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.
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‘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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‘Hope he never comes back’: One-punch victim’s dad lashes Tigers
Pressure is mounting on the AFL and Richmond to extend the suspension of Tigers defender Noah Balta, with the father of one-punch attack victim Pat Cronin hitting out at the Tigers.
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‘Hope he never comes back’: AFL storm erupts
A Richmond premiership player is in line to return after a ban, but the father of a coward-punch victim says he should never play again.
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More truth about Tigers rebuild revealed in Lions loss
Again, there was plenty to like for Richmond fans on Saturday – but there are also more concerns for Adem Yze, as he starts to learn more about who will actually see the rebuild out.
‘X-factor’ ready to strike for Lions
Whether it’s as the substitute or in the top 22, Brisbane’s Bruce Reville is intent on again making a difference for the Lions on Saturday against Richmond.
Fagan has ‘empathy’ for Tigers coach
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan knows how his Richmond rival Adem Yze is feeling as the Tigers go through a significant rebuild.
Why Lions have to be at ‘absolute best’
The Brisbane Lions are still searching for their “best football” despite starting the defence of their AFL premiership with three successive wins.
‘They missed one there’: How Doc slid out of Tigers’, Dons’ clutches
Sam Davidson was running around last year in Richmond colours – and yet they let him slip. Jon Ralph and Paul Amy go behind the sliding doors moment which left ‘Doc’ a Dog.
The case for and against Mansell’s suspension
Rhyan Mansell’s case has divided opinions across the AFL after the young Tiger pushed Saint Liam O’Connell into an oncoming pack. Lauren Wood breaks down the for and against a ban.
What’s bleedingly obvious about the Saints – and what’s next
If it wasn’t already, it’s crystal clear now – for the competition and for those in charge at St Kilda, writes Josh Barnes. Here’s what Saturday’s victory over Richmond proved.
‘Unpredictability’: Port’s newest wrinkle leaves Tigers in dust
Ken Hinkley has praised his side’s player-driven response after the Power bounced back on Saturday – but, as Simeon Thomas-Wilson writes, a Hinkley move was the game changer.
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