Paul Nolan

News and sports editor. Mad sports nut (esp AFL). Dad to twins. Go Hawks.

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

I reckon Tasmania Devils could come up with about 20 million reasons over 10 years as to why he would leave.

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

@tim_michell And certainly not a mediocre one!

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

@WhateleySEN Given how well his first coaching tenure went, fans of all 17 other clubs are hoping Essendon appoint Hird again.

[Jon Ralph @RalphyHeraldSun]

James Hird confirms on Nine he is keen to be part of the Essendon coaching process. It’s on

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Gawn, Heath, Mapley … all now Melbourne rucks to the Max!

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

A third of the way through the season and, to the surprise of absolutely no-one, these are the top six teams on the ladder:

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Starting to feel sorry for the Carlton fans who stay until the end of the game to avoid the traffic. #aflbluessaints

[Tyler Lewis @tmlew_]

Cricket Australia’s push for privatisation of the Big Bash League has met further resistance.
https://t.co/K05a2NOQxp

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Prince Harry is visiting Whitten Oval today making him the second best Royal ever at the Dogs.

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

"Why are you paying that" or "How much are they paying you?"
Butters says he said the former, umpire said he heard the latter.

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Make that 11. #aflcrowsdogs

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Since finishing as minor premier in 2025, @Adelaide_FC have now lost ten consecutive quarters at their home ground.

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Since finishing as minor premier in 2025, @Adelaide_FC have now lost ten consecutive quarters at their home ground.

[Paul Amy @PaulAmy375]

Chris Scerri! What a rise for the 2025 Northern Bullant. Hope he gets 25 kicks.

[Paul Amy @PaulAmy375]

Talented Tom McGuane has selected a VFL club for 2026. He'll be a Bulldog.

https://t.co/ObttPfUCQr

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

So very well deserved @danbatten_ Congratulations!

[Australian Sports Commission @ausport]

#ASCMediaAwards Rising Star Award:

🏆 @danbatten_ – @geelongaddy

A deep dive into local footy recruiting, tackling issues such as concussion, mental health and player welfare, as well as features that celebrated the people and stories shaping Geelong sport.

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Some really outstanding reporting in this piece ...

[CODE Sports @codesportsau]

From secret financiers to the Hollywood influence, this is the inside world of bush footy recruitment where players go ‘viral’ and six-figure deals are possible.

READ ▶️ https://t.co/Lt7coI938F

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Vic Govt having a really bad week with blokes on motorbikes.

https://t.co/SyQ6Acirqj

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

@DanielCherny Maybe, just maybe, low scores are not always the curator's fault.

[Matt Nicholls @matt__nicholls]

WBBL clubs searching for a spin option who can field and bat should look no further than Khushi Mistry. The 23-year-old had given up cricket until she was encouraged by her dad to join a club. Now she's Queensland Premier Cricket's leading wicket taker. https://t.co/8ZlCuJFUPf

[Paul Nolan @pwnolan]

Heat playin’ stick cricket. #BBL15