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Sydney Morning Herald
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Hawthorn Hawks vs Carlton Blues LIVE: Sam Docherty prepares for last game with Blues
Latest posts 6.26pm Blues mourn the loss of Warren Ralph Jake Niall Carlton and the club's past players are mourning the death of 1980s spearhead Warren Ralph, who booted nine goals on debut. Recruited from WAFL club Claremont - where he was a gun full-forward - Ralph made that startling debut in the opening round of 1984 and also booted eight goals for the Blues against Hawthorn in a losing team in the qualifying final that year. Ralph died at home in Perth. He was 66. A long and accurate kick, Ralph topped Carlton's goal kicking in his first season with 55 but did not have as much success at Royal Parade in his next two subsequent years, managing a total of 21 games for the Blues over three seasons, injury having curtailed him early in season 1985. His 72 goals in those 21 games was a more than respectable output. Ralph was a star at Claremont, where two stints (before and after Carlton) produced 549 goals from 116 games. He represented WA six times in state football (21 goals). He finished his senior career at SANFL club Glenelg. 6.25pm 'Resilience personified': Docherty announces AFL retirement By Hannah Kennelly Carlton's Sam Docherty, who came back to football after beating cancer twice and multiple serious surgeries, has announced his retirement and will play a final AFL game at the MCG this Thursday night. The 31-year-old will play his final game against Hawthorn and will be celebrated with a tribute at the club's next home game against Gold Coast on August 9. In a club statement, Carlton said Docherty was 'resilience personified'. A John Nicholls medallist in 2016, Docherty followed that up with All-Australian honours in 2017 and took over the captaincy in 2018. After playing every game for the Blues in 2016 and 2017, Docherty was sidelined for the next two seasons after undergoing back-to-back ACL reconstructions. He returned in 2020 to play football but was then diagnosed with the first of two bouts of testicular cancer, for which he had multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatment. 'Perspective is such a valuable thing, and that is what I am most grateful for in my career,' Docherty said. 'When my career started I thought a footballer had to define themselves by the accolades they achieved; while I am certainly grateful for those that have come my way, I will leave this game with so much more. 'The experiences I have had not just in my football career, but in life, have moved the goal posts for me – while there has been no shortage of challenges, because of what I have been through I have been allowed to meet so many amazing people and have had the opportunity to have an impact far greater than kicking or handballing a football ever could.'
The Age
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Age
Hawthorn Hawks vs Carlton Blues LIVE: Sam Docherty prepares for last game with Blues
Latest posts 6.26pm Blues mourn the loss of Warren Ralph Jake Niall Carlton and the club's past players are mourning the death of 1980s spearhead Warren Ralph, who booted nine goals on debut. Recruited from WAFL club Claremont - where he was a gun full-forward - Ralph made that startling debut in the opening round of 1984 and also booted eight goals for the Blues against Hawthorn in a losing team in the qualifying final that year. Ralph died at home in Perth. He was 66. A long and accurate kick, Ralph topped Carlton's goal kicking in his first season with 55 but did not have as much success at Royal Parade in his next two subsequent years, managing a total of 21 games for the Blues over three seasons, injury having curtailed him early in season 1985. His 72 goals in those 21 games was a more than respectable output. Ralph was a star at Claremont, where two stints (before and after Carlton) produced 549 goals from 116 games. He represented WA six times in state football (21 goals). He finished his senior career at SANFL club Glenelg. 6.25pm 'Resilience personified': Docherty announces AFL retirement By Hannah Kennelly Carlton's Sam Docherty, who came back to football after beating cancer twice and multiple serious surgeries, has announced his retirement and will play a final AFL game at the MCG this Thursday night. The 31-year-old will play his final game against Hawthorn and will be celebrated with a tribute at the club's next home game against Gold Coast on August 9. In a club statement, Carlton said Docherty was 'resilience personified'. A John Nicholls medallist in 2016, Docherty followed that up with All-Australian honours in 2017 and took over the captaincy in 2018. After playing every game for the Blues in 2016 and 2017, Docherty was sidelined for the next two seasons after undergoing back-to-back ACL reconstructions. He returned in 2020 to play football but was then diagnosed with the first of two bouts of testicular cancer, for which he had multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatment. 'Perspective is such a valuable thing, and that is what I am most grateful for in my career,' Docherty said. 'When my career started I thought a footballer had to define themselves by the accolades they achieved; while I am certainly grateful for those that have come my way, I will leave this game with so much more. 'The experiences I have had not just in my football career, but in life, have moved the goal posts for me – while there has been no shortage of challenges, because of what I have been through I have been allowed to meet so many amazing people and have had the opportunity to have an impact far greater than kicking or handballing a football ever could.'
7NEWS
13 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFL world mourning sudden death of much-loved great Warren Ralph
The AFL world are in mourning after the sudden death of former Carlton player and WAFL Hall of Famer Warren Ralph, aged 66. Ralph enjoyed a stellar career for Claremont in the WAFL, as well as spending three years at the Blues and one at for Glenelg in South Australia. The full-forward rose to prominence with a stunning debut for Carlton in the opening round of 1984. He kicked nine goals in his first game, which remains the second-most in VFL/AFL history behind John Coleman (12). Ralph finished the season with 55 goals, including eight in the qualifying final, to win the club's goalkicking award. He also kicked 41 in the VFL that year. But despite his goalkicking prowess, he only played another seven senior games across the next two season. Before joining Carlton, Ralph dominated the WAFL with four consecutive league goalkicking awards. After kicking 85 in his first season, Ralph reached the 100-goal mark in his next three years. He returned to Claremont after his stint at Carlton, playing two more seasons either side of one year at Glenelg. Across his entire senior career, he totalled 687 goals from 164 games, which included six appearances for the WA state team. He was inducted into the WAFL Hall of Fame in 2019. Tributes quickly came pouring in for the goalkicking great. 'Sad news out of Perth with the passing at 66 of Warren Ralph - Carlton's 21-game full-forward who memorably booted nine on debut in the opening round of 1984 and eight in the '84 Qualifying Final, to earn the club's goalkicking honours with 55 for the season. Vale,' Carlton historian Tony De Bolfo said. 'Sad and shock news with sudden passing of WAFL Hall of Fame inductee Warren Ralph. Three-time Claremont premiership star,' SEN radio host Tim Gossage wrote. 'Vale Warren Ralph. Extremely sad news overnight learning of the sudden passing of Claremont's great full-Forward, aged just 66. 164 games (123 Claremont, 21 Carlton, 14 Glenelg, 6 WA), 686 goals (Cl, 563, Carlt 72, Glen 30, WA 21) Ave: 4.18 = elite. R.I.P,' Lost WAFL wrote. 'This is very sad news. Had professional dealings with Ralphy during his time at Contraflow here in Perth and loved hearing his stories. Great bloke who will be missed. RIP Ralphy,' one fan said. 'Oh no. Vale Warren Ralph. Thank you for some great memories,' another fan said.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Qrypt Appoints Former CIA Senior Executive Ralph Goff to Board of Advisors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qrypt is proud to announce that Ralph Goff has joined its Board of Advisors. With over 35 years of CIA experience, Ralph is a distinguished former executive who served as a six-time Chief of Station in various regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South Asia, with a focus on war zones and high cyber-threat environments. He also held the role of Chief of Operations for Europe and Eurasia, and Chief of the CIA's National Resources Division, where he worked closely with top U.S. private sector executives in banking, finance, and security. 'Welcoming Ralph to our team is an important moment for me personally and professionally,' said Kevin Chalker, Founder & CEO of Qrypt. 'I had the honor of serving with Ralph in the CIA, and I often reflect on the profound impact he had on me as a leader. His global understanding of national security threats – both past and present – will play a key role in shaping Qrypt's product roadmap and go-to-market strategy.' 'I am excited about what Denis Mandich, Kevin Chalker, and the entire Qrypt team are building. As the only full-stack American company solving the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) problem, and the only company in the world working with U.S. national labs like Oak Ridge and Los Alamos, Qrypt's position is peerless, and its expertise is unassailable. The convergence of AI and quantum is happening now, and Qrypt's PQC solutions will forever change the way data is protected, transmitted, and stored,' said Ralph Goff. Since retiring in late 2023, Ralph has been operating an independent consultancy, focusing on supporting U.S. national security objectives. He remains a public speaker and expert commentator with The Cipher Brief, while also contributing to veterans' charitable organizations like the Third Option Foundation. His honors include the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, Meritorious Presidential Rank Award, and the Director NSA's Civilian Achievement Medal. Qrypt delivers next-generation quantum-secure encryption solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology developed by world-leading cryptographic and quantum experts. Qrypt's solutions are already trusted across industries where the highest standards of security and privacy are essential.
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GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Does AZ Martinez think Ralph De Leon sent her romantic signals? Actress answers
Does AZ Martinez think Ralph De Leon sent her romantic signals? AZ appeared on Wednesday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' alongside her PBB duo, River Joseph, and she was asked about the varying interpretations of Ralph's behavior towards her, with some saying that he was romantic towards AZ. 'For me po, wala po talaga akong nakitang signal. I didn't get any mixed signals at all talaga kasi ever since after 'yung boys' night out, 'yung sa loob ng bahay ni Kuya, he cleared up everything to me,' AZ said. (For me, I'm not seeing any signals, I didn't get any mixed signals at all because ever since the Boys' Night Out inside the PBB house, he cleared up everything to me.) She appreciated Ralph's directness and how honest and straightforward he was with her about how he really feels. 'After the BNO, kinausap niya ako na he just wants me to know na may mga nasabi siya sa loob, 'yung confessions, gano'n niya. Pero he doesn't want me to think that there's more meaning to it,' AZ said. (After BNO, he talked to me. He just wants me to know about something while inside the house, in the confessions. But he doesn't want me to think that there's more meaning to it.) Per AZ, she was OK with the clarification. When asked if she was heartbroken over Ralph, AZ said no and explained the broken heart gesture she did was merely a joke. When asked if she liked Ralph, AZ said, 'I'm not sure if tatawagin kong like. Pero there were moments na kinilig din ako sa kanya. Kinilig. And I admire him for how he is.' (I'm not sure if it constitutes a like. But there were moments when I was kilig with him. I admire him for how he is.) AZ and Ralph are being shipped by the AzRalph fans because of their chemistry and frequent moments inside the PBB house. They started out as the RAZ duo, and their closeness eventually led to them getting teased often. Both of them later denied having feelings for each other, but how they acted towards each other when they got drunk made fans wish that the ship would sail. Following their exit from PBB, the two captured their first-ever selfie together outside the house, sparking kilig vibes among fans anew. They also made fans kilig with their first TikTok entry together, hopping on the "Lasik" trend song. In a previous interview, Ralph said he and AZ are 'very good friends' for now. — Carby Basina/LA, GMA Integrated News
