Brisbane will be without forward Joe Daniher for its semi final against Melbourne on Friday night, in a massive blow for the Lions’ chances of an upset win.
Daniher was withdrawn from the Lions’ 22 on Friday morning, with his partner going into labour to give birth to the couple’s first child.
He had flown down to Melbourne with the team earlier in the week, before catching a flight back to Brisbane on Friday morning.
The 28-year old was crucial for the Lions in their elimination final win over Richmond with three goals, including the match-winning snap in the final minute.
He has been replaced in the team by young utility Tom Fullarton.
Daniher has 39 goals this season, second at the Lions behind Charlie Cameron, despite missing five games mid-season with a shoulder injury.
The former Bomber is the second player to miss a final this September due to the arrival of their first child, with Western Bulldogs defender Taylor Duryea missing their elimination final loss to Fremantle to be at the birth of son Albie.
Joe Daniher looks dejected after Brisbane’s loss to Melbourne. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Carey calls for police investigation into Crown white powder incident
Wayne Carey has fronted the media for the first time since being stood down by Channel 7 over his involvement in a white powder incident at a Perth casino last week.
Carey is alleged to have dropped a bag of powder at Crown Resorts last Thursday night and was escorted from the premises, but has denied the substance was illegal.
He argues the powder was an anti-inflammatory medication he takes for pain, but admitted the incident was ‘not a great look’.
However, he maintains that had the powder indeed been illegal, casino security should have immediately taken it up with the police.
“If what was alleged had happened, then the police should have been called straight away,” Carey said to reporters on Thursday.
“They never called the police. I want to know why.”
While claiming he had offered to hand the bag over to casino security, Carey refused to respond to the casino’s allegation that he didn’t do so.
The Age reports that Seven are seriously considering terminating Carey’s contract permanently, regarding his latest off-field incident as damaging his credibility.
The network are also reportedly furious that the former great didn’t tell staff about the incident when he fronted up for Saturday night’s elimination final between Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium.
Carey had already been shunted from his prime-time special comments slot on Friday night football for the Saturday night match.
Carey will be stood down from the network pending a police investigation, which could keep him off the air until at least the end of the finals series.
Crown Resorts CEO Ciaran Carruthers has refuted claims Carey was unfairly treated, telling Western Australia radio station 6PR that the incident was handled in accordance with company protocols.
“We could not have been aware even if it were true that there was an issue with health,” he said.
“We dealt with this as we would deal with any notification of suspicious activity on the property,” he said.
Veteran Roo, Hawk locked in
North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein and Hawthorn goalsneak Luke Breust have both signed contract extensions to remain with their clubs.
Goldstein has penned a one-year contract for a 17th season in blue and white, while Breust has again resisted the lure of free agency to sign a one-year extension, having already been contracted for 2023.
The ruckman is just five games away from becoming just the sixth Kangaroo to bring up 300 VFL/AFL games.
“Todd is one of the all-time greats of the North Melbourne Football Club,” recruiting manager Brady Rawlings said in a statement.
“He is the ultimate professional in the way he goes about his football, he is loved by our members and supporters and equally so by his teammates and coaches.
“We look forward to seeing him continue to lead and guide our young group, as he charges towards his 300-game milestone.”
Goldstein currently holds the record for the most hitouts in competition history.
Breust has also put to bed rumours of a move to Gold Coast by remaining loyal to the club he won three consecutive premierships at between 2013 and 2015.
Currently sitting 14th on the Hawks’ all-time games list and seventh for goals, Breust passed Hawks legend Dermott Brereton’s majors tally during the season.
With 260 games, he will need to play 40 to become the ninth Hawk to reach 300 games by contract’s end.
While he is still playing at a high level on-field, his willingness to educate and mentor our younger players has been equally valuable,” Hawks list manager Mark McKenzie said.
“We’re very pleased that he has been quick to confirm his commitment to the club’s future, which we think is a broader reflection of how the playing group feels about the direction we are going.
“As a three-time premiership player, Luke has already made an immense impact on the club with his own achievements in his own right. But he is just as determined to now help to build towards our next period of success.”
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AdamDilligafThompson
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After making me cry for a half a day, your now giving me some hope, thank you.lol. :laughing:
Chanon
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That he flew over to meet up with port again suggests he is swaying towards your club plus the dogs have indicated to Dunks manager they prefer he become a Port player. Tomorrow or Friday we will know outcome.
AdamDilligafThompson
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Lmfao omfg i did think that too and like really surely you'd want to be there and not qld with family but hey each to their own. I keep hearing that because he hasnt said anything yet its more likely its Brisbane and hes waiting till there out of finals. I hope what you said is right and again surely he chooses his misses.lol.
Chanon
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Well she’s clearly not a decent well you know what l’m thinking don’t want to get wiped :stoked:
AdamDilligafThompson
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Dam man thats interesting thanks for the info. Be interesting to see if we add that little bit of cream to get the deal over the line. We need his gf to get in his ear with the your coming to S.A whether you get an extra 50k or not.lol.
AdamDilligafThompson
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Lmfao Roar owes me money for therapy the amount of times it does that to me. I think all these adds are.making it worse too plus the amount of times I click to reply to a comment and it takes me to an ad about 5 comments above where the comment is.lol.
Chanon
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Like alcoholics I had a moment of clarity & was writing an awesome reply only for it to get wiped :laughing:
AdamDilligafThompson
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I'm that tough, I drink cordial straight out of the bottle.
AdamDilligafThompson
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I was thinking that a minute ago actually, inbetween wiping the tears away. That thats it we need somebody that can step in right away and handle the workload not somebody thats going to build into it over 2 or 3 years. Dam maybe we should get you down the club and you can have a chat to em and steer em in the right direction.lol.
Chanon
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Heard Dogs have offered Dunks a five year contract not sure on the amount but assume it’s around the 600K mark & l’m told that the Brisbane offer is exactly the same your club is offering 100K more but if you push it to 150 K it seems a no brainer he will become a Port player. The bombers have also got a five year offer for Dunks but like the bombers of late well they are late to the party once again :laughing:. Furthermore the dogs have agreed in principal to the pick 9 played out between Dunks manager & Sam Power at Dogs. If he does choose Brisbane they have offered Pick 17 but dogs want more than pick 17 & are pissed Lions won’t offer more. A sticky situation & l’d assume Dunkley won’t want to piss the dogs off otherwise they might say F.cK U your going to WCE or Nth :thumbup:
Chanon
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Dunkley is a awesome player an instant 110% workhorse with a concrete head. If you get him your lads will be rapt plus with the window half shut l can understand why your club is keen on him.
AdamDilligafThompson
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Lmfao mean while the bear teams up with Smith and all of a sudden bang we start crying at what could of been.lol.
Chanon
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Agree let’s hope the dizzy highlight package of the Dunks wins the race & the Dogs get The Bear :stoked: can envision your recruiting team high fives with ‘Long live the Dunks’ is our anthem :silly:
AdamDilligafThompson
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Stop itttttt.lol. maybe we'd be better off if dunks chooses Brisbane and we pick The Bear.lol.
Chanon
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Port have offered Dogs pick 9 for Dunks but it depends on Dunks choice where he ends up. Prefer your No.9 that way we get The Bear, Happy Days :stoked:
AdamDilligafThompson
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Oh God dont ask that.lol. although I must admit they've done pretty well over the last few years so I'll just have to show some faith and cross my fingers. I wonder how much of what we do will be done thinking about the possibility of getting jhf next year or we'll have our plans set in place and if he decides he wants to leave that'll be a bonus and then well do what we need to do to accommodate.
Chanon
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Well you have a pick ahead of us it’s up to your wise recruiting staff or will they Fu.K up :laughing:
AdamDilligafThompson
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Lmfao. You already have a Bailey leave one for us would you, greedy so and so's.lol.
Chanon
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Chicago bears are red, white & blue he’s destined to be a Dog Bear :stoked: I’m colour blind they are burnt orange :laughing:
AdamDilligafThompson
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I reckon your spot on actually, just go for the best available and hope you can keep em or at worst at least you know you'll get a decent pick back if they leave, there was talk of McKay from North but since clarko took over thats gone quiet too. I feeling a little bit all duck and no dinner over here at the moment.lol.