Geelong are reeling at Round 10 of the 2023 season with Saturday’s 29-point loss to Fremantle consigning them to a 5-5 record. After winning the premiership in 2022, the Cats now sit seventh on the ladder as they look like a shell of that flag-winning side with injuries currently ravaging the line-up. While there won’t … [Read more…]
A pitch invader carrying a flag that read “Disrupt Burrup hub” has taken to Optus Stadium during Walyalup’s* (Fremantle’s) clash with Geelong. The bright yellow flag was protesting Woodside’s Burrup Hub, a controversial project at Murujuga in the State’s North West. Camera IconThe protester was collared by security. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images Camera IconA one-man … [Read more…]
The Western Bulldogs have easily accounted for an undermanned Adelaide by 45 points in Ballarat to snare a fifth straight win as they surge towards the AFL top four. The Bulldogs got out to an early lead and, despite their own inaccuracy, kept the Crows at arm’s length before kicking away for a 11.19 (85) … [Read more…]
North Melbourne have been robbed of an inspirational victory by a last-minute interchange drama, handing victory to the Sydney Swans on a silver platter. The Kangaroos looked set to end their seven-game losing streak – just days after senior coach Alastair Clarkson took indefinite leave – before the controversy played out deep in their defensive … [Read more…]
Round 10 of the AFL kicks off with a huge clash between second and fourth on the ladder as Port Adelaide host Melbourne with both teams on hot streaks. Who do the odds like? CODE Bet Daily – Episode 111, Wednesday May 17 – Champions League semi-finals, NBA playoffs, AFL & EFL Championship! CODE Bet … [Read more…]
The modern trailblazer for mobile ruckmen admits Walyalup’s* (Fremantle’s) red-hot combination of Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson present a stern test for the understaffed reigning premiers. Without injured premiership ruckman Rhys Stanley, athletic tall Mark Blicavs and ruck deputy Jon Ceglar are left to shoulder the load against the Dockers pair who steered a midfield … [Read more…]
Whilst the topic, structure and interest in future Victorian country interleague matches remains undecided, this weekend sees the next installment of the Ash Wilson Trophy match between the Goulburn Valley FNL and the Ovens and Murray FNL. Whilst this will be the 12th game for the aforementioned trophy, the two leagues have a long history … [Read more…]
Collingwood is dealing with question marks over the fitness of forwards Jack Ginnivan and Ash Johnson after the pair were both absent from main training on Thursday. The two Magpies were sent home from the club in the morning with flu-like symptoms as illness continues to frustrate the side. Key players Jordan De Goey, Darcy … [Read more…]
Adelaide’s decision to manage star forward Taylor Walker for Saturday’s clash against the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium has come under question. With the Bulldogs currently sitting 6th and the Crows 8th, the result of Saturday’s clash in Ballarat could have a big say in whether the sides can compete for a top four spot. … [Read more…]
There are calls for Strathalbyn and Murray Bridge to be considered for future Gather Rounds, following a successful AFL match in Mount Barker. Local Liberal Member Adrian Pederick has written to Premier Peter Malinauksas and AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan to ask them to consider the two towns as venues for South Australia’s Gather Round … [Read more…]