Kangaroos cheer squad won’t boo Horne-Francis but hostile reception tipped

Kangaroos cheer squad won’t boo Horne-Francis but hostile reception tipped

A Hobart-based North Melbourne cheer squad member has warned Jason Horne-Francis to expect a hostile reception on Saturday,although rules prevent her from booing him.

  • byMarc McGowan

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Port find the power late to pull the plug on Bombers;Ridley concussed in Rioli collision
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AFL 2023

Port find the power late to pull the plug on Bombers;Ridley concussed in Rioli collision

Port Adelaide have inflicted a slow death on Essendon,overcoming a severe dose of the goalkicking yips to belatedly inch past the Bombers via sheer weight of numbers at Adelaide Oval.

  • bySteve Barrett
Dillon’s first big call as new CEO:Appoint a footy operations boss

Dillon’s first big call as new CEO:Appoint a footy operations boss

The AFL will immediately go to market to fill the AFL football operations job,with potential candidate Laura Kane acting in the position.

  • byPeter Ryan andMichael Gleeson
‘Let’s not punch down on a 19-year-old’:Lyon critical of mob mentality against Horne-Francis

‘Let’s not punch down on a 19-year-old’:Lyon critical of mob mentality against Horne-Francis

Referencing US comedian David Chappelle,the Saints coach went into bat for the former No.1 draft pick,urging supporters to lift their act.

  • byAndrew Wu
AFL 2023 round 7 as it happened:Horne-Francis stars despite boos,as Port Adelaide Power cause upset over St Kilda

AFL 2023 round 7 as it happened:Horne-Francis stars despite boos,as Port Adelaide Power cause upset over St Kilda

The roof is closed at Marvel Stadium,as St Kilda hosts Port Adelaide in an enticing Friday night match. Can the Saints take their record to 6-1,or will the Power take a scalp?

  • byDamien Ractliffe
Saints stung:Jason Horne-Francis drives Port Adelaide to upset win

Saints stung:Jason Horne-Francis drives Port Adelaide to upset win

A four-quarter performer in a game where Port Adelaide played three,Jason Horne-Francis was the most dynamic player in a match played at a high intensity for this time of year.

  • byAndrew Wu
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As it happened:Cats deliver Swans’ biggest loss in 25 years,Lions take care of GWS,Power cruise past Eagles

As it happened:Cats deliver Swans’ biggest loss in 25 years,Lions take care of GWS,Power cruise past Eagles

Follow all the action as Port Adelaide host West Coast,GWS meet the Brisbane Lions and Geelong face Sydney in a grand final rematch at Kardinia Park.

  • byRonny Lerner
Footy crowds need to cut down on the boos
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AFL 2023

Footy crowds need to cut down on the boos

Booing always has been a part of sport,but the recent booing of Port Adelaide’s Jason Horne-Francis is over the top.

  • byGreg Baum
‘I do hear it’:Horne-Francis on the boos,leaving North and why he came home
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‘I do hear it’:Horne-Francis on the boos,leaving North and why he came home

In an occasionally raw interview,the former No. 1 draft pick says he can understand North supporters’ view of his departure but not why he is being booed by opposition supporters.

  • byCaroline Wilson
As it happened:Fast-finishing Power overrun Dogs in the wet,unfancied Bombers stun Dees in huge uspet,Lions demolish North

As it happened:Fast-finishing Power overrun Dogs in the wet,unfancied Bombers stun Dees in huge uspet,Lions demolish North

Follow all the action from day three of Gather Round as North Melbourne face the Brisbane Lions,Melbourne do battle with Essendon and Port Adelaide take on the Western Bulldogs.

  • byRonny Lerner
Port Adelaide coach launches stinging attack after win over the Bulldogs

Port Adelaide coach launches stinging attack after win over the Bulldogs

Furious Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has launched a stinging attack on the “unfair” treatment of high-profile young recruit Jason Horne-Francis.

  • bySteve Barrett