Bailey Smith has declined an invite to attend the Western Bulldogs’ awards night on Wednesday as he finally confirmed Geelong as his preferred destination. The 23-year-old will make the move to the Cats in the AFL trade period but faces a nervous wait while the two clubs thrash out a deal. Smith did not play … Read more
Richmond coach Adem Yze has revealed a number of his players spent time in hospital after getting sick during their footy trip to Thailand. A group of Tigers players went to Thailand for their end-of-season celebrations in recent weeks, but an illness that spread appears to have soured them somewhat. Yze himself wasn’t feeling 100 … Read more
Richmond legend Dustin Martin appears unlikely to continue his career at the Gold Coast after making a rare public comment to the media on Tuesday night. Martin announced his immediate retirement in a snap media release in August, bringing an end to his glittering 302-game career. The 33-year-old three-time Norm Smith medallist had previously been … Read more
AFLW All Australian turned popular commentator Kate McCarthy is on the mend after being hospitalised with a heart scare. The ex-Brisbane Lions player enjoyed a busy weekend featuring on Channel 7’s AFL grand final coverage before celebrating her former club’s premiership victory on Saturday and a thrilling two-point AFLW win on Sunday. But the 31-year-old’s … Read more
Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver is looming as a big story in the upcoming AFL trade period after bombshell reports on Monday. AFL Media reports clubs are eyeing a potential play for the midfielder, who is contracted until the end of 2030 on big money, while The Age have named Geelong as a contender for the … Read more
Welcome back to INSIDE MEDIA where we bring you the scoop on media news, with plenty of views, every Monday and Thursday. ABC RACISM REPORT The ABC is bracing for bombshell revelations with the imminent release of a report into racism at the taxpayer-funded broadcaster. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today According … Read more
A young Brisbane fan has gone viral for belting out a hilarious rendition of John Denver’s hit Country Roads, Take Me Home. The song’s connection to the Lions needs no introduction, but it has become synonymous with star forward Charlie Cameron since it started getting played on the loud speakers when he kicks goals during … Read more
A moment from Katy Perry’s pre-game AFL grand final show has gone viral on social media. Fans could not stop laughing at the “deflated balloon” moment from the Teenage Dream section of her performance. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Katy Perry ‘deflated balloon’ moment goes viral. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Performing … Read more
Former Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says a meeting between a few of the club’s veterans at Round 12 helped turn the club around after a mediocre start to the year. Last year’s AFL grand finalists had an uncharacteristically poor first half of the 2024 season, with just four wins and one draw from their … Read more
Lachie Neale doesn’t “give a s***” he will be in for a long recovery after starring in the Brisbane Lions’ first premiership in 21 years. The dual Brownlow medallist turned up to the Lions’ Melbourne family day at Brunswick St Oval in Fitzroy on Sunday with his left leg in a moon boot. Neale has … Read more
