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From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to...

24.07.2025 5

WA Today

Jake Niall

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to...

24.07.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to...

24.07.2025 6

The Age

Jake Niall

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood

In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to...

24.07.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The fixture is primarily predicated on the AFL as an entertainment product rather than fairness. But this change could help level the playing field.

17.07.2025 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The fixture is primarily predicated on the AFL as an entertainment product rather than fairness. But this change could help level the playing field.

17.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The fixture is primarily predicated on the AFL as an entertainment product rather than fairness. But this change could help level the playing field.

17.07.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution

The fixture is primarily predicated on the AFL as an entertainment product rather than fairness. But this change could help level the playing field.

17.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Craig McRae and his match committee have some hard calls ahead if they are to secure what would be a remarkable second flag inside three seasons.

12.07.2025 8

WA Today

Jake Niall

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Craig McRae and his match committee have some hard calls ahead if they are to secure what would be a remarkable second flag inside three seasons.

12.07.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Craig McRae and his match committee have some hard calls ahead if they are to secure what would be a remarkable second flag inside three seasons.

12.07.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Beatable, yet hard to beat: The hard calls facing Collingwood

Craig McRae and his match committee have some hard calls ahead if they are to secure what would be a remarkable second flag inside three seasons.

12.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

AFL shouldn’t be spooked by NRL’s Origin behemoth as it weighs up mid-year competition

It is right for the AFL to discuss a mid-year tournament, but nothing new will rival the jewel in the rugby league crown.

07.07.2025 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

AFL shouldn’t be spooked by NRL’s Origin behemoth as it weighs up mid-year competition

It is right for the AFL to discuss a mid-year tournament, but nothing new will rival the jewel in the rugby league crown.

07.07.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

AFL shouldn’t be spooked by NRL’s Origin behemoth as it weighs up mid-year competition

It is right for the AFL to discuss a mid-year tournament, but nothing new will rival the jewel in the rugby league crown.

07.07.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

AFL shouldn’t be spooked by NRL’s Origin behemoth as it weighs up mid-year competition

It is right for the AFL to discuss a mid-year tournament, but nothing new will rival the jewel in the rugby league crown.

07.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The writing was on the wall for the Blues – in black and white this time

The clear gulf in class against Collingwood should underscore that Carlton’s primary issues are with their playing list, rather than strategy or...

04.07.2025 8

WA Today

Jake Niall

The writing was on the wall for the Blues – in black and white this time

The clear gulf in class against Collingwood should underscore that Carlton’s primary issues are with their playing list, rather than strategy or...

04.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The writing was on the wall for the Blues – in black and white this time

The clear gulf in class against Collingwood should underscore that Carlton’s primary issues are with their playing list, rather than strategy or...

04.07.2025 8

The Age

Jake Niall

The writing was on the wall for the Blues – in black and white this time

The clear gulf in class against Collingwood should underscore that Carlton’s primary issues are with their playing list, rather than strategy or...

04.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Voss was let down by his leaders. Now his fate is in the hands of others

If Carlton sack him, with a year to run on his contract, they would do so with considerable reluctance because the brass are well aware of the playing...

27.06.2025 6

WA Today

Jake Niall

Voss was let down by his leaders. Now his fate is in the hands of others

If Carlton sack him, with a year to run on his contract, they would do so with considerable reluctance because the brass are well aware of the playing...

27.06.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Voss was let down by his leaders. Now his fate is in the hands of others

If Carlton sack him, with a year to run on his contract, they would do so with considerable reluctance because the brass are well aware of the playing...

27.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Voss was let down by his leaders. Now his fate is in the hands of others

If Carlton sack him, with a year to run on his contract, they would do so with considerable reluctance because the brass are well aware of the playing...

27.06.2025 7

The Age

Jake Niall

Why Carlton are looking beyond the Voss question

The Blues can’t sack Voss. Not now, despite what a portion of their enraged fan base craves.

24.06.2025 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

Why Carlton are looking beyond the Voss question

The Blues can’t sack Voss. Not now, despite what a portion of their enraged fan base craves.

24.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Why Carlton are looking beyond the Voss question

The Blues can’t sack Voss. Not now, despite what a portion of their enraged fan base craves.

24.06.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Why Carlton are looking beyond the Voss question

The Blues can’t sack Voss. Not now, despite what a portion of their enraged fan base craves.

24.06.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Good enough: Simon Goodwin’s done enough repairs to coach Demons next year

As Melbourne sit at 5-8, with little prospect of playing finals, Goodwin has nonetheless done enough to coach this team in 2026. But they shouldn’t...

14.06.2025 8

WA Today

Jake Niall

Good enough: Simon Goodwin’s done enough repairs to coach Demons next year

As Melbourne sit at 5-8, with little prospect of playing finals, Goodwin has nonetheless done enough to coach this team in 2026. But they shouldn’t...

14.06.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Good enough: Simon Goodwin’s done enough repairs to coach Demons next year

As Melbourne sit at 5-8, with little prospect of playing finals, Goodwin has nonetheless done enough to coach this team in 2026. But they shouldn’t...

14.06.2025 7

The Age

Jake Niall

Good enough: Simon Goodwin’s done enough repairs to coach Demons next year

As Melbourne sit at 5-8, with little prospect of playing finals, Goodwin has nonetheless done enough to coach this team in 2026. But they shouldn’t...

14.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

How Collingwood won the moments that mattered most

At three-quarter time, the Demons trailed by seven points, having willed themselves back from a deficit that peaked at 20 points. Could they surge to...

09.06.2025 6

WA Today

Jake Niall

How Collingwood won the moments that mattered most

At three-quarter time, the Demons trailed by seven points, having willed themselves back from a deficit that peaked at 20 points. Could they surge to...

09.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

How Collingwood won the moments that mattered most

At three-quarter time, the Demons trailed by seven points, having willed themselves back from a deficit that peaked at 20 points. Could they surge to...

09.06.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

How Collingwood won the moments that mattered most

At three-quarter time, the Demons trailed by seven points, having willed themselves back from a deficit that peaked at 20 points. Could they surge to...

09.06.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Out with the young and in with the old: A mid-year All-Australian team with a difference

Seven players aged 30-plus make this mid-year 22, as the AFL follows the trend of tennis and American team sports, in which 35 really is the new 30.

07.06.2025 6

WA Today

Jake Niall

Out with the young and in with the old: A mid-year All-Australian team with a difference

Seven players aged 30-plus make this mid-year 22, as the AFL follows the trend of tennis and American team sports, in which 35 really is the new 30.

07.06.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Out with the young and in with the old: A mid-year All-Australian team with a difference

Seven players aged 30-plus make this mid-year 22, as the AFL follows the trend of tennis and American team sports, in which 35 really is the new 30.

07.06.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Out with the young and in with the old: A mid-year All-Australian team with a difference

Seven players aged 30-plus make this mid-year 22, as the AFL follows the trend of tennis and American team sports, in which 35 really is the new 30.

07.06.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

At risk of losing the Devil they know, the AFL stands firm to keep Tassie’s footy dream alive

Like Jeremy Rockliff, the Tasmania Devils live to fight another day. Meanwhile, the AFL is refusing to budge, not even one millimetre, as uncertainty...

04.06.2025 3

WA Today

Jake Niall

At risk of losing the Devil they know, the AFL stands firm to keep Tassie’s footy dream alive

Like Jeremy Rockliff, the Tasmania Devils live to fight another day. Meanwhile, the AFL is refusing to budge, not even one millimetre, as uncertainty...

04.06.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

At risk of losing the Devil they know, the AFL stands firm to keep Tassie’s footy dream alive

Like Jeremy Rockliff, the Tasmania Devils live to fight another day. Meanwhile, the AFL is refusing to budge, not even one millimetre, as uncertainty...

04.06.2025 7

The Age

Jake Niall

At risk of losing the Devil they know, the AFL stands firm to keep Tassie’s footy dream alive

Like Jeremy Rockliff, the Tasmania Devils live to fight another day. Meanwhile, the AFL is refusing to budge, not even one millimetre, as uncertainty...

04.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Origin of the AFL’s great challenge: What AFLW can learn from the NRL

The Matildas have raised the bar. The NRLW has jumped ahead via Origin. The AFL can’t create a larger footprint for women without thinking bigger.

31.05.2025 9

WA Today

Jake Niall

Origin of the AFL’s great challenge: What AFLW can learn from the NRL

The Matildas have raised the bar. The NRLW has jumped ahead via Origin. The AFL can’t create a larger footprint for women without thinking bigger.

31.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Origin of the AFL’s great challenge: What AFLW can learn from the NRL

The Matildas have raised the bar. The NRLW has jumped ahead via Origin. The AFL can’t create a larger footprint for women without thinking bigger.

31.05.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Origin of the AFL’s great challenge: What AFLW can learn from the NRL

The Matildas have raised the bar. The NRLW has jumped ahead via Origin. The AFL can’t create a larger footprint for women without thinking bigger.

31.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Robert Walls didn’t do hot takes. He pioneered footy’s hard take

Robert Walls had strong opinions on football and never shied away from expressing them, either in print or on air. But his views were not manufactured...

16.05.2025 6

WA Today

Jake Niall

Robert Walls didn’t do hot takes. He pioneered footy’s hard take

Robert Walls had strong opinions on football and never shied away from expressing them, either in print or on air. But his views were not manufactured...

16.05.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall