AFL round 15 tips: Geelong v Brisbane, Carlton v North Melbourne
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News.
There's seven games for footy fans to enjoy in round 15 and the pick of the bunch comes on Friday night.
The second and third-placed teams on the ladder will do battle when Geelong clash with Brisbane at the Cattery in Patrick Dangerfield's 350th game.
Only one of our tipsters can see the Lions causing an upset, but there is far more love for the Kangaroos to cause a boilover against the Blues.
Don't know who to back? Check out who our experts like in round 15 below. Confidential
Brodie Ryan has revealed the pain of her break-up with footy great Nathan Buckley but says her life is now 'a little more stress-free with a little less pressure and less responsibility'. AFL
Carlton is war gaming Tom De Koning's call — whatever it may be. Could they nab their biggest rival's No. 1 ruckman? Plus, factors in the Lions' quest for Oscar Allen and more trade news.
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Origin stunner thrills Perth fans as Bears plot entry
It's the biggest show in town but you wouldn't have known it from reading the local news. Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as 57,023 fans gathered on Wednesday night for Origin II - the third straight sellout for Origin games hosted in the Western Australian capital. And they were treated to a frantic and at-times ferocious display as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback to level the series with a 26-24 victory on coach Billy Slater's 42nd birthday. It wasn't pretty but it won't faze Maroons fans who were in full voice in pelting rain and under heavy smoke haze that lingered from halftime fireworks. While NRL administrators will be heartened as they look to win support for new franchise the Perth Bears, visiting fans glancing at the local newspaper over breakfast might have wondered if they were in the right city. There was barely a mention of Origin in The West Australian's game day edition, with a front page graphic - 'State of Origin's Back: WA's Dockers v Victoria's Bombers - instead highlighting the following night's local AFL fixture. ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys in May highlighted perceived bias from the Seven West Media-owned monopoly daily newspaper, after a local headline of "Bad News Bears" labelled the club a "dud second-division team" from Sydney. "Let's be quite frank: They don't want us to be here," V'landys said, highlighting Seven West Media's free-to-air AFL rights deal. Whether the Bears can meet ambitions to secure 30,000 members for their first season in 2027 remains to be seen. There are plenty of league fans in the AFL-mad west but many have pre-existing loyalties. Fireworks lit up Optus Stadium at halftime as a glossy video package - met with muted applause by those still in their seats - implored West Australians to "be part of history" by signing up for Bears membership. "It's been immense, the amount of support that I've received and the Perth Bears have received," inaugural Bears coach and Queensland great Mal Meninga told Nine's broadcast. "Let's hope the game tonight will excite all the people, the fans here." Spirits were certainly high among fans who packed out bars in the stadium precinct long before the opening whistle. Resources-rich WA has gone to great lengths in recent years to lure box-office events ranging from Socceroos and Matildas internationals and NRL games to UFC bouts and even pro-wrestling shows. Plans to stage an international bare-knuckle boxing event deemed "barbaric" by critics were nixed earlier in June by local authorities, and while Origin II didn't quite reach combat sports territory, it was still a fiery affair. NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai was placed on report amid an apparent allegation of eye-gouging against Queensland second-rower Reuben Cotter. Blues winger Zac Lomax was earlier penalised over a stray elbow which caught Trent Loiero in the side of the head. It's the biggest show in town but you wouldn't have known it from reading the local news. Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as 57,023 fans gathered on Wednesday night for Origin II - the third straight sellout for Origin games hosted in the Western Australian capital. And they were treated to a frantic and at-times ferocious display as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback to level the series with a 26-24 victory on coach Billy Slater's 42nd birthday. It wasn't pretty but it won't faze Maroons fans who were in full voice in pelting rain and under heavy smoke haze that lingered from halftime fireworks. While NRL administrators will be heartened as they look to win support for new franchise the Perth Bears, visiting fans glancing at the local newspaper over breakfast might have wondered if they were in the right city. There was barely a mention of Origin in The West Australian's game day edition, with a front page graphic - 'State of Origin's Back: WA's Dockers v Victoria's Bombers - instead highlighting the following night's local AFL fixture. ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys in May highlighted perceived bias from the Seven West Media-owned monopoly daily newspaper, after a local headline of "Bad News Bears" labelled the club a "dud second-division team" from Sydney. "Let's be quite frank: They don't want us to be here," V'landys said, highlighting Seven West Media's free-to-air AFL rights deal. Whether the Bears can meet ambitions to secure 30,000 members for their first season in 2027 remains to be seen. There are plenty of league fans in the AFL-mad west but many have pre-existing loyalties. Fireworks lit up Optus Stadium at halftime as a glossy video package - met with muted applause by those still in their seats - implored West Australians to "be part of history" by signing up for Bears membership. "It's been immense, the amount of support that I've received and the Perth Bears have received," inaugural Bears coach and Queensland great Mal Meninga told Nine's broadcast. "Let's hope the game tonight will excite all the people, the fans here." Spirits were certainly high among fans who packed out bars in the stadium precinct long before the opening whistle. Resources-rich WA has gone to great lengths in recent years to lure box-office events ranging from Socceroos and Matildas internationals and NRL games to UFC bouts and even pro-wrestling shows. Plans to stage an international bare-knuckle boxing event deemed "barbaric" by critics were nixed earlier in June by local authorities, and while Origin II didn't quite reach combat sports territory, it was still a fiery affair. NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai was placed on report amid an apparent allegation of eye-gouging against Queensland second-rower Reuben Cotter. Blues winger Zac Lomax was earlier penalised over a stray elbow which caught Trent Loiero in the side of the head. It's the biggest show in town but you wouldn't have known it from reading the local news. Perth's Optus Stadium was transformed into a sea of maroon and blue as 57,023 fans gathered on Wednesday night for Origin II - the third straight sellout for Origin games hosted in the Western Australian capital. And they were treated to a frantic and at-times ferocious display as Queensland held off an extraordinary NSW comeback to level the series with a 26-24 victory on coach Billy Slater's 42nd birthday. It wasn't pretty but it won't faze Maroons fans who were in full voice in pelting rain and under heavy smoke haze that lingered from halftime fireworks. While NRL administrators will be heartened as they look to win support for new franchise the Perth Bears, visiting fans glancing at the local newspaper over breakfast might have wondered if they were in the right city. There was barely a mention of Origin in The West Australian's game day edition, with a front page graphic - 'State of Origin's Back: WA's Dockers v Victoria's Bombers - instead highlighting the following night's local AFL fixture. ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys in May highlighted perceived bias from the Seven West Media-owned monopoly daily newspaper, after a local headline of "Bad News Bears" labelled the club a "dud second-division team" from Sydney. "Let's be quite frank: They don't want us to be here," V'landys said, highlighting Seven West Media's free-to-air AFL rights deal. Whether the Bears can meet ambitions to secure 30,000 members for their first season in 2027 remains to be seen. There are plenty of league fans in the AFL-mad west but many have pre-existing loyalties. Fireworks lit up Optus Stadium at halftime as a glossy video package - met with muted applause by those still in their seats - implored West Australians to "be part of history" by signing up for Bears membership. "It's been immense, the amount of support that I've received and the Perth Bears have received," inaugural Bears coach and Queensland great Mal Meninga told Nine's broadcast. "Let's hope the game tonight will excite all the people, the fans here." Spirits were certainly high among fans who packed out bars in the stadium precinct long before the opening whistle. Resources-rich WA has gone to great lengths in recent years to lure box-office events ranging from Socceroos and Matildas internationals and NRL games to UFC bouts and even pro-wrestling shows. Plans to stage an international bare-knuckle boxing event deemed "barbaric" by critics were nixed earlier in June by local authorities, and while Origin II didn't quite reach combat sports territory, it was still a fiery affair. NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai was placed on report amid an apparent allegation of eye-gouging against Queensland second-rower Reuben Cotter. Blues winger Zac Lomax was earlier penalised over a stray elbow which caught Trent Loiero in the side of the head.
The Advertiser
3 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Cobbo's form at Broncos will impact present and future
Selwyn Cobbo has been backed to regain his Brisbane jersey but whatever unfolds for the enigmatic outside back in the coming weeks will have short and long-term ramifications for the club. Off-contract Cobbo's situation is a fascinating one not just for what his recent demotion to Queensland Cup means for this season, but for beyond. The Queensland and Australia representative was hopeful of extending his stay at the Broncos, but with no offer on the table and with salary cap constraints at the club that is looking unlikely. The Broncos are also on the cusp of finalising a one-year extension for captain Adam Reynolds and a new multi-year deal for strike centre Kotoni Staggs. The fact remains Cobbo, when in form, is a valuable asset for any club with his ability to play fullback, wing and centre with class and power. He has experienced ups and downs before and has shown he can be a match winner on many occasions. Cobbo, 23, has played his last two matches for Wynnum Manly Seagulls and has been named to play for the famous club against Sunshine Coast on Saturday, one day before the Broncos host Cronulla at Suncorp Stadium. He was dropped by the Broncos and replaced by winger Josiah Karapani for the 44-14 win over Gold Coast a fortnight ago. Karapani scored two tries and has been retained for the Sharks clash after the Broncos had the bye in round 15. Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars said Cobbo's axing meant all of the outside backs were put on notice by coach Michael Maguire. "Madge (Maguire) always talks about how you're only renting the jersey, so the way I look at it is I just want to play consistent footy to make sure I hold onto a jersey," Arthars said. "That's what everyone is trying to do in the team. "Footy is full of surprises. You don't really want to see anyone getting dropped, but that's how it works. "It's a business, but Selly is full of energy and always happy to be around. "He's always performing at training and you guys (in the media) wouldn't see it but he's always doing things away from the field as well." Arthars said Cobbo had not kicked stones since being axed from the side and backed him to return at some stage. "Everyone's seen how good Selwyn is. He's played at the Origin level and done some awesome things for this club in the past, so I'm a big fan of Selly," Arthars said. "I'm sure when he comes back he'll be firing and I can't wait to play with him again. "Everyone knows he's pretty quiet, but he's always full of happiness. He just loves playing footy, at training he's always got a smile on his face and we're obviously just happy to have him here. "He's doing all he can to get back in the team." Selwyn Cobbo has been backed to regain his Brisbane jersey but whatever unfolds for the enigmatic outside back in the coming weeks will have short and long-term ramifications for the club. Off-contract Cobbo's situation is a fascinating one not just for what his recent demotion to Queensland Cup means for this season, but for beyond. The Queensland and Australia representative was hopeful of extending his stay at the Broncos, but with no offer on the table and with salary cap constraints at the club that is looking unlikely. The Broncos are also on the cusp of finalising a one-year extension for captain Adam Reynolds and a new multi-year deal for strike centre Kotoni Staggs. The fact remains Cobbo, when in form, is a valuable asset for any club with his ability to play fullback, wing and centre with class and power. He has experienced ups and downs before and has shown he can be a match winner on many occasions. Cobbo, 23, has played his last two matches for Wynnum Manly Seagulls and has been named to play for the famous club against Sunshine Coast on Saturday, one day before the Broncos host Cronulla at Suncorp Stadium. He was dropped by the Broncos and replaced by winger Josiah Karapani for the 44-14 win over Gold Coast a fortnight ago. Karapani scored two tries and has been retained for the Sharks clash after the Broncos had the bye in round 15. Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars said Cobbo's axing meant all of the outside backs were put on notice by coach Michael Maguire. "Madge (Maguire) always talks about how you're only renting the jersey, so the way I look at it is I just want to play consistent footy to make sure I hold onto a jersey," Arthars said. "That's what everyone is trying to do in the team. "Footy is full of surprises. You don't really want to see anyone getting dropped, but that's how it works. "It's a business, but Selly is full of energy and always happy to be around. "He's always performing at training and you guys (in the media) wouldn't see it but he's always doing things away from the field as well." Arthars said Cobbo had not kicked stones since being axed from the side and backed him to return at some stage. "Everyone's seen how good Selwyn is. He's played at the Origin level and done some awesome things for this club in the past, so I'm a big fan of Selly," Arthars said. "I'm sure when he comes back he'll be firing and I can't wait to play with him again. "Everyone knows he's pretty quiet, but he's always full of happiness. He just loves playing footy, at training he's always got a smile on his face and we're obviously just happy to have him here. "He's doing all he can to get back in the team." Selwyn Cobbo has been backed to regain his Brisbane jersey but whatever unfolds for the enigmatic outside back in the coming weeks will have short and long-term ramifications for the club. Off-contract Cobbo's situation is a fascinating one not just for what his recent demotion to Queensland Cup means for this season, but for beyond. The Queensland and Australia representative was hopeful of extending his stay at the Broncos, but with no offer on the table and with salary cap constraints at the club that is looking unlikely. The Broncos are also on the cusp of finalising a one-year extension for captain Adam Reynolds and a new multi-year deal for strike centre Kotoni Staggs. The fact remains Cobbo, when in form, is a valuable asset for any club with his ability to play fullback, wing and centre with class and power. He has experienced ups and downs before and has shown he can be a match winner on many occasions. Cobbo, 23, has played his last two matches for Wynnum Manly Seagulls and has been named to play for the famous club against Sunshine Coast on Saturday, one day before the Broncos host Cronulla at Suncorp Stadium. He was dropped by the Broncos and replaced by winger Josiah Karapani for the 44-14 win over Gold Coast a fortnight ago. Karapani scored two tries and has been retained for the Sharks clash after the Broncos had the bye in round 15. Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars said Cobbo's axing meant all of the outside backs were put on notice by coach Michael Maguire. "Madge (Maguire) always talks about how you're only renting the jersey, so the way I look at it is I just want to play consistent footy to make sure I hold onto a jersey," Arthars said. "That's what everyone is trying to do in the team. "Footy is full of surprises. You don't really want to see anyone getting dropped, but that's how it works. "It's a business, but Selly is full of energy and always happy to be around. "He's always performing at training and you guys (in the media) wouldn't see it but he's always doing things away from the field as well." Arthars said Cobbo had not kicked stones since being axed from the side and backed him to return at some stage. "Everyone's seen how good Selwyn is. He's played at the Origin level and done some awesome things for this club in the past, so I'm a big fan of Selly," Arthars said. "I'm sure when he comes back he'll be firing and I can't wait to play with him again. "Everyone knows he's pretty quiet, but he's always full of happiness. He just loves playing footy, at training he's always got a smile on his face and we're obviously just happy to have him here. "He's doing all he can to get back in the team."
Herald Sun
4 hours ago
- Herald Sun
AFL round 15 tips: Geelong v Brisbane, Carlton v North Melbourne
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. There's seven games for footy fans to enjoy in round 15 and the pick of the bunch comes on Friday night. The second and third-placed teams on the ladder will do battle when Geelong clash with Brisbane at the Cattery in Patrick Dangerfield's 350th game. Only one of our tipsters can see the Lions causing an upset, but there is far more love for the Kangaroos to cause a boilover against the Blues. Don't know who to back? Check out who our experts like in round 15 below. Confidential Brodie Ryan has revealed the pain of her break-up with footy great Nathan Buckley but says her life is now 'a little more stress-free with a little less pressure and less responsibility'. AFL Carlton is war gaming Tom De Koning's call — whatever it may be. Could they nab their biggest rival's No. 1 ruckman? Plus, factors in the Lions' quest for Oscar Allen and more trade news.
