‘False and inaccurate’:Ricky Olarenshaw defends spa scandal claims

‘False and inaccurate’:Ricky Olarenshaw defends spa scandal claims

Ricky Olarenshaw says it’s a “delicate and complicated” situation after being accused of being the “mastermind” behind the operations of Flame Spa Bali,which was shut down in September following a police raid.

  • byRoy Ward

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Hawthorn settle Federal Court case with Indigenous players
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AFL 2024

Hawthorn settle Federal Court case with Indigenous players

The Hawks have settled their Federal Court case with Indigenous former players and their families,apologising for their experiences at the club and reaching a financial settlement.

  • byMichael Gleeson andJake Niall
Man accused of throwing bottle at AFL goal umpire challenges CCTV

Man accused of throwing bottle at AFL goal umpire challenges CCTV

The man charged with injuring and AFL goal umpire in August plans to challenge his identification on CCTV after appearing in court on Friday.

  • byRoy Ward
Joel Smith’s teammates avoid sanction after he cops four-year drug ban

Joel Smith’s teammates avoid sanction after he cops four-year drug ban

The Melbourne utility received a ban of more than four years for testing positive to cocaine on match day and for “trafficking or attempted trafficking”.

  • byPeter Ryan,Jake Niall andJon Pierik
Demons announce key review findings,but questions remain

Demons announce key review findings,but questions remain

Melbourne’s much-anticipated football department review has accepted the club’s off-field drama had hurt the team on the field.

  • byMichael Gleeson,Peter Ryan andJon Pierik
Bali massage scandal:Olarenshaw’s sister-in-law calls on ex-footballer to help his family

Bali massage scandal:Olarenshaw’s sister-in-law calls on ex-footballer to help his family

The validity of the of arrest of Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife was to be challenged in a Denpasar court on Monday. But Bali police failed to attend the hearing.

  • byZach Hope andAmilia Rosa
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Footballers are not the victims here:Why the AFLPA’s Giants statement landed out on the full
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AFL 2024

Footballers are not the victims here:Why the AFLPA’s Giants statement landed out on the full

The union’s statement started on the right note,but quickly shifted the onus of responsibility from the players towards the clubs,the AFL and an amorphous “culture”.

  • byJake Niall
Django explained:More party details revealed,and why the AFL dropped Giant’s ban
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Django explained:More party details revealed,and why the AFL dropped Giant’s ban

The end-of-season GWS function was paid for by the club,which did not receive any sanction from the AFL.

  • byJake Niall andAndrew Wu
GWS players banned,fined over ‘completely unacceptable’ dress-up antics
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GWS players banned,fined over ‘completely unacceptable’ dress-up antics

Greater Western Sydney player Josh Fahey has been suspended for four games after dressing up as former NRL player Jarryd Hayne and simulating sex with an inflatable doll at the Giants’ controversial post-season function.

  • bySam McClure,Hannah Kennelly,Jake Niall,Michael Gleeson andRoy Ward
Moral police? Too sensitive? Sorry,but jokes about sexual assault are never OK
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Moral police? Too sensitive? Sorry,but jokes about sexual assault are never OK

Some are saying what happens in a private setting is no business of the AFL. But the Giants players who dressed up as “controversial couples” deserve to be punished.

  • byPeter Ryan
AFL set to ban eight Giants after Hayne,Giddey,blow-up doll antics at post-season function
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AFL 2024

AFL set to ban eight Giants after Hayne,Giddey,blow-up doll antics at post-season function

A “controversial couples” themed end-of-season gathering is set to cost the Giants.

  • byJake Niall,Andrew Wu andMichael Gleeson