Former great and controversial media pundit Kane Cornes has criticized the AFL for allowing Harry McKay to play for Carlton on Friday night, following a head knock incident earlier in the week. McKay was dazed after colliding heads with North Melbourne’s Eddie Ford during the third quarter of Carlton’s Round 19 victory. The Blues faced…
Carlton star Tom De Koning is set for a stint on the sidelines after suffering a collapsed lung and a fractured foot, with the Blues ruckman now in hospital following Sunday’s win over North Melbourne. The Blues faced an anxious wait on the fitness of De Koning and Sam Walsh (back) after a tough encounter…
CARLTON has made four adjustments to their lineup for the match against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. In addition to confirming the inclusion of Jesse Motlop and George Hewett last night, the Blues have added Jack Carroll and David Cuningham to the senior team for extra pace. Cunningham has been playing VFL for the last…
Collingwood is set to regain a key trio for their match against Gold Coast on Saturday, though they will miss forward Lachie Schultz due to illness, and Isaac Quaynor remains uncertain to play. Jordan De Goey, Scott Pendlebury, and Brody Mihocek successfully completed training on Thursday and are cleared to play, but Schultz (gastro) is…
Collingwood will benefit from the return of veteran Scott Pendlebury and key forward Brody Mihocek for this weekend’s match against the Gold Coast. However, Category B rookie Wil Parker has undergone knee surgery and will be out for up to six weeks. Pendlebury and Mihocek, who were injured during the round 11 draw against Fremantle…
The Carlton Reserves have made five changes as they prepare to face Southport at IKON Park. Following last week’s bye, the Blues have brought back four AFL-listed players as their numbers continue to rise in the second half of the season. The match against the Sharks will feature Cooper Lord making his debut for the…
AFL Upholds Controversial Decision Amid North Melbourne’s Loss to Collingwood, Admits to Umpire Error The AFL has upheld a contentious decision not to award North Melbourne a 50m penalty in the final minute of their close loss to Collingwood, acknowledging an umpire’s error preceding the incident. After Bailey Scott marked 70 metres from the goal,…
Craig McRae has announced Collingwood’s lineup for Sunday’s game against North Melbourne, with 2023 draftee Tew Jiath set to make his AFL debut at Marvel Stadium. Jiath, drafted by Collingwood with Pick 37 in the National Draft, has impressed in his eight VFL games this year, averaging 15.5 disposals and four marks. The dashing defender,…
Harrison Jones will miss Essendon’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash this Saturday night against Richmond, as the key forward has been given a one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on North Melbourne’s Zac Fisher. The incident occurred in the second quarter of Essendon’s 40-point victory, when Jones tackled Fisher with a swinging dump, causing Fisher’s…
Essendon might see the return of Jordan Ridley for their upcoming clash with North Melbourne in round 10. Ridley, who has been sidelined since sustaining a quad injury during the pre-season and aggravating it in April, has undergone a cautious rehabilitation process. If he completes training without any setbacks, he stands a chance of playing…