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Perth Now
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dani Shuey to fill Katie Lamb's spot on 92.9 Triple M Breakfast alongside Xavier Ellis
Triple M Breakfast presenter Katie Lamb believes her job is in good hands while she is off on maternity leave, tackling motherhood for the first time. The radio personality will leave the airwaves on Friday, with her replacement taking the reins alongside Xavier Ellis later this month on July 21. Lamb's successor for the rest of the year, before she returns in the new year, is Dani Shuey. No stranger to radio and already a familiar face within the media, Shuey is ready to get stuck into the role but admitted she has big shoes to fill. Ironically, the pair are preparing to tag team as they grew up knowing of each other during school and even went down the same career path. Both graduated with a diploma in broadcasting from WAAPA and ended up with jobs in the media. 'I just think it's a great fit. Dani coming in, she's already part of the Triple M team, but just to take over and bring her energy. I just think it will be a really smooth transition,' Lamb said. While Lamb, who has been doing radio for 12 years, is sad to wrap up, she's excited for the next phase in her life — raising her first child. 'I'm just super excited to dive into motherhood. I guess I'm scared as well, but I'm just excited to take on this role now with my partner, and we're doing it together, and hopefully all goes well, but the actual birth itself is freaking me out,' she said. Camera Icon Dani Shuey, Katie Lamb and Xavier Ellis. Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian Shuey, who has two kids with her husband and former West Coast Eagles star Luke Shuey, had three words of advice for her friend: 'Embrace the chaos.' 'It's the best thing that'll happen to you, and there's also some really crazy times within it as well. But we're only a phone call away. Xav and I, we're seasoned parents, so anytime you want to drop by the studio during your time off, we'll happily help you rock a little one to sleep or change a nappy for you.' Lamb responded: 'When you said it was just three words, I thought your advice was just going to be 'Keep them alive. '' 'Honestly, that's my biggest concern. I can barely look after myself. So bringing in another one into the world, I'm nervous.' Lamb said she had felt privileged to live out her dream job. 'I love being creative in that content space, being able to have a bit of fun working with Xav as well. It's just like working with one of your best mates. We've got good banter on air and off air,' she said. 'So yeah, I feel really privileged to be able to wake up, even though you have to wake up at 4am every morning. That's not fun. That's the downside. But being able to go to work and have some banter with your friend on air. It's pretty much my dream job.' While Shuey doesn't have any big ideas for the show up her sleeve yet, she said she's not going to overthink the job for fear of 'not being herself'. 'I'm just hoping to bring some light-hearted banter, a few laughs, an insight into some funny stories about my life and some funny stories from being friends with Xav for so long,' she said. 'I'm going to try not to overthink it too much, because I think your best radio comes out when you're just being yourself and you're being natural. 'I love the immediacy of radio and connecting with the listeners. I think that's the best part about it.' But for now, Shuey is gearing up for the early morning starts. 'I'm a little bit nervous, it's going to be a little bit of change to the way we do things at home,' she said. 'I know that eventually I'll get used to it. But winter is definitely going to be testing.'
7NEWS
26-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Wild accusation emerges behind AFL's club memo on illegal boot studs
There has been an intriguing layer added to the AFL's illegal boot studs drama with claims that a 'top club' is going to extreme lengths to 'break the rules'. It emerged on Channel 7's The Agenda Setters on Tuesday that the league has sent a memo to clubs, reminding them they are liable to a $40,000 sanction should a player be caught in metal or illegal stops. 'This is a timely reminder regarding the type of football boots which may be worn in AFL matches, specifically the prohibition of metal stops, which pose a serious risk of injury to players,' the memo said. 'To prioritise player safety, the AFL strictly enforces regulations that prohibit the use of metal stops or studs on football boots. 'As such, it is the responsibility of all AFL clubs and players to ensure that boots worn during matches fully comply with these rules. 'Under AFL regulations 4.8, clubs may be sanctioned up to $40,000 breach.' Despite the memo, veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson said coaches around the league were still concerned because the injuries keep happening. 'According to many coaches and footy bosses I've spoken to today, these boots, often the stops, are really sharp and dangerous. The coaches say this is happening more and more; horrible injuries from boots,' she said on Tuesday. South Australian radio host Chris 'Ditts' Dittmar has accused one club of a wild act of deception, saying the players are deliberately breaking the rules to get an advantage. 'I've delved a bit deeper into this. So what's happened is the rules did change and it turns out that clubs were told previously, you can't wear that's those types of boots any longer, and it will be a fine, OK, $40,000, quite hefty,' Dittmar said on Triple M Breakfast. 'Going on from Caro's story, what I've learned ... is that there's a club, and I'll say they're a top club, they're going pretty well, one of the top clubs, have got players, would you believe, painting the studs on their boots to make them look different? 'So they're deliberately wearing illegal studs for better grip.' Dittmar said fans and commentators 'get frustrated' when they see players 'slipping over'. 'So I asked a leading player one of these questions (about the boots). He said, 'Well, we have to wear these moulded soles that are slippery. They've got too many studs in them,' according to this player. 'Whereas if you wear the other ones that are better for wet, longer stops, less studs, that makes it better to grip, believe it or not, with less studs. '(But) there's a club out there that are breaking the rules, and we think that's why this memo has been sent again this week.' Channel 7 commentator Dale Thomas speculated that the new plastic blade-style boot could actually cause more damage. 'The plastic, blade style, they become more sharp than the metal ... it's a longer blade along the boot, rather than just a stud, it's almost making it worse,' he said. On the weekend North Melbourne's Jack Darling suffered a large gash in his shin when he tangled with Carlton's Jack Silvagni during the first quarter. The veteran was in immediate discomfort by the large wound, which raised concerns around infection. But he heroically managed to play out the match, but was taken to hospital after the match where he had the wound stitched up. Silvagni was cleared of any wrongdoing with his boots given the tick of approval.
Herald Sun
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Aaron Woods responds to Billy Slater, says Maroons coach ‘crossed a line' with comments
Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Aaron Woods has responded to Billy Slater's emotional press conference response to his 'grub' sledge, saying it was been 'blown out of proportion'. Woods said on his Triple M Breakfast show the press conference crossed a line, as the fallout between the NSW great and Queensland coach threatened to overshadow State of Origin II. Speaking on Wednesday morning with co-hosts Beau Ryan and Cat Lynch, Woods said he stood by the original comments he made last Tuesday but believes Slater's decision to invoke former Maroons coach Paul Green – who took his own life in 2022 – was 'completely unnecessary'. 'Obviously, I had those comments I made last Tuesday, and look, I stand by them,' Woods said. 'It's part of something I said in the lead-up to the game. When you say something about a person, that person is owed a right to reply. That person is Billy Slater. He's had seven days to reply.' Slater had launched into a passionate defence during a press conference in Perth on Tuesday, calling Woods' insult 'degrading' and highlighting the responsibility that comes with working in the media. 'When you degrade someone personally in a derogatory manner, you probably don't deserve one of those privileged positions that you're all in, that we're all in,' Slater said. 'When you hold a position in the media or in our game, I feel that's a privilege and with that privilege comes a responsibility. 'I sit in that position most weeks and you amplify your voice to millions of people. 'You're not talking to your mates in the pub.' He made an emotional point about how public criticism can weigh on individuals. 'You don't know what people are going through, although I might be able to handle it, the next person mightn't be,' he said. 'Maybe our last coach didn't,' referring to Green — who took his life by suicide in 2022. While Woods acknowledged many of Slater's points — particularly about media responsibility — he felt one remark overstepped. 'One particular comment that he did make, I just thought Billy went a little bit over the boundary,' Woods said. 'I just think it was completely unnecessary for the situation.' Co-host Beau Ryan also weighed in, saying Slater's comments 'took a dark turn' and the week-long build-up had spiralled beyond reasonable commentary. 'Grub might mean something different in Queensland,' Ryan said. 'But it's been the only thing people have been talking about before the game, and that's not right — the series is on the line.' Woods said he believed Slater may have used the moment to rally his players ahead of a must-win match, with Queensland needing to avoid a fourth consecutive Origin defeat for the first time in nearly three decades. 'You look at the pressure he's under … honestly, it's Origin, we're always under pressure,' Woods said. 'I don't really care about Queensland. I've got a huge bet on the line with NSW. That's what I'm focused on.' Woods said he had no intention of apologising, but also didn't want the saga to distract from the game itself — with Origin returning to Perth's Optus Stadium and expansion of the NRL on the agenda. 'I want the players to go out there and show off what a spectacle this game is,' Beau Ryan added. 'It's over now, from my point of view. No one's apologising. No one's meeting in the middle. You're a New South Welshman, he's a Queenslander. May the best team win.' The controversy kicked off when Woods' criticised Slater on Triple M radio following the axing of captain Daly Cherry-Evans. 'To me that's p**s poor form from Billy Slater,' he said. 'After Game I in your press conference you said it wasn't about the personnel, you said you didn't play too well. 'You've come out and axed your captain Daly Cherry-Evans. You've said it wasn't a scapegoat, but mate it's a scapegoat. 'It's so funny because you watch these blokes up north and they say we don't get Origin and they use this pick and stick mentality. 'Well, Billy, you've just turned on your skipper. 'I want to see the real Billy Slater come out – the grub that we know of. 'This is a bloke who kicked John Skandalis in the head and got a six-week suspension.' Do you know more? Message 0481 056 618 or email tips@ Originally published as Aaron Woods responds to Billy Slater, says Maroons coach 'crossed a line' with comments
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Monopoly fans mindblown after discovering why the game takes so long to complete
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GAME nights can often descend into chaos and rows over hotly debated rules. And now a lesser known Monopoly step has been brought to light, shocking the internet. 2 Monopoly players can speed up the game with a little-known rule (stock image) Credit: Alamy Whether your family members bend the rules or take the game too seriously, Monopoly has become a classic staple of game nights. The 1903 board game is known to drag on for hours, and in some cases days, but an overlooked rule can help it end much sooner. Monopoly is actually supposed to last just 60 to 90 minutes but a common mistake is making it last much longer. The unknown rule can dramatically change the game's trajectory and even speed it up considerably. Read More On Games GAME CHANGER I cleared £24k debt in 8 months after I followed Monopoly rules in real life This revelation recently resurfaced on the Triple M Breakfast show, when Beau Ryan admitted he'd had a "realisation the other day" while playing Monopoly. The presenter explained that he had been playing with his son and after landing on Park Lane, the second priciest property on the standard UK board, he chose not to purchase it. His son then said he was "buying it" instead, leaving the radio personality confused. "Hang on champion, you can't buy that, you didn't land on it," he told his son. However, the young boy insisted that if a player lands on a property but chooses not to buy it, it then goes up for auction. After scanning the rule book, the presenter was taken aback to learn his son was right. I thought it was Monopoly money,' admits man who found $8k cash in a pile on road – what he did with it was a surprise "If anyone lands on a property in Monopoly, and they don't buy it, the other plays can auction it," he confirmed. His co-host Cat Lynch admitted that she also "didn't know that", adding: "You've blown my mind". The radio show discussion went viral on TikTok, totalling 1.3 million views. People shared their thoughts on the revelation in the comments section. "Bruh, that's why it always took hooooours for us to finish," wrote one baffled viewer. What is the longest game of Monopoly ever recorded? While not officially cited in the Guinness World Records, it is widely believed that the longest game of Monopoly lasted a total of 1,680 hours. This equals to 70 days of playing. "Oh damn, I think I owe my kids an apology, all this time I thought they were trying to cheat," said another person. "Wow, been playing it wrong my whole life," a third TikTok user admitted. However, others insisted that this was a commonly known rule of the game. "P***es me off when people argue against this rule. Game goes on for months if you ignore it," said one radio listener. "I'm a rules girl and am 100 percent a Monopoly girl. I love the Auction rule," wrote another person. The official guidelines dictate: "Whenever a player lands on an unowned property he may buy that property from the Bank at its printed price. "If he does not wish to buy the property it is sold at auction by the Banker to the highest bidder."
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Monopoly fans mindblown after discovering why the game takes so long to complete
GAME nights can often descend into chaos and rows over hotly debated rules. And now a lesser known Monopoly step has been brought to light, shocking the internet. 2 Whether your family members bend the rules or take the game too seriously, Monopoly has become a classic staple of game nights. The 1903 board game is known to drag on for hours, and in some cases days, but an overlooked rule can help it end much sooner. Monopoly is actually supposed to last just 60 to 90 minutes but a common mistake is making it last much longer. The unknown rule can dramatically change the game's trajectory and even speed it up considerably. This revelation recently resurfaced on the Triple M Breakfast show, when Beau Ryan admitted he'd had a "realisation the other day" while playing Monopoly. The presenter explained that he had been playing with his son and after landing on Park Lane, the second priciest property on the standard UK board, he chose not to purchase it. His son then said he was "buying it" instead, leaving the radio personality confused. "Hang on champion, you can't buy that, you didn't land on it," he told his son. However, the young boy insisted that if a player lands on a property but chooses not to buy it, it then goes up for auction. After scanning the rule book, the presenter was taken aback to learn his son was right. I thought it was Monopoly money,' admits man who found $8k cash in a pile on road – what he did with it was a surprise "If anyone lands on a property in Monopoly, and they don't buy it, the other plays can auction it," he confirmed. His co-host Cat Lynch admitted that she also "didn't know that", adding: "You've blown my mind". The radio show discussion went viral on TikTok, totalling 1.3 million views. People shared their thoughts on the revelation in the comments section. "Bruh, that's why it always took hooooours for us to finish," wrote one baffled viewer. "Oh damn, I think I owe my kids an apology, all this time I thought they were trying to cheat," said another person. "Wow, been playing it wrong my whole life," a third TikTok user admitted. However, others insisted that this was a commonly known rule of the game. "P***es me off when people argue against this rule. Game goes on for months if you ignore it," said one radio listener. "I'm a rules girl and am 100 percent a Monopoly girl. I love the Auction rule," wrote another person. The official guidelines dictate: "Whenever a player lands on an unowned property he may buy that property from the Bank at its printed price. "If he does not wish to buy the property it is sold at auction by the Banker to the highest bidder." 2
