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[ad_1] Essendon legend Tim Watson has launched a strong defence of former coach Kevin Sheedy, declaring allegations he instructed players to engage in racial abuse “didn’t happen”. Sheedy was named among a group including former Essendon players in a class action launched in the Supreme Court of Victoria by former North Melbourne stars Jimmy and … Read more
[ad_1] Brisbane Lions coaches and on-field leaders have been called out for ‘disappearing’ and ‘choking’ in a nightmare third quarter during Carlton’s stirring 46-point comeback win in Opening Round. The Lions looked on track for a 15th-straight win at the Gabba when they came out of the blocks in red-hot fashion, leading 44 to 12 … Read more
[ad_1] Richmond CEO Brendan Gale’s departure from the club is “imminent” in a move to lead the 19th AFL team in his home state Tasmania, reports veteran journalist Caroline Wilson. Gale has been the Tigers CEO since 20019, overseeing the club’s recent golden era where it won three premierships in four years under Damien Hardwick. … Read more
[ad_1] Geelong coach Chris Scott has called on the AFL to admit the season’s fixture is compromised after Opening Round. The Cats are preparing to take on St Kilda this week to open their season, one week after eight clubs opened their 2024 campaign. Asked if the addition of Opening Round impacted the fixture’s fairness, … Read more
[ad_1] New vision has emerged of Mason Cox’s pre-game encounter with Shane Mumford, with AFL 360 co-hosts Gerard Whateley and Mark Robinson of the belief it vindicates the Pies ruckman. Cox apologised in a statement on Monday for the incident, saying he should’ve stopped his run-up rather than completing his ruck drill. In new footage … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley believes Jimmy Webster is staring down a suspension in the vicinity of eight weeks as the AFL world debated the Saint’s looming ban for his hit on Jy Simpkin that knocked out the Roos co-captain. Webster was referred directly to the tribunal for a Tuesday night hearing, where the defender … Read more
[ad_1] Chief Herald Sun reporter Mark Robinson has called for the AFL to come down on North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson with a “sizeable fine” for an “unacceptable” homophobic slur to Jimmy Webster. Clarkson apologised to Webster and St Kilda for reportedly calling Webster a c***sucker in a heated moment that included other Saints players … Read more
[ad_1] Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli is the most complete player. He freewheels, he defends, he wins the contested ball, he takes contested marks, he mops up clearances. He’s everything. And he’s No.1 ahead of Port Adelaide’s Zak Butters at No.2. Butters is the dynamo. He’s quick, brave and smart as a rat and although lacking the … Read more
[ad_1] Addin Fonua-Blake has opened up on his decision to sign a four-year deal with the Sharks and revealed why the club led by Craig Fitzgibbon is “the perfect fit” for him. The 28-year-old dropped a bombshell on the Warriors in November when he requested a release from the remaining three years of his contract … Read more