June 9, 2023
Melanie Dignaschi is a seasoned sportswriter for the Canberra Times with a true passion for all sports. She has covered all codes from the NRL to the NFL and has a background in print, digital, podcast, television and video journalism, working in the newsrooms of Nine, Fox Sports and Seven before moving to the capital.
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Melbourne star Clayton Oliver remains in hospital and has been ruled out of the King’s Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood. Demons coach Simon Goodwin says the linebacker will likely be in the hospital until Sunday for a “pretty serious” infection from a blister on his leg that required strong antibiotics. He said Oliver will adjust his
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North Melbourne suffered a brutal blow as they lost 105 (16.9) to Essendon to 99 (15.9) on Sunday. After North bounced back and lost only two points after the main break, they were full of rout. Watch every match of every round of Toyota AFL Premiership Season 2023 live on Kayo Sports. New to Cayo?
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Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set to be sidelined after taking a late shot at West Coast’s Elijah Hewett during their clash at Optus Stadium. De Gouy went airborne and hit Hewitt in the head in the collision, with pundits and fans almost unanimously agreeing that he would definitely see a timeout for the
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The families at the center of the Hawthorn racist scandal have been exposed as their case goes to the Australian Human Rights Commission. In a letter, the families of Cyril Rioli, Jermaine Miller-Lewis, Carl Peterson and former employee Leon Egan described their eight-month ordeal as a “public sex show” that none of them deserved. Watch
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AFL great Dermott Brereton has targeted players who take free kicks and has urged the league to deal harder with those caught. The former Hawthorn Hardman has caught fire after a slew of controversial decisions in recent weeks that have resulted in players milking free kicks. Watch every match of every round of Toyota AFL
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A letter sent by lawyers for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan on Sunday helped turn the racist hawthorn scandal on its head. Email received Herald of the Sundetailed an upcoming legal move that would change the ball game for the four indigenous families at the center of the saga, and was described by one support
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Radio presenter Steven Senatempo says allegations of racism and abuse by Indigenous players at Hawthorne that date back to his triple premiership years seem “part of a larger problem” within the AFL. “It’s interesting, it’s just a way to play the politics that goes on inside these organizations,” he told Sky News anchor Chris Kenny.
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Basketball great Andrew Geise is one of the most likeable and affable personalities on television, but no one is immune to the occasional gaffe on live television. Just ask Gerard Healy or Tony Armstrong. Now, Gaze, 57, may add his name to the list after his efforts during Fox Footy. Bounce program on Sunday evening.
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AFL great Brendan Fevola bombshelled where recently departed Richmond manager Damien Hardwicke might be, saying one club had already contacted him. Hardwicke officially announced his decision to step down as Richmond head coach on Tuesday after on Monday evening, news broke of a stunning move. Watch every match of every round of Toyota AFL Premiership
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