Match review
‘I knew exactly what it meant’: Why the Hawks stewed all summer over a pair of aeroplane wings
Hawthorn’s star small forward says his side will “have a bit more anger going into this week”. This is the story behind the AFL’s newest rivalry.
- Scott Spits
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Carlton prepare for McKay’s Gather Round return; Brad Scott’s grim warning on future of coaching
Carlton could welcome back Coleman medallist Harry McKay this round. Meanwhile, Ken Hinkley has spoken about his side’s rivalry with the Hawks and Brad Scott has a dire coaching warning.
- Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
Umpires hit out at AFL, claiming Scotch College facilities not up to scratch
Tensions have been building for years within umpiring ranks over the league’s refusal to offer them a permanent training base. They’ve even had to train at local soccer grounds underneath the West Gate Bridge.
- Sam McClure
Magpies pair De Goey, Schultz to miss clash with Sydney because of injury
The forward duo have been ruled out of Friday night’s Gather Round match in Adelaide, while Dan Houston will also be absent after accepting his two-match suspension.
- Michael Gleeson
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- AFL 2025
Houston has another problem: Star Pies recruit facing ban for high bump
Collingwood recruit Dan Houston is staring down the barrel of a second suspension in three matches after the MRO hit him with a two-game ban for his high bump on Carlton’s Lachie Fogarty.
- Peter Ryan and Scott Spits
McKay remains sidelined for Blues; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch
After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.
- Andrew Wu and Scott Spits
Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit
Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.
- Jake Niall, Scott Spits and Andrew Wu
- AFL briefing
- AFL 2025
Stadium cost blowouts threaten Devil plans; Tigers appeal Mansell ban; Cripps using psychology degree
More concerns are emerging about the planned AFL stadium in Hobart. Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell is heading to the tribunal, and pressure continues to mount on Carlton.
- Jon Pierik
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
Mansell offered three-game ban for push; McKay remains in doubt for Blues clash with Pies; Dees’ youngster’s knee OK
Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell was offered a three-game ban by the match review officer; the Blues remain unsure if gun forward Harry McKay will be available to take on the Pies; concerns allayed on Melbourne youngster’s knee.
- Peter Ryan
- Tribunal wrap
- AFL 2025
Archer ban stands: Roos defender out for three; Lynch and Scrimshaw fail at tribunal
Jackson Archer will miss North Melbourne’s next three games after the AFL tribunal upheld his suspension for the collision that left Bulldog Luke Cleary concussed. And the one-game ban for Richmond’s Tom Lynch stands.
- Scott Spits
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