Nankervis: Balta a changed man since summer incident
Noah Balta played his first game of 2025 on Saturday night — and his skipper welcomed the return with open arms. Plus, Damien Hardwick takes aim at the Victorian Premier.
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‘Mockery’: AFL coach torches Vic Premier
Damien Hardwick has taken an unprompted swipe at Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, accusing her of putting her nose where it shouldn’t be.
How young Tigers caused another spectacular boilover
They weren’t supposed to win a game in 2025 – but the rebuilding Tigers have done it again, stunning former coach Damien Hardwick and the Suns at Marvel Stadium.
‘Wrong and dangerous’: Premier doubles down on Balta criticism
Premier Jacinta Allan has doubled down on criticising Richmond over selecting Noah Balta this weekend after Adem Yze this week said the swingman had been ‘punished enough’.
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Why Hardwick made right call to swap Tigers for Suns
In the 19 months since ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick joined Gold Coast, the Suns and Tigers have turned over almost 40 per cent of their playing lists. Was he right to jump ship?
Tigers’ Balta issue isn’t his selection – it’s that he’s available
When it comes to football, teams will always do what they can to try and win. Josh Barnes writes, Adem Yze has done his job by picking Noah Balta. The issue is, he shouldn’t have been able to.
‘Punished him enough’: Tigers make Balta call
Richmond coach Adem Yze has declared his stance on playing Noah Balta ahead of his sentencing for assault next week.
Dockers hit their straps as Bolton comes back to haunt Tigers
Fremantle have continued their rich vein of form, proving too strong for Richmond in the Barossa Valley, as Shai Bolton showed Tigers fans what they are missing.
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‘A footy decision’: Yze reveals why Balta was left out
Despite Noah Balta awaiting sentencing for assault charges, Richmond coach Adem Yze says that isn’t the reason for the defender’s absence from their AFL side this weekend.
AFL slammed as club makes call on banned star
The Victorian premier has slammed the handling of an ugly AFL situation as Richmond make a call amid debate around a banned player.
Premier hits AFL, Richmond with please explain over Balta
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has expressed alarm over the possibility Noah Balta may take the field this weekend, saying both the AFL and Richmond need to explain themselves.
‘Turning blind eye’: One-punch victim’s mum blasts AFL over Balta
The mother of a deadly coward-punch victim has slammed the AFL for putting “money before responsibility and culpability” by considering letting Tigers star Noah Balta play this weekend.
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