If the AFL had a loan system, Dayne Beams' move home could be achieved with relative ease and prove mutually beneficial for all involved, writes Luke Costin.
The AFL should consider player loans
Swans’ expectations flying high
Sydney has been the standout team all season and will be difficult to stop, Darren Parkin tells Luke Costin.
Versatility key to Hawks’ chances
SEN’s Darren Parkin speaks to Luke Costin about what Hawthorn can do to win the flag on Saturday.
SportsUp – 2014 AFL Grand Final
Join Luke Costin, Liam O’Callaghan and Joel Hargreaves for the final week of SportsUp’s 2014 AFL Finals coverage as they preview the grand final.
Prepare for worse commercial TV
Community television will suffer if shifted onto the internet, writes Luke Costin.
SportsUp – AFL finals week three
Join Luke Costin, Liam O’Callaghan and Callum Godde for the third week of SportsUp’s 2014 AFL Finals coverage.
SportsUp – AFL finals week two
Join Luke Costin, Liam O'Callaghan and Callum Godde for the second week of SportsUp's 2014 AFL Finals coverage.
Dellacqua hitting form
The second coming of Casey Dellacqua is here to stay, writes Luke Costin.
SportsUp – AFL finals week one
Join Luke Costin, Liam O'Callaghan and Callum Godde as they preview the first week of the 2014 AFL finals.
Vettel must step aside for Ricciardo
For the good of the team, Daniel Ricciardo must be promoted above Sebastian Vettel to number one in Red Bull's driver hierarchy, writes Luke Costin.
Fools in the rain
Port Adelaide was flying high seven weeks ago, but as Luke Costin writes, an inability to adapt to game day conditions has seen them nosedive.
Local football plummets as weekend work takes over
As working patterns change, local footy clubs are struggling for support, writes Luke Costin.
Day 3: Australia tops medal tally in emotional day for Edmondson
Australia demoted England to second on the medal tally, winning seven gold, five silver and seven bronze medals on Day Three in Glasgow. Luke Costin reports.
Day 1: World record for relay team as Meares wins third title
A world record in the women’s 4x100 freestyle capped off a golden opening day in the pool and velodrome. Luke Costin wraps up Australia’s Day 1 action.
Led to the resistance
Luke Costin headed to Turkey hoping to teach some locals how to kick a drop punt. Instead, he learnt about how proud its people are.
Giants by name, infants by nature
At least 16 players will debut for Greater Western Sydney this Saturday, making the Giants’ prospects go from bad to worse, writes Luke Costin.
Meet the new upstart team
Please help us welcome yet another editorial team here at upstart.
Day 5: More gold in the pool while sprinter Breen falters
Two podium lock-outs have highlighted a quieter day for Australia as Melissa Breen fails to make 100m final.
Day 4: A marathon stunner
Day 4 brought Australia its best day of the Games with eight gold and 22 medals in total as the track cycling wrapped and athletics kicked off.
Day 2: 15-year old grabs world record on another golden day
Australia’s golden start to the Glasgow Games continued on Day 2 with another six gold medals, including a world-record by 15-year-old Maddison Elliott.