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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Up their price': Collingwood tipped to land Carlton star over St Kilda
Kane Cornes has declared Collingwood a "good fit" for Jack Silvagni and predicted the Carlton player might choose the Pies over St Kilda. Silvagni becomes an unrestricted free agent this year and is yet to re-commit to the Blues. reported on Sunday that Collingwood have "emerged as a suitor" for the 27-year-old and have "expressed interest" in signing the defender. Carlton have reportedly offered a four-year contract extension to Silvagni, but he's yet to decide where his future lies. Silvagni has been linked to St Kilda the past, where famous father Steven is the list manager. Steven is a Carlton legend, but fell out with the club when he was let go as list manager and refuses to go back. On Monday morning, Cornes said he'd pick Collingwood over St Kilda if he were in Silvagni's shoes. 'He's a good fit for the Pies, absolutely,' Cornes said on SEN radio. When David King asked "Would you choose St Kilda or Collingwood?', Cornes responded: 'Probably Collingwood. But I'm not sure what sort of fee is the difference between the two. The Saints are offering big bickies so it could be $500,000 more at St Kilda than it is at Collingwood." Cornes pointed out that Collingwood's defenders were under heavy fire on Sunday in a one-point loss to Fremantle, with Patrick Voss kicking six goals on them. It might increase the Pies' desire to get some fresh faces in the back-line. 'If Collingwood review their backs yesterday, they'd go, 'Gee, we could have used a matchup for big 'Vossy' (Patrick Voss)', who just destroyed them," Cornes added. "So maybe they'll up their price for our boy Jack." Jack Silvagni linked to St Kilda as well Silvagni started the year in sensational form before he broke his hand, and then suffered a groin injury that has sidelined him since Round 16. His departure from the Blues will reportedly land Carlton a second-round draft pick if it eventuates. If he chooses Collingwood over the Saints, it would raise plenty of eyebrows considering his father's presence at St Kilda. Steven famously refused to be involved when Jack's 100th game was celebrated in the Carlton sheds in 2023. He was then absent when the Blues marked the 30th anniversary of their 1995 premiership in April. The 57-year-old was sacked as the club's list manager in 2019 and hasn't returned to the club in the six years that have followed. Carlton officials felt it was a conflict of interest that Steven was list manager while sons Jack and Ben were at the club, and it remains to be seen whether the same concerns would arise at St Kilda. RELATED: Coach rejects Harley Reid claim as Hinkley wows with Ginnivan response Jake Stringer cops sanction from AFL after GWS victory over Essendon Could Jack Silvagni replace Jeremy Howe at Collingwood? Carlton are expected to lose Tom De Koning to St Kilda this off-season, and Silvagni's departure would be a further blow. With the future of premiership defender Jeremy Howe under a cloud, Silvagni would be a shrewd pick-up for the Pies. The 35-year-old Howe is yet to be offered a contract at Collingwood for next season, leading to talk a move to North Melbourne could be a good way for him to finish his decorated 268-game career. But Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson all-but ruled out making a play for him last week. "We'll look at any player that we think will help our list, but I think he'd be pretty content at Collingwood," Clarkson said on Thursday. "They're chasing the flag. I don't think we'll be in that space (of chasing Howe), but who knows. "We had that strategy at the end of last year when we brought in Luke Parker and Jack Darling and Caleb Daniel, and they've given us some really good assistance and sturdiness. But we can't just keep going down that line either, because otherwise we will become too old." with AAP
7NEWS
30-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Carlton defender Jack Silvagni in doubt for clash against Collingwood
Carlton's woes threaten to worsen with important key defender Jack Silvagni in serious doubt for Friday night's date with Collingwood. 7NEWS understands the 27-year-old pulled up sore from the Blues' drubbing at the hands of Port Adelaide with his ongoing groin complaint. Silvagni was part of the rehab program which trained away from the main group at IKON Park on Monday morning. And there are fears a potential stint on the sidelines could extend into multiple weeks with games against Brisbane, Melbourne and Hawthorn to come. Silvagni was subbed out of the Round 10 loss to Sydney with a groin injury and missed the following week before the Blues' mid-season bye. He played just six minutes of the final term against the Power. The son-of-a-gun, who has this season switched from attack to defence, is one of few Blues to have improved in a disastrous 2025 campaign. The Blues sit three-and-a-half games outside the eight with eight matches remaining. Silvagni this year qualifies for unrestricted free agency, however is in contract talks to extend his deal. His latest concern comes as Jacob Weitering nurses an ankle complaint that hobbled his output against the Power. The All-Australian defender was with the main group on Monday morning. Half-back Adam Saad will miss against the Pies after he was concussed last Thursday. Teenage key back Harry O'Farrell was a travelling emergency for the trip to Adelaide and will be in the frame should Silvagni miss. O'Farrell debuted when Silvagni was sidelined in Round 11. Under-siege coach Michael Voss would also have the option of moving Mitch McGovern back to defence full-time or asking Nick Haynes to play taller against the Pies. Craig McRae's side went with four genuine key forwards in Saturday night's win against West Coast — Brody Mihocek, Tim Membrey, Dan McStay and debutant Charlie West. Carlton is currently without Harry McKay (knee), Sam Walsh (foot), Nic Newman (knee) and Matt Cottrell (foot) from its first-choice line-up.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
AFL sends club an urgent warning to stop players from having a dangerous wardrobe malfunction
A gruesome injury to North Melbourne forward Jack Darling on the weekend has forced the AFL to take action over the studs on players' boots. Darling suffered a large gash on his shin from the boots of Carlton's Jack Silvagni during the first quarter of Saturday's match at the MCG. The veteran managed to play out the match, but was taken to hospital afterwards to have the wound stitched up. Journalist Caroline Wilson has revealed that the AFL sent clubs an urgent message about the studs on footy boots, warning that they could be fined $40,000 if metal ones are used by their players. 'This is a timely reminder regarding the type of football boots which may be worn in AFL matches, specifically the prohibition of metal stops, which pose a serious risk of injury to players,' the memo said. 'To prioritise player safety, the AFL strictly enforces regulations that prohibit the use of metal stops or studs on football boots. Darling (pictured with his daughter) suffered a large gash on his shin from the boots of Carlton's Jack Silvagni during Saturday's match at the MCG. He was later stitched up in hospital 'As such, it is the responsibility of all AFL clubs and players to ensure that boots worn during matches fully comply with these rules. 'Under AFL regulations 4.8, clubs may be sanctioned up to $40,000 breach.' Wilson reported that coaches are noticing an alarming increase in stud injuries. 'According to many coaches and footy bosses I've spoken to today, these boots often the stops are really sharp and dangerous,' she revealed on The Agenda Setters. 'The coaches say this is happening more and more, horrible injuries from boots.' Silvagni wasn't wearing illegal studs over the weekend, but commentator Dale Thomas believes plastic blade-style boots can be just as dangerous or worse. 'The plastic, blade style, they become more sharp than the metal,' he said. 'It's a longer blade along the boot, rather than just a stud, it's almost making it worse.' Meanwhile, Michael Voss has deflected questions over his coaching future after Carlton fans booed the Blues off the MCG following a stunning 11-point defeat to North Melbourne. Just 64 days after smashing North by 82 points on Good Friday, the Blues went goal-less from midway through the first quarter until 10 minutes into the third term on Saturday. During that period, the Kangaroos produced some of their best football in Alastair Clarkson's three-year tenure to set up the 13.6 (84) to 10.13 (73) victory in front of 56,236 fans. Voss gave a stern three-quarter-time address to his under-performing midfield group when they trailed by 46 points. The spray from the coach worked as the Blues kicked 5.5 to 0.0 in the final quarter, but it was too late for Carlton. Trailing by nine points at quarter-time, the Kangaroos surged in the second term with 6.2 to 0.1, prompting sections of the pro-Carlton crowd to boo their team off at halftime. Fans again jeered the team at three-quarter time, and again coming from the field post-match. 'It's not time to isolate, it's time to come together,' Voss said of the booing. 'We love coming to the ground and having the supporter base we have and the passion that our supporters have, but we share in their disappointment.' Voss's animated huddle spray looked targeted at the midfield group, but he insisted it was to the whole team. 'That's not acceptable the way that we played through that period of time ... it just didn't sit with the mids,' he said. 'North Melbourne were much too good around the contest for us. 'I felt like for a middle patch there, they probably bullied us.'
The Advertiser
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Key pair back as Blues swing axe for Dons grudge match
Carlton have swung the axe at selection as they welcome back Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams from injuries for the AFL crunch clash with old foes Essendon. Silvagni (groin) and Williams (calf) have passed fitness tests, while Alex Cincotta and former Bombers forward Orazio Fantasia also return for the Blues in Sunday night's MCG contest. Cincotta, who had off-season hip surgery, and Fantasia will play their first senior games of the year after recent comeback through Carlton's reserves. It will also be Fantasia's first game for the Blues against Essendon, with whom he made his AFL debut in 2014. Harry O'Farrell, Lewis Young, Jaxon Binns and Corey Durdin have all been omitted. As expected, the Bombers will be bolstered by the appearance of star midfielder Darcy Parish for the first time this season. Parish has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes over the past fortnight and replaces Elijah Tsatas (omitted) against Carlton. In Sunday's other contest, North Melbourne have recalled WA products Griffin Logue and Robert Hansen Jr for their "home'' clash with West Coast in Bunbury. Key defender Logue replaces the injured Aidan Corr (calf tightness). Tall forward Finnbar Maley has been omitted. The Eagles have been bolstered by the return of experienced small forward Jamie Cripps after just two matches on the sidelines following knee surgery. Noah Long has been dropped. Carlton have swung the axe at selection as they welcome back Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams from injuries for the AFL crunch clash with old foes Essendon. Silvagni (groin) and Williams (calf) have passed fitness tests, while Alex Cincotta and former Bombers forward Orazio Fantasia also return for the Blues in Sunday night's MCG contest. Cincotta, who had off-season hip surgery, and Fantasia will play their first senior games of the year after recent comeback through Carlton's reserves. It will also be Fantasia's first game for the Blues against Essendon, with whom he made his AFL debut in 2014. Harry O'Farrell, Lewis Young, Jaxon Binns and Corey Durdin have all been omitted. As expected, the Bombers will be bolstered by the appearance of star midfielder Darcy Parish for the first time this season. Parish has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes over the past fortnight and replaces Elijah Tsatas (omitted) against Carlton. In Sunday's other contest, North Melbourne have recalled WA products Griffin Logue and Robert Hansen Jr for their "home'' clash with West Coast in Bunbury. Key defender Logue replaces the injured Aidan Corr (calf tightness). Tall forward Finnbar Maley has been omitted. The Eagles have been bolstered by the return of experienced small forward Jamie Cripps after just two matches on the sidelines following knee surgery. Noah Long has been dropped. Carlton have swung the axe at selection as they welcome back Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams from injuries for the AFL crunch clash with old foes Essendon. Silvagni (groin) and Williams (calf) have passed fitness tests, while Alex Cincotta and former Bombers forward Orazio Fantasia also return for the Blues in Sunday night's MCG contest. Cincotta, who had off-season hip surgery, and Fantasia will play their first senior games of the year after recent comeback through Carlton's reserves. It will also be Fantasia's first game for the Blues against Essendon, with whom he made his AFL debut in 2014. Harry O'Farrell, Lewis Young, Jaxon Binns and Corey Durdin have all been omitted. As expected, the Bombers will be bolstered by the appearance of star midfielder Darcy Parish for the first time this season. Parish has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes over the past fortnight and replaces Elijah Tsatas (omitted) against Carlton. In Sunday's other contest, North Melbourne have recalled WA products Griffin Logue and Robert Hansen Jr for their "home'' clash with West Coast in Bunbury. Key defender Logue replaces the injured Aidan Corr (calf tightness). Tall forward Finnbar Maley has been omitted. The Eagles have been bolstered by the return of experienced small forward Jamie Cripps after just two matches on the sidelines following knee surgery. Noah Long has been dropped.
Sydney Morning Herald
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
The mid-season verdict: He's a star Blue, but at the moment he's just going
The mid-season byes have begun, and in the first of our mid-season report cards, we take a look at a club that has exceeded expectations, one that is making painfully slow progress and two who have slid down the ladder. Carlton (12th, four wins, seven losses) Who's hot? In his 10th season, Jack Silvagni has been a revelation in his new role as a defender. Silvagni's ability to stop high-quality forwards, from a key type like Aaron Naughton to the medium-sized threat like Patrick Dangerfield, intercept and launch counter-attacks is one of the reasons why the Blues, for all their problems, has been one of the more difficult sides to score against. A streamlined George Hewett is having a career-best season in the midfield at the age of 29, and Nick Haynes has overcome a horror start to life as a Blue by turning the clock back to the pre-pandemic years. Tom De Koning was the best ruck in the competition in the first month, but his form has tailed off. Jacob Weitering had been in All-Australian form before two below-par games coming into the bye. Who's not? The Blues need more from their superstars. Patrick Cripps and Charlie Curnow are having reasonable years but are capable of finding another level. Harry McKay has struggled with consistency since returning from a mental health break, though his best has been the reason why the Blues have won. After another interrupted preseason, Sam Walsh has become just a player, unable to run opponents off their legs like he used to. The same can be said of Blake Acres, who is not having the same impact of his first two years at the club. Verdict: So much more was expected of the Blues, who have been one of the most disappointing clubs of the season. Despite having two Coleman medallists in their forward line the Blues are having enormous difficulties scoring. Their lack of class small forwards has hurt, but their ball movement is slow and imprecise. They are as tense as a patient visiting the dentist. Similar problems were overcome in 2023 when they mounted a stunning run to the preliminary final, but they do not have the same quality on their list. A friendly draw over the next month will give Blues fans hope but a finals berth is unlikely. Grade: D+ North Melbourne (17th, two wins, one draw, eight losses) Who's hot? After a slow start to the season, Tristan Xerri is again mounting a strong claim for a maiden All-Australian blazer. The ruckman, with his attack on the ball and wholehearted manner in which he plays, has become the Kangaroos' on-field spiritual leader. Small forward Paul Curtis has continued his improvement and, with 19 goals to the bye, is on track to pass his career-best haul of 30 last year. Cameron Zurhaar has rediscovered his bull-at-a-gate ways in attack to add much-needed bite to the forward line. Veteran Luke Parker has justified his acquisition on the field even if his greatest impact might be felt in the locker room.
