Ross Lyon
Four Points
AFL 2024
‘He was doing it to me. Oh, my god’: Suns defender not the only one frustrated by crucial free kick
Mac Andrew was not the only one who thought the umpire made a blue in awarding a free kick against him at a crucial time of Saturday night’s game; even the AFL admitted King should not have got the free.
- by Michael Gleeson
Latest
Ross the boss at a loss as ‘sloppy’ Saints slide into deeper hole
This time last year the Saints were top-four contenders, but 12 months on they are mired in the bottom four and in a deep slump that’s testing even their most optimistic supporters.
- by Andrew Wu
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
‘Weird, uncomfortable’, but Goldstein gets win over Roos; Saint Webster cleared over bump
Todd Goldstein had mixed emotions but no regrets after playing against his former club, while the match review officer has cleared Saint Jimmy Webster after there was scrutiny of his bump on a Dockers opponent.
- by Marc McGowan, Danny Russell and Peter Ryan
The unravelling of former young AFL star Harley Balic
Interviews with Harley Balic’s friends and former teammates paint a picture of a complex young man who battled mental health problems and substance abuse. He is at the centre of a debate over the effectiveness of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
- by Michael Gleeson
Hawks skipper escapes suspension; Lyon questions if Magpies can ‘flick the switch’
James Sicily will be free to play this week, while Craig McRae has spoken about the struggles of the winless premiers.
- by Jon Pierik and Greg Baum
Opinion
AFL 2024
Another AFL boss goes soft on Clarkson as history keeps repeating
For too long the competition’s governors have been sticking Band-Aids on Alastair Clarkson’s behavioural problems, only for the troubled coach to rip them off again.
- by Caroline Wilson
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Saints forward super-fit and ‘blossoming’ says Lyon; Nankervis ready for Tigers’ sole captaincy in ’24
Tim Membrey is lighter, healthier, and enjoying an impressive pre-season, according to his coach Ross Lyon, who can’t wait to have the key forward back in front of goal. Meanwhile, an unflinching Toby Nankervis is ready to take on the sole captaincy of the Tigers.
- by Michael Gleeson and Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2023
Bringing St Kilda people back to St Kilda: Lyon and the familiar faces chasing the great Saints dream
A year ago, the Saints were unhappy with the present, the future appeared bleak, and their best option lay in the past.
- by Andrew Wu
Upsets on the cards: We asked an AI bot to predict every game of this year’s AFL finals series
Forget using a crystal ball, tarot cards or that octopus named Paul. We asked an AI bot to predict how this year’s finals series will unfold, and it came up with some surprising results.
- by Greg Dundas and The Bot
Updated
AFL 2023
Home run: Lions shake off St Kilda challenge, guaranteeing two Gabba finals
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan said his side was well-prepared for finals, despite struggling to see off the Saints.
- by Andrew Stafford
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Star Cat headbutted while watching cricket; Clarkson all smiles at training
Jeremy Cameron was headbutted in an attack in a Geelong hotel after last week’s game against Fremantle. Meanwhile, it was back to business as usual at North Melbourne on Wednesday with coach Alastair Clarkson overseeing training.
- by Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
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