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For three days before Christmas,Sam Mitchell’s body was in danger of slipping into multi-organ failure. Only the cool head of his wife,New York doctors,and a group of Hawthorn staffers ensured he is now back,fighting fit and with only a football season to worry about.
The new Tigers coach sees danger in focusing on the club’s glorious recent past and opens up on his plans:moving Noah Balta forward,how to make the most of Dustin Martin in the twilight of his career,and how to turn Shai Bolton into an All-Australian forward.
Saints have poached Sydney and former Western Bulldogs recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple,the man who helped build the Western Bulldogs’ 2016 premiership list.
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Running so hard and fast that you fall off a treadmill might not sound like the ideal way for someone to spend their holidays. But that’s the lot of Melbourne star Christian Petracca,who is one of a number of players taking special steps to try to get an edge over their opponents for the 2024 season.
The Hawthorn coach remains in hospital after being struck down with the illness while travelling with his family in football’s off-season.
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will face court next month after he was charged with driving while his licence was suspended.
Tim Membrey is lighter,healthier,and enjoying an impressive pre-season,according to his coach Ross Lyon,who can’t wait to have the key forward back in front of goal. Meanwhile,an unflinching Toby Nankervis is ready to take on the sole captaincy of the Tigers.
Carlton will host their semi-final opponent Melbourne in the practice match round,while the Kangaroos are relieved an important veteran defender has avoided surgery,and Demons CEO Gary Pert has provided a key update on Clayton Oliver.
Improved rules around full contact training,independent medical staff and an increase in the number of professionals who can remove players from the field have been recommended by the state coroner.