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The five minutes of madness that could earn Lynch a lengthy AFL ban

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch is facing at least a four-match suspension if found guilty of striking Adelaide defender Jordon Butts late in the second...

30.06.2025 4

WA Today

Peter Ryan

The five minutes of madness that could earn Lynch a lengthy AFL ban

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch is facing at least a four-match suspension if found guilty of striking Adelaide defender Jordon Butts late in the second...

30.06.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

The five minutes of madness that could earn Lynch a lengthy AFL ban

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch is facing at least a four-match suspension if found guilty of striking Adelaide defender Jordon Butts late in the second...

30.06.2025 10

The Age

Peter Ryan

The five minutes of madness that could earn Lynch a lengthy AFL ban

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch is facing at least a four-match suspension if found guilty of striking Adelaide defender Jordon Butts late in the second...

30.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

May is one of the best defenders of his generation, passionate and ultra-competitive. But a recent public outburst at captain Max Gawn has put his...

27.06.2025 6

WA Today

Peter Ryan

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

May is one of the best defenders of his generation, passionate and ultra-competitive. But a recent public outburst at captain Max Gawn has put his...

27.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

May is one of the best defenders of his generation, passionate and ultra-competitive. But a recent public outburst at captain Max Gawn has put his...

27.06.2025 7

The Age

Peter Ryan

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

Be a good teammate: Steven May’s unfiltered feedback is wearing thin at Melbourne

May is one of the best defenders of his generation, passionate and ultra-competitive. But a recent public outburst at captain Max Gawn has put his...

27.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

Should the Cats worry as the Lions flex their midfield muscle?

The reigning premiers have now beaten Geelong three times in succession after they won at GMHBA Stadium for the first time since 2003. They proved...

20.06.2025 7

WA Today

Peter Ryan

Should the Cats worry as the Lions flex their midfield muscle?

The reigning premiers have now beaten Geelong three times in succession after they won at GMHBA Stadium for the first time since 2003. They proved...

20.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

Should the Cats worry as the Lions flex their midfield muscle?

The reigning premiers have now beaten Geelong three times in succession after they won at GMHBA Stadium for the first time since 2003. They proved...

20.06.2025 6

The Age

Peter Ryan

Should the Cats worry as the Lions flex their midfield muscle?

The reigning premiers have now beaten Geelong three times in succession after they won at GMHBA Stadium for the first time since 2003. They proved...

20.06.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

Both club administrators are respected and trusted. But they are about to learn that no one barracks for the AFL.

15.06.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Ryan

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

Both club administrators are respected and trusted. But they are about to learn that no one barracks for the AFL.

15.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

Both club administrators are respected and trusted. But they are about to learn that no one barracks for the AFL.

15.06.2025 10

The Age

Peter Ryan

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?

Both club administrators are respected and trusted. But they are about to learn that no one barracks for the AFL.

15.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

How did it come to this? The Schultz saga exposes cracks at the AFL

The AFL has been protective of umpires to a fault for decades, for good reason. Now, they had thrown them under the proverbial bus.

14.05.2025 3

WA Today

Peter Ryan

How did it come to this? The Schultz saga exposes cracks at the AFL

The AFL has been protective of umpires to a fault for decades, for good reason. Now, they had thrown them under the proverbial bus.

14.05.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

How did it come to this? The Schultz saga exposes cracks at the AFL

The AFL has been protective of umpires to a fault for decades, for good reason. Now, they had thrown them under the proverbial bus.

14.05.2025 10

The Age

Peter Ryan

How did it come to this? The Schultz saga exposes cracks at the AFL

The AFL has been protective of umpires to a fault for decades, for good reason. Now, they had thrown them under the proverbial bus.

14.05.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

Inside the Willie Rioli decision that sparked a fury

The AFL has been roundly criticised for their inconsistent application of penalties for a while now and the Rioli saga brought the dissatisfaction to...

07.05.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Ryan

Inside the Willie Rioli decision that sparked a fury

The AFL has been roundly criticised for their inconsistent application of penalties for a while now and the Rioli saga brought the dissatisfaction to...

07.05.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

Inside the Willie Rioli decision that sparked a fury

The AFL has been roundly criticised for their inconsistent application of penalties for a while now and the Rioli saga brought the dissatisfaction to...

07.05.2025 3

The Age

Peter Ryan

Inside the Willie Rioli decision that sparked a fury

The AFL has been roundly criticised for their inconsistent application of penalties for a while now and the Rioli saga brought the dissatisfaction to...

07.05.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

Petracca helped Melbourne realise a need for change. Can they keep it going?

Christian Petracca lines up on Thursday night with six matches under his belt after last year’s horrific injury. He is ready to bounce on prime time...

23.04.2025 5

WA Today

Peter Ryan

Petracca helped Melbourne realise a need for change. Can they keep it going?

Christian Petracca lines up on Thursday night with six matches under his belt after last year’s horrific injury. He is ready to bounce on prime time...

23.04.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

Petracca helped Melbourne realise a need for change. Can they keep it going?

Christian Petracca lines up on Thursday night with six matches under his belt after last year’s horrific injury. He is ready to bounce on prime time...

23.04.2025 10

The Age

Peter Ryan

Petracca helped Melbourne realise a need for change. Can they keep it going?

Christian Petracca lines up on Thursday night with six matches under his belt after last year’s horrific injury. He is ready to bounce on prime time...

23.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

St Kilda’s appeal is growing, but Blues shouldn’t fret about losing De Koning

The Carlton ruckman is playing great football and is about to become a free agent. But the Blues need to keep his value in perspective.

07.04.2025 5

WA Today

Peter Ryan

St Kilda’s appeal is growing, but Blues shouldn’t fret about losing De Koning

The Carlton ruckman is playing great football and is about to become a free agent. But the Blues need to keep his value in perspective.

07.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

St Kilda’s appeal is growing, but Blues shouldn’t fret about losing De Koning

The Carlton ruckman is playing great football and is about to become a free agent. But the Blues need to keep his value in perspective.

07.04.2025 8

The Age

Peter Ryan

St Kilda’s appeal is growing, but Blues shouldn’t fret about losing De Koning

The Carlton ruckman is playing great football and is about to become a free agent. But the Blues need to keep his value in perspective.

07.04.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

Not the time to stay the course: The changes Blues must make to turn their season around

It’s only round one, but Thursday night’s result against Richmond exposed some flaws that have crept into Carlton’s game. Here are the quick...

17.03.2025 6

WA Today

Peter Ryan

Not the time to stay the course: The changes Blues must make to turn their season around

It’s only round one, but Thursday night’s result against Richmond exposed some flaws that have crept into Carlton’s game. Here are the quick...

17.03.2025 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

Not the time to stay the course: The changes Blues must make to turn their season around

It’s only round one, but Thursday night’s result against Richmond exposed some flaws that have crept into Carlton’s game. Here are the quick...

17.03.2025 8

The Age

Peter Ryan

Not the time to stay the course: The changes Blues must make to turn their season around

It’s only round one, but Thursday night’s result against Richmond exposed some flaws that have crept into Carlton’s game. Here are the quick...

17.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

Hawthorn’s ‘wizard’ is the same height as Lionel Messi and Tom Cruise. How does he dominate?

Nick Watson became the shortest ever player to be picked in the first five picks of a national draft. By the end of his first season, the Wizard had...

06.03.2025 7

WA Today

Peter Ryan

Hawthorn’s ‘wizard’ is the same height as Lionel Messi and Tom Cruise. How does he dominate?

Nick Watson became the shortest ever player to be picked in the first five picks of a national draft. By the end of his first season, the Wizard had...

06.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

Hawthorn’s ‘wizard’ is the same height as Lionel Messi and Tom Cruise. How does he dominate?

Nick Watson became the shortest ever player to be picked in the first five picks of a national draft. By the end of his first season, the Wizard had...

06.03.2025 7

The Age

Peter Ryan

Hawthorn’s ‘wizard’ is the same height as Lionel Messi and Tom Cruise. How does he dominate?

Nick Watson became the shortest ever player to be picked in the first five picks of a national draft. By the end of his first season, the Wizard had...

06.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

Why Kenny and the Power have what it takes to put the success in their succession plan

Hinkley knew this would be his last season at Port Adelaide. Now, Tasmania might just come calling.

12.02.2025 6

WA Today

Peter Ryan

Why Kenny and the Power have what it takes to put the success in their succession plan

Hinkley knew this would be his last season at Port Adelaide. Now, Tasmania might just come calling.

12.02.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

Why Kenny and the Power have what it takes to put the success in their succession plan

Hinkley knew this would be his last season at Port Adelaide. Now, Tasmania might just come calling.

12.02.2025 10

The Age

Peter Ryan

Why Kenny and the Power have what it takes to put the success in their succession plan

Hinkley knew this would be his last season at Port Adelaide. Now, Tasmania might just come calling.

12.02.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

As rival clubs circle, what price is right for Carlton to keep De Koning?

On Tuesday, Carlton announced two new re-signings. But neither was the man who looms as one of the most talked-about free agents of 2025.

22.01.2025 9

WA Today

Peter Ryan

As rival clubs circle, what price is right for Carlton to keep De Koning?

On Tuesday, Carlton announced two new re-signings. But neither was the man who looms as one of the most talked-about free agents of 2025.

22.01.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan

As rival clubs circle, what price is right for Carlton to keep De Koning?

On Tuesday, Carlton announced two new re-signings. But neither was the man who looms as one of the most talked-about free agents of 2025.

22.01.2025 20

The Age

Peter Ryan

As rival clubs circle, what price is right for Carlton to keep De Koning?

On Tuesday, Carlton announced two new re-signings. But neither was the man who looms as one of the most talked-about free agents of 2025.

22.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Ryan

AFL integrity unit investigates lewd image posted to Carlton president’s account

Luke Sayers has four options when he returns to Australia. Hoping the issue will disappear is not one of them.

17.01.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Ryan

AFL integrity unit investigates lewd image posted to Carlton president’s account

17.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Ryan