Carlton forward Matt Owies cops ban for dangerous tackle, Liam Jones escapes with a fine

Carlton forward Matt Owies cops ban for dangerous tackle, Liam Jones escapes with a fine

Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones is free to face Hawthorn in an elimination final after escaping with just a fine for his dangerous tackle on the weekend. But Carlton will be without Matt Owies after he copped a ban for a similar tackle. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Liam Jones wraps up Aaron Cadman in a … Read more

West Coast high-flyer Liam Ryan under match review scrutiny after heavy knock on St Kilda’s Liam Stocker

West Coast high-flyer Liam Ryan under match review scrutiny after heavy knock on St Kilda’s Liam Stocker

West Coast high-flyer Liam Ryan is certain to come under AFL scrutiny after flooring St Kilda’s Liam Stocker with a heavy knock. Ryan elected to bump Stocker and collected his opponent high during an ugly incident in the second quarter. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Liam Ryan under AFL scrutiny after Liam Stocker goes down. Know … Read more

St Kilda renew trade interest in Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel

St Kilda renew trade interest in Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel

St Kilda have renewed their interest in Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel despite a failed trade attempt last year, according to 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary. The Saints made a play for Shiel last year, but pulled out because of concerns around his body after he managed just 12 games due to form and injuries. … Read more

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard cops lengthy suspension for homophobic slur

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard cops lengthy suspension for homophobic slur

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard has been given a season-ending six-match ban for making multiple homophobic slurs during a VFL game last weekend. Collard, who was playing for the Saints’ VFL affiliate Sandringham, reportedly used the slur at least five times to two opponents during Saturday’s clash against Williamstown. The VFL were made aware of … Read more

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard under investigation for alleged homophobic slur

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard under investigation for alleged homophobic slur

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard is being investigated by the AFL after allegedly making homophobic slurs in a VFL game over the weekend. Collard, who was playing for the Saints’ VFL affiliate Sandringham, allegedly used the slur to two opponents during Saturday’s clash against Williamstown. The VFL were made aware of the incident and referred … Read more

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon blames Adelaide Oval for breaking phone in anger

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon blames Adelaide Oval for breaking phone in anger

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon wants Adelaide Oval to upgrade communications after twice damaging a telephone in a 32-point loss to Adelaide. Lyon’s phone connecting the box to his interchange bench twice fell apart during Saturday night’s loss. In both cases, Lyon struck the phone on a desk in frustration. Know the news with the … Read more

Comeback star Riley Thilthorpe forced to miss team song for post-match running session

Comeback star Riley Thilthorpe forced to miss team song for post-match running session

Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has celebrated his comeback with two goals before missing the team song for a post-match running session. Named as the Crows’ substitute for his return to the AFL from a knee injury, the 22-year-old came off the bench to seal the 10.11 (79) to 5.9 (59) win over St Kilda on … Read more

Concern for AFL umpire John Howorth after going down in centre-bounce hit with Paddy Dow

Concern for AFL umpire John Howorth after going down in centre-bounce hit with Paddy Dow

AFL umpire John Howorth was replaced by an emergency early in Brisbane’s clash with St Kilda on Friday night after going down at a centre bounce stoppage. Howorth was backing out after bouncing the ball in the middle of the Gabba to start the second quarter when he crashed into Saints midfielder Paddy Dow. WATCH … Read more