Keyword "footy club" - List of latest news (133 results)

22/04 ‘I was that nervous’: Merrett’s Anzac Day advice to young Dons

Essendon captain Zach Merrett remembers it vividly.

16/04 ‘They’re so invested’: Tigers back future of premiership pair

Richmond is confident premiership players Dion Prestia and Tom Lynch will see out the rest of their careers as Tigers despite looming free agency.

08/04 AFL legend Nick Riewoldt’s huge call after ‘inappropriate’ pic divides footy

Saints legend Nick Riewoldt has told the Western Bulldogs the club is better off without Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

07/04 ‘Does he think we’re idiots’: AFL great torches coach in blistering rant

AFL great Tony Shaw has delivered a blistering rant in the wake of Geelong coach Chris Scott’s recent remarks.

03/04 ‘Nonsense’: Coach drops twist in AFL storm, outs his own player

Cats coach Chris Scott has dropped another twist in the Oscar Allen storm, telling any aggrieved West Coast players to suck it up.

03/04 Fagan has ‘empathy’ for Tigers coach

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan’s “empathy” for his Richmond counterpart Adem Yze will only go so far on Saturday when the Lions attempt to stretch their unbeaten start to the AFL season to four matches by beating the Tigers at the MCG.

02/04 Technology helps Neale Daniher get his voice back

Footy great Neale Daniher, who has been fighting a long and public battle with the debilitating motor neurone disease (MND), can now communicate again using his own voice.

02/04 Goodwin dangles the axe for underperforming Dees

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his players had to endure an honesty session following their drubbing at the hands of the Gold Coast and has threatened to swing the axe at the selection table.

02/04 Loved AFL great comes clean on burner phone incident

Rory Sloane has come clean seven years after the fact.

01/04 ‘No way’: AFL rocked by night of trade bombshells

Port Adelaide and West Coast nightmares are beginning to take shape as a number of trade report bombs dropped on Monday night.

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.

12/03 Footy world blasts Eddie over GWS rant

The footy world has reacted strongly to Eddie McGuire’s take on the GWS Giants’ use of their “Orange Tsunami Warning” in Opening Round on Sunday.

05/02 Fevola breaks down delivering heartfelt Troy Selwood tribute

AFL great Brendan Fevola has delivered an emotional tribute to Troy Selwood in the wake of his shock death on Tuesday.

24/01 Lions draft picks tipped to shine

Lions star Josh Dunkley has tipped draftees Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall to stake immediate selection claims in a Brisbane midfield that is already full of premiership-winning talent.

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.

15/12 ‘What we stand for as a club’: Melbourne Storm scrap Welcome to Country

NRL heavyweights the Melbourne Storm have announced the club will scrap regular Welcome to Country ceremonies.

16/10 ‘Best player in it’: Pies claim trade victory

Justin Leppitsch is adamant Collingwood has not traded away its future to secure Dan Houston, saying the Pies paid a fair price to secure “the best player in the trade period”.

27/09 ‘Most unprofessional thing’: Brisbane Broncos torched over sacking detail

The Brisbane Broncos have been torched over damning details that have emerged surrounding Kevin Walters’ brutal sacking.

26/09 Storm’s ‘cooling influence’ for fiery final

A cool head could prove critical in what looms as a fiery preliminary final clash at AAMI Park on Friday night and Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says his team has just the man for the job.

21/09 ‘Stop that’: Coach’s frosty presser after prelim loss

After Port Adelaide fell to Sydney in Friday night’s preliminary final, Ken Hinkley challenged the idea that the club’s finals failures should be drawn exclusively back to him — but he maintained he could ‘cop the brunt’.

18/09 ‘Disgraceful’: Buckley’s sad confession of disrespectful behaviour

Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley has shared regrets about “disgraceful” behaviour during his footy career.

18/09 Demons champion skips club best and fairest after trade unrest

Christian Petracca will not attend the Demons’ best and fairest awards, the club announced on Wednesday night.

18/09 Demons star explains best and fairest absence

Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he’s trying to get himself back “physically and mentally to the person I was” with an overseas trip to Austria for a training camp.

18/09 Wayne Bennett’s Josh Schuster lifeline confirmed after $1m Manly axing

Wayne Bennett is wasting no time after returning to the South Sydney Rabbitohs with former Manly half Josh Schuster signing for the 2025 season.

07/09 ‘Making a mockery’: Isaac Heeney’s all-time mark puts AFL to shame

Swans star Isaac Heeney took one of the great marks as his side booked direct entry into the preliminary finals, but don’t expect it to be crowned the AFL’s mark of the year.

06/09 ‘Gave up’: Kane Cornes tears former club to shreds

Former Port Adelaide premiership star Kane Cornes has taken to his old side with a flamethrower.

04/05 Dour Demons better than last year, says coach

Melbourne’s forward line remains a work in progress but coach Simon Goodwin has the Demons ahead of where they were last season after grinding down Geelong at the MCG.

24/04 Manly cut Josh Schuster loose after ‘worst deal ever done’

Manly have officially released out of favour forward Josh Schuster from the final three years of his lucrative contract.

23/04 ‘Worst contract ever negotiated’: Crazy details of Manly’s Schuster deal

Manly’s decision to re-sign Josh Schuster on a big-money deal last season has been declared the “worst contract ever negotiated from a club.”

16/04 AFL legend says one North Melbourne error will haunt them for years

North Melbourne’s win in the final round of the 2023 AFL season is looking increasingly worse for the club.

16/04 Kane Cornes bristles as Caroline Wilson calls out ‘disturbing’ attacks on women in AFL

Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes have butted heads after the veteran journalist called out “disturbing” social media attacks on Kangaroos president Sonja Hood.

12/04 Controversial Roo’s AFL return would ‘delight’ coach

Alastair Clarkson says he expects disgraced former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas to receive a lifeline from another club when his AFL suspension expires.

12/04 ‘Point it at us’: Clarkson defends Roos president

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken out against vitriol directed at club president Sonja Hood and says the blame lays squarely with him for the Roos’ on-field struggles.

11/04 ‘We got exposed’: Dees’ humbling admission

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Brisbane ‘exposed’ ongoing deficiencies in the Demons’ game as their winning run screeched to a halt at the MCG on Thursday night.

10/04 AFL greats fear AFL environment still ‘not safe’ for gay players

Two greats of the game have expressed their concerns over the fact no AFL player has felt comfortable enough to come out publicly as gay.

09/04 ‘Elephant in the room’: Wild Wayne Bennett twist could reshape NRL

The NRL is bracing for a wild coaching merry-go-round with supercoach Wayne Bennett seemingly holding all the cards.

04/04 Gus Gould at centre of shock Bulldogs rumour

Paul Kent has lifted the lid on rumours Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has been moving to take over from head coach Cameron Ciraldo.

02/04 Tigers poised for much needed boost

Richmond star Daniel Rioli says the Tigers have “full confidence” in whoever is picked to fill the massive void left by injured key forwards Tom Lynch and Noah Balta.

21/03 Pies leaders on notice for ‘fundamental errors’

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put senior premiership Magpies on notice as he lamented basic skill errors which have plagued his side in its 0-3 start to the season.

18/03 Wife Alex and children in tears over Brendan Fevola secret

Brendan Fevola has revealed everyone in his family was crying after he shared the news about his induction into the Carlton Football Club Hall of Fame.

07/03 Reinforcements coming for beaten Demons

An opening night loss was compounded for Melbourne by a potential collarbone injury for young defender Jake Bowey but coach Simon Goodwin is hopeful some returning forwards can help address his team’s continued goalscoring woes.

02/03 Australia’s ‘most controversial’ bush footy club calls it quits amid outrage

The most controversial bush footy team in the country has finally made the decision to pull up stumps and relocate.

27/02 Commentators react as AFL’s decision on player weights reappears

It hasn’t taken long for a controversial decision by the AFL’s official 2024 season guide to raise its head.

22/02 ‘Embarrassed’; Trio of dramas to galvanise Demons

Melbourne football boss Alan Richardson has dismissed concerns over the impacts of a challenging off-season including drugs claims , Clayton Oliver’s absence and the medical retirement of Angus Brayshaw on their premiership pursuit.

20/02 ‘Disrespect’: Richmond coach erases premiership memories

Tigers coach Adem Yze has been praised over his bold move to pull down shrines to the club’s premiership dynasty since taking over at Richmond.

19/02 Second tragedy rocks police force

Victoria Police has been rocked by the death of a second officer in more than a month

12/02 Demons excited by Oliver’s training exploits

Melbourne forward Alex Neal-Bullen says Clayton Oliver is “moving really well” and has excited teammates with his work after returning to the main training group on Monday.

03/02 Controversial AFL reporter Tom Morris’ opens up on greatest sporting regret

Anyone who has followed football reporter Tom Morris’ career will know that he understandably harbours some regrets.

15/01 Beloved cop found dead at train station

A police officer and local footballer has been remembered as a “great bloke” who was “loved by everyone” after he was found dead at a Melbourne train station.

04/12 ‘Really difficult’: Swans recruit Taylor Adams comes clean on Collingwood heartbreak

New Sydney midfielder Taylor Adams expects he will never “fully get over” the pain of missing out as his Collingwood teammates won a flag in September.

01/11 Richmond legend on the toll of Hardwick’s ‘ultimate family’ betrayal

Former Richmond skipper Trent Cotchin has delved deeper into the impact Damien Hardwick’s relationship scandal had on him and his young family.

31/10 Clayton Oliver comes clean on trade drama, shock hospitalisation

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has broken his silence on his turbulent off-season, revealing he would have been potentially open to leaving the Demons if they instigated a move, as well as his shock hospitalisation.

30/10 Demons claim there’s no culture problem

Melbourne insists it still has a “high performance culture” despite controversy surrounding Clayton Oliver and Joel Smith over what has been labelled “isolated incidents”.

30/10 Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin sidesteps Clayton Oliver question

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and club CEO Gary Pert have gone on the attack over damning rumours that have hung over the club for years.

30/10 ‘I do not use illicit drugs’: Goodwin hits out

Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has criticised AFL boss Gillon McLachlan for wading into rumours surrounding coach Simon Goodwin, who declared “I do not use illicit drugs”.

20/10 Demons midfielder Clayton Oliver’s reported petulant act uncovered

Demons star Clayton Oliver has been accused of a bizarre act of messing with car windscreen wipers.

18/10 Sleeping giants still want to contend

Richmond and Geelong stood out during the trade period for their lack of big name acquisitions but both clubs defended their lack of action adamant they have strong enough lists to return to finals after missing the action this September.

05/10 Scary Sydney Swans rumour to blow all AFL rivals away

The Sydney Swans are reported to be loaded up with a war chest that should terrify the entire league.

03/10 ‘Horrified’: Demon great reacts to Oliver bombshell

Melbourne legend Garry Lyon says he’s “horrified at the thought” the Demons would even consider trading four-time best and fairest Clayton Oliver amid reports he could become available.

28/09 Pies reveal another selection shock

Jack Ginnivan is poised to return to Collingwood’s starting 22 for the Grand Final after the Magpies confirmed midfielder Pat Lipinski would be their substitute.

27/09 Springfield move a game-changer for Lions

It’s no coincidence that the Brisbane Lions have reached an AFL grand final for the first time since 2004 less than 12 months after moving into their state-of-the-art Springfield training facility.

20/09 Kangaroos gun’s trade saga flipped on its head as rival pulls out

Essendon and Hawthorn are reportedly the last two clubs standing in the race to sign key Kangaroos defender Ben McKay.

19/09 Ex-AFL gun unloads on ‘fragile’ Dees’ ‘absolutely pathetic’ excuse

Former Hawthorn and Gold Coast forward Campbell Brown has slammed Melbourne after a report senior club figures believed Angus Brayshaw’s concussion contributed to the side’s finals exit.

18/09 ‘Distasteful’: New details emerge in Grundy trade fiasco

Caroline Wilson has doubled down on her attack on Brodie Grundy over the ruckman’s “distasteful” decision to snub Port Adelaide.

14/09 Hardwick adds Richmond premiership hero to Suns stable

Damien Hardwick has added a Richmond premiership player to his expanding arsenal at the Gold Coast Suns.

10/09 Nathan Buckley opens up on marriage breakdown in vulnerable interview

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has opened up on the traumatic breakdown of his marriage and the effects it has had on him as an individual looking for happiness in a vulnerable interview with News Corp.

06/09 More bad news for Grundy at Melbourne

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has all but confirmed Brodie Grundy won’t play against Collingwood, but says he doesn’t have a problem with the ruckman meeting with other clubs during the finals series.

31/08 Reports player in Bulldogs training drama considering legal action

The player at the centre of the training drama which has engulfed the Canterbury Bulldogs is reportedly closer to taking legal action after a meeting failed to resolve the issue on Thursday.

28/08 ‘Are you finished?’: Debate over ‘horrible, cynical, nasty’ AFL tanking theory gets personal

Criticism of North Melbourne’s decision not to tank and win their last game of the AFL season has sparked heated debate and been labelled a “horrible, cynical, nasty view of sport”.

26/08 Fans erupt over North Melbourne’s ‘most stupid win’

The equation was so simple for Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne.

24/08 ‘He’s got four years’: Grundy trade talk quashed

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has conceded his plan for Brodie Grundy at the Demons “hasn’t quite been the success we were hoping for” but remains adamant the out-of-favour big man has a future at the Demons

20/08 Former Kangaroos captain Jack Ziebell ‘coward punched’, in hospital

North Melbourne club champion Jack Ziebell has been the victim of an alleged “unprovoked attack on Saturday night.

18/08 Reeling AFL coach insists all is well with club CEO

It is hard to imagine an AFL coach under more pressure than what Adam Simpson is facing at West Coast.

10/08 North veteran made to wait on future

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says a decision won’t be reached on uncontracted veteran Todd Goldstein until the end of the season.

04/08 ‘Big mistake’ concession over AFL concussion

Port Adelaide has been hit with a $100,000 fine for what coach Ken Hinkley conceded was a “big mistake” by the club in its controversial handling of Aliir Aliir‘s concussion last week.

03/08 The AFL expected to pay monster portion of Hardwick’s deal

The Gold Coast Suns could be set to cash in on the AFL’s ambassadorial payments as they gear up to lure Damien Hardwick north.

02/08 West Coast facing huge calls over a number of ageing AFL players

Minutes after his side’s 122-point loss to Adelaide in June, West Coast coach Adam Simpson declared his club’s intentions at season’s end.

01/08 Ex-NRL star’s bush club in ugly brawl

Five people have been handed breach notices from the NSWRL for their part in an ugly bush footy brawl during Forbes’ clash with Wellington on July 23.

28/07 Ziebell backs Roos’ new regime

Retiring North Melbourne veteran Jack Ziebell says he has no frustration with the state of the Kangaroos’ rebuild as he backs Alastair Clarkson to make them a force once again.

28/07 ‘Given everything’: Former skipper confirms retirement

Jack Ziebell declared he had “given everything” for North Melbourne after the former club captain confirmed he’d retire at the end of his 17th season in the AFL.

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.

05/07 Ryan Papenhuyzen weighs in on dramatic Clayton Oliver training footage

The scoreboard during Melbourne‘s form slump has not escaped coach Simon Goodwin, who says his players have “given more minutes than ever before” to goalkicking after their worst performance yet in front of goal against GWS.

03/07 ‘Days are numbered’: Suns boss Dew facing axe ‘by end of month’

Stuart Dew’s days are numbered as coach of the Gold Coast Suns, according to veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson, and he could be gone by the end of the month.

30/06 Geelong legend Cameron Mooney says West Coast need to ‘suck it up’

One of Geelong’s greats, three-time premiership star Cameron Mooney, has gone all in on the ailing West Coast Eagles as they spiral further into one of the darkest losing streaks the AFL has ever seen.

24/06 West Coast sink to historic low with fourth-biggest loss in AFL history in SCG bloodbath

The West Coast Eagles have been labelled ‘beyond embarrassing for the competition’ as they were crushed by Sydney at the SCG in the fourth-biggest loss in VFL/AFL history.

19/06 Bride and groom break silence after 10 of their guests die in bus crash: ‘Processing this tragedy’

Mitchell Gaffney and Madeleine Edsell have thanked the community for the “outpouring of love and support” in their first statement since the horrific bus crash that killed 10 of the wedding guests.…

18/06 Great’s scathing analysis of Suns amid glaring ‘dark cloud’

Fox Footy pundits have lamented a big missed opportunity from Gold Coast in getting smashed by Carlton as the Suns’ hopes of a maiden finals berth took a hit.

15/06 ‘Right behind him’: Troubled Tiger back at training

Troubled Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett was welcomed back to training on Thursday and triple-premiership captain Trent Cotchin said his teammates will “be right behind” him as awaits the outcome of serious charges.

09/06 AFL world mourns death of a star at 66

The AFL community is today mourning the death of former Collingwood and Richmond star Craig Stewart.

08/06 ‘Boring’: Fans blow up Sydney Swans’ historic low

The Sydney Swans made history against St Kilda as the AFL returned to Thursday night action with a SCG contest.

08/06 ‘Not strained’: Fagan opens up on Rioli relationship

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan claims he and Cyril Rioli had the “best of friendships” when the pair were together at Hawthorn but says he hasn’t spoken to the former Hawks star since 2019

02/06 ‘Are they scared of him?’: Kane Cornes blasts Nat Fyfe deal

AFL 300-gamer Kane Cornes has taken aim at Fremantle after the club offered the two-time Brownlow Medallist Nat Fyfe a two-year contract extension.

02/06 Dusty ‘invested’ as rumours swirl

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is as “invested” as he‘s ever been at the Tigers as speculation swirls about his future in the wake of coach Damien Hardwick’s shock departure.

01/06 ‘Sheltered’ players steer clear of racism saga

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has no idea when the Hawks will be completely clear of the racism controversy surrounding the club, but captain James Sicily says the players have been “sheltered” from the saga and that it hasn’t impacted them.

30/05 Grandmother of fatally injured teenage footballer opens up on last words

The grandmother of a teenage footballer who tragically died during a game has revealed her final conversation with her grandson.

29/05 ‘You have to be nuts’: Port Adelaide boss David Koch reality sinks in

David Koch singled out his beloved Port Adelaide Football club when he announced his decision to quit Sunrise on Monday morning.

28/05 Dallas Keogh-Frankling, 17, dies after footy game

Harrowing details have emerged of the final moments of a Castlemaine footballer who died following a game on Saturday.

28/05 Dallas Keogh-Frankling, 17, dies after footy game

Harrowing details have emerged of the final moments of a Castlemaine footballer who died following a game on Saturday.

27/05 ‘Genuinely scared’: ‘Hippy’ festival warning

Aussies are being warned to “do their research” before attending a self-described “hippy” festival touring the country, with some warning not all is what it seems.

26/05 George Burgess moving on after marriage breakdown

NRL premiership winner George Burgess is getting on with life after his marriage of seven years came to an end.

24/05 Dew: I’m the man to lead the Suns

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew insists he feels secure in his job despite Damien Hardwick being linked with a move to the Suns following his shock exit from Richmond.

22/05 AFL world reacts to Hardwick’s shock decision

News of Damien Hardwick’s decision to quit his role as the coach of the Richmond Football Club sent shockwaves through the AFL world.

19/05 ‘Made a mess of Melbourne’: Port Adelaide’s streak continues in AFL nailbiter

A stunning career-best performance from Zak Butters spurred Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) to a famous four-point win over premiership fancies Naarm (Melbourne) in a pulsating encounter at rainswept Adelaide Oval on Friday night.

19/05 Touching act for school bus crash victims

Victoria Police have made a sweet gesture for the schoolchildren who caught up in a horror bus crash that seriously injured some of their classmates.

14/05 ‘Do it the right way’: Swans urged to announce Buddy Franklin’s retirement early

Dual All-Australian Leigh Montagna has urged the Swans and Lance Franklin to get ahead of the “doom and gloom” narrative and officially announce this will be the superstar forward’s final season, so the AFL world can properly celebrate an all-time great.

09/05 Roos captain Jy Simpkin fined for unusual GPS act

Match Review Officer Michael Christian has been kept busy so far this season. But Jy Simpkin’s ‘misconduct’ fine might be the most bizarre incident he’s had to assess to date.

07/05 Cornes vs Hardwick: AFL war of words erupts

Kane Cornes has hit back after he was given a swift clip on Saturday by Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.

06/05 Richmond coach tears ex-teammate to shreds

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has taken a swipe at his premiership teammate Kane Cornes in his post-match press conference following the Tigers’ 46 point win over the Eagles at the MCG.

28/04 ‘He’s a beast’: Fans stunned by AFL ‘bull’ as coach tells crowd to back off

Jason Horne-Francis has won the AFL’s “highest praise” after silencing his critics with arguably his career-best performance in Port Adelaide’s seven-point win over St Kilda on Friday night.

28/04 ‘Disturbing’ scenes as Jason Horne-Francis targeted again

Jason Horne-Francis has been targeted incessantly by crowd boos as he led Port Adelaide’s Round 7 win against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

27/04 ‘Competitive advantage’: Tassie’s special weapon

Alastair Clarkson is adamant a new Tasmanian team can replicate the success of Geelong in luring players to a unique setting and get a “competitive advantage” over other clubs as the green light for a 19th AFL team looks closer than ever.

25/04 ‘One of the best speeches I’ve heard on this day’: AFL world lauds Pies skipper’s ‘brilliant’ speech

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has been lauded for a brilliant and classy speech after following his side’s blistering comeback win over Essendon on Anzac Day.

25/04 Tragic detail in footballer’s memorial

A touching memorial has been erected on the field were young footballer Antonio Loiacono suffered a fatal injury mid-game.

24/04 ‘Never done that’: Bizarre moment Saints coach gifts fan corn chips packet

The used by date of ‘Ross the Boss’ may have expired.

23/04 ‘Insipid, embarrassing’: AFL world rips Swans after historic disaster

No injury list can excuse an “insipid” performance like the one the Swans dished up in their embarrassing grand final re-match loss to Geelong.

17/04 Nathan Buckley skewers Kane Cornes in icy radio exchange

Nathan Buckley has dropped a truth bomb on Kane Cornes during a frosty radio exchange on Monday morning.

16/04 Feud explodes as David King swipes Kane Cornes over Jason Horne-Francis scandal

North Melbourne great David King has taken an extraordinary swipe at Kane Cornes in a stunning twist to the Jason Horne-Francis booing scandal.

13/04 Lions coach slams racist ‘cowards’

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan fears racist attacks on AFL players will forever be a problem as the Lions “wrap their arms” around an emotional Charlie Cameron.

06/04 Kozzie to slot straight into midfield

Simon Goodwin says speedster Kysaiah Pickett will be injected straight into Melbourne’s midfield on his return from suspension, while his contract negotiations are in a “great spot”.

04/04 The best footy team that never was

Despite murmurs of his fake footy team becoming a lucrative side hustle, Dr Ken Sakata says if he wanted to make money, he would just “do more medical work”.

02/04 Geelong’s ‘absolute class’ act of sportsmanship praised

Geelong have been praised for their class act after the player stay on the field to form a guard of honour to help the Gold Coast Suns celebrate David Swallow becoming the club’s first player to 200 games.

28/03 ‘Disaster’: Hawthorn in full crisis mode as ‘secret’ meeting revealed

The Hawthorn Football Club is in a dire state, languishing bottom of the ladder in their worst start to the season since 1950 after two thrashings at the hands of Essendon and Sydney. and it isn’t looking up for the brown and gold faithful.

27/03 ‘Is Jack the sickness or the cure?’: Jack Lukosius savaged over ‘disrespectful’ play

Dual All-Australian David King has exposed the stark workrate difference between Gold Coast players, pointing out one “disrespectful” effort from top-10 pick Jack Lukosius on Sunday that “destroys any form of culture you have at your footy club”.`

23/03 ‘Vulnerable’ premiers problem exposed in ‘damning vision’

Geelong’s motivation has been questioned after Thursday night’s loss to Carlton left the reigning premiers winless after the opening two matches of the season.

14/03 Captains’ pick Lions only ‘good on paper’ for now

Brisbane veteran Daniel Rich has embraced the “highest” flag expectations he has felt in his 15 years at the Lions and says it’s his dream to hold the premiership trophy aloft with his former captain Dayne Zorko.

01/03 Fremantle coach’s big trade regret after five-player exodus

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he found it difficult treading a “tricky” trade line last year, conceding he could’ve done a better job selling the plans and roles to the players that ultimately left the club.

28/02 Giants back ‘ruthless’ captain Greene

Toby Greene has the full support of the GWS playing group, as the polarising star takes on the sole captaincy of the Giants in 2023.

21/02 ‘Connected to Hawthorn ... don’t put that on the tape’: Clarko blunder captured in hilarious vid

Alastair Clarkson – coach of the ... Hawthorn Football Club, still?

11/02 Broncos hand coach Kevin Walters a ‘bombshell’ contract extension

Broncos coach Kevin Walters is reportedly set to be handed a two-year contract extension.

02/02 Jack Darling suing media company over Covid-19 coverage

West Coast Eagles star Jack Darling has launched legal action against Seven West Media and reporter Ryan Daniels.

01/02 ‘Get serious’: sacked Blues coach goes off

Sacked Carlton coach Daniel Harford says the club has been far too focused on the men’s program, to the detriment of the women.

15/01 Selwyn Cobbo facing sanction for ‘totally unacceptable’ Walters comments

Broncos young gun Selwyn Cobbo is facing punishment for his explosive podcast comments regarding Kevin Walters’ coaching ability.

05/01 Ben Cousins back in footy world after nabbing new coaching role

AFL great Ben Cousins new football coaching role has been revealed as he returns to his roots.