Port Adelaide footy boss Chris Davies says it is in Willie Rioli’s best interests that he is not stood down from the club as the AFL investigates alleged threats from the forward to opposition players.
Details of two alleged threats Willie Rioli made to opponents at Geelong and Essendon have been revealed, with one incident described as “horrific” and “serious”.
Willie Rioli’s alleged threats to opposition players have created a firestorm ahead of the Power’s Showdown with the Crows. Lauren Wood explains what’s happened and what’s to come.
The AFL has been called out for their glaring inconsistencies when handing out penalties after their ‘embarrassing’ handling of the Willie Rioli saga.
Matthew Nicks says there’s no more pressure on the Crows despite being Showdown favourites for the first time in six years, as Adelaide battle a squeeze at the selection table.
A leading commentator “cannot fathom” the AFL’s decision not to sanction Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli as more alleged threats emerged.
It’s been revealed that the AFL’s decision not to hand down a punishment to Willie Rioli was made without the knowledge of previous alleged threats to players as a third incident emerges.
A former teammate has taken aim at outspoken media personality Kane Cornes, revealing he responded to criticism “worse than anyone else” during his playing career. Watch it here.
Luke Beveridge says Willie Rioli has “made a mistake”, speaking for the first time about how defender Bailey Dale is faring after the threatening message. See what he had to say.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future is the talk of Moorabbin as he helps spearhead St Kilda’s next era. But what’s life like inside the home of the rising star? Mitch Owens lifts the lid on the dynamic.
The AFL’s decision not to sanction Willie Rioli for threatening a fellow player flies in the face of precedent set by punishing players for middle-finger salutes, and Mad Mondays – and clubs are fed up, writes Jay Clark.
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