Mac Andrew was not the only one who thought the umpire made a blue in awarding a free kick against him at a crucial time of Saturday night’s game;even the AFL admitted King should not have got the free.
This time last year the Saints were top-four contenders,but 12 months on they are mired in the bottom four and in a deep slump that’s testing even their most optimistic supporters.
Todd Goldstein had mixed emotions but no regrets after playing against his former club,while the match review officer has cleared Saint Jimmy Webster after there was scrutiny of his bump on a Dockers opponent.
Interviews with Harley Balic’s friends and former teammates paint a picture of a complex young man who battled mental health problems and substance abuse. He is at the centre of a debate over the effectiveness of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
James Sicily will be free to play this week,while Craig McRae has spoken about the struggles of the winless premiers.
For too long the competition’s governors have been sticking Band-Aids on Alastair Clarkson’s behavioural problems,only for the troubled coach to rip them off again.
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.
A year ago,the Saints were unhappy with the present,the future appeared bleak,and their best option lay in the past.
Forget using a crystal ball,tarot cards or that octopus named Paul. We asked an AI bot to predict how this year’s finals series will unfold,and it came up with some surprising results.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan said his side was well-prepared for finals,despite struggling to see off the Saints.
Jeremy Cameron was headbutted in an attack in a Geelong hotel after last week’s game against Fremantle. Meanwhile,it was back to business as usual at North Melbourne on Wednesday with coach Alastair Clarkson overseeing training.