Anna Pavlou
Anna Pavlou
Sports Journalist
Anna Pavlou is a Sports Journalist for the Wide World of Sports digital and editorial team. The born and bred Melburnian joins the team from 1116 SEN, where she was previously their Morning Newsreader.
Before that, she was an Editorial Assistant at Cricket Australia. She graduated from her Bachelor of Media and Communications (Sports Journalism) course at La Trobe University in 2022.
She also interned with Carlton Football Club in 2022, as well at the St Kilda Football Club in 2019-2020. 'Pav' previously wrote for The Women's Game, The Footy Almanac, The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) and the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
Anna is a diehard Geelong Cats supporter, loves her cricket, is an avid grass-roots football supporter and is still hoping the Melbourne Stars win a Big Bash Championship one day!
Why future 'million-dollar' young gun is 'no comparison' to Geelong champion
Caroline Wilson says Harley Reid's first six games don't compare to former Geelong champion Joel Selwood's first year in the league.
'The world's gone mad': Lloyd, Cornes question AFL's move to scrap draftee skinfold testing
Kane Cornes and Matthew Lloyd fear the removal of skinfold testing for AFL draftees could do more harm than good.
Port coach Ken Hinkley could lose job a year early if the Power miss finals
Caroline Wilson has revealed that Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley may lose his job a year earlier than expected if he can't reach finals in 2024.
'Is he the right man?': Why Matthew Lloyd believes Chris Fagan is hurting Lions flags hopes
Matthew Lloyd has questioned whether Chris Fagan is the right man to lead the Lions, believing their flag hopes are likely over.
'Does he still have it?': Kane Cornes' fears for floundering Roos coach Alastair Clarkson
Kane Cornes has raised concersn over North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson's prowess, after another winless start for the Roos.
'Pushing uphill': Why Dees skipper Max Gawn holds no hope that Giants captain Toby Greene will escape ban
Demons skipper Max Gawn says he hold little hope that GWS captain Toby Greene will escape suspension after his bump on Blue Jordan Boyd.
'Once-in-a-generation player': Why Harley Reid can save the Eagles and WA football
Harley Reid has played just six games for the Eagles, but there is a feeling he may be saving football in Western Australia.
'I just want to stay around this club': Panic attacks, new job revealed after Nathan Murphy retires at 24
It's not even been a week since Nathan Murphy announced his medical retirement. Now, Collingwood has offered him a new job.
Pies coach reveals two word challenge to players after huge Collingwood comeback against Port Adelaide
Collingwood coach Craig McRae put two simple words on his whiteboard that changed the trajectory against Port Adelaide.
'Tests us': Geelong's win over Lions soured by Stewart concussion ahead of Blues clash
Geelong defeated Brisbane in stellar fashion, restricting them to one goal after halftime. Now, they'll face the surging Blues without a key defender.
'Blown out of proportion': Brisbane midfielder Cam Rayner slams Las Vegas trip critics
The trip reportedly led to players and partners splitting after WhatsApp messages made their way back to Australia.
'Consolidating our identity': Carlton pull off special win to knock off undefeated Giants
Carlton has knocked the previously undefeated Giants off their throne, as their hopes of playing finals continue to grow.
'Doesn't lock me in': Ashton Agar among WA quartet who shunned state contracts
Ashton Agar is among three other WA state cricketers who have turned down contracts. Instead, they're ready to go international.
'Interview the tribunal': Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan snaps after questions on Charlie Cameron's charge
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan hit back after he was questioned on the club's motives when downgrading Charlie Cameron's charge.
'Has to come in': Eddie McGuire's radical plan for post-match press conferences
Eddie McGuire believes it's time for club doctors to front the media after a player is concussed, to avoid confusion around their injury.
'Loves the big smoke': New favourite emerges to land Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith's signature
Collingwood look to have overtaken Geelong in the race for Bulldog Bailey Smith's signature due to a connection with two stars.
'Not listening': Eddie McGuire issues warning to Jeremy Finlayson after shock podcast comments
Eddie McGuire has warned Jeremy Finlayson to keep his mouth shut after comments surfaced regarding his homophobic slur.
'I was comfortable with a week': Matthew Lloyd confused over Charlie Cameron's downgraded ban
Matthew Lloyd says the AFL need to remove the ability to use character references to get a player's suspension downgraded.
'Worried about Ben': Brendan Fevola details Crown Casino meet up that saved Ben Cousins
Brendan Fevola says one night at Crown Casino in a hotel room with Ben Cousins changed their lives and struck up an unlikely friendship.
'Get rid of it': Eddie McGuire calls on AFL to introduce taunting rule after Answerth act towards Petty
Eddie McGuire has called on the AFL to introduce rules to remove taunting from the game, after Noah Answerth's antics against Harrison Petty.
Banned Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson responds after shocking podcast comments
Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments on a podcast regarding his suspension for using a homophobic slur have been taken out of context.
'We butchered it': Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps says Crows loss had made Blues even hungrier
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps says his side's shock loss to Adelaide will fueld them as they face a difficult month of football.
Collingwood's 'remarkable' contract gesture for medically retired defender Nathan Murphy
Collingwood will pay out medically retired defender Nathan Murphy in a generous gesture, despite being unable to see out his contract.
'Great at what he does': Ross Lyon defends under fire Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge
Ross Lyon has defended under fire Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge after a poor start to the AFL season.