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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Scary moment Demons star is knocked out cold by opponent's shocking move
A North Melbourne ruckman is facing a potential ban after making high contact on Melbourne star Tom Sparrow, which knocked the Demons Midfielder out cold. The AFL 's concussion protocols will now be in the spotlight once again, as Melbourne ended a five-game losing streak with an 18.11 (119) to 12.11 (83) victory at the MCG on Sunday. Sparrow had recovered the ball off the top of a hit-out by Xerri. But as he moved to dispose the footy to a team-mate, the North Melbourne ruckman raised his forearm and caught Sparrow in the head. Worrying scenes unfolded as the 25-year-old lifelessly dropped to the floor, with doctors immediately running on to provide medical attention. His Melbourne team-mates were furious about Xerri's act, with captain Max Gawn immediately turning to remonstrate with Xerri, with a brawl ensuing. 'Once I saw my team-mate down, I had to respond,' Gawn told Fox Footy after the incident. If no intent here from Tristan Xerri on Tom Sparrow, the key question becomes: Is it careless? If it is, he misses at least three matches due to Sparrow's concussion. @FOXFOOTY — David Zita (@DavidZita1) July 13, 2025 Tristan Xerri (No 38) is facing a potential ban after he appeared to strike Melbourne's Tom Sparrow in the face, knocking the Demon's star out 'I thought it was high,' he added. 'I haven't seen any vision of it since. Xerri, I know as a ruck, he's following up [from a ruck contest] as hard as he can, and he's the best in the comp at doing it, so there's definitely an element of that.' After the sickening collision, Sparrow remained on the field for some time, before being taken into the medical rooms on a stretcher. Promisingly, the footy star did give a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was removed from the pitch. Several stars from the footy world were critical of Xerri's act, including Cameron Mooney. 'That's reckless... he'll get some time [suspension] for that,' Mooney said. I don't think it was anything untoward for it, but he's got it wrong. 'If the ball's there, your natural reaction is to flick an arm or hand at it. 'I think that's what he's tried to do but he's just missed it and got him high.' North boss Alastair Clarkson defended Xerri's actions following the match. 'It's unfortunate,' he said. 'The collision comes down from a ruck contest and it's pretty hard to go for, it's hard to compete in the ruck against big Max to compete in a tackle within a split second. 'It's unfortunate for Tom but injuries happen... We had LD [Luke Davies-Uniacke] knocked out last week with an elbow to the head. 'Just swings and roundabouts. When it's a competitive game of footy and there's a lot of numbers around the ball, sometimes accidents like that are going to happen.' Clarkson then admitted that he hadn't seen Xerri after the match, but added: 'Our view is that there was every intent on Big X trying to lay the tackle and just didn't have enough time to lay it in the correct manner.' Clarkson re-emphasised that Xerri had 'very little time' to prepare for the collision. 'We are all disappointed when any player gets injured, but it's the game. There is always unfortunate things like that that happen and it's just the result of 18 bulls going at each other. While the incident marred the win for Melbourne, in-form veteran Jake Melksham kicked an equal career-best five goals to seal the 36-point win. Melksham and Christian Petracca (31 disposals, one goal) were both standouts in what was Melbourne's first win since beating Sydney at the MCG on May 25. The Demons (6-11) now sit 13th, while North (4-12-1) are third-from-bottom. Melksham also looked in trouble after high contact from North defender Wil Dawson left him nursing a sore head and shoulder before half-time. But the 33-year-old passed a head injury assessment and added four goals after half-time as the Demons resisted a Cam Zurhaar-led surge by the Kangaroos. Zurhaar kicked three goals in the third quarter, dragging the Kangaroos within three points before Melbourne steadied and finished full of running. Christian Salem (25 touches), Harvey Langford (24) and Clayton Oliver (21) were influential in a largely scrappy affair, while Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals. The final margin made for a 95-point turnaround from the last time the teams met, when the Kangaroos were comprehensive winners in round two. North were well-served by Colby McKercher (29 disposals), Harry Sheezel (29) and returning veteran Luke Parker (27). Cooper Harvey, son of club legend Brent, kicked four goals and Jack Darling matched Zurhaar's contribution with three.
News.com.au
11-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
AFL star Max Gawn throws his weight to help struggling Aussies
An AFL superstar has thrown his weight behind a worthy cause that attempts to help feed families in need. Melbourne Football Club's captain Max Gawn has partnered with Red Tractor, Aldi and Foodbank to promote the 'Buy One, Give One' campaign. Essentially, every 1.6kg bag of Red Tractor oats – which retails for $6.50 – sold from July 2 at Aldi will see a bag of the same size donated to Foodbank. Each donated pack of oats creates up to 40 meals for families in need — with a goal to create three million breakfasts through this campaign, which runs while stocks last. Gawn kicked off the initiative at Foodbank's distribution centre in Victoria. 'As an athlete, I know how important a good brekkie is to set you up for the day. But millions of Aussies are going without that basic start,' he said. 'When you grab your Red Tractor oats during this campaign, you're not just feeding your family, you're feeding another family too. It's such a simple way to make a huge impact for Aussies doing it tough this winter.' Foodbank's 2024 Hunger Report highlighted that low income households are at breaking point, and one in five median income households earning less than $95,000 a year are food insecure. Around 60 per cent of food insecure households in Australia are experiencing it at a severe level. This means they regularly skip meals or go entire days without food. 'Every day we see Australians choosing between heating and eating. This winter, we're not just asking people to buy oats, we're asking them to be part of the solution,' Andrew Loader, Red Tractor's CEO, said. 'As a proud Australian brand, we see this as our responsibility. Every bag purchased doesn't just support Australian farmers, it directly feeds families who otherwise might go without.' This is the second year the campaign featuring Red Tractor oats and Aldi has run, with three million meals donated last year. Those involved want this year's campaign to have an even stronger impact. Brianna Casey AM, Foodbank Australia's CEO, said: 'We believe everyone deserves to have access to good food and there is nothing more satisfying on a cold winter's morning than a warm bowl of oats to start the day. 'We are incredibly thankful to Red Tractor and ALDI for the generous support they provide Foodbank with this much-needed donation of delicious, nutritious Australian grown oats.'
News.com.au
19-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Hinkley plays down run-in with Max Gawn
AFL: Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has played down an interaction with Demons captain Max Gawn during the Power's impressive win.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash
Port Adelaide are confident they have shaken off a flu that hit players and coach Ken Hinkley in time to fire in their crunch clash with Melbourne. Hinkley was isolated from the rest of his coaching staff early in the week but has recovered. Port ruled veteran Travis Boak out of Sunday's match at Adelaide Oval with illness but key defender Aliir Aliir, who was also sick, has been cleared to play. "I only missed out of precaution," Hinkley said. "We learned some good stuff out of COVID. We learned that when there's illness around you, you isolate, and it actually helps protect other people. "There's been two or three (players) that have been, again, a bit similar to myself. We've been cautious with people and not allowing them to get other people unwell if we can avoid that. "At this stage, everyone that's available that's been picked will certainly take the field tomorrow." The Power have regained Jason Horne-Francis from a hamstring injury while Melbourne's Jack Viney returns from concussion. Mid-season recruit Mani Liddy - a former air conditioning mechanic who wears a distinctive leg sleeve to protect scarring from a nasty injury last year - will debut. no more temu leg sleeves for mani 🙏 — Port Adelaide FC (@PAFC) June 13, 2025 Jordon Sweet has been recalled to team up with Dante Visentini against brilliant Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn. "We are coming up against the best ruck in the competition for the past 10 years," Hinkley said of Gawn. "We accept it is a big challenge for our rucks. Our forwards have not been able to do enough or as much as they need to do. "So when you come up against the quality of Max Gawn we acknowledge that and we put another ruck in and see whether that can help us and get another different-looking target in the forward line at times. "We certainly won't concede to Max, but we know that to limit him is going to be influential in the outcome of the game." Hinkley is refusing to buy into the importance of the clash, the first of three consecutive home games. Port (5-7) host Melbourne, Sydney and Carlton in coming weeks. "Don't take anything for granted," Hinkley said. "This game smacked me in the face enough to know that any time you try and take anything that looks maybe a little bit more positive than the other (it will hurt you). "Going to Canberra last week, playing in Saturday night, cold conditions ... it wasn't a great outlook, but we went there and won. "And that's what we've got to do tomorrow. We've got to turn up tomorrow at Adelaide Oval with our fans here and make sure we win."
Perth Now
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash
Port Adelaide are confident they have shaken off a flu that hit players and coach Ken Hinkley in time to fire in their crunch clash with Melbourne. Hinkley was isolated from the rest of his coaching staff early in the week but has recovered. Port ruled veteran Travis Boak out of Sunday's match at Adelaide Oval with illness but key defender Aliir Aliir, who was also sick, has been cleared to play. "I only missed out of precaution," Hinkley said. "We learned some good stuff out of COVID. We learned that when there's illness around you, you isolate, and it actually helps protect other people. "There's been two or three (players) that have been, again, a bit similar to myself. We've been cautious with people and not allowing them to get other people unwell if we can avoid that. "At this stage, everyone that's available that's been picked will certainly take the field tomorrow." The Power have regained Jason Horne-Francis from a hamstring injury while Melbourne's Jack Viney returns from concussion. Mid-season recruit Mani Liddy - a former air conditioning mechanic who wears a distinctive leg sleeve to protect scarring from a nasty injury last year - will debut. Jordon Sweet has been recalled to team up with Dante Visentini against brilliant Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn. "We are coming up against the best ruck in the competition for the past 10 years," Hinkley said of Gawn. "We accept it is a big challenge for our rucks. Our forwards have not been able to do enough or as much as they need to do. "So when you come up against the quality of Max Gawn we acknowledge that and we put another ruck in and see whether that can help us and get another different-looking target in the forward line at times. "We certainly won't concede to Max, but we know that to limit him is going to be influential in the outcome of the game." Hinkley is refusing to buy into the importance of the clash, the first of three consecutive home games. Port (5-7) host Melbourne, Sydney and Carlton in coming weeks. "Don't take anything for granted," Hinkley said. "This game smacked me in the face enough to know that any time you try and take anything that looks maybe a little bit more positive than the other (it will hurt you). "Going to Canberra last week, playing in Saturday night, cold conditions ... it wasn't a great outlook, but we went there and won. "And that's what we've got to do tomorrow. We've got to turn up tomorrow at Adelaide Oval with our fans here and make sure we win."
