‘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.
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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.
‘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.
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