Keyword "Noah Balta" - List of latest news (11 results)

12:12 Balta breaks silence after learning his fate

Richmond’s Noah Balta has broken his silence, speaking publicly for the first time since he avoided jail time for assault on Tuesday.

06:09 ‘Bombshell’ conspiracy theory behind Noah Balta’s sentencing

A “bombshell” conspiracy theory is swirling around the sentence handed down to Richmond defender Noah Balta following his assault trial.

22/04 Balta speaks after assault penalty

Richmond defender Noah Balta says he “let a lot of people down” as the club has accepted a court ruling which will stop him from playing in at least four upcoming games, including Thursday’s Anzac Day eve clash against Melbourne, because of a night time curfew.

22/04 Richmond defender Noah Balta hit where it hurts in bizarre court sentencing

Richmond defender Noah Balta has avoided jail time but will be hit where it hurts after a NSW court handed down a bizarre sentencing on Tuesday morning.

16/04 ‘Collateral damage’: Noah Balta ban sparks debate

Noah Balta’s availability for selection this Saturday night against Gold Coast has been labelled a “lightning rod for social criticism”, as he awaits sentencing on an assault charge.

11/04 AFL slammed over handling of ‘sickening’ Noah Balta situation

Victorian premier Jacinta Allen has taken aim at the AFL after the league said it was up to Richmond to decide when Noah Balta plays again amid debate over whether his ban should be extended.

08/04 ‘Hope he never comes back’: Calls to keep banned AFL player sidelined as court fate looms

Richmond’s Noah Balta is in line to make his season debut after serving a club-imposed four-match suspension — but the ‘sickened’ father of a coward-punch victim says the defender should never play for the club again.

09/01 Tigers hand down massive ban to wayward star

Richmond has suspended swingman Noah Balta for the opening four games of the 2025 AFL season following an off-season incident that has led to him being charged with assault.

01/01 AFL star arrested and charged

Richmond premiership star Noah Balta has been arrested and charged with assault following an alleged late-night incident in New South Wales.

06/05 ‘Disgraceful’: 50m penalty dumbfounds footy world

The footy world is blowing up after a 50m penalty that almost no one can defend during the Tigers’ 15.14 (104) to 8.10 (58) win over the Eagles at the MCG.

06/02 ‘Workplace bullying’: Coach steamrolled in training

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick found out the hard way just how retired he is as a player after being levelled at training on Monday.