Ralph: ‘Shocked’ Balta should thank his lucky stars
Noah Balta was shocked at Tuesday’s court ruling that will see him miss multiple AFL matches. But Jon Ralph writes, the Tiger should be very grateful it wasn’t far worse.
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AFL star’s wild sentencing after assault trial
Richmond star Noah Balta has been sentenced over his assault conviction with a NSW court handing down a bizarre punishment.
Nankervis: Balta a changed man since summer incident
Noah Balta played his first game of 2025 on Saturday night — and his skipper welcomed the return with open arms. Plus, Damien Hardwick takes aim at the Victorian Premier.
‘Mockery’: AFL coach torches Vic Premier
Damien Hardwick has taken an unprompted swipe at Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, accusing her of putting her nose where it shouldn’t be.
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The one thing Richmond’s newest hero hasn’t nailed
It’s been a perfect start to the career of No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor and he is going so well one veteran teammate can’t find any faults, but the teen star has declared the one thing he can’t do.
Buckley: The glaring issue Dons must fix to avoid 0-2 start
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The probing question which decided Broad’s Punt Rd legacy
Nathan Broad could have joined the Richmond exodus and earned more money to finish his AFL career at another club. But, his answer to one question ultimately decided Broad’s future for him.
Surprise twist after AFL star exposes himself
There has been a surprising development after AFL No. 1 pick Sam Lalor suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on debut.
Clubs wiped out in brutal AFL verdicts
A North Melbourne youngster has learned his fate after the AFL Tribunal met to decide whether his much-debated suspension would be upheld.
Tribunal rules on Richmond star’s high shot
Tom Lynch’s high shot on Tom De Koning divided the AFL world on Thursday night and now the Richmond spearhead has learned his fate.
Lynch reveals fears his career was over, responds to ‘aura’ criticism
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch has opened up on doubts his career would continue and calls that his head coach lacks aura after a sensational win over Carlton.
No. 1 pick’s touching act leaves legend ‘emotional’
The No. 1 pick has left an AFL legend emotional with a touching tribute as he lived up to the hype and the Dustin Martin comparisons.
Inside Carlton’s meltdown: Big weaknesses, ‘silly errors’ haunt Blues
It was labelled “one of the darkest nights in Carlton’s history” by a club great and it doesn’t get any brighter for Blues fans as JOSH BARNES unpacks their nightmare loss to Richmond.
Dees revamp official as Goody confirms six debutants
It’s been a summer of change at Melbourne – and it will continue on Sunday, with the Demons to hand out six new jumpers for the clash with GWS.
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