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Brisbane Times

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Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 8

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 20

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 6

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 5

The Age

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 4

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 6

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 50

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 20

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 50

The Age

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 9

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 4

The Age

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?

The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.

12.06.2025 7

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?

The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.

12.06.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?

The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.

12.06.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?

The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.

12.06.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Bumping Bomber got two-match ban, he deserved to be sidelined for twice as long

Adam Cerra was fortunate to escape without a concussion or a spinal injury. Sam Durham was lucky to escape with a ban of just two matches.

10.06.2025 5

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Bumping Bomber got two-match ban, he deserved to be sidelined for twice as long

Adam Cerra was fortunate to escape without a concussion or a spinal injury. Sam Durham was lucky to escape with a ban of just two matches.

10.06.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Bumping Bomber got two-match ban, he deserved to be sidelined for twice as long

Adam Cerra was fortunate to escape without a concussion or a spinal injury. Sam Durham was lucky to escape with a ban of just two matches.

10.06.2025 40

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Bumping Bomber got two-match ban, he deserved to be sidelined for twice as long

Adam Cerra was fortunate to escape without a concussion or a spinal injury. Sam Durham was lucky to escape with a ban of just two matches.

10.06.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

An opponent called the Swans a ‘rabble’. He was being kind

They were pumped late last year by the Power, embarrassed by the Lions in the grand final and are sliding rapidly in 2025. Sydney’s Swans dive...

01.06.2025 8

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

An opponent called the Swans a ‘rabble’. He was being kind

They were pumped late last year by the Power, embarrassed by the Lions in the grand final and are sliding rapidly in 2025. Sydney’s Swans dive...

01.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

An opponent called the Swans a ‘rabble’. He was being kind

They were pumped late last year by the Power, embarrassed by the Lions in the grand final and are sliding rapidly in 2025. Sydney’s Swans dive...

01.06.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

An opponent called the Swans a ‘rabble’. He was being kind

They were pumped late last year by the Power, embarrassed by the Lions in the grand final and are sliding rapidly in 2025. Sydney’s Swans dive...

01.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Despite everything that went wrong over summer, this could be the year of the Dogs

The Bulldogs have a strut up, and there’s no reason they can’t go all the way given their depth of talent, balance and the calmness that has...

18.05.2025 5

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Despite everything that went wrong over summer, this could be the year of the Dogs

The Bulldogs have a strut up, and there’s no reason they can’t go all the way given their depth of talent, balance and the calmness that has...

18.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Despite everything that went wrong over summer, this could be the year of the Dogs

The Bulldogs have a strut up, and there’s no reason they can’t go all the way given their depth of talent, balance and the calmness that has...

18.05.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Despite everything that went wrong over summer, this could be the year of the Dogs

The Bulldogs have a strut up, and there’s no reason they can’t go all the way given their depth of talent, balance and the calmness that has...

18.05.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Cocky and clunky, but Hawks still manage to get the points

It’s a topsy-turvy season without a dominant team, but some are managing to bank important wins while searching for their best form.

11.05.2025 5

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Cocky and clunky, but Hawks still manage to get the points

It’s a topsy-turvy season without a dominant team, but some are managing to bank important wins while searching for their best form.

11.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Cocky and clunky, but Hawks still manage to get the points

It’s a topsy-turvy season without a dominant team, but some are managing to bank important wins while searching for their best form.

11.05.2025 30

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Cocky and clunky, but Hawks still manage to get the points

It’s a topsy-turvy season without a dominant team, but some are managing to bank important wins while searching for their best form.

11.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

To call Daicos’ bluff, or not: Pies superstar’s tactic that has the competition on high alert

Nick Daicos’ eye-catching centre-square move recently poses a fascinating question to his opponents: Follow him out of the centre bounce, or stay...

09.05.2025 8

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

To call Daicos’ bluff, or not: Pies superstar’s tactic that has the competition on high alert

Nick Daicos’ eye-catching centre-square move recently poses a fascinating question to his opponents: Follow him out of the centre bounce, or stay...

09.05.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

To call Daicos’ bluff, or not: Pies superstar’s tactic that has the competition on high alert

Nick Daicos’ eye-catching centre-square move recently poses a fascinating question to his opponents: Follow him out of the centre bounce, or stay...

09.05.2025 8

The Age

Michael Gleeson

To call Daicos’ bluff, or not: Pies superstar’s tactic that has the competition on high alert

Nick Daicos’ eye-catching centre-square move recently poses a fascinating question to his opponents: Follow him out of the centre bounce, or stay...

09.05.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

In failing to sanction Rioli, the AFL is flipping players the bird

Though the AFL has happily fined players for giving the finger this year in pantomime moments of by-play, it decided against fining Willie Rioli for...

06.05.2025 6

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

In failing to sanction Rioli, the AFL is flipping players the bird

Though the AFL has happily fined players for giving the finger this year in pantomime moments of by-play, it decided against fining Willie Rioli for...

06.05.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson