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Good old Collingwood: On a day to honour veterans, Pies show 34 is the new 30

It is no surprise that Nick Daicos and his brother Josh were exceptional for Collingwood. But another, much older player, shone in the grey skies and...

yesterday 2

WA Today

Jake Niall

Good old Collingwood: On a day to honour veterans, Pies show 34 is the new 30

It is no surprise that Nick Daicos and his brother Josh were exceptional for Collingwood. But another, much older player, shone in the grey skies and...

yesterday 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Good old Collingwood: On a day to honour veterans, Pies show 34 is the new 30

It is no surprise that Nick Daicos and his brother Josh were exceptional for Collingwood. But another, much older player, shone in the grey skies and...

yesterday 4

The Age

Jake Niall

Good old Collingwood: On a day to honour veterans, Pies show 34 is the new 30

It is no surprise that Nick Daicos and his brother Josh were exceptional for Collingwood. But another, much older player, shone in the grey skies and...

yesterday 2

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The magistrate who sentenced Noah Balta has embarrassed the AFL

The magistrate has effectively doubled the Richmond player’s suspension, and exposed the AFL for failing to read the play in terms of community...

22.04.2025 4

WA Today

Jake Niall

The magistrate who sentenced Noah Balta has embarrassed the AFL

The magistrate has effectively doubled the Richmond player’s suspension, and exposed the AFL for failing to read the play in terms of community...

22.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The magistrate who sentenced Noah Balta has embarrassed the AFL

The magistrate has effectively doubled the Richmond player’s suspension, and exposed the AFL for failing to read the play in terms of community...

22.04.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

The magistrate who sentenced Noah Balta has embarrassed the AFL

The magistrate has effectively doubled the Richmond player’s suspension, and exposed the AFL for failing to read the play in terms of community...

22.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

A messy masterpiece at the ’G, ending with Mannagh from heaven

If this wasn’t quite Picasso-level, it was Jackson Pollock – you couldn’t take your eyes off it and the chaos only made it more compelling: a...

21.04.2025 3

WA Today

Jake Niall

A messy masterpiece at the ’G, ending with Mannagh from heaven

If this wasn’t quite Picasso-level, it was Jackson Pollock – you couldn’t take your eyes off it and the chaos only made it more compelling: a...

21.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

A messy masterpiece at the ’G, ending with Mannagh from heaven

If this wasn’t quite Picasso-level, it was Jackson Pollock – you couldn’t take your eyes off it and the chaos only made it more compelling: a...

21.04.2025 20

The Age

Jake Niall

A messy masterpiece at the ’G, ending with Mannagh from heaven

If this wasn’t quite Picasso-level, it was Jackson Pollock – you couldn’t take your eyes off it and the chaos only made it more compelling: a...

21.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Hawks flop, then fight back, then lose in Port’s last laughing matter

It cannot be said the Hawks will have gained confidence from their second-half charge. Rather, Hawthorn might have gained a necessary touch of...

13.04.2025 10

WA Today

Jake Niall

Hawks flop, then fight back, then lose in Port’s last laughing matter

It cannot be said the Hawks will have gained confidence from their second-half charge. Rather, Hawthorn might have gained a necessary touch of...

13.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Hawks flop, then fight back, then lose in Port’s last laughing matter

It cannot be said the Hawks will have gained confidence from their second-half charge. Rather, Hawthorn might have gained a necessary touch of...

13.04.2025 6

The Age

Jake Niall

Hawks flop, then fight back, then lose in Port’s last laughing matter

It cannot be said the Hawks will have gained confidence from their second-half charge. Rather, Hawthorn might have gained a necessary touch of...

13.04.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

‘I’ve got the credentials to do the job’: Goodwin stands firm after Dons whip Dees

At half-time, the 45,000-plus crowd without Essendon allegiances were entitled to wonder if it was possible to get a refund for entry. This wasn’t...

12.04.2025 6

WA Today

Jake Niall

‘I’ve got the credentials to do the job’: Goodwin stands firm after Dons whip Dees

At half-time, the 45,000-plus crowd without Essendon allegiances were entitled to wonder if it was possible to get a refund for entry. This wasn’t...

12.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

‘I’ve got the credentials to do the job’: Goodwin stands firm after Dons whip Dees

At half-time, the 45,000-plus crowd without Essendon allegiances were entitled to wonder if it was possible to get a refund for entry. This wasn’t...

12.04.2025 2

The Age

Jake Niall

‘I’ve got the credentials to do the job’: Goodwin stands firm after Dons whip Dees

At half-time, the 45,000-plus crowd without Essendon allegiances were entitled to wonder if it was possible to get a refund for entry. This wasn’t...

12.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

A Cat above: Dangerfield, Cameron and Smith show Crows what it takes to be contenders

There are another eight games remaining in this Gather Round, but it’s doubtful that any will exceed the quality of the first.

10.04.2025 5

WA Today

Jake Niall

A Cat above: Dangerfield, Cameron and Smith show Crows what it takes to be contenders

There are another eight games remaining in this Gather Round, but it’s doubtful that any will exceed the quality of the first.

10.04.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

A Cat above: Dangerfield, Cameron and Smith show Crows what it takes to be contenders

There are another eight games remaining in this Gather Round, but it’s doubtful that any will exceed the quality of the first.

10.04.2025 50

The Age

Jake Niall

A Cat above: Dangerfield, Cameron and Smith show Crows what it takes to be contenders

There are another eight games remaining in this Gather Round, but it’s doubtful that any will exceed the quality of the first.

10.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

It can be said there are four stages of a team’s development: Contending, rebuilding, building, and no man’s land. We run an eye over every club,...

05.04.2025 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

It can be said there are four stages of a team’s development: Contending, rebuilding, building, and no man’s land. We run an eye over every club,...

05.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

It can be said there are four stages of a team’s development: Contending, rebuilding, building, and no man’s land. We run an eye over every club,...

05.04.2025 20

The Age

Jake Niall

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

It can be said there are four stages of a team’s development: Contending, rebuilding, building, and no man’s land. We run an eye over every club,...

05.04.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

They don’t know the half of it: Failing Blues look inward for answers

The target is on Carlton coach Michael Voss’ back – at least from fans and media – in part because his players can’t seem to hit them.

03.04.2025 7

WA Today

Jake Niall

They don’t know the half of it: Failing Blues look inward for answers

The target is on Carlton coach Michael Voss’ back – at least from fans and media – in part because his players can’t seem to hit them.

03.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

They don’t know the half of it: Failing Blues look inward for answers

The target is on Carlton coach Michael Voss’ back – at least from fans and media – in part because his players can’t seem to hit them.

03.04.2025 7

The Age

Jake Niall

They don’t know the half of it: Failing Blues look inward for answers

The target is on Carlton coach Michael Voss’ back – at least from fans and media – in part because his players can’t seem to hit them.

03.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Why Maynard’s decision to stay or go really matters

What value do you place on the intangible impact of a player who’s beloved by teammates, and whose absence would be keenly felt in the locker room?...

29.03.2025 7

WA Today

Jake Niall

Why Maynard’s decision to stay or go really matters

What value do you place on the intangible impact of a player who’s beloved by teammates, and whose absence would be keenly felt in the locker room?...

29.03.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Why Maynard’s decision to stay or go really matters

What value do you place on the intangible impact of a player who’s beloved by teammates, and whose absence would be keenly felt in the locker room?...

29.03.2025 9

The Age

Jake Niall

Why Maynard’s decision to stay or go really matters

What value do you place on the intangible impact of a player who’s beloved by teammates, and whose absence would be keenly felt in the locker room?...

29.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Goodwin’s candour invites unwanted attention on Gawn but empathy can’t be faulted

It is difficult to be critical of a senior coach who is being truthful and also showing care for his captain. But was this intervention necessary? No,...

24.03.2025 4

WA Today

Jake Niall

Goodwin’s candour invites unwanted attention on Gawn but empathy can’t be faulted

It is difficult to be critical of a senior coach who is being truthful and also showing care for his captain. But was this intervention necessary? No,...

24.03.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Goodwin’s candour invites unwanted attention on Gawn but empathy can’t be faulted

It is difficult to be critical of a senior coach who is being truthful and also showing care for his captain. But was this intervention necessary? No,...

24.03.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Goodwin’s candour invites unwanted attention on Gawn but empathy can’t be faulted

It is difficult to be critical of a senior coach who is being truthful and also showing care for his captain. But was this intervention necessary? No,...

24.03.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The Melbourne powerhouses in the mix for another club’s captain

Hawthorn and Collingwood are among the suitors. It is a safe bet that Melbourne will be too, and Essendon would be foolish not to entertain this...

22.03.2025 8

WA Today

Jake Niall

The Melbourne powerhouses in the mix for another club’s captain

Hawthorn and Collingwood are among the suitors. It is a safe bet that Melbourne will be too, and Essendon would be foolish not to entertain this...

22.03.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

The Melbourne powerhouses in the mix for another club’s captain

Hawthorn and Collingwood are among the suitors. It is a safe bet that Melbourne will be too, and Essendon would be foolish not to entertain this...

22.03.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

The Melbourne powerhouses in the mix for another club’s captain

Hawthorn and Collingwood are among the suitors. It is a safe bet that Melbourne will be too, and Essendon would be foolish not to entertain this...

22.03.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned

The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter...

19.03.2025 20

WA Today

Jake Niall

Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned

The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter...

19.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall

Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned

The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter...

19.03.2025 10

The Age

Jake Niall

Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned

The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter...

19.03.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Jake Niall

The difference this Day makes: How the Hawks have taken the next step

While Barrass and Battle should improve the Hawks’ backline, the more crucial inclusion to the team that went on an intoxicating charge last year...

07.03.2025 9

WA Today

Jake Niall

The difference this Day makes: How the Hawks have taken the next step

While Barrass and Battle should improve the Hawks’ backline, the more crucial inclusion to the team that went on an intoxicating charge last year...

07.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jake Niall