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Perth Now
11 hours ago
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- Perth Now
We won't tolerate it: AFL fine foul-mouthed Lions star
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has copped a $3000 fine for his foul-mouth tirade towards the officials bench last week. The AFL deemed Zorko used "insulting and profane language" as he exited the field of play during the last quarter of his team's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba. "The AFL reminds all players that the AFL has no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards AFL umpires and other match officials," the AFL said in a statement. Zorko played a key role in Brisbane's premiership-winning campaign last year, and he is averaging a career-high 26.7 disposals per game this season. The Lions sit second on the ladder with a 13-4-1 record, and they'll be aiming to bank their fifth win on the trot when they take on Gold Coast in Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium. Meanwhile, Hawthorn captain James Sicily can escape with a $3750 fine for his off-the-ball hit on Carlton's Blake Acres in Thursday's 24-point win over the Blues. The rough conduct charge was graded as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact.
The Advertiser
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
We won't tolerate it: AFL fine foul-mouthed Lions star
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has copped a $3000 fine for his foul-mouth tirade towards the officials bench last week. The AFL deemed Zorko used "insulting and profane language" as he exited the field of play during the last quarter of his team's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba. "The AFL reminds all players that the AFL has no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards AFL umpires and other match officials," the AFL said in a statement. Zorko played a key role in Brisbane's premiership-winning campaign last year, and he is averaging a career-high 26.7 disposals per game this season. The Lions sit second on the ladder with a 13-4-1 record, and they'll be aiming to bank their fifth win on the trot when they take on Gold Coast in Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium. Meanwhile, Hawthorn captain James Sicily can escape with a $3750 fine for his off-the-ball hit on Carlton's Blake Acres in Thursday's 24-point win over the Blues. The rough conduct charge was graded as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact. Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has copped a $3000 fine for his foul-mouth tirade towards the officials bench last week. The AFL deemed Zorko used "insulting and profane language" as he exited the field of play during the last quarter of his team's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba. "The AFL reminds all players that the AFL has no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards AFL umpires and other match officials," the AFL said in a statement. Zorko played a key role in Brisbane's premiership-winning campaign last year, and he is averaging a career-high 26.7 disposals per game this season. The Lions sit second on the ladder with a 13-4-1 record, and they'll be aiming to bank their fifth win on the trot when they take on Gold Coast in Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium. Meanwhile, Hawthorn captain James Sicily can escape with a $3750 fine for his off-the-ball hit on Carlton's Blake Acres in Thursday's 24-point win over the Blues. The rough conduct charge was graded as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact. Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has copped a $3000 fine for his foul-mouth tirade towards the officials bench last week. The AFL deemed Zorko used "insulting and profane language" as he exited the field of play during the last quarter of his team's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba. "The AFL reminds all players that the AFL has no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards AFL umpires and other match officials," the AFL said in a statement. Zorko played a key role in Brisbane's premiership-winning campaign last year, and he is averaging a career-high 26.7 disposals per game this season. The Lions sit second on the ladder with a 13-4-1 record, and they'll be aiming to bank their fifth win on the trot when they take on Gold Coast in Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium. Meanwhile, Hawthorn captain James Sicily can escape with a $3750 fine for his off-the-ball hit on Carlton's Blake Acres in Thursday's 24-point win over the Blues. The rough conduct charge was graded as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact.
The Australian
a day ago
- Sport
- The Australian
AFL: Suns seeking QClash redemption after heavy loss to Crows
Sick of hearing 'how crap' they are, the Gold Coast Suns have the perfect chance to 'change the narrative' by beating premiers Brisbane in Saturday's QClash. While the Suns have won 11 of their 17 matches to remain on track to play finals football for the first time in the club's history, an embarrassing 61-point loss to Adelaide last Sunday has raised doubts about their ability to finish the season in the top eight. Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes the ideal way to respond is with a win over the second-placed Lions this weekend at People First Stadium. Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants the Suns to lift against Brisbane. Picture: James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images 'We're still in the race for something that we have never achieved, so we're really looking forward to that challenge,' Hardwick said on Thursday. 'As a coaching group and as a playing group, we've got a big step this week. We've got to take care of this step, then we'll sit there and take the next one this week. 'There's no greater test than the mob we're playing this week. The way they play the game is a great style of footy – combative, high pressure, high contest. 'What's really improved over the last six weeks is their handball game. Those Ashcroft boys (Will and Levi), (Jaspa) Fletcher and all those sorts of players have certainly helped with that, Lachie Neale's always been a star at it. The challenge is firmly set for our midfielders to respond. 'We get to test how far we've come in six days. The great thing about the very best sides is you know exactly how they play. 'Stopping them is the next part of the equation and we're looking forward to that challenge.' Despite having only taken charge of the Suns last year, Hardwick is well aware of how the Gold Coast has been portrayed since joining the AFL competition in 2011. Suns star Matt Rowell (front) is tackled by Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale during the Lions' QClash win in May. Picture:'Everyone, for a long period of time, has told us how crap we are, (that) we're no good, (that we) don't deserve to be here,' the former Richmond three-time premiership-winning coach said. 'You know what? We're about changing that narrative. It's not the same old Suns, it's the brand new Suns.' Hardwick said the top-eight was now 'probably 90 per cent a race in nine', with the ninth-placed Western Bulldogs trailing the Suns – who have played one game less – by four points. 'We've got a game in hand which is the challenging thing with the ladder and the swings and roundabouts that we have … (but) we've just got to keep ticking off as many wins as we can to make sure that we aim for that first finals campaign,' he said. Hardwick also addressed speculation that Carlton forward Charlie Curnow wanted to join the Suns next season, 'We can understand that people hopefully want to come here and want to join in on this journey. We're looking to bring the very best players to our footy club,' he said. Marco Monteverde Sports reporter Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world. @marcothejourno Marco Monteverde
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Suns swing changes for huge Lions test
Gold Coast have regained key defender Sam Collins among five changes for the massive Q-Clash against the Brisbane Lions as Damien Hardwick seeks a much-needed response from his side. The Suns, thrashed by Adelaide last week, will be without star pair Touk Miller and Daniel Rioli but will welcome back vice-captain Collins and Lachie Weller from injuries. Alex Davies, Jy Farrar and Nick Holman also return, with Rioli and Sam Clohesy out injured, and David Swallow, Jed Walter and Ben Jepson dropped. On a four-match winning streak, second-placed Brisbane are within two competition points of ladder leaders Collingwood and have regained in-form forward Zac Bailey after a one-match suspension. Gold Coast have lost their last three meetings with the Lions and will likely drop out of the top eight if they fall to their Queensland rivals again at People First Stadium. "What we have to do is win games, and that's our challenge," Suns coach Hardwick said. "We're still in the race for something we've never achieved. "As a coaching group and a playing group we've got a big step this week. "We've got to take care of this step and then we'll take the next one next week." Port Adelaide have regained skipper Connor Rozee for coach Ken Hinkley's final Showdown against red-hot Adelaide, who are unchanged as they charge towards the finals. Fellow hopefuls Fremantle called up Isaiah Dudley and Neil Erasmus for Saturday's derby against West Coast, but captain Alex Pearce (shin) is still unavailable. Matt Johnson and Corey Wagner are out injured, while the Eagles have recalled talented youngster Elijah Hewett after he was rested last week. Geelong named Tom Stewart in an unchanged side for their clash with North Melbourne on Saturday night, despite the star utility being subbed out last week with knee soreness. The Kangaroos are still without Nick Larkey (knee) and George Wardlaw, who returned from concussion in the VFL last week. Zane Duursma was among three inclusions for North, with Callum Coleman-Jones (calf) out after his comeback lasted just 15 minutes. There is doubt over key Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto's availability for Sunday's clash with Collingwood because of calf soreness. Taranto was named in an extended squad alongside Noah Balta, who is back for the first time in a fortnight after completing his court-imposed curfew. Tim Membrey, Tom Mitchell and Dan Houston were all named in an extended squad for the Magpies, but Jordan De Goey hasn't yet been cleared to return. Melbourne named Tom Sparrow to return in Sunday's clash with St Kilda after he sat out one match through concussion protocols after high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Gold Coast Suns intent on showing they are no longer ‘crap' in Saturday's battle with Brisbane
Sick of hearing 'how crap' they are, the Gold Coast Suns have the perfect chance to 'change the narrative' by beating premiers Brisbane in Saturday's QClash. While the Suns have won 11 of their 17 matches to remain on track to play finals football for the first time in the club's history, an embarrassing 61-point loss to Adelaide last Sunday has raised doubts about their ability to finish the season in the top eight. Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes the ideal way to respond is with a win over the second-placed Lions this weekend at People First Stadium. 'We're still in the race for something that we have never achieved, so we're really looking forward to that challenge,' Hardwick said on Thursday. 'As a coaching group and as a playing group, we've got a big step this week. We've got to take care of this step, then we'll sit there and take the next one this week. 'There's no greater test than the mob we're playing this week. The way they play the game is a great style of footy – combative, high pressure, high contest. 'What's really improved over the last six weeks is their handball game. Those Ashcroft boys (Will and Levi), (Jaspa) Fletcher and all those sorts of players have certainly helped with that, Lachie Neale's always been a star at it. The challenge is firmly set for our midfielders to respond. 'We get to test how far we've come in six days. The great thing about the very best sides is you know exactly how they play. 'Stopping them is the next part of the equation and we're looking forward to that challenge.' Despite having only taken charge of the Suns last year, Hardwick is well aware of how the Gold Coast has been portrayed since joining the AFL competition in 2011. 'Everyone, for a long period of time, has told us how crap we are, (that) we're no good, (that we) don't deserve to be here,' the former Richmond three-time premiership-winning coach said. 'You know what? We're about changing that narrative. It's not the same old Suns, it's the brand new Suns.' Hardwick said the top-eight was now 'probably 90 per cent a race in nine', with the ninth-placed Western Bulldogs trailing the Suns – who have played one game less – by four points. 'We've got a game in hand which is the challenging thing with the ladder and the swings and roundabouts that we have … (but) we've just got to keep ticking off as many wins as we can to make sure that we aim for that first finals campaign,' he said. Hardwick also addressed speculation that Carlton forward Charlie Curnow wanted to join the Suns next season, 'We can understand that people hopefully want to come here and want to join in on this journey. We're looking to bring the very best players to our footy club,' he said.
