Port Adelaide small forward Darcy Byrne-Jones has sealed victory over Carlton with a goal that controversially hit the goal umpire on its way through. The AFL defender-turned-goalsneak soccered a goal from five metres out that had to be reviewed before it was confirmed as a major, having thundered into the umpire’s legs. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
AFL premiership star Cyril Rioli has lodged a statement of claim in the Federal Court against his former club Hawthorn, as he and others continue to pursue legal action over alleged racism. Rioli is the lead applicant alongside his wife Shannyn Ah Sam-Rioli, former players Carl Peterson and Jermaine Miller-Lewis, his partner Montanah-Rae Lewis, and … Read more
The AFL has altered their processes surrounding head knocks after a number of incidents over the weekend that resulted in one club being reprimanded. Carlton, Brisbane and Adelaide were all issued “please explains” from the AFL over their handling of the league’s concussion protocols. Star Blue Harry McKay, Lions co-captain Harris Andrews and Crows skipper … Read more
GWS Giants star Tom Green has been reprimanded by the AFL after making “excessive, unfair or unreasonable” comments about the match review and tribunal process. The 23-year-old went rogue on his in-house club podcast ‘In the Green Room’ during a discussion about teammate Toby Bedford’s three-match ban for a tackle on Tim Taranto. Bedford went … Read more
The wife of AFL star Jeremy Finlayson has provided a devastating update on her battle with terminal cancer. Kellie Finlayson — who was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2021 — revealed on Tuesday that the cancer was growing and she may need to undergo another round of chemotherapy. The 28-year-old documented her visit … Read more
Richmond’s veteran champion Dustin Martin has been dealt another bitter family blow. The Herald Sun reports Martin’s uncle, Dean Martin, has been arrested and is set to be deported from Australia to New Zealand. The paper reports his visa has been cancelled on character grounds. It is a similar situation to what Dustin Martin’s father, … Read more
Sydney veteran Sam Reid has been forced into immediate retirement after suffering another setback. Reid had been pushing to return to senior action, but another hamstring injury in the VFL on the weekend ended his season. The 32-year-old told teammates of his decision on Tuesday morning. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today … Read more
Carlton star Tom De Koning is in hospital with a collapsed lung. The gun ruck copped a late hit from opposite number Tristan Xerri during the last quarter of the Blues’ 19-point win on Sunday. After a chat with club medical staff, he took the next centre bounce and a subsequent boundary throw-in before he … Read more
Carlton forward Harry McKay has beaten a head injury assessment and North Melbourne, kicking two crucial goals late as the Blues rebooted their top-two charge. The upstart Kangaroos gave their finals-contending rivals a huge scare throughout the first half and the game still remained close through the second. It threatened to turn when, with Carlton … Read more
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee has explained why coach Ken Hinkley gave the midfielders an almighty spray at half-time of the Power’s 41-point win over Richmond. The Power jumped from ninth to fifth spot on the ladder with a hard-fought 16.20 (116) to 11.9 (75) win on Saturday night at Adelaide Oval. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
