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7NEWS
07-07-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin floors Patrick Dangerfield after ‘five years of chasing'
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has revealed Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin has 'been chasing him for five years' after the pair were involved in another spicy on-field clash. Vlastuin was knocked out in the opening minutes of the 2020 grand final when he was copped the full force of Dangerfield's elbow after the superstar Cat punched a loose ball clear. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Nick Vlastuin and Patrick Dangerfield clash again. The star defender was stretchered from the field and played no further part until he collected the third of his premiership medals after the Tigers stormed to a famous victory. The day after the incident, when Vlastuin was celebrating with teammates, he said it was 'just one of those contests' and didn't fault Dangerfield. 'I was just going for the ball and I think Dangerfield was too. it's just one of those contests,' he told The Age. 'The contest happened that quickly, you can't do anything like that [deliberately]. It is just one of those things in footy.' But five years on and Vlastuin appears to have exacted some sort of revenge. During Saturday's clash involving the two sides, Vlastuin floored Dangerfield with a brutal and fair bump. The Geelong captain was able to get up and play out the game. Channel 7 commentator Campbell Brown had no doubts Vlastuin was trying to get some revenge. 'As a player you never forget and remember he got knocked out very early in that grand final by Danger ... I reckon he's kept that on memory, waited five years and thought here's my opportunity,' he said on Channel 7's Footy Feast. Dangerfield said the commentary about revenge 'might be on the money'. 'He's been chasing me for five years,' Dangerfield said on SEN. 'I said to him, 'mate, you guys won the game, don't worry about the incident'. 'But that's footy.' When pressed further by host David King, Dangerfield doubled down again. 'Have you not been listening to me, Kingy. I said for five years he's been chasing me,' Dangerfield continued. 'He didn't have me, let's make that clear, but he has been chasing me for five years. 'I better keep the rear vision mirror on every time we play the Tigers,' he added with a laugh.
7NEWS
06-07-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Ken Hinkley divides opinion with strange moment of mirth in coaches' box against Brisbane
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has divided opinion with a moment of mirth amidst an avalanche of goals kicked by Brisbane against his side on Saturday night. The outgoing Power coach, who will hand the reigns over to Josh Carr at the end of this, his 13th year in charge, has made a career out of wearing his heart on his sleeve. Hinkley's emotions, both good and bad, have got him into trouble at times — like when he taunted Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan after the 2024 semi-final — but they are also partly responsible for the love he has largely had from Port fans during his tenure. Famous pictures of Hinkley celebrating on the boundary line or in the coaches' box have punctuated his career. But playing with lollies was a new one on Saturday night. Hinkley put a piece of white confectionary in front of his teeth, feigning as though he had a new set, and stared down the barrel of the coaches' box camera in what was a light-hearted joke. 'Ken Hinkley, he's got seven games left to coach — he hasn't lost his sense of humour,' Corbin Middlemas said during Fox Sports' coverage. Having a laugh at the rare moment of humour, Campbell Brown said on Sunday Footy Feast that it was good to see the human side of Hinkley. 'You know what, he's always been like this, we just haven't always seen it as the pressure has built,' Brown said. 'We can start to see Kenny enjoying his his time (now).' Jason Richardson joked: 'In any traumatic state, we've moved through denial, anger — we're now at acceptance and embracement.' Fans didn't quite see it the same way though, given the context of the game. 'It is unbelievable to think a senior coach in his 13th year of tenure would carry on like this in the midst of an eight-goal run against his team. A team that, of his own admission, is supposed to be contending,' one said. 'Wouldn't be happy as a Port person with this. The bloke has given up,' another added. 'I'd be ropeable with this if I supported Port,' a third said. Not all the reactions were negative, with fan telling everyone to 'lighten up, he's having a bit of fun'. Port Adelaide kicked the first three goals of the game, but then went on to have nine of the next 10 kicked against them, including a run of eight in a row. It was a run that set the Lions up for a comfortable 28-point win, keeping their top-two hopes alive as September approaches.
7NEWS
29-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
‘Extremely serious' concussion concerns mount for George Wardlaw amid North Melbourne injury ‘carnage'
Fresh concerns surround George Wardlaw's future after the North Melbourne youngster suffered his third concussion in 12 months. The Kangaroos went down in an ugly 85-point loss to Hawthorn on Saturday, with injury carnage only adding to the fallout. Wardlaw copped an innocuous head knock and will miss North's blockbuster Thursday night clash against the Western Bulldogs, which doubles as the club's centenary celebration. Speaking on Saturday night, Roos coach Alastair Clarkson said Wardlaw is 'OK' and could remember the game. But there are now questions over how the 21-year-old should be managed given he missed games last season with concussion. 'When there's repeat concussions, and particularly in the last few years, you've seen players that gets independently assessed by a concussion panel,' Xander McGuire said on Channel 7's Sunday Footy Feast. 'I'm not saying that's where George Wardlaw is just yet, but that's something that could foreseeably happen when you have so many concussions in a short period of time. 'So three in 12 months — three in 35 games — for a young player is something that will be treated with extreme caution by the club.' While Wardlaw is officially in the AFL concussion protocols, meaning he must sit out this week's game, McGuire reported North officials will meet on Monday morning to discuss the next steps. 'Now given the state that North Melbourne's in right now and not really in finals contention, you do question whether they're rushing back within that 12-day protocols or if you maybe give him a bit more time to get himself entirely right,' he said. 'But this is something that will be taken extremely seriously and not just brushed off as another just routine concussion. 'And North Melbourne are gonna look at this and go 'this is a guy that's missed due to soft-tissue injuries with his hamstrings', but the concussion is arguably becoming an even bigger concern for Wardlaw.' Geelong great Cameron Ling is adamant Wardlaw will need to adjust how he plays to protect himself. 'He will have to definitely. He's got to adjust his technique,' he said. 'Even the way he approached that tackle (when he was concussed), he has to learn to protect himself. I love his endeavour and keenness to get involved but you've got to protect yourself as well.' The Wardlaw concussion was just one of many injury problems for the Kangaroos, who sent several players in for scans on Sunday. 'It has been carnage, to be honest,' McGuire said. 'I haven't seen the likes of this, the number of players from one side that have gone in one day, I don't think ever.' Harry Sheezel got crunched late in the defeat to Hawthorn and had a shoulder injury looked at. 'He gave us a thumbs-up on the way out so I think the news is good there,' McGuire said. 'That was just to check any major structural flaws — but he should be right to go on Thursday.' Finn O'Sullivan pulled up late in the game with calf soreness while Luke Parker copped what he described as a 'significant knock' to his body'. Luke McDonald also sustained an AC joint injury, which is likely to keep him out for a couple of weeks. 'He was optimistic that he would be able to get up for Thursday night,' McGuire said. 'But speaking to some other people at North Melbourne over the last couple of hours, they're not as optimistic as the former captain is. 'It doesn't stop there. 'My understanding is Zac Fisher was also in at scans this morning for a check-up. 'We know he has a history with soft-tissue injuries, namely hamstrings, so we hope there's no recurrence of that.'
West Australian
02-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Crows captain Jordan Dawson addresses Wayne Milera's ‘rabble' comment after win over Sydney
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has revealed he will speak to CEO Tim Silvers about the club's apology to Sydney in the wake of Wayne Milera's post-match comments. Milera branded the Swans a 'bit of a rabble' after the Crows stormed to a 90-point win at the SCG on Saturday. 'You could sort of feel it as a group ... they were sort of a bit of a rabble, just hearing them on the ground,' Milera told the ABC. The comment quickly spread like wildfire on social media with many fans praising the Crows defender for his honesty. But Richmond champion Jack Riewoldt labelled the comment disrespectful and Silvers took it upon himself apologise to Sydney CEO Tom Harley. Channel 7 reporter Xander McGuire said that while Harley accepted the apology , the Swans in truth felt there was 'no harm done and play on'. Speaking to SEN on Monday, Dawson said Milera's comments were 'taken out of context a little bit'. 'Obviously, I know Wayne really well and he's the most polite, genuine, caring guy probably in the team. He didn't mean any malice behind it,' he said. 'I think it was more around a reflection on how we were playing and obviously as a team you want to disrupt the opposition and I think that's kind of where he was coming from, our ability to put enough pressure on to make them feel like they're second guessing what they're doing 'I think that's where he was coming from. Obviously, quotes can be taken and you can spin them however you want. 'I haven't spoken to Junior about it, I don't think I need to because I know his intentions were all pure and he's a great human being. 'I hope Sydney wouldn't take it like we think they are a rabble of a football club because that's not how we feel as a group.' When asked why the club felt the need to apologise, Dawson said he couldn't really comment on that. 'Good question, I'm sure I'll chat to Tim about it today, I can't really comment on that at the moment.,' he said. Sunday Footy Feast co-host Campbell Brown scoffed at the news of the Crows' apology. 'God forbid you are too honest in an interview,' the Hawthorn premiership player said. 'That's such weak leadership as far as I'm concerned. Do you know who the rabble is now? Adelaide for having to come out and apologise.' AFLW All Australian Kate McCarthy agreed. 'The fact they've basically undermined their own player there to come out — yes, they've obviously had a conversation — but that did not need to be apologised for,' she said. 'We want that from players. He didn't at any point make that personal. They were unorganised, they were a rabble — I think Sydney would have almost admitted that. 'That is absolutely ridiculous.' Sydney coach Dean Cox himself described the loss as 'unacceptable and embarrassing'.
Perth Now
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Crows captain addresses club's apology for ‘rabble' comment
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has revealed he will speak to CEO Tim Silvers about the club's apology to Sydney in the wake of Wayne Milera's post-match comments. Milera branded the Swans a 'bit of a rabble' after the Crows stormed to a 90-point win at the SCG on Saturday. 'You could sort of feel it as a group ... they were sort of a bit of a rabble, just hearing them on the ground,' Milera told the ABC. The comment quickly spread like wildfire on social media with many fans praising the Crows defender for his honesty. But Richmond champion Jack Riewoldt labelled the comment disrespectful and Silvers took it upon himself apologise to Sydney CEO Tom Harley. Channel 7 reporter Xander McGuire said that while Harley accepted the apology, the Swans in truth felt there was 'no harm done and play on'. Wayne Milera's remark sparked Adelaide chief executive Tim Silvers into action. Credit: Getty Speaking to SEN on Monday, Dawson said Milera's comments were 'taken out of context a little bit'. 'Obviously, I know Wayne really well and he's the most polite, genuine, caring guy probably in the team. He didn't mean any malice behind it,' he said. 'I think it was more around a reflection on how we were playing and obviously as a team you want to disrupt the opposition and I think that's kind of where he was coming from, our ability to put enough pressure on to make them feel like they're second guessing what they're doing 'I think that's where he was coming from. Obviously, quotes can be taken and you can spin them however you want. 'I haven't spoken to Junior about it, I don't think I need to because I know his intentions were all pure and he's a great human being. 'I hope Sydney wouldn't take it like we think they are a rabble of a football club because that's not how we feel as a group.' When asked why the club felt the need to apologise, Dawson said he couldn't really comment on that. 'Good question, I'm sure I'll chat to Tim about it today, I can't really comment on that at the moment.,' he said. Sunday Footy Feast co-host Campbell Brown scoffed at the news of the Crows' apology. 'God forbid you are too honest in an interview,' the Hawthorn premiership player said. 'That's such weak leadership as far as I'm concerned. Do you know who the rabble is now? Adelaide for having to come out and apologise.' AFLW All Australian Kate McCarthy agreed. 'The fact they've basically undermined their own player there to come out — yes, they've obviously had a conversation — but that did not need to be apologised for,' she said. 'We want that from players. He didn't at any point make that personal. They were unorganised, they were a rabble — I think Sydney would have almost admitted that. 'That is absolutely ridiculous.' Sydney coach Dean Cox himself described the loss as 'unacceptable and embarrassing'.
