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Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Although footy fans are scratching their heads at the dual Brownlow medallist’s interest in moving to Melbourne when his wife and kids have...

yesterday 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Although footy fans are scratching their heads at the dual Brownlow medallist’s interest in moving to Melbourne when his wife and kids have...

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Although footy fans are scratching their heads at the dual Brownlow medallist’s interest in moving to Melbourne when his wife and kids have...

yesterday 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Why family ties could convince Lachie Neale to choose the Pies or Saints

Although footy fans are scratching their heads at the dual Brownlow medallist’s interest in moving to Melbourne when his wife and kids have...

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Once the fans have new heroes – if and when Sullivan Robey, Jacob Farrow, Nate Caddy, whoever they pick first in the draft, and potentially others...

24.06.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Once the fans have new heroes – if and when Sullivan Robey, Jacob Farrow, Nate Caddy, whoever they pick first in the draft, and potentially others...

24.06.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Once the fans have new heroes – if and when Sullivan Robey, Jacob Farrow, Nate Caddy, whoever they pick first in the draft, and potentially others...

24.06.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Why the Essendon coaching job is better than advertised

Once the fans have new heroes – if and when Sullivan Robey, Jacob Farrow, Nate Caddy, whoever they pick first in the draft, and potentially others...

24.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Comparisons were made between the forces that have shaped Australian politics, and the demographic challenges facing the AFL and the 18 clubs.

22.06.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Comparisons were made between the forces that have shaped Australian politics, and the demographic challenges facing the AFL and the 18 clubs.

22.06.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Comparisons were made between the forces that have shaped Australian politics, and the demographic challenges facing the AFL and the 18 clubs.

22.06.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Why the AFL brought in a top political pollster to warn clubs about their future

Comparisons were made between the forces that have shaped Australian politics, and the demographic challenges facing the AFL and the 18 clubs.

22.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

How Butters would be a game changer for Beveridge, not just the Bulldogs

Zak Butters represents a game-changer for the Bulldogs, in that he would make Luke Beveridge’s presence next year mandatory, irrespective of results...

16.06.2026 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

How Butters would be a game changer for Beveridge, not just the Bulldogs

Zak Butters represents a game-changer for the Bulldogs, in that he would make Luke Beveridge’s presence next year mandatory, irrespective of results...

16.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

How Butters would be a game changer for Beveridge, not just the Bulldogs

Zak Butters represents a game-changer for the Bulldogs, in that he would make Luke Beveridge’s presence next year mandatory, irrespective of results...

16.06.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

How Butters would be a game changer for Beveridge, not just the Bulldogs

Zak Butters represents a game-changer for the Bulldogs, in that he would make Luke Beveridge’s presence next year mandatory, irrespective of results...

16.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The man behind the name: Gary Ablett jnr lived in the public eye and stayed private

Dustin Martin, not one for over-praise, called “Gaz” simply “the GOAT”. On Tuesday night, the two-time Brownlow medallist was inducted into...

09.06.2026 40

WA Today

Jake Niall

The man behind the name: Gary Ablett jnr lived in the public eye and stayed private

Dustin Martin, not one for over-praise, called “Gaz” simply “the GOAT”. On Tuesday night, the two-time Brownlow medallist was inducted into...

09.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The man behind the name: Gary Ablett jnr lived in the public eye and stayed private

Dustin Martin, not one for over-praise, called “Gaz” simply “the GOAT”. On Tuesday night, the two-time Brownlow medallist was inducted into...

09.06.2026 30

The Age

Jake Niall

The man behind the name: Gary Ablett jnr lived in the public eye and stayed private

Dustin Martin, not one for over-praise, called “Gaz” simply “the GOAT”. On Tuesday night, the two-time Brownlow medallist was inducted into...

09.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and egregious mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and egregious mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and egregious mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 30

The Age

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and egregious mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and no less amazing mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and no less amazing mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and no less amazing mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle

In a game of amazing feats and no less amazing mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford.

08.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Bailey, ‘Kozzy’ and ‘the Wizard’ have made it, but the strength of this side is in who misses out

“The Wizard” joins “the Lizard”, but only nine players from the 2025 All-Australian side have done enough to get into the 23 for this mid-year...

07.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Bailey, ‘Kozzy’ and ‘the Wizard’ have made it, but the strength of this side is in who misses out

“The Wizard” joins “the Lizard”, but only nine players from the 2025 All-Australian side have done enough to get into the 23 for this mid-year...

07.06.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

Bailey, ‘Kozzy’ and ‘the Wizard’ have made it, but the strength of this side is in who misses out

“The Wizard” joins “the Lizard”, but only nine players from the 2025 All-Australian side have done enough to get into the 23 for this mid-year...

07.06.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

Bailey, ‘Kozzy’ and ‘the Wizard’ have made it, but the strength of this side is in who misses out

“The Wizard” joins “the Lizard”, but only nine players from the 2025 All-Australian side have done enough to get into the 23 for this mid-year...

07.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Mission possible: Blues can make finals, as new realism takes root

A month ago, the journey ahead seemed almost as arduous as that facing Essendon and Richmond. Today, the Carlton coaching role shapes as one of the...

30.05.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

Mission possible: Blues can make finals, as new realism takes root

A month ago, the journey ahead seemed almost as arduous as that facing Essendon and Richmond. Today, the Carlton coaching role shapes as one of the...

30.05.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Mission possible: Blues can make finals, as new realism takes root

A month ago, the journey ahead seemed almost as arduous as that facing Essendon and Richmond. Today, the Carlton coaching role shapes as one of the...

30.05.2026 30

The Age

Jake Niall

Mission possible: Blues can make finals, as new realism takes root

A month ago, the journey ahead seemed almost as arduous as that facing Essendon and Richmond. Today, the Carlton coaching role shapes as one of the...

30.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Who even wants the job? Hird is now a political problem for Essendon

James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates,...

27.05.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

Who even wants the job? Hird is now a political problem for Essendon

James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates,...

27.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Who even wants the job? Hird is now a political problem for Essendon

James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates,...

27.05.2026 30

The Age

Jake Niall

Who even wants the job? Hird is now a political problem for Essendon

James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates,...

27.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Essendon’s president told me Brad Scott would be their next flag coach. Here’s what changed

Andrew Welsh’s comments endorsing the coach stand as a source of embarrassment for Essendon today, but the fans won’t mind the board’s backflip.

26.05.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

Essendon’s president told me Brad Scott would be their next flag coach. Here’s what changed

Andrew Welsh’s comments endorsing the coach stand as a source of embarrassment for Essendon today, but the fans won’t mind the board’s backflip.

26.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Essendon’s president told me he believed Scott would be their next flag coach. Here’s what changed

Andrew Welsh’s comments endorsing the coach stand as a source of embarrassment for Essendon today, as Scott became the latest coach to disappear...

26.05.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

Essendon’s president told me he believed Scott would be their next flag coach. Here’s what changed

Andrew Welsh’s comments endorsing the coach stand as a source of embarrassment for Essendon today, as Scott became the latest coach to disappear...

26.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

From ‘Buddy’ to Gawn: The top 10 players of the Pendlebury era

Amid the deluge of tributes, it’s worth considering where Scott Pendlebury’s incomplete innings ranks in the AFL’s pantheon, over the course of...

21.05.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

From ‘Buddy’ to Gawn: The top 10 players of the Pendlebury era

Amid the deluge of tributes, it’s worth considering where Scott Pendlebury’s incomplete innings ranks in the AFL’s pantheon, over the course of...

21.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

From ‘Buddy’ to Gawn: The top 10 players of the Pendlebury era

Amid the deluge of tributes, it’s worth considering where Scott Pendlebury’s incomplete innings ranks in the AFL’s pantheon, over the course of...

21.05.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

From ‘Buddy’ to Gawn: The top 10 players of the Pendlebury era

Amid the deluge of tributes, it’s worth considering where Scott Pendlebury’s incomplete innings ranks in the AFL’s pantheon, over the course of...

21.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Inside the demise of Voss, and the weakness that sealed his fate

The new Carlton regime wanted Voss to succeed, but in the end he couldn’t deliver the improvement his bosses wanted.

12.05.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

Inside the demise of Voss, and the weakness that sealed his fate

The new Carlton regime wanted Voss to succeed, but in the end he couldn’t deliver the improvement his bosses wanted.

12.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall