Keyword "four-time premiership" - List of latest news (61 results)

01:02 ‘Enormous toll’: Defence for Clarko as pressure builds

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says two years of “distractions” for coach Alastair Clarkson as he dealt with historical claims of racism took an “enormous toll” and defended the premiership winner’s lack of progression with the Kangaroos.

17/04 Social media leak that blew up Lachlan Galvin drama

Lachlan Galvin’s bitter public feud with the Wests Tigers has taken another twist.

08/04 ‘I’m not afraid to make change’: Laurie Daley subtly drops major NSW team clue

Returning Blues coach Laurie Daley has all but confirmed Nathan Cleary will be the NSW No.7 if he remains fit, with Mitchell Moses a chance of partnering him in the halves based on how well he played in last year’s series.

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.

07/02 Nathan Cleary’s younger brother turns heads in NRL trials game

The Warriors are sweating on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak’s fitness with the try-scoring machine in doubt for round one in Las Vegas after he was forced off inside the opening 10 minutes of the Pre-Season Challenge clash with Cronulla with a wrist injury.

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.

05/02 ‘Incredibly sad’: West Coast Eagles great dead at age 43

West Coast Eagles great Adam Hunter has died at the age of 43.

22/01 Tigers make huge captaincy call

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall lauded the “passion and creativity” super signing Jarome Luai would add to the club’s leadership after naming the four-time premiership winner co-captain for his first season at the club.

15/12 100,000 fans to ‘take to streets’ over farce

Balmain great Ben Elias believes 100,000 fans will descend on Sydney’s streets in protest if a plot for the Western Suburbs Magpies to take full control of the merger club comes to fruition.

13/12 Nathan Cleary’s bizarre diet change secret shocks fans

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he’s ahead of schedule after returning to training on Thursday just five weeks after shoulder surgery, hoping to develop a relationship with new recruit Blaize Talagi as the Panthers plot a path to what would be a staggering fifth-straight NRL premiership.

13/12 Cleary’s diet reveal amid huge injury news

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he’s ahead of schedule after returning to training on Thursday just five weeks after shoulder surgery, hoping to develop a relationship with new recruit Blaize Talagi as the Panthers plot a path to what would be a staggering fifth-straight NRL premiership.

11/12 Ex-NRL bad boy Todd Carney’s surprise Broncos role

Former NRL bad boy Todd Carney was called upon by Michael Maguire to address the Broncos squad about “thinking about your decisions before you do it” as the new Brisbane coach attempts to spark a Red Hill revolution.

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.

17/10 Wigan Super League chief’s stunning Nathan Cleary claim

A Super League supremo has made the shocking claim Nathan Cleary wouldn’t get a start in his side after the halfback shut down speculation of a potential move abroad.

17/09 Eddie McGuire shares AFL’s dirty secret over weekend incidents

Eddie McGuire has claimed the AFL would privately have been happy to witness the prickly scenes that unfolded after Port Adelaide’s win over Hawthorn.

16/09 ‘Weak’: Collingwood great scorches AFL Welcome to Country

Collingwood great Tony Shaw has taken a swipe at the AFL over the controversial Welcome to Country performed on Saturday.

29/04 Hawks coach Sam Mitchell doubles down on epic AFL spray

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has doubled down on his huge spray of Hawks defender Jack Scrimshaw during Sunday’s heavy loss to the Sydney Swans.

16/04 AFL addresses Ben Cousins question everyone wants answered

The AFL has addressed the elephant in the room concerning Ben Cousins and his place among the sport’s Hall of Fame.

15/04 AFL great joins all-time legends

Hawthorn champion Jason Dunstall says he feels “a hint of embarrassment” after being elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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.

25/03 AFL legend calls for send off rule after ugly collision

AFL legend Leigh Matthew has added his voice to calls for a send-off rule in the wake of Essendon’s Peter Wright being sent straight to the tribunal for his bump on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham on Saturday night.

24/03 ‘Not again’: AFL greats floored by boundary umpire howler

Port Adelaide has celebrated milestone man Travis Boak’s 350th AFL game in style, with a 30-point win over Richmond at the MCG.

15/03 Savage reaction as Joel Selwood’s commentary divides opinion

Geelong legend Joel Selwood retired as one of the most celebrated footballers this century. Fans can turn very quickly.

12/03 ‘Who knows mate?’: Clarkson bristles at journo

Alastair Clarkson has refused to answer questions over his expletive-laden tirade at St Kilda players in his first press conference since he was fined and handed a suspended two-match ban by the AFL.

04/03 Calls for AFL to come down on Alistair Clarkson’s ‘unacceptable’ homophobic slur

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” slur to Jimmy Webster.

04/03 Ash Barty sighting blowing minds as secret meeting explained

An ad featuring some of the greatest sporting champions Australia has known is getting people talking.

31/01 AFL great Jarryd Roughead’s big news after St Kilda resignation

Jarryd Roughead is returning to Hawthorn just weeks after quitting the Saints.

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.

02/10 ‘Can’t see anyone as good’: Star’s world’s best tag

She’s won four NRLW premierships, two Karyn Murphy Medals and was crowned Dally M player of the year last week, and Tamika Upton is set to tick off her final bucket list item by earning a Jillaroos debut later this month.

16/09 Tributes flow for AFL legend Ron Barassi

Tributes are starting to flow honouring the legendary AFL great Ron Barassi, hours after his family announced his death.

09/09 ‘Unprecedented’: Tribunal intervention stuns AFL world as Pie now ‘landmark case’

Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard has been sent directly to the AFL Tribunal after an “unprecedented intervention” from new AFL footy boss Laura Kane.

31/08 ‘Drives me nuts’: Bailey Smith’s manager hits back at AFL legend’s criticism

Bailey Smith’s manager has emphatically shut down rumours the Western Bulldogs star is on his way out of the kennel.

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.

19/07 North Melbourne announces big Alastair Clarkson news

Alastair Clarkson will make a return to his position as full time coach of the North Melbourne Kangaroos this month.

18/07 Concerns remain over the health of Alastair Clarkson as he nears a return to AFL coaching with North Melbourne

Alastair Clarkson is on track to coach North Melbourne again this AFL season, despite “real concern” hanging over his health.

28/06 Nick Riewoldt shuns AFL Hall of Fame despite accepting invite

St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt accepted an invitation from the AFL to attend the prestigious Hall of Fame ceremony on Tuesday night.

20/06 ‘Needs to be had’: Call for AFL to address issue

Four-time premiership player Isaac Smith says a discussion “needs to be had” between players, coaches and AFL officials about how to best address the issue of dangerous tackles in the wake of former teammate James Sicily‘s three-match suspension.

16/06 Ratten finally gets to ‘say goodbye’

After being “cut off at the knees” when he was sacked by St Kilda, Brett Ratten is using his time in charge of North Melbourne to say a goodbye to senior coaching, adamant Alastair Clarkson is definitely coming back to the job.

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.

30/05 ‘Farce of a process’: Lions coach Chris Fagan slams AFL investigation

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has released a statement after the AFL brought an end to its independent investigation into historical allegations of racism at Hawthorn.

25/05 Ratten gives Clarko wide berth

Acting North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten is resisting the urge to reach out to Alastair Clarkson declaring he needs to “forget about footy” after stepping away from the game to focus on his well being.

24/05 Damien Hardwick’s ex-wife makes sad revelation after coach quits

The ex-wife of Damien Hardwick has made a sad revelation after the AFL coach’s shock announcement to quit Richmond.

24/05 ‘Should know better’: Hawthorn legend scorches Jeff Kennett for ‘poor taste’ comment

Luke Hodge has given Jeff Kennett a bake after the former Hawthorn president appeared to take a cheap shot at Alastair Clarkson.

21/05 Kane Cornes in humiliating return to footy

Kane Cornes was the latest AFL great to take part in the Carlton Draft series, but his return to the field didn’t quite go to plan for the Moyston Willaura Football Club.

19/05 AFL set to end Hawthorn investigation, exonerate Alastair Clarkson

Alastair Clarkson is reportedly likely to be exonerated by the AFL as the league is set to bring the Hawthorn racism investigation to an end.

19/05 ‘Wear and tear’: Clarkson’s replacement reveals toll on premiership-winning coach

Alastair Clarkson is “a warrior”, but even the four-time premiership coach was overwhelmed by the “wear and tear” of the ongoing racism investigation according to Brett Ratten, his replacement as North Melbourne coach.

19/05 ‘Wear and tear’: Clarkson’s replacement reveals toll

Alastair Clarkson is “ a warrior” but even the four-time premiership coach was overwhelmed by the “wear and tear” of the ongoing racism investigation according to Brett Ratten, his replacement as North Melbourne coach.

18/05 ‘Blood on their hands’: Hawks great Jordan Lewis blasts ex-club

Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has unloaded on his former club, saying they have has “lost control” and there are people with “blood on their hands” as the racism investigation enters another sad chapter.

18/05 Alastair Clarkson’s ‘furious halftime spray’ sparks shock AFL stand down

A furious halftime blow up has reportedly been the final straw for Alastair Clarkson before the North Melbourne coach decided to step away from the AFL.

18/05 ‘Serious thing’: Mitchell shocked by Clarkson move

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was shocked to hear his former mentor Alastair Clarkson had stepped away from the game but opted to respect his privacy as the news hit hard.

15/05 Bad blood between AFL premiership icons gets ugly as story emerges

Alastair Clarkson has reportedly further strained his relationship with former Hawthorn premiership captain Sam Mitchell with a story that has been swirling around the game.

30/04 Kane Cornes calls out Alastair Clarkson over post-game comments

Kane Cornes has taken aim at North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his post-game comments on Saturday night.

20/04 ‘It’s not about me’: Cooper Cronk responds to Sam Walker rumours

Rugby league legend Cooper Cronk has responded to a report claiming the family of Sam Walker believe he is ‘hamstrung’ by the style of the Roosters’ attack.

31/03 Jonathan Brown coughs up massive coaching secret he’s hidden for months

Footy legend Jonathan Brown has begrudgingly revealed he has secretly been helping to coach North Melbourne.

30/03 Alastair Clarkson’s plane ticket exposes bitter Hawthorn grudge

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he will not be flying with the rest of his team this weekend.

19/03 ‘Embarrassing’: Saints, umpires divide AFL over back-to-back 50s

St Kilda have kicked off its second era under Ross Lyon on the right foot with a 10.7 (67) to 7.10 (52) win over Fremantle at a steamy Marvel Stadium.

16/03 ‘Energised’: Clarkson’s aura catching

New North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been “cracking jokes every meeting” as he tries to energise last year‘s wooden spooners with his premiership-winning ways.

08/03 Clarkson snubbed by AFL club captains

Luring four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson to North Melbourne won’t be enough to lift last year’s wooden spooners in o the AFL finals, according to the league’s captains.

28/02 Clarko ‘aware of where he falls down’

Former Hawthorn and Melbourne footballer Jordan Lewis says his longtime coach Alastair Clarkson will continue to make mistakes as he constantly “pushes the boundaries” in his work.

23/02 Alastair Clarkson apologises to TV reporter for threatening remark

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has issued an apology to a TV reporter after making a threatening comment during an altercation earlier this month.