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Andrew Wu

Andrew Wu

Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Age

Jack Ginnivan plays it up to the crowd after the Hawks’ win over the Bulldogs.

Adding injury to insult: Hollywood Hawks soar to victory, Bulldogs star suffers huge injury scare late

Hawthorn made it four wins in a row by knocking off the previously unbeaten Western Bulldogs by 40 points under the prime-time lights of Gather Round.

  • Danny Russell, Andrew Wu, Sam McClure, Michael Gleeson and Steve Barrett

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Alexandra Merrett left the Bombers’ game early last week to attend fine dining restaurant Gimlet.

Brad Scott’s novel approach to Alexandra Merrett’s Gimlet post

Winless after four games, Essendon coach Brad Scott has far more pressing matters than player partners leaving matches early, and vandals damaging the club’s training field.

  • Andrew Wu
George Hewett has been dropped for Gather Round.

Blues make big selection call; Hinkley says AFL ‘shamed’ him over $20k fine

Embattled Carlton coach Michael Voss has made a statement at selection, dumping reigning best-and-fairest winner George Hewett for the Blues’ clash with Adelaide.

  • Andrew Wu
Carlton’s Will Hayward.

Blue’s one-match ban stands; Melksham’s masterclass in resilience

Carlton’s Will Hayward will miss Gather Round through suspension. Meanwhile, Jake Melksham has taken the long road to 250 games, but he refuses to look in the rearview mirror.

  • Scott Spits, Danny Russell, Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu, Hannah Kennelly and Vince Rugari
It has been a nightmare start to 2026 for Essendon and Brad Scott.

‘A complete, full review’: The Bombers powerbroker backing Brad Scott, but it’s not unconditional

Essendon is a club that shows little patience with outsiders. Just ask former coaches Matthew Knights, John Worsfold and Ben Rutten.

  • Andrew Wu
Richmond’s Samson Ryan and Port’s Jordon Sweet.

‘Crush your spirit’: Big man apologises to Yze; Tigers, Bombers could be winless going into Dreamtime

All eyes were on former No.1 pick Harley Reid for his undisciplined acts on Super Saturday, but a Richmond young gun will face MRO heat.

  • Danny Russell, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
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Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon host AFL 360 on Fox Footy.

Garry Lyon apologises to Tanya Plibersek for AFL 360 hot mic moment

Melbourne great Garry Lyon has apologised for an offensive remark made about Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek that was inadvertently circulated on social media.

  • Andrew Wu
Laura Kane will assume executive control of AFLW.

League tweaks a rule on the run, as Laura Kane’s role changes again

Clubs have been put on notice over the last-touch rule; Kane, who was the AFL’s first female head of football, will now take over executive control of AFLW. This follows last year’s major restructure in which her role was split.

  • Andrew Wu, Michael Gleeson and Danny Russell
Bloodied: Tristan Xerri and Andrew McGrath clash at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.

‘Cannot have this’: Xerri’s ugly incident takes the focus off Essendon’s 0-3 start

North’s first win over the Bombers since 2016 was marred by an ugly incident involving their inspirational giant, who is now staring down the barrel of a serious misconduct charge.

  • Andrew Wu
Tristan Xerri is in hot water for an incident with Andrew McGrath.

‘That’s a horrible look’: Roos star in hot water for shock act; Bombers slide to 0-3

The eyes of the AFL world were locked on Marvel Stadium, but it was the Kangaroos who prevailed over the Bombers in a tight contest.

  • Roy Ward, Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu