Keyword "Leigh Matthews" - List of latest news (42 results)

22/04 Bulldogs’ $800k twist leaves club in ‘despair’

The Western Bulldogs are “despairing” at the lack of improvement in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s situation, with rising speculation over where he’ll play his footy in 2026.

21/04 Leigh Matthews addresses major James Sicily issue

AFL Hall of Fame legend Leigh Matthews has questioned how James Sicily’s ever-changing role is impacting his football “psyche,” with the Hawks skipper down on his best form so far in 2025.

17/04 ‘Huge error’: AFL world reacts to 50m penalty

A 50 metre penalty handed out to Josh Daicos in Collingwood’s 52-point belting of the Lions on Thursday night has left fans and commentators alike bewildered.

01/04 ‘Look at him differently’: Great’s anger over skipper’s rival meeting

Demons great and former club captain Garry Lyon says he “can’t have” West Coast co-skipper Oscar Allen meeting with a rival coach about potentially leaving at year’s end, while current GWS captain Toby Greene has also weighed in.

01/04 New detail emerges in $12m race for Blue Tom De Koning

An eyebrow-raising new detail on St Kilda’s pursuit of Tom De Koning has emerged, as noise over his future at Ikon Park continues to grow louder and louder.

19/02 Surprising reaction to ugly claims over Eddie McGuire’s son’s AFL media jobs

Channel 7 has unveiled its line-up for AFL coverage, with plenty of new faces joining the network for season 2025 including the son of Eddie McGuire.

19/02 ‘Bigger and better’: Fox Footy confirms staggering line-up changes

Fox Footy has unveiled its blockbuster Super Saturday plans, as well as its star-studded commentary line-ups for Thursday and Friday night football coverage, ahead of the network’s biggest season yet.

16/02 ‘F***wit’: Channel 7 rolls dice with AFL commentators Kane Cornes, Dale Thomas

Channel 7 will reportedly put Kane Cornes and Dale Thomas on the same panel together as the network prepares to pull the trigger on its AFL transformation.

26/12 AFL premiership winner still in ‘critical condition’

Aaron Shattock’s family has released an update on the Brisbane Lions premiership player as he fights for life in hospital.

10/12 Eddie McGuire’s son Xander joins Channel 7 as AFL TV exodus continues

Eddie McGuire’s son Xander has landed a plush new gig that’s set to pit him up against his media mogul father.

06/12 Brian Taylor moved off Channel 7’s prime time Friday night AFL coverage

Channel 7 is set to make a huge move and shift veteran commentator Brian Taylor from Friday nights to Thursday’s as the network prepares to go head-to-head with Fox Sports in 2025.

05/12 Eddie McGuire makes unthinkable move as media mogul’s secret revealed

If viewers ever thought Eddie McGuire’s days as a media mogul were slipping, they’re now getting a reality check.

03/12 Brownlow medal winner axed in Channel 7 AFL ‘cyclone’

Channel 7 has axed its popular post-match show ahead of the network’s biggest football shake-up in recent memory.

26/09 Tigers star’s surprise Grand Final role

Veteran Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has been nominated by the Tigers to race in the annual Grand Final sprint on Saturday.

05/05 ‘Monster has awoken’: Lions dominate despite brutal injury disaster

The Brisbane Lions have dominated the QClash at the Gabba in a 10.19 (79) to 6.9 (45) drubbing of the Gold Coast Suns on Sunday night.

03/05 AFL chief Andrew Dillon blocks Wayne Carey honour

The AFL has taken the extraordinary step of blocking Wayne Carey from being elevated to legend status at the NSW Football Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday night.

22/04 ‘Do it’: Harley Reid set for eye-watering $2m payday amid medal robbery

Harley Reid has only played six AFL games but he’s been so impressive West Coast will likely pay him more than $1 million per season in his next contract.

14/04 AFL legends call out Luke Beveridge’s bizarre post-game remarks

The knives are well and truly out for Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.

07/04 Lions captain’s wife opens up on club’s Las Vegas trip drama

Jules Neale has become the first wife of a Brisbane Lions player to speak publicly after the club’s so-called Las Vegas scandal erupted.

02/04 ‘Tipped over the edge’: One word spells the end for AFL club in crisis

AFL legend Leigh Matthews says it’s too early to declare Brisbane’s premiership window has closed despite a winless start to the year and rumblings of off-field issues.

01/04 Photos emerge in Brisbane Lions WhatsApp group chat crisis

New details about the photos accidentally leaked during the Brisbane Lions’ Las Vegas trip have emerged with the club now in crisis mode.

30/03 Fresh details emerge in Brisbane Lions’ leaked WhatsApp chat saga

Fresh details of the Brisbane Lions leaked WhatsApp chat group saga have come to light.

17/03 ‘Sacrilegious’: Explosive Lance franklin report re-writes history

AFL icon Leigh Matthews has made the “sacrilegious” call that the Swans are better off without Lance Franklin.

15/03 ‘Disgrace’: Footy fans call out MCG exodus as Swans run riot

It was supposed to be a night of celebration for Collingwood fans as the Magpies unfurled their 2023 premiership flag.

10/03 ‘Collingwood bashing’ response way off mark after Giants loss

Former Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff has told the footy world to “chill out” after Collingwood’s loss to the Giants in Round Zero.

21/02 Big moves shake up AFL TV landscape with next Bruce McAvaney identified

There are rumblings of big moves happening behind the scenes in the TV world ahead of the 2024 AFL season.

05/02 New faces for the return of iconic AFL footy show

Footy fans nostalgic for a small reminder of AFL’s iconic past are in luck as Channel 7 prepares to revive an old favourite.

30/01 ‘Truth’ behind mystery VIP tennis guest

A young finance graduate who snagged a VIP seat at the Australian Open men’s final is the son of one of the country’s most powerful music promoters.

28/01 Identity of mystery young tennis fan revealed

If the tennis was not dramatic enough, the VIP section provided its own entertainment with an array of celebrities, actors, and sports stars descending on Melbourne Park.

06/11 Tim Paine hits back at Matthew Hayden’s criticism of Australian cricket

Former Test captain Tim Paine has hit back at Matthew Hayden’s comments about the dearth of Australian cricket greats involved in the national team’s set-up.

02/10 Blues star makes finals history

Carlton star Sam Walsh has made finals history on two front fronts with the sort of September performances which will only enhance expectations that the Blues can progress one game further in 2024.

27/09 Eddie McGuire calls for ‘elders’ to judge Brownlow Medal

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has added his voice to the growing calls for the AFL to instil change for the Brownlow Medal.

26/09 ‘No way’: Gillon McLachlan rubbishes call for Brownlow overhaul

Outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has declared “there’s no way” Brownlow Medal voting should be taken away from the umpires after criticism erupted following Lachie Neale’s boilover victory on Monday night.

08/09 Swans coach delivers brutal two-word reality check to AFL

Sydney coach John Longmire has handed the AFL a brutal reality check on their goal review system after two Blake Acres touched calls cost the Swans in their six-point elimination final loss on Friday night.

09/08 Channel 7 brings back Talking Footy for 2023 AFL Finals

Channel 7 is reportedly set to bring back the network’s flagship AFL panel show for the 2023 finals series.

08/08 ‘Surely the clubs wouldn’t cop it?’: ‘Radical’ AFL move leaves rivals in disbelief

Geelong superstar and AFL Players’ Association president Patrick Dangerfield has been approached to sit on the AFL Commission in a move that has left rival clubs stunned.

04/07 ‘She just doesn’t care’: Suns boss unloads on journo’s ‘vendetta’, rejects sacking claim

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has unloaded on “unfounded” claims by veteran journalist Caroline Wilson, claiming Suns players are “filthy” over reports he’s on the brink of being sacked.

06/06 Leigh Matthews says Buddy Franklin is ‘player of the century’

One of the greatest footballers and coaches of all-time Leigh Matthews has called Lance Franklin the “player of the century” ahead of his 350th AFL game.

03/06 ‘Cuts a little bit deeper’: Former Hawthorn champion Jordan Lewis speaks on bombshell letter

Former Hawthorn star Jordan Lewis says it was “tough to read” the bombshell open letter from ex-Hawks teammates as the families involved in the club’s racism investigation take their case to the Human Rights Commission.

25/03 The 10 greatest AFL players of all time finally settled

Artificial intelligence is on the rise in a big way in 2023, with ChatGPT being used far and wide.

16/03 ‘Ripping month’: Perfect news for AFL premiers

Superstar Geelong forward Tom Hawkins has had a “ripping month” of training and is set to line up against Collingwood on Friday night as the Cats start their campaign for back-to-back premierships.

14/03 Seven confirms AFL shake-up with next big commentary star emerging

Channel Seven has locked in its replacement for Wayne Carey.