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Matthew Younan is a sports journalist from Melbourne who is really passionate about sport, with a particular obsession for all things Aussie rules. Matt also loves following Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby, Swimming, Cycling and Athletics. Matt has successfully completed studies in Sports Journalism and Match Reporting and loves sharing engaging factual content on various sports with his audience.
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In incredible scenes, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz's quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells was halted abruptly due to a "bee invasion." Less…
Devastated, gutted and shattered – these are just some of the words to describe the feelings of players who, for various reasons, miss out…
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is getting the band back together. The four-time premiership coach has brought people on board who helped him win…
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Going into the opening game against France there was speculation about how Socceroos coach Graham Arnold would replace Martin Boyle. The winger was officially…
The NRL powerhouse based in AFL heartland managed to secure Selwood’s signature despite others vying for his services.
“Hey Marco, how quickly can you get to the airport?” “I’ll be there in two minutes.” I can just imagine how Marco Tilio felt…
Eight months out from a home World Cup, the Matildas showed they can match it with the best in the world. They defeated the…
As Alastair Clarkson prepares to resume his tenure as North Melbourne coach on Wednesday, many might question why it’s happening. Arguably never has someone…
The year was 2011. Mark Harvey was coach of Fremantle and Ross Lyon was in charge at St Kilda. Then, on a Thursday night…
Having gone through a recent review of the club’s football operations, St Kilda decided to part ways with Coach Brett Ratten.
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After taking over the reins as Collingwood Coach at the end of 2021, when the club was languishing in second last position on the ladder, no one expected Craig McRae to take the Pies to a kick away from a Grand Final. Not even Collingwood fans expected it.
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The last time a preliminary final was played at the SCG was 26 years ago. The year was 1996. Back then Sydney had one…
After beating Richmond in a nail-biting elimination final by two points last week, Brisbane are through to a semi-final against reigning premiers Melbourne at…
Carlton fans are still pondering how a season that started with so much promise can end up in such agony. They might be contemplating…
Resilience is a word that is thrown around quite easily. It’s a word that tends to looks good on a resume. Often people throw…
Hawthorn has continued their late-season form with a dominant win over the fast-finishing Gold Coast Suns by seven points at the University of Tasmania…
Thanks for your comment Chris. Interesting points there, I thought they said they were going to release the findings from the review to their members and fans, but I am not aware that it has been released yet.
When sacking the coach is the easy option, but history shows fortune often favours the brave
Thanks for your comment. It’s an interesting point. And I suppose different clubs invest differently into their goal kicking but the saying goes ‘ good kicking is good football and poor kicking is poor football’. So many times a team has lost a game just because they couldn’t kick straight.
When sacking the coach is the easy option, but history shows fortune often favours the brave
Thanks for your comment Andrew. Why do you think that’s the case?
When sacking the coach is the easy option, but history shows fortune often favours the brave
Thanks for your comment Pete. I appreciate the results weren’t great in the second half of the season but is it all Ratts’ fault? Not sure it is and I think he is just a scapegoat for other wider issues.
When sacking the coach is the easy option, but history shows fortune often favours the brave
Thanks for your comment Simoc.
When sacking the coach is the easy option, but history shows fortune often favours the brave
Yeah you’re right Jimmy. They added all four during the free agency and trade period. Tom Mitchell, Dan McStay, Billy Frampton and Bobby Hill will be great pick-ups for the Pies.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment Davico, yeah it does seem harsh especially when they may have played all year and then get dropped just for the Grand Final like Derek Kickett or cop a nasty injury just before the Grand Final like Brendan Whitecross.
I suppose the counter argument though is did they play on the day? It’s definitely an interesting discussion.
Every grand final has heartbreak stories and this one is no exception
Well written piece Dem. Well done! I agree both Dangerfield and Franklin are superstars of the game regardless of what happens in the Grand Final.
Why Saturday doesn't really matter for Pat and Bud
Thanks for your response.
'Something I’ll definitely cherish forever': Fly the Pie wins Coach of the Year Award
Hi Ghost, thanks for your comment. You could argue that the coach of the year is the premiership winning coach. It’s a fair point you make – it’s just an extraordinary job he’s done taking them from 17th to one accurate kick away from the Grand Final. The other thing is that it’s the AFLCA Coach of the Year Award so it’s voted by the Coaches and Assistant Coaches across the competition.
'Something I’ll definitely cherish forever': Fly the Pie wins Coach of the Year Award
Thanks for your comment. I agree he has been great for Collingwood. And he’s played and coached under some of the best coaches in the AFL so has gained some great experience which showed this year.
I also found his comments after the narrow elimination final loss to Geelong really interesting about players lying down on the ground and he talked about the winning mindset and attitude and how they may have lost the game but they’re not losers. I could totally understand the players lying down after being exhausted from such a close game but he quickly changed their mindset to refocus and realise they still had a chance to pursue the ultimate success.
I think the Pies are heading in the right direction.
As a Hawks supporter, I just hope he doesn’t coach you too well to beat us next year.
'Something I’ll definitely cherish forever': Fly the Pie wins Coach of the Year Award
Thanks JGK. Yeah she is 100% all class.
Osaka shows great compassion as Aussie Dasha suffers ACL injury
Yeah the Pies had a great year. Listening to McRae, I think he’ll be keen to use it to motivate the players next year.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment George, not sure I’m following though.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment and positive feedback, appreciate it and I agree the Pies are heading in the right direction.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment Greg. Surprised you thought 2018 was a poor year though. You made the Grand Final and were only a couple of kicks away from winning it.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment FabPhil. Well said. You’re only a kick behind the best two teams and McRae, Wright and the team are the type that will keep pursuing success as you mentioned so I think your pies are on the right track.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
All the best for next year Jimmy!
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment, yeah the Pies showed they can run out matches well and you’re right they’re last quarters and ability to win so many close games was the story of the year. It’s a challenge trying to halt another team’s momentum when they kick a few consecutive goals. I’m sure McCrae and the coaching panel will probably try to work on that over the preseason.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks Peter, appreciate your comment.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment Foz, appreciate it.
I agree Craig McRae is a phenomenal coach. He had served a great apprenticeship including playing and winning three premierships with the Brisbane Lions under AFL great Leigh Matthews. This was followed by assistant coaching stints under multiple premiership coaches including at Hawthorn under Alastair Clarkson and at Richmond under triple-premiership coach Damien Hardwick. He was also a specialist coach with the incredibly successful Melbourne Storm so all of that has helped him build his experience.
And yeah Graham Wright was really successful at Hawthorn and has now gona across to Collingwood and helped them achieve success too and you’re right Nick Daicos could be anything. Very talented player.
Despite the heartbreak, there is plenty of cause for optimism at Collingwood
Thanks for your comment Al. Who do you barrack for?
Can the Swans continue their dominance in Sydney... or will the Pies be too good in the battle of the birds?
Thanks for your comment Peter. You’re right the Pies are really fit. Their fourth quarters this year have been incredible and today was no exception. They were so close. Hope you’re ok.
Can the Swans continue their dominance in Sydney... or will the Pies be too good in the battle of the birds?
Hope you’re ok Chris.
Can the Swans continue their dominance in Sydney... or will the Pies be too good in the battle of the birds?
Thanks for your comment Charlie. I suppose other heads will roll as a new coach is likely to bring in their own team of assistants but yeah I wonder if Ratts is just a scapegoat for wider issues. Doesn’t seem quite right to single him out. Not sure the Saints are keen on relocating to Tassie.
When sacking the coach is the easy option, but history shows fortune often favours the brave