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7NEWS
13 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Aussie TV star Dave Hughes makes sad admission about his beloved Carlton
Carlton superfan and TV funnyman Dave Hughes has again addressed the raging crisis engulfing his embattled club. The Blues' season has imploded, fans are fuming, and past coaches and players are crawling out of the woodwork to have their say about the club they once represented. Carlton was belted by Port Adelaide on Thursday night and are now facing brutal clashes against flag contenders Collingwood and Brisbane. The day before the loss to Port, Hughes went viral with an epic rant about following Carlton on Channel 7's hit show The Front Bar. 'We were premiership favourites playing against an under-12 team, we were 40 points up and lost, and our team left at halftime!' he said about the loss to Richmond in Round 1. 'I walked home the MCG to St Kilda in the dark on my own, true story. I was looking for guys with machetes and could not find them, where are they when you need them?' 'This was our year? 30 years! This was it. 'Guys, it's sad. I cannot do it anymore, it's not good for my health. Every weekend from now on I will go to the Wonthaggi area and forage for mushrooms. Cook them up and have a good time. What could go wrong?' That outburst was in the aftermath to Carlton's shock loss to North Melbourne in Round 15. Fans were hoping the Blues would respond against Port, but that ended in a 50-point smashing. On Friday the Hughes tone was more sombre as he admitted it was hard work being a supporter, and his son doesn't go to games anymore. 'I still go to Carlton games because unlike my teenage son I still remember the feeling of winning. Hopefully it happens in my lifetime. I'm trying to keep fit so that I can live another 50 years and see that it does happen. Because the reward if they do get it done will be immense,' he wrote in a News Corp column. 'I'm not blaming individuals. I can't blame individuals. The club has just … it's just … it is just the club. It's the whole club. And it's been going on for 25 years. 'We have torched so many reputations. Talk to Denis Pagan, talk to Mick Malthouse. Two legends of coaching turned up to Carlton and left shattered men. 'I feel sorry for everyone who turns up at the club these days. It's just … it's just so hard. Carlton being bad is actually good for comedy to be honest but I'd still rather not have it happen ... being a Blues fan right now is just hard. It's hard.' Carlton have spent years building the list to a point that was meant to contend in 2025. But there is little hope they will play finals this year and on Friday football boss Brad Lloyd could not confirm if coach Michael Voss would be at the club next year. 'I'm unsure of that,' he said Club great Brendan Fevola says 'something is wrong'. 'Something is going on. The board needs to go, I've been saying that for ages. The board is just there for themselves,' he said on his radio program, The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'Get new people in. Get old Carlton people in. Blokes like (former star player) Fraser Brown who would be amazing on the board. 'Everyone is saying, 'Sack Vossy, Vossy needs to go', and I'm like, 'No, I don't think that's the go'. 'It gets to a point where you go, 'I don't think the players are playing for you, mate'. If you're playing for a coach, you don't put up what you put up in that first half. 'They're putting up nothing, they didn't kick a goal for the whole first half. 'They don't look like they've got a system but they do have a system; they train and they train hard. They're just not performing.' Mick Malthouse told 7NEWS it was too easy to 'pot' the coach 'He is a gutsy person who I have the greatest admiration for and I hope he hangs in there,' Malthouse told 7NEWS.
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Blues set new low as difficult question emerges for ‘let down' star Jacob Weitering
Carlton have endured their worst first half of the season as the pressure rises even further on senior coach Michael Voss. Taking the field just five days after a shock loss to North Melbourne, the Blues were rinsed by Port Adelaide in every facet of the game in the first half on Thursday night. Port kicked out to a 47-point lead midway through the second term and it would've been more if not for some wayward kicking. Making matters worse for Carlton was the injury struggle felt by All Australian defender Jacob Weitering. Weitering suffered an ankle problem against the Kangaroos and pointed to the issue in the pre-game. When the match was underway he was beaten by Mitch Georgiades to the point of being switched out for Jack Silvagni, while at one point he was also easily shoved aside by Kane Farrell. As early as quarter-time Jimmy Bartel questioned whether 'it would be worth considering' subbing out Weitering. 'He can barely move. I feel for the guy,' he said on 3AW. 'He is trying to do his best, but his body is just letting him down.' Kane Cornes noticed the same issue when things failed to get any better for Weitering in the second quarter. 'It's a big story brewing with Weitering as well. He just doesn't look right,' he said. But the defender was not at all the sole reason for the Blues' woes. As the second half went on Carlton struggled even more to get the ball beyond halfway — and Voss even dropped Alex Cincotta's tag on Zak Butters. 'This is a complete smacking and domination at the moment,' Brian Taylor said. Cornes added: 'It's a big story, there's no doubt about this. This is a capitulation of the highest order from what we thought was going to be a contender.' Hamish McLachlan said there were 'red lights everywhere' for Carlton coaches. 'Every time there is a 50-50 ball seemingly Port jumpers just emerge,' he said. Nick Riewoldt assessed there is 'just no connection' from kicker to anyone in front of the ball. Georgiades reached four goals before half-time to push Port's lead out beyond 50 points. 'This is pretty embarrassing stuff for the Blues,' McLachlan said. But there was finally reason to celebrate when Lewis Young kicked their first goal with just under two minutes left on the clock. Port led 8.10 (58) to 1.6 (12) at the main break, with the Blues' total their lowest first-half score since May 2023. Weitering was then at the centre of a push and shove between players on half-time. Cincotta and Butters also came together before the teams separated themselves. 'There's been a few spot fires,' Carlton's George Hewett told Channel 7. 'Hopefully next half we just worry about winning the footy in the contest. Hopefully we get back on track in the second half. '(The response to last week has) been disappointing but we've got a half to try to claw back this game and win it.' Meanwhile, Adam Saad was groggy after copping head-high blow late in the second quarter.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
I'm not anti-Semitic: Tredrea responds amid Port probe
Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages. Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages. Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
I'm not anti-Semitic: Tredrea responds amid Port probe
Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has declared he is not anti-Semitic as the AFL club starts its probe into content published by the board member. Port has launched a formal governance review in response to concerns raised about the 2004 premiership captain, who was elected to the Power's board in 2024. The probe stems from comments made by British Army veteran AJ Roberts on an episode of Tredrea's podcast. The Jewish Council of Australia said in a statement it is "deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode". On Wednesday night, Tredrea posted a statement on multiple social media platforms, terming it a "clarification to the media coverage" of his interview with Roberts. "The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions," said Tredrea, who will continue to serve on Port's board during the review. "But rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum. "I understand some of these may be uncomfortable for some to listen to." The former forward added he wanted to "make it abundantly clear" he "unequivocally" condemns war and genocide, and seeks "only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media". "I am not in any way, shape or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such," Tredrea said. "As someone who always aims to do the moral and good thing even when it's hard, my ultimate goal is to create unity and cohesion whilst pursuing a fair go for all." Port chairman David Koch, who was quoted in the club's statement about the probe, noted the Power maintained comprehensive governance standards. "Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards," Koch said. "The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve." Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict, and lost a court appeal seeking $6 million in lost wages.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Footy legend turned high-flying board member under review for allegedly promoting conspiracy theories on social media
Port Adelaide are investigating board member and premiership captain Warren Tredrea after he was slammed for allegedly promoting anti-Semitic theories on social media. Tredrea will remain on the club's AFL board while it performs a 'formal governance review' of the 46-year-old. Port's move comes after The Jewish Council of Australia objected to an Instagram post from Tredrea related to comments about Israel from a guest on the retired footballer's podcast. '(The council) is deeply disturbed by the amplification of far-right anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in this Instagram post and podcast episode,' executive officer Max Kaiser said in a statement. Port chairman David Koch said the club maintained 'comprehensive governance standards'. 'Directors and officials of the club are entitled to their personal views, however there are concerns that recent content published is in breach of these standards,' Koch said in a statement. 'The club is committed to upholding the professional standards our members, partners and the community expect and deserve.' In a podcast segment posted to Tredrea's social media, he hosted a former soldier who put forward the conspiracy theories. Tredea wrote an response to public criticisms on his own Instagram account on Wednesday. 'I unequivocally condemn war and genocide, and seek only to share other perspectives of what has been a very one-way reported narrative in the mainstream media,' he wrote. 'I am not in any way, shape, or form, an anti-Semite, and consider it defamatory for anyone to accuse me as such. 'The purpose of my podcast has been not to shine a light on my own personal views and opinions, but rather to provide a platform for others to present their views and opinions in an unfiltered forum.' Tredrea is revered and considered among Port's greatest AFL players. He is a four-time All Australian and captained the club to their only premiership in 2004. After a decorated 255-game playing career between 1997 and 2010, Tredrea moved into the media in Adelaide. Tredrea joined Channel Nine in 2013. He was dismissed in 2021 for refusing the company's COVID vaccine edict and lost a court appeal seeking $6million in lost wages. The case was dismissed in the Federal Court last year after Nine argued his contract was not up for renewal based on his performance.
