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The Age
a day ago
- Sport
- The Age
Whatever happens to Steven May, response to bump shows language and attitudes are changing
'He was going to go and win that football,' Nathan Buckley said in commentary before adding that he was not sure 'our game can allow that any more'. Loading Jack Riewoldt offered on Fox: 'If you come in with that sort of velocity … this incident has a little bit of the Jackson Archer about it and that cost him three weeks. 'He came that fast into the contest, the collision was inevitable. Steven May has a duty of care because Francis Evans has the ball there.' David King added: 'What we had to do is look at it from the victim's point of view. What are we asking Evans to do?' Whether May's action is considered more akin to Archer or to Pearce will determine May's fate, but the bigger outcome has already been realised with the change in the language and the idea of what the game should tolerate. Dees earn scrutiny in bigger loser clash For a game that broadly meant nothing, this game meant something. Neither Carlton nor Melbourne can make the eight, but victory was in not being the bigger loser. Carlton did not turn the corner by beating the Demons, they just asserted a semblance of calm and settled themselves from the percolating discontent. Melbourne, in losing to the most pressured team in the AFL, consigned themselves to the sorts of questions that have plagued Carlton all year. What has gone wrong? And why? Simon Goodwin is contracted, just as Michael Voss is. But unlike Voss, he has won a flag at this team. That buys more time. Melbourne has generally this year avoided the sort of questions that have been asked of Carlton because, well, because of Carlton but also because those questions have been asked for three years now without ever settling on a satisfactory answer. How has yet another Melbourne year been allowed to slide by? Their slide is not new. They were not making the finals before this game, so the loss to Carlton is only salt to the wound. Tangibly, it changes nothing other than the idea of how far they are falling away again. Their problems are as well known as their mistakes. Not trading Clayton Oliver last year was a bad decision at the time and looks even worse now. Not because Oliver is playing badly but because he is not playing as he did when he signed the mega contract, and now they are stuck with him long-term. Christian Petracca's kicking effectiveness has now abandoned him. Luckily, they had Kysaiah Pickett, or the damage on the scoreboard and the broader sense of ennui about them would be severe. Time to topple Tassie roof The Tasmanian state election does not deliver a majority government, but logically it does deliver a majority of MPs who support a new football stadium. Liberal and Labor have both backed a stadium. Combined they have the numbers to now approve the stadium. Logic would say they do, though logic is rare in politics Don't waste a crisis is a truism of politics, which – if applied to Tasmania – would say that the new government, in whatever minority form it takes, has the chance to leverage its precarious political position to achieve what should have been the AFL and state government position from the outset and abandon the roof. The roof was a desirable, if expensive, luxury item the AFL added to the stadium as an ambit claim. The AFL logic was that, at the moment of their strongest bargaining position, they needed to ask for everything they wanted. The rationale was that if they didn't get what they wanted now, they would never get it. So they set a roofed stadium – not just a stadium – as a precondition. It was the sort of negotiating position Tony Soprano would've applauded. A roofed stadium would be an easier sell when recruiting players and for luring travelling fans to fly down to watch their team play against the Devils. But in making the demand, the AFL managed to turn what should have been a unifying moment for Tasmania and its football into an election issue and a flashpoint in a state that does not have to go searching for things to fight about. Infrastructure projects that come in on budget are as rare as Tasmanian tigers. The stadium will cost more than budgeted, and the federal government, which is committing every spare sports dollar it has to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, has made it clear there will be no more money for the stadium. They put a ceiling on the roof. The AFL has said it won't throw in more cash, so if and when the costs run over, the state will be left scrambling for more. A roof in a cold but relatively dry state would be an excellent addition, particularly if combined with air conditioning/heating. But that would only add to the expense. And, yes, this idea of abandoning the roof is said in the knowledge of the foul weather experienced by Hawthorn and Port Adelaide at the weekend and after personally covering a North v West Coast game at Bellerive in horrendous conditions, with a wind so strong the ball blew back over players' heads. Let's not forget, football was played in Canberra in snow. No one demanded a roofed stadium for the Giants to come into the competition. If the Libs and Labor in Tassie don't join together and push the stadium through in its current state because they hate each other or maybe the minority Greens and independents demand concessions, what happens then? Is the AFL truly going to walk away from a team this far down the track, with funding offered by governments, a CEO and football staff employed, player movement rules and concessions drafted and clubs making decisions on the trading of players and draft picks in anticipation of the team's arrival? To go ahead requires the agreement of the majority of AFL clubs. Will they really cut and run on Tassie now with no roofed stadium? The AFL has the opportunity to pivot and reposition their brand in Tasmania, which has taken a hit even among the large number of Tasmanians who support a team and stadium. Rioli's revives Bosustow memories Peter Bosustow, who died earlier in the year, kicked goal of the year in his first season for a smother then recovering the ball and snapping a goal. He played in the era of Maurice Rioli. What Maurice Rioli Jnr (MJ) did against West Coast was very like Bosustow. His diving smother to then soccer the ball to himself, gather and chip to the goal square was superb. It was all Bosustow, right to the moment he didn't just kick the goal himself but passed it. Later he produced diving rundown tackle that was just as thrillingly team-lifting. It was one of those slow-motion moments where everyone but the ball carrier could see what was about to happen next. Poor Brady Hough. MJ has taken time to find his place in the Tigers' team. He is not a big possession winner, his skills can be loose, but his speed and pressure is elite. It's often said players, especially small ones, need to be elite at something to make it. MJ has elite speed and tackles like few others.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nathan Buckley's ex Brodie Ryan raises eyebrows with comments about the struggles of being a WAG following couple's split: 'Harder than a CEO'
Nathan Buckley's ex-girlfriend Brodie Ryan has raised eyebrows after suggesting that being a WAG is harder than being a CEO. The healthcare professional, who split from the AFL star earlier this year after dating for three years, sat down with the Smile: The Makeover Scoop podcast to discuss the difficulties of being on the footy sidelines. 'Sometimes I would say, seeing my mum do it, seeing my friends do it, being a stay-at-home mum and keeping a home and supporting an AFL footballer would be harder than being a CEO of a company.' She went on to praise the women behind sports stars who are so easily 'overshadowed' by what their partners do. 'I really take my hat off to women out there that do have the hard slog of being at home, keeping a nice house, looking after their husbands and keeping their day as smooth as you can, while keeping the mayhem of home at bay and looking after yourself and your mental health, your wellbeing and keeping yourself in good nick as well,' she said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Seeing these women do it and then get on a red carpet and smile, like it's been an easy year for them... I really take my hat off to them; they each do their own things in their respective fields.' Brodie and Collingwood great Nathan split earlier this year. In May, the brunette revealed she'd be moving out of the Melbourne home she purchased with Nathan following their breakup. She said goodbye to the bayside suburb of Elwood altogether in an emotional Instagram post that showed her enjoying a glass of wine at the local tavern. 'End of an era. Sad to say goodbye to my favourite little community of Elwood,' she captioned the post. Brodie and Nathan purchased the property together in the highly sought-after suburb and moved into the home in June last year. Her post came just hours after Brodie announced the pair had decided to part ways. 'To the followers of the "Brodes and Bucks" journey,' she began. 'After much reflection and consideration, Nath and I have decided to part ways,' she continued. 'Thank you for your kind messages and support over the past couple of months of heartache. I am truly grateful for your kindness and consideration. 'This decision was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the time we shared, the memories we created, and the support we received from each other and all of you. 'While we will no longer be a couple, I will always respect Nathan and the friendship that developed between us 3-4 years ago and have a lot of love for him and his boys, and our beautiful dog Tank.' Brodie concluded: 'We appreciate your understanding and kindness over the past couple of months and continuing through this transition period. 'We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this new chapter in our lives. Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our journey. With respect and gratitude, Brodie.'
News.com.au
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Nathan Buckley's ex opens up about ‘horrible' split
Brodie Ryan has opened up about her split from Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley, admitting that she was left heartbroken. 'The first few months were hard, and breakups are always horrible,' she told the Herald Sun on Thursday. 'Time heals all wounds. The heartbreak is real, but we'll both be okay.' The 36-year-old revealed she had intended to be a housewife, and was disappointed that the plans were no longer in effect. 'I wanted that responsibility and revelled in that of being a housewife and a little family's support, but unfortunately it didn't end the way I'd hoped,' she said. In April this year, Ryan said her goal for this year was to focus on herself, telling the Herald Sun, 'Focusing on mental health and the stable lifestyle that I'm used to, and doing things that make me happy. That's my plan for 2025 … to focus on me.' The pair, who met in 2022 and have a 16-year age gap, have been an item since 2022. Ryan shared the news of their split in an Instagram story in May this year. 'After much reflection and consideration, Nath and I have decided to part ways,' she said. 'This decision was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the time we shared, the memories we created, and the support we received from each other.' In Ryan's lengthy post, she also thanked supporters for their kind messages 'over the past couple of months of heartache', and said she will always have respect for Nathan and 'a lot of love for him and his boys and our beautiful dog Tank'. Buckley, 52, did not share the same message to his social media platforms. AFL legend Buckley separated from his wife Tania Buckley, with whom he shares two children, in 2020 and in a candid interview a few years later referred to his marriage breakdown as 'the most traumatic thing that's happened to me recently'. 'Whilst it was a bloody tough period, I learnt a lot about being more open, being more vulnerable and that I actually couldn't hold it all in,' he told the Herald Sun. 'At the same point, my footy family, and then close friends, just rose to the surface. I'd never really understood the absolute value of friendship until I had nowhere else to turn, and I needed them.'
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brodie Ryan breaks silence on 'horrible' split with AFL star Nathan Buckley: 'The heartbreak is real'
Brodie Ryan has opened up on her 'horrible' breakup with AFL star Nathan Buckley. The healthcare professional admitted that she was left heartbroken by the split but is looking toward the future. 'The first few months were hard, and break-ups are always horrible,' the 36-year-old told the Herald Sun on Wednesday. 'Time heals all wounds. The heartbreak is real, but we'll both be okay.' Brodie said that she was 'resuming her normal life' but sad that her dreams of being a 'housewife' have been dashed. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I wanted that responsibility and revelled in that of being a housewife and a little family's support, but unfortunately it didn't end the way I'd hoped' she said. Brodie added that her life now was a 'little more stress-free with a little less pressure and less responsibility.' In May, Brodie revealed she'll be moving out of the Melbourne home she purchased with Buckley, following their split. The brunette revealed in an emotional Instagram post that she is leaving the bayside suburb of Elwood altogether. Brodie shared an image as she enjoyed a glass of wine at the local tavern. 'End of an era. Sad to say goodbye to my favourite little community of Elwood,' she captioned the post. Brodie and Nathan purchased a property together in the highly sought-after suburb and moved into the home in June last year. Her post came just hours after Brodie announced the pair have decided to part ways, while Nathan still remains silent on the breakup. 'To the followers of the 'Brodes and Bucks' journey,' the former WAG began. 'After much reflection and consideration, Nath and I have decided to part ways,' she continued. 'Thank you for your kind messages and support over the past couple of months of heartache. I am truly grateful for your kindness and consideration. 'This decision was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the time we shared, the memories we created, and the support we received from each other and all of you. 'While we will no longer be a couple, I will always respect Nathan and the friendship that developed between us 3-4 years ago and have a lot of love for him and his boys and our beautiful dog Tank.' Brodie concluded: 'We appreciate your understanding and kindness over the past couple of months and continuing through this transition period. 'We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this new chapter in our lives. Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our journey. With respect and gratitude, Brodie.' The sad ending came just months after the pair took their relationship to the next level by recently jetting off to the island paradise of Fiji for a very special family occasion. 'It's a big family holiday with all of Nath's family,' Ryan told the Herald Sun at the Australian Open. It was not the couple's first getaway, they've enjoyed several mini-breaks so far on homegrown soil. 'We've been to the New South Wales coast in the... campervan, we've been to Eildon, Fairhaven, Sorrento and we'll also be going to Queensland,' she told the publication at the time. Brodie previously revealed she and Nathan connected over their similar upbringings, after they began dating in 2022. Despite their 17-year age gap, the Melbourne businesswoman said they have so much in common and that they push each other every day to be their best selves. 'Helping others be the best version of themselves and prioritising their mental health and wellbeing and giving back to others is a passion both Nath and I have always shared. These topics were a big attraction to each in the beginning,' she said. 'We had very similar upbringings and share a lot of the same values due to this,' she continued. 'I have always been enthusiastic about helping others where I can, and to have a partner that exercises this same passion every day with his family, friends, and the wider community inspires me.' Brodie said Nathan's public profile has given him the opportunity to help others through hardships and to give back, and that she is 'inspired' by the work he does.
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
How Cats have flipped midfield script
AFL: Nathan Buckley has explained how the Cats unsung heroes have changed the midfield makeup for Geelong in 2025
