‘A disgrace’: Port reacts as Rioli returns
After deleting his social media accounts in the wake of horror racial abuse Port Adelaide’s Will Rioli returned to training as his coach lashed the abusers.
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‘Brave young person’: Ken fires up to defend Rioli from racist torrent
Ken Hinkley has unloaded on trolls after Willie Rioli faced a torrent of racial abuse on social media after an Instagram post, calling the attacks a ‘disgrace’. See his full comments here.
‘For my own good’: Draper’s real thoughts about being Crows’ sub
Fans at the Crows couldn’t wait for top draft pick Sid Draper to be unleashed in 2025. But after starting the first three games as the sub, the young gun reveals why he’s grateful to the club.
Footy TV wrap: Cripps backs TDK call, next stop for Gather Round?
Patrick Cripps is confident Tom De Koning will make the right decision and stay at the Blues. Plus is this the next Gather Round destination? Here’s what you missed on TV Tuesday night.
‘Wrap our arms around him’: Rioli deletes account after racist trolling
Port forward Joe Richards says the club will ‘wrap our arms around’ Willie Rioli, with the forward deleting his Instagram account after racist replies to a post saying he hated Hawthorn.
‘We will get exposed’: Scott’s warning to Dons
West Coast have been labelled a disgrace to the AFL at the moment but there’s no way Essendon will get lost in the Eagles misery as they prepare to clash on Friday.
‘Deep-seated pain’: Rioli backed after racist backlash to post
Port Adelaide says Willie Rioli and his family hold ‘deep-seated pain’ towards Hawthorn, and the club has backed him after racist backlash despite conceding social media wasn’t the right forum.
The Lowdown: How do Crows tackle big ruck problem?
The Crows arguably have the best key forwards in the league, but Reilly O’Brien isn’t putting in the performances Adelaide needs in the ruck. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Ralph: ‘Catastrophic’ idea to have Gather Round anywhere else
Gather Round III is officially done, and if there’s one key takeaway, writes Jon Ralph it’s that no matter if there’s higher bids, the AFL can’t consider moving the festival of footy.
An ‘extra special’ return home to SA for the AFL’s shortest player
Isaiah Dudley was overlooked for three years. On Sunday, he was playing in the Barossa Valley. This is the story of the 168cm Docker’s rise, told by family, including uncle Eddie Betts.
Shahins list landmark CBD site for eye-watering price
Offers of more than $70m are expected for the North Tce car park, which is owned by one of the state’s richest families.
Teen girl pulled from car in alleged hijacking
Shocking scenes erupted in a suburban carpark, with a teenager allegedly pulled from her car by an older man before heroic locals stepped in.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Gather Round Sunday
Connor Rozee had disappointed SuperCoaches in the early part of the season, but he, Zak Butters and Jason Horne-Francis proved why they’re SuperCoach pedigree.
‘Unfair’: Hinkley bristles amid jubilation for key win
The focus was on Ken Hinkley going in to Sunday’s grudge match with Hawthorn but the Port coach just wanted to win and then celebrate hitting back at a post-match question he didn’t like.
‘Taught us a lesson’: Hawks failed acid test
The Hawthorn showmen were nowhere to be seen at Adelaide Oval on Sunday night leaving the coach lamenting a wake-up call for his team.
Flying high: T’birds headline RD2 team of the week – vote for yours
Round two of the Suncorp Super Netball season has come and gone and Code Sports experts have selected their team of the week. Thunderbirds continue to headline, click to have your say!
Not that good? Mitchell questions ‘unacceptable’ Hawks
‘Where did we go wrong?’ – that was the first question Sam Mitchell asked his players after the Adelaide Oval ambush on Sunday night. Did he get any answers? Here’s all the fallout.
Embarrassed Hawks skipper makes big concession
James Sicily expects a massive bounce back against the Cats on Easter Monday – but it’s going to be a long, honest week after what Hawthorn produced against the Power.
‘Trick up his sleeve’: The ‘inspired’ move proving Ken’s still got it
He may be in his final season and entered Gather Round under the pump, but Ken Hinkley showed he’s still got a trick or two up his sleeve. Go inside the Power’s demolition of the Hawks.
Sex work change could allow infants in brothels
A radical push to decriminalise sex work in one state would allow infants up to the age of 18 months to be in brothels.
‘Dangerous’: Fears for new sex work reforms
A radical push to decriminalise sex work in one state could expose children to the controversial industry.
‘I teared up’: Beautiful Barossa lives up to hype
Barossa Park’s first AFL match was a raging success – and everything premier Peter Malinauskas imagined. Matt Turner and Ruby Stewart recap an historic day in Adelaide.
Early Tackle: The Dons moment that sums up difference
Melbourne came hard at Essendon in the second half – but a moment early in the final term changed things. And it proved a lot about both sides, writes GLENN McFARLANE.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Collingwood v Sydney
Operation get Nick Daicos is officially back on after getting past the tag of James Jordon, as a couple of cheap Swans options delivered in the Pies’ win.
MRO latest: Crows recruit rubbed out of clash with former side
He’s been a bright spot in Adelaide’s good start to 2025, but James Peatling won’t get the chance to show GWS what they’re missing after a dumping tackle on a Cat.
Gather Round whispers: Peace brokered after AFL-SACA war?
South Australia pushed hard for the Sheffield Shield final to be played at the iconic Adelaide Oval, only to be turned down by the AFL. But has a peace deal been struck after the verbal stoush?
‘I love Port Adelaide… but’: Power superstar coy on future
Zak Butters says he intends to honour his contract at the Power, but is in no rush to decide or declare what his future will be long-term as Victorian rivals circle.
Bain well placed for milestone win with ex-Singapore galloper
Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor’s emergence as a training force in South Australia can continue with a maiden stakes win at Morphettville on Saturday.
‘Don’t talk s**t to the skipper’: Baz reveals why he flipped the bird
Bailey Smith was at his brilliant best against the Crows on Thursday night – but the star Cat has been fined after he leapt to the defence of Patrick Dangerfield post-match.
Cops arrest two men in hunt for killers
Two men have been arrested in the hunt for the alleged killers of a man whose body was discovered in a burnt-out house.
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