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Melbourne’s culture has been questioned, with coach Simon Goodwin saying actions speak louder than words. In the last month, the Demons’ actions have been convincing.
Steven May admits he could have chosen his words better in a contentious speech at Melbourne’s best and fairest last year, and says that the Magpies had been “inspirational”.
It was mission accomplished for Melbourne, with former captain Jack Viney saying the road trip had helped the Demons band together, but they now await the outcome of the match review.
Sure, he’s 198 centimetres tall and can run like the wind. But at Geelong, when teammates and coaches are asked what sets Mark Blicavs apart, they invariably identify qualities that can’t be measured or timed.
Marvel Stadium will not be used for AFLW matches in 2024 despite recently being upgraded with $225 million of state government funding, in part for “improved facilities to support professional women’s sport”.
The man who invaded the Adelaide Oval match has been banned from all AFL and AFLW games, and the league warns the same fate awaits those who follow his example.
On Wednesday, as the who’s who of Melbourne’s footy industry touched down in Adelaide for the AFL’s second Gather Round, some surprising news broke about a very familiar name.
Sam Wicks is back with the Swans playing group and in the mix to play this Saturday after allegations of an argument with a teammate over a former girlfriend.
The AFL has dealt Geelong an official warning after star forward Tom Hawkins was seen accessing a mobile phone during a break in play. Meanwhile, Richmond have suffered another blow at the tribunal ahead of Gather Round.
Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has not been given frees for high contact that he deserves because of what looks like “subconscious bias” by umpires, according to Peter Schwab.
Jack Ginnivan has revealed post-grand final comments from coach Craig McRae combined with his exit interview showed him it was time to leave Collingwood, ahead of the new Hawk’s first clash against his old side on Sunday.