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

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.

tuesday 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

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

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.

tuesday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

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

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.

tuesday 10

The Age

Jake Niall

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

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.

tuesday 10

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The punishment of a $75,000 fine – donated to the league’s mental health partner, to provide a philanthropic sheen – contained two major motives.

06.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The punishment of a $75,000 fine – donated to the league’s mental health partner, to provide a philanthropic sheen – contained two major motives.

06.05.2026 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The punishment of a $75,000 fine – donated to the league’s mental health partner, to provide a philanthropic sheen – contained two major motives.

06.05.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The AFL whacked Carlton over Elijah Hollands. But these questions remain unanswered

The punishment of a $75,000 fine – donated to the league’s mental health partner, to provide a philanthropic sheen – contained two major motives.

06.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

The game has moved past the dual Brownlow medallist. The Blues should, at least, remove the burden of captaincy from him for 2027.

04.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

The game has moved past the dual Brownlow medallist. The Blues should, at least, remove the burden of captaincy from him for 2027.

04.05.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

The game has moved past the dual Brownlow medallist. The Blues should, at least, remove the burden of captaincy from him for 2027.

04.05.2026 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

Carlton’s fadeouts will bury Voss. But the Blues and Cripps are chained to each other

The game has moved past the dual Brownlow medallist. The Blues should, at least, remove the burden of captaincy from him for 2027.

04.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The Collard case should prompt a rethink on homophobia

The AFL needs to consult those who are most impacted by homophobia in devising their punitive measures and education programs. What they do not need...

27.04.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

The Collard case should prompt a rethink on homophobia

The AFL needs to consult those who are most impacted by homophobia in devising their punitive measures and education programs. What they do not need...

27.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The Collard case should prompt a rethink on homophobia

The AFL needs to consult those who are most impacted by homophobia in devising their punitive measures and education programs. What they do not need...

27.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The Collard case should prompt a rethink on homophobia

The AFL needs to consult those who are most impacted by homophobia in devising their punitive measures and education programs. What they do not need...

27.04.2026 10

The Age

Jake Niall

The cause of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode is not the main issue

Had Hollands not returned after half-time, the Carlton Football Club could have saved the player and themselves from ongoing consequences.

21.04.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

The cause of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode is not the main issue

Had Hollands not returned after half-time, the Carlton Football Club could have saved the player and themselves from ongoing consequences.

21.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The cause of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode is not the main issue

Had Hollands not returned after half-time, the Carlton Football Club could have saved the player and themselves from ongoing consequences.

21.04.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

The cause of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode is not the main issue

Had Hollands not returned after half-time, the Carlton Football Club could have saved the player and themselves from ongoing consequences.

21.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

For Michael Voss and Carlton, this is much worse than blowing another lead

The football experts – the coaches – should have pulled Hollands from the field when it was evident he was incapable of performing.

17.04.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

For Michael Voss and Carlton, this is much worse than blowing another lead

The football experts - the coaches - should have pulled Hollands from the field when it was evident he was incapable of performing.

17.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

For Michael Voss and Carlton, this is much worse than blowing another lead

The football experts - the coaches - should have pulled Hollands from the field when it was evident he was incapable of performing.

17.04.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

For Michael Voss and Carlton, this is much worse than blowing another lead

The football experts - the coaches - should have pulled Hollands from the field when it was evident he was incapable of performing.

17.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The son of an Essendon gun behind the Bombers’ fight to delay draft rule change

Both Essendon and Carlton have talented prospective father-sons in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and don’t want the rule changed until they’ve had...

14.04.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

The son of an Essendon gun behind the Bombers’ fight to delay draft rule change

Both Essendon and Carlton have talented prospective father-sons in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and don’t want the rule changed until they’ve had...

14.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The son of an Essendon gun behind the Bombers’ fight to delay draft rule change

Both Essendon and Carlton have talented prospective father-sons in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and don’t want the rule changed until they’ve had...

14.04.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

The son of an Essendon gun behind the Bombers’ fight to delay draft rule change

Both Essendon and Carlton have talented prospective father-sons in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and don’t want the rule changed until they’ve had...

14.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Less hubris, more realism: The Pies need to change tack or risk wasting Nick Daicos

The handling of an injured Nick Daicos at the Gabba is much less consequential than Collingwood’s assembling of a playing list around their young...

10.04.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

Less hubris, more realism: The Pies need to change tack or risk wasting Nick Daicos

The handling of an injured Nick Daicos at the Gabba is much less consequential than Collingwood’s assembling of a playing list around their young...

10.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Less hubris, more realism: The Pies need to change tack or risk wasting Nick Daicos

The handling of an injured Nick Daicos at the Gabba is much less consequential than Collingwood’s assembling of a playing list around their young...

10.04.2026 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Less hubris, more realism: The Pies need to change tack or risk wasting Nick Daicos

The handling of an injured Nick Daicos at the Gabba is much less consequential than Collingwood’s assembling of a playing list around their young...

10.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The days of sacking coaches in April or May should be gone – even for Carlton

Michael Voss deserves to be given his shot at turning this leaky ship around, and seeing whether he can plug the leaks that have sunk the Blues in...

04.04.2026 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

The days of sacking coaches in April or May should be gone – even for Carlton

Michael Voss deserves to be given his shot at turning this leaky ship around, and seeing whether he can plug the leaks that have sunk the Blues in...

04.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The days of sacking coaches in April or May should be gone – even for Carlton

Michael Voss deserves to be given his shot at turning this leaky ship around, and seeing whether he can plug the leaks that have sunk the Blues in...

04.04.2026 20

The Age

Jake Niall

The days of sacking coaches in April or May should be gone – even for Carlton

Michael Voss deserves to be given his shot at turning this leaky ship around, and seeing whether he can plug the leaks that have sunk the Blues in...

04.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The numbers that reveal the AFL’s brewing problem

After soft crowds for marquee matches in round one, there are two themes worth exploring: that they were fully ticketed, requiring even members...

17.03.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

The numbers that reveal the AFL’s brewing problem

After soft crowds for marquee matches in round one, there are two themes worth exploring: that they were fully ticketed, requiring even members...

17.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The numbers that reveal the AFL’s brewing problem

After soft crowds for marquee matches in round one, there are two themes worth exploring: that they were fully ticketed, requiring even members...

17.03.2026 30

The Age

Jake Niall

The numbers that reveal the AFL’s brewing problem

After soft crowds for marquee matches in round one, there are two themes worth exploring: that they were fully ticketed, requiring even members...

17.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

After 22 years, the AFL’s absurd pretence is over. It’s about time

There will be a cohort of law-and-order types who might view the scrapping of strikes among the changes to the illicit drug policy as the...

11.03.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

After 22 years, the AFL’s absurd pretence is over. It’s about time

There will be a cohort of law-and-order types who might view the scrapping of strikes among the changes to the illicit drug policy as the...

11.03.2026 30

The Age

Jake Niall

After 22 years, the AFL’s absurd pretence is over. It’s about time

There will be a cohort of law-and-order types who might view the scrapping of strikes among the changes to the illicit drug policy as the...

11.03.2026 30

WA Today

Jake Niall

After 22 years, the AFL’s absurd pretence is over. It’s about time

There will be a cohort of law-and-order types who might view the scrapping of strikes among the changes to the illicit drug policy as the...

11.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

‘Not going to be pushed around’: Can the Saints buy a stairway to heaven?

Whatever unfolds at St Kilda in 2026, the Saints have moved from off-Broadway to Times Square. They’ve raised the stakes dramatically.

08.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

‘Not going to be pushed around’: Can the Saints buy a stairway to heaven?

Whatever unfolds at St Kilda in 2026, the Saints have moved from off-Broadway to Times Square. They’ve raised the stakes dramatically.

08.03.2026 40

WA Today

Jake Niall

‘Not going to be pushed around’: Can the Saints buy a stairway to heaven?

Whatever unfolds at St Kilda in 2026, the Saints have moved from off-Broadway to Times Square. They’ve raised the stakes dramatically.

08.03.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

‘Not going to be pushed around’: Can the Saints buy a stairway to heaven?

Whatever unfolds at St Kilda in 2026, the Saints have moved from off-Broadway to Times Square. They’ve raised the stakes dramatically.

08.03.2026 30

The Age

Jake Niall

A JFK assassination buff: The quirks and keys to the legendary Dennis Cometti

Cometti’s passing is a moment to reflect on how history is made, not only by athletes, but by those who consecrate and capture the essence of what...

04.03.2026 60

WA Today

Jake Niall

A JFK assassination buff: The quirks and keys to the legendary Dennis Cometti

Cometti’s passing is a moment to reflect on how history is made, not only by athletes, but by those who consecrate and capture the essence of what...

04.03.2026 70

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall