St Kilda midfielder Dan Hannebery moves closer to club debut after battling injury
The Dan Hannebery rebuild is nearing completion, with the star St Kilda recruit finally back to full AFL training. RE-CAP TODAY'S FOOTY NEWS.
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May 15, 2019 - 9:12PM
The Dan Hannebery rebuild is nearing completion, with the star St Kilda recruit finally back to full AFL training.
In a long-overdue milestone for Hannebery, he took part in Thursday’s session at Moorabbin.
The Sydney premiership midfielder and three-time All Australian joined the Saints late last year on a massive five-year deal, but is yet to play at all. The Saints posted a smiling photo of Hannebery at Thursday training on social media, with the comment “the boots are back on”.
Teammate Josh Bruce, who joined the Saints from the Giants and will reach 100 games in Saturday’s match against Collingwood, said he felt for Hannebery. “I know from experience, the first thing you want to do (after switching clubs) is train every session and play every game,” Bruce said.
“To not be able to do that is obviously very frustrating for Dan,” Bruce said. “He’s settled in really well with the playing group and we’re all really excited to have him out there.
“We’ve just got to tell him to slow down a bit and make sure he gets a good training block in and we’ll get him out on the field hopefully in a few weeks’ time.” Hannebery’s injury woes have proved a major issue this year for St Kilda, who initially had the Sydney premiership midfielder in their leadership group. That only lasted a few weeks and around the same time in late March, coach Alan Richardson publicly acknowledged that Hannebery needed to start from scratch and regain fitness.
St Kilda recruit Dan Hannebery is moving closer to his club debut.
Every time Hannebery tried to ramp up his training, he was coming down with calf and hamstring problems.
“To some extent, he needs to be rebuilt,” Richardson said.
The goal is for Hannebery is to resume through the VFL over the next month. Key defender Jake Carlisle also has not played this season because of a back injury and he could resume through the VFL around their round-10 bye. While there is some encouraging news for the injury-plagued Saints, defender Jimmy Webster ran laps away from main training on Thursday and looks in doubt for the Collingwood match.
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Frost opens up on concussion battle
Liam Twomey
DAN BATTEN – HERALD SUN
Retired Lion Jack Frost has opened up on his battle with concussion.
In a candid interview with his former club, the 26-year-old says he is close to his former self after deciding to retire at the end of last season following advice from a medical specialist.
The defender suffered 14 concussions while playing for Brisbane and his previous club Collingwood.
“I’ve been tracking it closely and I think I’m getting pretty close… I think I’d say I’m around 90 per cent at the moment,” Frost told brisbane.com.au.
“But the more research I do the more I think, what is 100 per cent?”
But the former Lion admitted the cruel fate of his injuries is difficult to accept.
“I just have to come to terms with the fact that I can’t play contact sport ever again and it sucks, but it’s all part of it,” he said.
Frost played just two games in two seasons for the Lions, and still had a year left to run on his contract.
“I don’t miss all the meetings, I don’t miss any of that stuff,” he joked.
“But I miss the physical contact, it was something I really loved about the game and obviously it is a physical game and I found out, probably the wrong way.”
Four spectators involved in a brawl at the recent Carlton-Collingwood AFL game have been banned from attending AFL matches for the next five years.
In a statement, the AFL today confirmed the ban would start on May 16 and prohibit the four people from attending games at any AFL venue.
The AFL has today issued banning notices to the patrons involved in an incident at the Round Eight match between Carlton and Collingwood at the MCG.
“Part of the of fabric of our game is you can go to the footy and sit with family and friends from your club and opposition fans, in a safe and welcoming environment," AFL General Counsel Andrew Dillon said. “The benchmark is clear. If you come to the football and act like this recent example, you will be held accountable.” If they are found to have attended any match during the next five years, the four people will be evicted and could face longer bans. “We want fans to continue to go to the footy, enjoy the experience and do so responsibly.” Mr Dillon said.
Four banned over Blues-Pies brawl
Tim Michell
Four spectators involved in a brawl at the recent Carlton-Collingwood AFL game have been banned from attending AFL matches for the next five years.
In a statement, the AFL today confirmed the ban would start on May 16 and prohibit the four people from attending games at any AFL venue.
The AFL has today issued banning notices to the patrons involved in an incident at the Round Eight match between Carlton and Collingwood at the MCG.
“Part of the of fabric of our game is you can go to the footy and sit with family and friends from your club and opposition fans, in a safe and welcoming environment," AFL General Counsel Andrew Dillon said. “The benchmark is clear. If you come to the football and act like this recent example, you will be held accountable.” If they are found to have attended any match during the next five years, the four people will be evicted and could face longer bans. “We want fans to continue to go to the footy, enjoy the experience and do so responsibly.” Mr Dillon said.
Team news: Giants set to recall star
Tim Michell
GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron has flagged the likely inclusion of dashing midfielder Lachie Whitfield for Sunday’s clash with Carlton in welcome news for the 64,000 SuperCoaches who held him through a two-week absence.
Meanwhile, Geelong appears set to re-call skipper Joel Selwood, Zak Butters will be back for Port Adelaide and Matt Crouch is unlikely to travel to Brisbane with Adelaide.
How is the footy world reacting to Tom Boyd's shock retirement?
Tom Boyd didn’t pick himself at pick 1, he didn’t offer himself over 1 million a year. He did contribute largely to something every dogs fan is forever grateful for.
Tom Boyd is absolutely one of the best blokes I’ve ever met. Really genuine and intelligent. Hope he enjoys his post football life. #Bullgod#wortheverycent
If you don't think Tom Boyd was worth every cent you're kidding yourself, delivered the dogs a flag. He can be really proud of his career, good on him for acknowledging his mental health issues, easier to not say anything about it.
Tom Boyd is a key example of why the AFL must do more to help and educate the younger players and put more focus into mental health. Hope the bloke has a successful and enjoyable life! Premiership AFL player, could’ve easily been Norm Smith Can’t take that away from him!
Sydney will not appeal the $1100 in fines handed to Dane Rampe this week.
The Swans have issued a statement today addressing the $10,000 fine ($5000 suspended) for telling an umpire he talks "like a little girl" and $1000 (fully suspended) for climbing the goal post:
"The club in no way condones the comments Rampe made to an umpire as they do not reflect our values of respect and inclusiveness.
"Rampe has acknowledged he made a mistake and apologised unreservedly. He is an outstanding leader of our football club and is disappointed in himself for his actions.
"However, the club remains of the view that the fines imposed are excessive, because they are not in line with the AFL's response to other recent incidents.
"We have raised our concerns with the AFL and hope the league will continue to show leadership with a consistently strong stance on such matters in the future. "
Jetta to unveil another new look
Tim Michell
After his new hair raised eyebrows last week, West Coast defender Lewis Jetta is set to unveil another new look tomorrow night against Melbourne.
“You’ll find out tomorrow. He’s addressed it. He’s made a change.”
Adam Simpson quips on Lewis Jetta’s haircut 😂
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) May 16, 2019
Just in: Swans accept Rampe fines
Al Paton
Sydney will not appeal the $1100 in fines handed to Dane Rampe this week.
The Swans have issued a statement today addressing the $10,000 fine ($5000 suspended) for telling an umpire he talks "like a little girl" and $1000 (fully suspended) for climbing the goal post:
"The club in no way condones the comments Rampe made to an umpire as they do not reflect our values of respect and inclusiveness.
"Rampe has acknowledged he made a mistake and apologised unreservedly. He is an outstanding leader of our football club and is disappointed in himself for his actions.
"However, the club remains of the view that the fines imposed are excessive, because they are not in line with the AFL's response to other recent incidents.
"We have raised our concerns with the AFL and hope the league will continue to show leadership with a consistently strong stance on such matters in the future. "
Dan Houston will emerge from a five-game suspension to face his former club, while St Kilda have been granted another MCG home game. Plus plenty more fixture news.
