Keyword "Ronny Lerner" - List of latest news (51 results)

21/04 ‘Non-competitive’ Saints cop lashing

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he’ll have to “have some conversations” with players who would have to own their “non-competitive” performance during Sunday’s crushing 71-point loss to the Western Bulldogs which brought the red-hot Saints back down to earth.

05/04 Footy world melts down over ‘worst kick ever’

The footy world erupted with laughter and derision at Sydney journeyman Peter Ladhams’ attempted set shot during their clash with North Melbourne on Saturday night.

30/03 ‘Rubbish’: Adelaide Crows player torn to shreds for flopping

The Adelaide Crows continue to prove they’re the real deal after winning their third straight match to start the 2025 season.

23/03 Concerns for Demons captain as coach comment swirls rumour mill

Demons coach Simon Goodwin has inadvertently stirred up the rumour mill surrounding captain Max Gawn.

15/03 Sickening collision rocks AFL as Dogs player knocked out cold

The Western Bulldogs win over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night was soured in the final quarter following a horror collision.

12/01 UFC gun flips fight with ridiculous knockout

Cesar Almeida has delivered a huge knockout during UFC Vegas 101 against Abdul Razak Alhassan.

06/10 Collingwood coach’s bewildering claim leaves AFL fans shaking heads

Say that again?

05/05 Son of late AFL great’s family lose it over debut stunner

The pressure is set to build on Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge after his side was stunned 14.14 (98) to 14.7 (91) in a stunning boilover on Sunday evening.

27/04 Jack Higgins suspended for Aliir Aliir tackle that divided AFL world

Jack Higgins has been handed a three-match ban for his tackle on Aliir Aliir on Friday night that sparked fierce debate among the AFL community.

19/04 ‘Oh no’: Adelaide Crows youngster commits footy cardinal sin twice

One young Adelaide player won’t be looking forward to the review of Friday night’s three-point loss to Essendon after committing one of footy worst cardinal sins twice in the space of five minutes.

17/03 AFL’s controversial score review system reaches farcical heights

The AFL’s much-maligned score review system reached comical levels on Sunday at the MCG as Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver continued to put a tumultuous summer behind him and lead the Demons to a thumping 45-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

12/03 Coach goes missing after record smashing

The Western Sydney Wanderers are in full blown damage control after their record 7-0 loss to Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Tuesday night with coach Marko Rudan refusing to attend the post-match press conference to address the biggest loss in the team’s history.

21/01 ‘They’ve come from everywhere’: Cards galore after brawl as A-League clash descends into chaos

Central Coast’s A-League Men clash with Melbourne City in Gosford on Sunday night descended into chaos late in stoppage time when a wild brawl broke out, which saw almost every player from each side involved.

16/11 ‘Could have had more': Socceroos hat-trick hero’s one regret in thrashing

The Socceroos have got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a rollicking start after a second-half hat-trick from Jamie Maclaren powered them to a 7-0 thumping of World No. 183 ranked minnows Bangladesh at AAMI Park on Thursday night.

12/11 ‘Outplayed’: Demons thrashed in shock AFLW Finals ambush

Melbourne’s stunning 41-point loss to North Melbourne in the AFLW’s second qualifying final at Ikon Park will “sting” the Demons for a while, according to coach Mick Stinear.

08/10 Tasmania JackJumpers upset Melbourne United with sensational comeback win

A Milton Doyle masterclass in the final quarter has inspired Tasmania to a sensational come-from-behind 80-75 victory over Melbourne United at John Cain Arena on Sunday.

28/08 The ‘carrot’ driving AFL road warriors

To make the finals GWS had to win at 10 different stadiums in 2023 and the prospect of winning at an 11th in an MCG showdown with St Kilda holds no fear for coach Adam Kingsley.

28/08 Big in for Blues ready to ‘thrive’ in finals

Carlton coach Michael Voss expects his players to “thrive” in the club’s first final in a decade, with captain Patrick Cripps set to return but star wingman Blake Acres is in a race against time to be fit after hurting his shoulder in Sunday’s final-round loss to GWS.

12/08 ‘Is that what you want to hear?’: Geelong coach Chris Scott bristles at AFL Finals question

Time is running out for Geelong in their quest to play finals football this year, but coach Chris Scott remains resolute in his faith that the Cats can finish in the top eight.

05/08 Essendon are a ‘laughing stock’ after narrow Eagles escape

Essendon have escaped by the barest of margins against the bottom-placed West Coast Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

22/07 Insane scenes at the G as Richmond roar home

Richmond just did the unthinkable.

22/07 Joe Root at centre of ‘spirit of cricket’ drama, Steve Smith left stunned

The English are up to their old tricks again, this time with former captain Joe Root attempting to claim a grassed catch to dismiss Steve Smith on 0 off the bowling of Chris Woakes late on day three at Old Trafford.

15/07 Collingwood coach Craig McRae takes aim at the AFL

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has passionately renewed calls for the AFL to give clubs the ability to name their full selected team of 23 by Thursday night.

15/07 Dees coach explains shock Grundy move

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin was not concerned that he might have left it too late into the season to start experimenting with prized recruit Brodie Grundy as a forward.

15/07 ‘Hoodoo lives on’: Lions can’t shake MCG horror record

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is confident that his team’s worsening record at the MCG won’t serve as a mental barrier for them during the finals this year.

14/07 Demons steal thriller with miracle comeback, Brisbane’s MCG curse continues

Melbourne have overturned a 28-point deficit to beat the Brisbane Lions by one point in one of the games of the season at the MCG on Friday night.

02/07 Carlton condemn Hawthorn to unwanted 96-year first in thrashing

Hawthorn were held to their lowest ever halftime score against Carlton as the Blues careered to a thumping 60-point victory over the Hawks at the MCG on Sunday.

25/06 Brutal all-in brawl mars MCG instant classic as Pies pip Crows

Collingwood have reclaimed top spot on the ladder after winning a winter classic by two points against Adelaide at the MCG on Sunday.

03/06 Jordan De Goey set for suspension after late hit on Elijah Hewett

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set for a stint on the sidelines after a late hit on West Coast’s Elijah Hewett during their clash at Optus Stadium.

29/04 Toby Greene breaks Swans’ hearts in last-gasp Sydney Derby thriller

He’s the heartbeat of the GWS Giants and one of the AFL’s biggest matchwinners and Toby Greene demonstrated exactly why with a mesmerising snap in the final minute to secure one of the Giants best wins in recent times — a 17.5 (107) to 16.10 (106) victory over the Sydney Swans in the derby at the SCG.

15/04 ‘It’s actually comical’: AFL pretenders shredded after 16-year humilation

North Melbourne have been belted by Brisbane in a “comical” display that marked the first AFL fixture in the Adelaide Hills

09/04 AFL ‘Freak’ produces Goal of the Year contender

Essendon produced a stunning second half to run over the top of the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon to launch back into the top four on the ladder.

08/04 Crows’ Jake Soligo in hot water after deliberately touching umpire

Crows forward Jake Soligo faces a nervous wait with the AFL’s Match Review Panel after touching an umpire in Adelaide’s 17.9 (111) to 10.12 (72) victory over Fremantle at Adelaide Oval.

08/04 He’d be disappointed’: Kangaroos veteran subbed out, told hard truth

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson admitted it was “hard” subbing out club champion Ben Cunnington during the third quarter of their Good Friday loss to Carlton at Marvel Stadium.

07/04 Harry McKay stars in Blues win, misses point-blank ‘shocker’

Carlton have brought up its best start since 1995, staying undefeated after four rounds with a 16.11 (107) to 11.18 (84) win over North Melbourne.

31/03 Unbeaten Magpies reveal new ruck plan

Collingwood coach Craig McRae admits he will probably have to be “creative” when nutting out who will take on rucking duties for the unbeaten Magpies for the foreseeable future.

28/03 Socceroos come back down to Earth in 2-1 loss to Ecuador

Brandon Borello’s first international goal wasn’t enough to help the Socceroos complete a clean sweep of Ecuador in their two-match friendly series as the South Americans turned the tables on the hosts 2-1 at Marvel Stadium on Tuesday night.

23/03 ‘A bit off’: Cats not panicking after 13 year first

Geelong coach Chris Scott is adamant his and his players are “not panicking” despite starting a season 0-2 for the first time in eight years.

23/03 ‘Two shockers’: Mick Malthouse says Dangerfield ‘doesn’t look the same’

Coaching great Mick Malthouse has hit out at new Cats skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s start to the season, saying he’s “had two shockers” and “doesn’t look the same dynamic player.”

23/03 Charlie Curnow shines as Carlton defeat reigning premiers Geelong

Charlie Curnow has come out on top of his 11-goal heavyweight shootout with Jeremy Cameron as Carlton won a thriller by eight points against Geelong at the MCG on Thursday night.

18/02 Fan dragged out of A-League Melbourne derby by police in fiery scenes

A fan was dragged out of the A-League Melbourne derby at AAMI Park on Saturday night as angry spectators hurled drinks at police.

09/02 ‘You suck’: Heartbreaking loss poses big questions

Out-of-contract South East Melbourne coach Simon Mitchell isn’t sure if he wants to be the man that leads the Phoenix next season and beyond.

26/01 ‘Been tough’: Embattled coach turns to Socceroos boss

Under-siege Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has lent on Socceroos boss Graham Arnold for advice on how to deal with the pressure he finds himself under.

26/01 10 game season is BBL ‘sweet spot’

A 10-game home-and-away Big Bash season is the “sweet spot” for the league and there’s growing momentum to see a shortened fixture brought in as soon as next summer.

25/01 BBL Finals locked in as Sydney Thunder barely dodge disaster

The Sydney Thunder have narrowly avoided a calamity to qualify for the finals after edging past wooden spooners the Melbourne Stars by three wickets at the MCG on Wednesday night with seven balls to spare.

25/01 Questions remain over Big Bash returns

Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie has declared his desire to lure disgruntled star Rashid Khan to return next season with the signature of star slugger Chris Lynn also a “work in progress”.

24/01 ‘Career defining’: Legend’s big call on India tour

Former champion Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has turned up the pressure dial ahead of the upcoming tour of India declaring it could be “career-defining” for the current crop of players.

16/01 ‘What a finish’: Last-ball madness stuns BBL

An audacious ramp shot off the final ball of the game from Matt Renshaw has handed the Brisbane Heat a thrilling three-wicket victory against the Melbourne Stars at the MCG on Monday night.

14/01 Calls for ‘bizarre’ BBL rule to be scrapped after Melbourne derby mayhem

Melbourne Stars captain Adam Zampa believes fielders should be allowed to catch the ball with one hand in order to dismiss an opposing batsman who hits the Marvel Stadium roof.

03/01 Adam Zampa responds as cricket world erupts over controversial act

Melbourne Stars captain Adam Zampa said he was “well within my right” to attempt to Mankad the Renegades’ Tom Rogers during a fiery local derby at the MCG on Tuesday night.

01/01 Former three Test player Nic Maddinson stretchered off in BBL carnage

The Melbourne Renegades’ worrying form slump continued on Sunday after they lost to title favourites Perth by five wickets at Marvel Stadium.