach Sam Mitchell after overcoming a tumultuous period off the field to shine on it.

Hollywood Hawks step up, prevail in a nail-biting finish over Swans at the MCG

Hawthorn and Sydney put on a classic in the battle of the birds at the home of footy. Both showed enough to indicate they’re genuine contenders this year.

  • Roy Ward, Andrew Wu and Russell Bennett
Reece Robson will start 2026 on the sidelines for the Roosters.

‘The key to how we want to play’: Robbo hails Robson as final piece of Roosters’ puzzle

After a speedy recovery from a fractured thumb, hooker Reece Robson will finally make his Roosters debut in Friday night’s blockbuster against the Panthers.

  • Billie Eder, Adrian Proszenko, Dan Walsh, Christian Nicolussi and Roy Ward
The Magpies look dejected after a loss.

‘Not going to shy away from it’: McRae opens up on Magpies’ big issue after loss to Crows

The Western Bulldogs, Swans and Crows all clinched big wins on ‘Super Saturday’, while the Cats stormed back from the brink to outlast the Dockers. Follow all the reaction.

  • Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Jonathan Drennan, Danny Russell and Andrew Wu