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Daily Telegraph
28 minutes ago
- Daily Telegraph
Kaylee McKeown hard launches new relationship with ex-AFL player Declan Watson, swimming latest news
Don't miss out on the headlines from Swimming. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australia's Olympic golden girl Kaylee McKeown has publicly revealed her new partner – former North Melbourne AFL-listed-player-turned-lawyer Declan Watson – just a week after her stunning world championships performance in Singapore. McKeown is undoubtedly one of Australia's biggest Olympic stars, the first Aussie in history to win back-to-back 100m-200m swimming titles following her incredible performances in Paris last year. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. But behind the golden glow McKeown suffered heartache, with a split from her long term boyfriend and fellow Dolphins swimmer Brendan Smith. McKeown and Smith had dated for about four years, both having set up base on the Gold Coast in the lead up to the Paris Olympics training under Michael Bohl. But since the split, and with Bohl relocating to China, McKeown has left the Gold Coast and relocated back home to the Sunshine Coast with her family to continue her swimming career. PREMIUM CONTENT The one topic that's off limits in the household of star Matilda Inside the lives of Australian sporting power couples Who is Australia's greatest swimmer this century? Swim star Kaylee McKeown has publicly revealed her new partner Declan Watson. Picture: Instagram McKeown with her new beau at Uluru. Picture: Instagram However the 24-year-old has clearly moved on with life, winning double backstroke gold again in Singapore and then returning home for a well-deserved holiday with her new man posting some stunning photos of their holiday to Uluru. Watson too posted photos of McKeown on his Instagram page – making the duo Insta-official. The 26-year-old was drafted by North Melbourne with pick No.34 in the 2016 draft but after back-to-back ACL injuries the key defender never played a game for the Kangaroos and was de-listed in 2019. He has since returned home to Brisbane where he now works as a lawyer. 'Declan showed some great potential but unfortunately was set back with injury,' North VFL coach David Loader said at the time. 'He was a great contributor to our group and we certainly wish him all the best for the future.'
The Advertiser
41 minutes ago
- The Advertiser
Injury-hit Lions stare down tough-as-nails fixture
Brisbane are in an almighty battle to keep their premiership defence alive, and AFL fixture boss Josh Bowler probably shouldn't expect a Christmas card from Lions coach Chris Fagan this year. In what has become a uniquely strange race to lock down a top-eight berth, only two wins separate the second-placed Cats (15-6) from the ninth-placed Bulldogs (13-8). It means one unlucky team could finish with 15 wins this year and still miss out on a finals berth. Brisbane, with 14 wins and a draw to their name, hope that unlucky team won't be them, but the fixture gods aren't on their side. After facing fourth-placed Fremantle (15-6) in a blockbuster clash in Perth on Friday night, Brisbane will round out their regular-season campaign at home to Hawthorn (14-7). If you glance at Brisbane's overall fixture this year, the last 11 games are the stuff of nightmares. The Lions faced ladder leaders Adelaide (16-5), GWS (14-7) and Geelong (15-6) during a tough stretch before their bye. A two-game spell against Port Adelaide and Carlton gave Brisbane some respite, but the past four weeks have pitted them against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast (14-6), Collingwood (15-6) and resurgent Sydney (11-10). Fagan is acutely aware of the tough hand his team have been dealt, and the high-stakes nature of each clash. "Well if you have a look at our draw, we've been playing finals every week for the last six," Fagan said. "We played the Dogs, Suns, Collingwood, Sydney, who are going like a top-eight side at the moment, and now Fremantle, then Hawthorn. "It's been pretty solid. Whoever invented that draw at AFL House certainly made sure that if we're going to get into the finals, we're going to earn our spot. "It's an extraordinary year. I don't think there's ever been a year in AFL footy where 14 wins and a draw, which is what we've got at the moment, doesn't get you into the finals. "That was what we had last year, and we finished fifth." Brisbane's finals hopes were dealt a blow in last week's two-point loss to Sydney. But in reality, it's their growing injury list that has been their biggest concern. Lincoln McCarthy (knee), Jack Payne (knee) and Noah Answerth (achilles) are out for the rest of the season. Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale (quad, two weeks), Conor McKenna (hamstring, two weeks), Keidean Coleman (quad, six to seven weeks) and Kai Lohmann (calf, one week) are still unavailable. In some positive news, defender Ryan Lester will return from concussion against the Dockers, while Brandon Starcevich (hamstring) is a chance to join him. "I don't know whether people noticed, but four of our backline from last year's grand final didn't play last week," Fagan said. "We're doing it a little bit tough at the moment with injuries. "We'll deal with it. We had a little bit of a crisis in the middle of the year last year and lost some blokes with ACLs and bounced back from that." Brisbane are in an almighty battle to keep their premiership defence alive, and AFL fixture boss Josh Bowler probably shouldn't expect a Christmas card from Lions coach Chris Fagan this year. In what has become a uniquely strange race to lock down a top-eight berth, only two wins separate the second-placed Cats (15-6) from the ninth-placed Bulldogs (13-8). It means one unlucky team could finish with 15 wins this year and still miss out on a finals berth. Brisbane, with 14 wins and a draw to their name, hope that unlucky team won't be them, but the fixture gods aren't on their side. After facing fourth-placed Fremantle (15-6) in a blockbuster clash in Perth on Friday night, Brisbane will round out their regular-season campaign at home to Hawthorn (14-7). If you glance at Brisbane's overall fixture this year, the last 11 games are the stuff of nightmares. The Lions faced ladder leaders Adelaide (16-5), GWS (14-7) and Geelong (15-6) during a tough stretch before their bye. A two-game spell against Port Adelaide and Carlton gave Brisbane some respite, but the past four weeks have pitted them against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast (14-6), Collingwood (15-6) and resurgent Sydney (11-10). Fagan is acutely aware of the tough hand his team have been dealt, and the high-stakes nature of each clash. "Well if you have a look at our draw, we've been playing finals every week for the last six," Fagan said. "We played the Dogs, Suns, Collingwood, Sydney, who are going like a top-eight side at the moment, and now Fremantle, then Hawthorn. "It's been pretty solid. Whoever invented that draw at AFL House certainly made sure that if we're going to get into the finals, we're going to earn our spot. "It's an extraordinary year. I don't think there's ever been a year in AFL footy where 14 wins and a draw, which is what we've got at the moment, doesn't get you into the finals. "That was what we had last year, and we finished fifth." Brisbane's finals hopes were dealt a blow in last week's two-point loss to Sydney. But in reality, it's their growing injury list that has been their biggest concern. Lincoln McCarthy (knee), Jack Payne (knee) and Noah Answerth (achilles) are out for the rest of the season. Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale (quad, two weeks), Conor McKenna (hamstring, two weeks), Keidean Coleman (quad, six to seven weeks) and Kai Lohmann (calf, one week) are still unavailable. In some positive news, defender Ryan Lester will return from concussion against the Dockers, while Brandon Starcevich (hamstring) is a chance to join him. "I don't know whether people noticed, but four of our backline from last year's grand final didn't play last week," Fagan said. "We're doing it a little bit tough at the moment with injuries. "We'll deal with it. We had a little bit of a crisis in the middle of the year last year and lost some blokes with ACLs and bounced back from that." Brisbane are in an almighty battle to keep their premiership defence alive, and AFL fixture boss Josh Bowler probably shouldn't expect a Christmas card from Lions coach Chris Fagan this year. In what has become a uniquely strange race to lock down a top-eight berth, only two wins separate the second-placed Cats (15-6) from the ninth-placed Bulldogs (13-8). It means one unlucky team could finish with 15 wins this year and still miss out on a finals berth. Brisbane, with 14 wins and a draw to their name, hope that unlucky team won't be them, but the fixture gods aren't on their side. After facing fourth-placed Fremantle (15-6) in a blockbuster clash in Perth on Friday night, Brisbane will round out their regular-season campaign at home to Hawthorn (14-7). If you glance at Brisbane's overall fixture this year, the last 11 games are the stuff of nightmares. The Lions faced ladder leaders Adelaide (16-5), GWS (14-7) and Geelong (15-6) during a tough stretch before their bye. A two-game spell against Port Adelaide and Carlton gave Brisbane some respite, but the past four weeks have pitted them against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast (14-6), Collingwood (15-6) and resurgent Sydney (11-10). Fagan is acutely aware of the tough hand his team have been dealt, and the high-stakes nature of each clash. "Well if you have a look at our draw, we've been playing finals every week for the last six," Fagan said. "We played the Dogs, Suns, Collingwood, Sydney, who are going like a top-eight side at the moment, and now Fremantle, then Hawthorn. "It's been pretty solid. Whoever invented that draw at AFL House certainly made sure that if we're going to get into the finals, we're going to earn our spot. "It's an extraordinary year. I don't think there's ever been a year in AFL footy where 14 wins and a draw, which is what we've got at the moment, doesn't get you into the finals. "That was what we had last year, and we finished fifth." Brisbane's finals hopes were dealt a blow in last week's two-point loss to Sydney. But in reality, it's their growing injury list that has been their biggest concern. Lincoln McCarthy (knee), Jack Payne (knee) and Noah Answerth (achilles) are out for the rest of the season. Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale (quad, two weeks), Conor McKenna (hamstring, two weeks), Keidean Coleman (quad, six to seven weeks) and Kai Lohmann (calf, one week) are still unavailable. In some positive news, defender Ryan Lester will return from concussion against the Dockers, while Brandon Starcevich (hamstring) is a chance to join him. "I don't know whether people noticed, but four of our backline from last year's grand final didn't play last week," Fagan said. "We're doing it a little bit tough at the moment with injuries. "We'll deal with it. We had a little bit of a crisis in the middle of the year last year and lost some blokes with ACLs and bounced back from that."
The Advertiser
42 minutes ago
- The Advertiser
'Big step' for Tassie Devils' high performance home
Tasmania's AFL club has unveiled the most detailed images to date of its $115 million high performance headquarters as it pushes towards a 2028 debut. The facility, also to be the franchise's administration hub, at Kingston south of Hobart is expected to be up and running in October 2027. The club has lodged a development application with the local council in what CEO Brendon Gale described as a significant milestone. "It will be the workplace of our on- and off-field staff and an essential ingredient to our club's success and sustainability," he said on Wednesday. "We are planning to be playing AFL and AFLW in 2028. The lodging of this application is in accordance with meeting these timeframes." AFL boss Andrew Dillon on Tuesday said he was confident the Devils would take to the field in 2028, despite a snap Tasmanian election that has delayed progress on a new Hobart stadium. Construction of a 23,000-seat roofed venue at Macquarie Point is a condition of the Devils entering the national competition. The stadium, supported by Tasmania's incumbent Liberal government and Labor opposition, must be voted through both houses of parliament to get the green light. The island state's next government won't be locked in until after parliament resumes on Tuesday. The state government is contributing $105 million to the high performance centre, with the AFL chipping in the remaining $10 million. The centre will include two full-sized ovals, which are expected to be open to the public when not used by the club, as well as a large indoor training area Dillon said with a "bit of luck" a provisional licence would be granted to the Devils by the end of the year, while the club's concessions will be known before this year's trade period. Tasmania's AFL club has unveiled the most detailed images to date of its $115 million high performance headquarters as it pushes towards a 2028 debut. The facility, also to be the franchise's administration hub, at Kingston south of Hobart is expected to be up and running in October 2027. The club has lodged a development application with the local council in what CEO Brendon Gale described as a significant milestone. "It will be the workplace of our on- and off-field staff and an essential ingredient to our club's success and sustainability," he said on Wednesday. "We are planning to be playing AFL and AFLW in 2028. The lodging of this application is in accordance with meeting these timeframes." AFL boss Andrew Dillon on Tuesday said he was confident the Devils would take to the field in 2028, despite a snap Tasmanian election that has delayed progress on a new Hobart stadium. Construction of a 23,000-seat roofed venue at Macquarie Point is a condition of the Devils entering the national competition. The stadium, supported by Tasmania's incumbent Liberal government and Labor opposition, must be voted through both houses of parliament to get the green light. The island state's next government won't be locked in until after parliament resumes on Tuesday. The state government is contributing $105 million to the high performance centre, with the AFL chipping in the remaining $10 million. The centre will include two full-sized ovals, which are expected to be open to the public when not used by the club, as well as a large indoor training area Dillon said with a "bit of luck" a provisional licence would be granted to the Devils by the end of the year, while the club's concessions will be known before this year's trade period. Tasmania's AFL club has unveiled the most detailed images to date of its $115 million high performance headquarters as it pushes towards a 2028 debut. The facility, also to be the franchise's administration hub, at Kingston south of Hobart is expected to be up and running in October 2027. The club has lodged a development application with the local council in what CEO Brendon Gale described as a significant milestone. "It will be the workplace of our on- and off-field staff and an essential ingredient to our club's success and sustainability," he said on Wednesday. "We are planning to be playing AFL and AFLW in 2028. The lodging of this application is in accordance with meeting these timeframes." AFL boss Andrew Dillon on Tuesday said he was confident the Devils would take to the field in 2028, despite a snap Tasmanian election that has delayed progress on a new Hobart stadium. Construction of a 23,000-seat roofed venue at Macquarie Point is a condition of the Devils entering the national competition. The stadium, supported by Tasmania's incumbent Liberal government and Labor opposition, must be voted through both houses of parliament to get the green light. The island state's next government won't be locked in until after parliament resumes on Tuesday. The state government is contributing $105 million to the high performance centre, with the AFL chipping in the remaining $10 million. The centre will include two full-sized ovals, which are expected to be open to the public when not used by the club, as well as a large indoor training area Dillon said with a "bit of luck" a provisional licence would be granted to the Devils by the end of the year, while the club's concessions will be known before this year's trade period.
