‘Disgraceful’: Tackle shows footy is in trouble
Nick Riewoldt is not happy after the umpires took action against a crunching tackle that saw a Demons star subbed out of the game.
Nick Riewoldt is not happy after the umpires took action against a crunching tackle that saw a Demons star subbed out of the game.
The best teams see opportunity in the face of challenges and injuries to key Melbourne players has helped the AFL premiers get better.
It didn’t happen like many expected, with the Eagles putting up a fight, but Melbourne has kept its unbeaten start to the season alive. And rivals should be even more worried.
Leon Cameron only quit as GWS coach on Thursday, but the line-up to replace him is a strong one.
NEALE Daniher continues to bravely fight MND but at the same time deliver hope to fellow sufferers and he should be recognised for his contribution to the community with an AFL award coined back in 2014.
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