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7NEWS
5 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFL match stopped 26 seconds in after Hayden McLean knocked out cold
Sydney big man Hayden McLean has been stretchered off the ground just 26 seconds into his side's clash with crosstown AFL rivals GWS. The forward/ruck clashed heads with Giants defender Jack Buckley as he flew for a mark inside the Swans' forward 50 just moments after the first bounce. Both players came down heavily, but McLean was knocked out cold as the game stopped and he drew immediate concern. Buckley also appeared to hold his head in pain but was able to get up and shake it off.
The Advertiser
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
First-year Swan cops five-match ban for homophobic slur
Sydney defender Riak Andrew has been slapped with a five-match AFL suspension after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur while representing the Swans' reserves team. First-year player Andrew, the younger brother of Gold Coast star Mac Andrew, used the slur during the Swans' VFL clash with North Melbourne on Saturday. The AFL Integrity Unit investigated the matter after a North Melbourne player informed an umpire about it during the match. The investigation found that Andrew used a highly offensive homophobic slur towards a North Melbourne opponent. "In the course of the investigation, Andrew made full admissions and was remorseful and apologetic," the AFL said in a part of the five-match ban, Andrew will undertake Pride in Sport education. "I am deeply sorry for the word that I used in Saturday's game and any hurt that it has caused," Andrew said in a statement. "While I did not understand the full impact of the words I used at the time, I certainly do now, and have deep regret for my actions. "This has impacted not only our club but the broader community, and for that I am truly sorry. I am committed to using this as an opportunity to learn and get better." Andrew's slur came as Sydney prepare to hold their annual celebration of LGBTIQA+ communities, when they host Essendon at the SCG on August 2. The 20-year-old was taken with pick No.55 in last year's draft and is yet to make his AFL debut. Earlier this month, West Coast midfielder Jack Graham was found guilty of conduct unbecoming and suspended for four matches for using a homophobic slur during his side's loss to GWS. Another three AFL players were suspended for using homophobic slurs last season. "It is important that we continue to make clear that homophobia or homophobic language has no place in our game at any level or in the wider community for that matter," AFL general counsel Stephen Meade said in a statement on Wednesday night."It is disappointing to be dealing with another incident and while we will always examine the individual circumstances, the clear message is that this language is not acceptable in any workplace and that includes on the field of play" Sydney defender Riak Andrew has been slapped with a five-match AFL suspension after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur while representing the Swans' reserves team. First-year player Andrew, the younger brother of Gold Coast star Mac Andrew, used the slur during the Swans' VFL clash with North Melbourne on Saturday. The AFL Integrity Unit investigated the matter after a North Melbourne player informed an umpire about it during the match. The investigation found that Andrew used a highly offensive homophobic slur towards a North Melbourne opponent. "In the course of the investigation, Andrew made full admissions and was remorseful and apologetic," the AFL said in a part of the five-match ban, Andrew will undertake Pride in Sport education. "I am deeply sorry for the word that I used in Saturday's game and any hurt that it has caused," Andrew said in a statement. "While I did not understand the full impact of the words I used at the time, I certainly do now, and have deep regret for my actions. "This has impacted not only our club but the broader community, and for that I am truly sorry. I am committed to using this as an opportunity to learn and get better." Andrew's slur came as Sydney prepare to hold their annual celebration of LGBTIQA+ communities, when they host Essendon at the SCG on August 2. The 20-year-old was taken with pick No.55 in last year's draft and is yet to make his AFL debut. Earlier this month, West Coast midfielder Jack Graham was found guilty of conduct unbecoming and suspended for four matches for using a homophobic slur during his side's loss to GWS. Another three AFL players were suspended for using homophobic slurs last season. "It is important that we continue to make clear that homophobia or homophobic language has no place in our game at any level or in the wider community for that matter," AFL general counsel Stephen Meade said in a statement on Wednesday night."It is disappointing to be dealing with another incident and while we will always examine the individual circumstances, the clear message is that this language is not acceptable in any workplace and that includes on the field of play" Sydney defender Riak Andrew has been slapped with a five-match AFL suspension after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur while representing the Swans' reserves team. First-year player Andrew, the younger brother of Gold Coast star Mac Andrew, used the slur during the Swans' VFL clash with North Melbourne on Saturday. The AFL Integrity Unit investigated the matter after a North Melbourne player informed an umpire about it during the match. The investigation found that Andrew used a highly offensive homophobic slur towards a North Melbourne opponent. "In the course of the investigation, Andrew made full admissions and was remorseful and apologetic," the AFL said in a part of the five-match ban, Andrew will undertake Pride in Sport education. "I am deeply sorry for the word that I used in Saturday's game and any hurt that it has caused," Andrew said in a statement. "While I did not understand the full impact of the words I used at the time, I certainly do now, and have deep regret for my actions. "This has impacted not only our club but the broader community, and for that I am truly sorry. I am committed to using this as an opportunity to learn and get better." Andrew's slur came as Sydney prepare to hold their annual celebration of LGBTIQA+ communities, when they host Essendon at the SCG on August 2. The 20-year-old was taken with pick No.55 in last year's draft and is yet to make his AFL debut. Earlier this month, West Coast midfielder Jack Graham was found guilty of conduct unbecoming and suspended for four matches for using a homophobic slur during his side's loss to GWS. Another three AFL players were suspended for using homophobic slurs last season. "It is important that we continue to make clear that homophobia or homophobic language has no place in our game at any level or in the wider community for that matter," AFL general counsel Stephen Meade said in a statement on Wednesday night."It is disappointing to be dealing with another incident and while we will always examine the individual circumstances, the clear message is that this language is not acceptable in any workplace and that includes on the field of play"
The Herald Scotland
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers target Harry Darling on working with Russell Martin
Rangers Review told you at the weekend how the club are making attempts to bring Darling north and reunite him with his former boss once again. However, he has plenty of options. It's believed the 25-year-old has interest from across the English Championship after snubbing the Swans' offer of a new deal. Gers will hope the lure of playing for Martin again can work in their favour after it proved to be a worthwhile partnership twice before. Read more: But what has Darling said about working under the new Light Blues boss? Well, after being signed by him for the first time, he told the MK Dons website: 'As soon as I heard about the move here I wanted to get it done. Russ has shown full confidence in me. "The way he wants to play football suits me down to the ground. I see myself as a ball-playing centre-back, but one who prides himself on keeping clean sheets too. "I'm an ambitious person and I think this Club suits me in that aspect. I just can't wait to meet my teammates and get started.' After then following him to Wales, he said: "I was with [Martin] at my last club and we've stayed in contact. I love working with him and it's such a big club. "I've heard really good things about it so those were the two reasons I want to come here. I know the way the manager plays so it was just a case of getting the deal over the line - I just can't wait to get started." Martin told the BBC at the time: "He's very young and hungry and he possesses all the attributes you need to play at the very top, in my opinion, and it's up to us to help him unlock those now. "He's got athleticism, mentality, technical ability and, first and foremost, he's a great character. It's a really brilliant signing for the club in terms of investment."
Sydney Morning Herald
02-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Harbour City gains unexpected cheerleader in Melbourne's lord mayor
One immutable fundamental of federation relations that founded the Commonwealth of Australia – state-on-state rivalry – was upended recently when Nick Reece, lord mayor of Melbourne, undertook a whistle-stop tour of Sydney ... and liked it. 'Sydney and Melbourne are the two best cities in the world!' Reece said glowingly of the northern metropolis on a LinkedIn post (but not in an official media release, as far as we could tell). Talk about undermining 124 years of slow burn resentment towards the Harbour City nurtured by our bitter, envious friends to the south. Reece also blew smoke in the direction of some of NSW's most prominent power players (though the state's unofficial premier, Peter V'landys, was missing). NSW Premier Chris Minns was 'a seriously smart guy … he also has an incredible knowledge of rugby league'. But Reece kept it real, musing that Minns might be lucky enough to score an invitation to the AFL Grand Final, which will be a non-event to most Sydneysiders, what with the Swans' season of woe. Loading Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore was a 'legend' who had 'copped a bit over the years' but was someone who deserves 'huge credit for her vision and determination'. He also name-checked Business Sydney's Paul Nicolau and Crown Resorts chairman John Borghetti, and mused that Melbourne had 'much to learn' from the Vivid festival, which should send chills down the spine of our snobbier southern neighbours. Still, Reece managed to straddle a line between enthusiastic guest and Melbourne advocate, ready to heap praise on his hometown. So when meeting hospitality baron Justin Hemmes, he cannily pointed out that while he loved his tour of The Ivy, the billionaire manbun's biggest project was Parkade in Melbourne, the next target of Merivale's imperial ambitions.
The Advertiser
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion
Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL. Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL. Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL.
