Clarke & Mooney pay tribute to Selwood
AFL: Herald Sun chief football writer Jay Clarke and three-time Premiership player Cameron Mooney pay tribute to Adam Selwood, who devastatingly passed away this morning.
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News.com.au
24 minutes ago
- News.com.au
‘I'll be talking to him': Mal confirms interest in Tigers star as likely ‘top of list' Bears target revealed
Inaugural Perth coach Mal Meninga confirmed he will be 'talking' to Tigers hooker Apisai Koroisau after he said he would be 'definitely open' to playing for the Bears. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Meninga was officially appointed coach of the NRL's latest expansion team last week, with the Bears to enter the competition at the start of the 2027 season. With a coach in place, attention now turns to the marquee names the Bears could sign and it sounds like Koroisau could be a target. The Tigers hooker told Channel Nine he would 'definitely be open to it', although he then added he would 'love to keep going' at his current club. 'To be fair I've never seriously thought about it, mainly because I'd love to just finish off here at the Tigers and I'm in no rush to be going anywhere or sign any contracts,' he said. 'I haven't thought about it, not seriously anyway. For me it's Tigers if I can.' While those additional comments from Koroisau may ease some concerns in Tigerland, Meninga definitely took notice of his earlier ones and told Triple M he will 'be talking' to the veteran hooker. 'He did play for North Sydney Bears you know, he came through that system so I think that's another great story,' Meninga said. 'I'll be talking to him don't worry about that.' Koroisau is off-contract at the end of 2026 and will be allowed to talk to rival clubs from November 1. The Daily Telegraph's Brent Read tipped on Triple M that Koroisau will end up being one of many players who will strategically come off-contract around then in a bid to drive up their prices with the added competition of the Bears. 'They're (player agents— going to time blokes coming off contract to maximize that value, so there'll be players out there and there are players out there who are coming off at the end of '26, who I'd imagine will go to November 1,' Read said. Read went on to add that he expects Perth to target Super League teams and South African rugby union for talent, while also predicting Titans forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui — who is signed until 2033 but can leave the club at the end of 2026 — will be 'at the top of the list' when it comes to NRL targets. 'He's got options every year of his deal. He's an obvious one who Mal's got a relationship with... Tino is probably at the top of the list,' Read said. 'Payne is the other obvious one but I think Payne will stay in Brisbane. There's some other guys... Luke Metcalf, Jaxon Purdue, Tyran Wishart, Herbie Farnworth. There are guys out there who are available as it stands on November 1.' Wishart was one player who Michael Ennis singled out during Melbourne's recent win against North Queensland as a priority target for Meninga. 'You get the feeling over the next couple of years as the expansion teams roll into town, the value of a Tyran Wishart, it is going to skyrocket,' Ennis said. 'Pick up the phone Mal.' Former Panthers and Sharks backrower Wade Graham, meanwhile, said on Triple M that the prospect of a player loan system should be something the NRL considers to help out expansion teams. He also pointed to previous successful examples, including Harry Grant's time with the Tigers and subsequent development at Melbourne, as evidence it could benefit the other clubs too. 'Every team has their roster in order and their projected five-year plan in order. They have their backups almost ready to go, but they're in behind (the starter),' Graham said. 'Look at Melbourne. They have Papenhuyzen and Hughes. They have Fa'alogo in behind and Jonah Pezet in behind and we saw with Harry Grant when he was behind Cameron Smith, the opportunity for him to be loaned out to the Wests Tigers. 'I just think it's an area we can look at. Other guys that come to mind... Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at the Dolphins. We know Trai Fuller's an exceptional fullback and has done well in first grade. 'I think we need to think a little bit outside the box of how we manage two new teams coming in the competition and player depth.'
The Advertiser
an hour ago
- The Advertiser
Coaches' coffers boosted after months of soft cap angst
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"The combined impact of these changes for each club is estimated to be an additional $1.4 million of spend capacity per club over 2026-27, over and above the existing planned increases," the league said in a statement. The AFL will also stump up $500,000 to support coaches in their professional development and career transition. It follows months of growing angst among coaches and clubs, with the soft cap sharply reduced at the start of COVID-19. In April, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon derided the coaches' association as a "paper tiger", while Essendon counterpart Brad Scott said he had never seen the coaching group as a whole feel so disenfranchised. Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan made a presentation to the AFL commission late last year, while league chief executive Andrew Dillon has had a series of meetings in the past few weeks with senior coaches. "The soft cap is in place to provide some guard rails, such that each club can afford to put together a competitive football program," Dillon said. "How clubs choose to allocate and spend it across their football department is at their discretion to suit their specific circumstances. "Coaches are key leaders who play a pivotal role in our game and at their clubs. This additional soft cap space, earning capacity and support, recognises this importance. "The meetings we have had across the year allowed me to see first-hand their passion for the game and pressures associated with being a coach in such a high-profile role." Coaches' association chief executive Alistair Nicholson welcomed the changes, also noting the league would provide more detail soon. "In addition to the increases to the soft cap, which will increase a coach's earning potential, the introduction of a senior coach marketing agreement and the soft cap concession that will benefit the senior assistant coach or director of coaching, helps to recognise the significant contribution coaches make to the success of the game," Nicholson said. "We also acknowledge the contribution to professional development and transition that will complement the support already provided by the AFLCA." AFL coaches have had a win as they lobby for more soft cap relief, with head office announcing several financial measures to boost club football departments. From next year, senior coaches can earn up to $100,000 outside the soft cap from marketing service agreements. Geelong coach Chris Scott's deal with a club sponsor, announced late last year, raised eyebrows and reportedly attracted AFL attention. The soft cap limit will also rise by $750,000 next year, up from the original $250,000 boost. In 2027 the increase will be $350,000, an increase of $100,000 on what had been announced. From next season, 20 per cent of the salary of the most senior assistant coach or coaching director will sit outside the soft cap. That is on top of 20 per cent of the senior coach's salary already being outside the cap. "The combined impact of these changes for each club is estimated to be an additional $1.4 million of spend capacity per club over 2026-27, over and above the existing planned increases," the league said in a statement. The AFL will also stump up $500,000 to support coaches in their professional development and career transition. It follows months of growing angst among coaches and clubs, with the soft cap sharply reduced at the start of COVID-19. In April, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon derided the coaches' association as a "paper tiger", while Essendon counterpart Brad Scott said he had never seen the coaching group as a whole feel so disenfranchised. Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan made a presentation to the AFL commission late last year, while league chief executive Andrew Dillon has had a series of meetings in the past few weeks with senior coaches. "The soft cap is in place to provide some guard rails, such that each club can afford to put together a competitive football program," Dillon said. "How clubs choose to allocate and spend it across their football department is at their discretion to suit their specific circumstances. "Coaches are key leaders who play a pivotal role in our game and at their clubs. This additional soft cap space, earning capacity and support, recognises this importance. "The meetings we have had across the year allowed me to see first-hand their passion for the game and pressures associated with being a coach in such a high-profile role." Coaches' association chief executive Alistair Nicholson welcomed the changes, also noting the league would provide more detail soon. "In addition to the increases to the soft cap, which will increase a coach's earning potential, the introduction of a senior coach marketing agreement and the soft cap concession that will benefit the senior assistant coach or director of coaching, helps to recognise the significant contribution coaches make to the success of the game," Nicholson said. "We also acknowledge the contribution to professional development and transition that will complement the support already provided by the AFLCA." AFL coaches have had a win as they lobby for more soft cap relief, with head office announcing several financial measures to boost club football departments. From next year, senior coaches can earn up to $100,000 outside the soft cap from marketing service agreements. Geelong coach Chris Scott's deal with a club sponsor, announced late last year, raised eyebrows and reportedly attracted AFL attention. The soft cap limit will also rise by $750,000 next year, up from the original $250,000 boost. In 2027 the increase will be $350,000, an increase of $100,000 on what had been announced. From next season, 20 per cent of the salary of the most senior assistant coach or coaching director will sit outside the soft cap. That is on top of 20 per cent of the senior coach's salary already being outside the cap. "The combined impact of these changes for each club is estimated to be an additional $1.4 million of spend capacity per club over 2026-27, over and above the existing planned increases," the league said in a statement. The AFL will also stump up $500,000 to support coaches in their professional development and career transition. It follows months of growing angst among coaches and clubs, with the soft cap sharply reduced at the start of COVID-19. In April, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon derided the coaches' association as a "paper tiger", while Essendon counterpart Brad Scott said he had never seen the coaching group as a whole feel so disenfranchised. Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan made a presentation to the AFL commission late last year, while league chief executive Andrew Dillon has had a series of meetings in the past few weeks with senior coaches. "The soft cap is in place to provide some guard rails, such that each club can afford to put together a competitive football program," Dillon said. "How clubs choose to allocate and spend it across their football department is at their discretion to suit their specific circumstances. "Coaches are key leaders who play a pivotal role in our game and at their clubs. This additional soft cap space, earning capacity and support, recognises this importance. "The meetings we have had across the year allowed me to see first-hand their passion for the game and pressures associated with being a coach in such a high-profile role." Coaches' association chief executive Alistair Nicholson welcomed the changes, also noting the league would provide more detail soon. "In addition to the increases to the soft cap, which will increase a coach's earning potential, the introduction of a senior coach marketing agreement and the soft cap concession that will benefit the senior assistant coach or director of coaching, helps to recognise the significant contribution coaches make to the success of the game," Nicholson said. "We also acknowledge the contribution to professional development and transition that will complement the support already provided by the AFLCA."
West Australian
3 hours ago
- West Australian
Farmer made legend, eight footy hall of fame inductees
THE 2025 LEGEND AND THE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES LEGEND STATUS Ken Farmer Inducted 1998 224 games for North Adelaide 1929-41, 1417 goals 6.33 goal average per game 17 games for SA, 71 goals '30, '31 Premierships '36 club best and fairest 11-time SANFL leading goalkicker, 13-time North leading goalkicker Captain '34-35, '37-38, '41 North Adelaide Team of the Century North Adelaide Premiership coach 1949, 1952 INDUCTEES * Peter Darley 206 games for South Adelaide 1962-74, 123 goals 13 games for SA 1964 premiership Seven-time club best and fairest '69 carnival All Australian South Adelaide captain '67-69 and '71 * Luke Hodge 305 games for Hawthorn, 2002-17, 193 goals 41 games for Brisbane, 2018-19 Four games for Australia Premierships - '08, '13, '14 , '15 Two-time club best and fairest Three-time All Australian '08, '14 Norm Smith Medal Captain '11-16 * John Leedham 124 games for North Launceston, 1946-53 114 games for North Hobart, '54-59 13 games for Tasmania '47 '53 (All Australian) '58 carnivals Club premierships '46, '48-50 and '57 State premierships '46 '49 '50 Vice Captain, Tasmanian Team of the Century * Garry Lyon 226 games for Melbourne 1986-99, 426 goals Nine games for Victoria Two-time club best and fairest Five-time All Australian Captain '91-97 * George Owens 195 games for East Perth, 1917-32. 17 games for WA Seven-time premiership player 1925 Sandover Medal 135 games umpired, including five WAFL grand finals * Daisy Pearce 55 games for Melbourne 2017-22, 25 goals '22 premiership Three-time club best and fairest '17 (captain), '18, '22 All Australian Melbourne captain 2017-18 and 2020-22 10 VFLW premierships at Darebin '06-17, seven as captain * Erin Phillips 46 games for Adelaide 2017-22, 50 goals 20 games for Port Adelaide 2022-23, three goals '17, '19, '22 premierships Two-time 2019 AFLW best and fairest Two-time grand final best afield Two-time Adelaide best and fairest Three-time All Australian Captain Adelaide 2017-20 Captain Port Adelaide 2022-23 * Nick Riewoldt 336 games for St Kilda, 718 goals Six-time club best and fairest Five-time All Australian - captain '09, vice-captain '14 Captain '05, '07-16 2002 Rising Star
