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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rival radio stars Andy Lee and Jack Post clash during 2025 AFL Round 13 at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Andy Lee and Jack Post went head-to-head at the 2025 AFL Round 13 match - not on the field, but behind the mic. The duo, who are rivals when it comes to the footy, exchanged some friendly back and forth banter on Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground as they introduced the much-anticipated game. Aussie comedian Andy, 43, who supports the Carlton Blues, wore a blue v-neck sweater over a white tee and some jeans, paired with a Blues scarf repping his team, and a logo-emblazoned cap. Media personality Jack, 37, who cheers on Essendon Bombers, opted for an oversized red and black hoodie over a pair of jeans. 'We are actually doing the pre-game,' Andy said in a video posted to Instagram before the showdown. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'It's going to be a little bit like Katy Perry,' he joked. Despite the Carlton Blues claiming victory, both Andy and Jack wore huge smiles throughout the night as they enjoyed the neck-in-neck game. Andy was spotted jetting into Melbourne on Saturday after a stint in New York, where Hollywood heavyweight Hugh Jackman weighed in on Andy's new business venture: an Aussie pub in the Big Apple. Andy opened his Australian-themed pub Old Mates in Manhattan, back in February. And last Tuesday, the Wolverine star, 56, took to social media to gush over the establishment which is backed by an owner's group that includes Hamish Blake, surfing legend Mick Fanning, as well as Hugh himself. 'Old Mates - how Aussie's eat in NYC. This pub is amazing!' Hugh posted on Instagram. He also shared a gallery of snaps including one which shows the fan favourite flashing his famous grin and posing in front of the venue with his arm around Andy. Hugh also shared a photo taken inside the bar with Andy and Australian-born NYC restaurateur Eddy Buckingham, who is also an investor in Old Mates. A third post shared to Hugh's account showed a stained glass window feature of the bar which spelled out 'New York'. Located in Downtown Manhattan's Financial District, the pub is in a heritage-listed 1840s Greek Revival building that spans all three floors. With the staff dressed in iconic, hard-yakka-inspired blue collared shirts and rugby polos, the pub wouldn't look out of place in The Rocks or at the end of Collins Street. The investors also include Andy Stone (Bluestone Lane), Pat Cummins, Ash Barty, Mick Fanning and Patty Mills.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
'I almost fell off my daybed in Fiji!''
AFL: Carlton Blues coach Michael Voss said he fell off his daybed in Fiji reading Sam Walsh was in demand.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Carlton coach Michael Voss weighs in on trade talk surrounding trio of stars
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he's stunned by the trade speculation surrounding some of the Blues' 'genuine assets'. There were multiple reports clubs would target forwards Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow, as well as midfielder Sam Walsh, this off-season. Curnow has booted 24 goals this year, while McKay, who missed several games for personal reasons, has kicked nine. Walsh has played in each off the Blues' 11 games but has been below his best. The midfielder comes out of contract at the end of 2026. Voss, who spent a part of Carlton's bye holidaying overseas, detailed his shock when first asked about Walsh's future at the club. 'Yeah, there was a bit of speculation about our boys over the last week or so, I nearly fell off my day bed in Fiji when I read some of it,' he said. 'It's really difficult to answer a hypothetical question. I think these boys know how valuable they are to us as people and as players.' Voss shut down suggestions the Blues could part ways with one of their Coleman Medal winners at season's end, insisting they're a commodity rival coaches envy. 'All I would say on that is that they (McKay and Curnow) are extremely important to us and they have since my time here over four years' he said. 'I'm also fortunate enough to talk to a lot of opposition coaches and know both of them come up in conversation quite a lot. 'When you've got them together, they're genuine assets, they can be distinctive assets for you and distinctive strengths. 'Talking as a coach, I love having them both out there, both playing in good form, I know how hard they are to play against, how much better we are when they're both there. 'From our point of view, that makes it a bit of an easy decision when there's any other speculation that comes with it.' Carlton has welcomed new chief executive Graham Wright to shadow the outgoing Brian Cook before the official change over in October. Voss said Wright had made his way to every department of the football club and had started to build relationships. 'We've got two seasoned leaders who are extremely experienced at what they do, from what I've seen the transition has been fantastic,' he said. 'I don't really see too much of a negative on that.'
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFLW 2025: Carlton leaders Mimi Hill and Harriet Cordner on the Blues' history
The history of Princes Park entices Carlton leaders Mimi Hill and Harriet Cordner. The stories that shaped the place and those that remain unwritten. Much like the empty cabinets at the end of the Blues' 16-cup premiership walk inside the club, Hill and Cordner see 'Prinny Park' as a storeyed canvas ready to be recaptured. 'I love that there's room for more (premiership cups), I would love to add an AFLW cup there too because we don't have one yet and that would be pretty sick,' Hill said. 'But I just love the history of Prinny Park, the whole park. I think about back in the day where everyone would flood from everywhere just to get to games. 'That's what I want for the AFLW, people in the area going 'there's a game on, let's get there'. 'I want us to be packing it out with a big crowd … you hear older fans saying 'oh, we always used to come here' – we want to bring them back.' With the men hosting their home games at the MCG or Marvel Stadium, Cordner says the building Blues have a chance to 'bring that history back'. 'That's what's cool about the men not playing here anymore, we can kind of bring that history back to Prinny Park, back to Ikon Park,' she said. 'We've got an opportunity to do that.' So, how do the Blues bring the sleeping giant, the once heartbeat of Melbourne's inner north, back to life? Play fun, fast and exciting football, of course. 'I am excited for this year, I think we're going to play a really fun brand, an exciting brand to watch,' Hill said. 'Hopefully, that translates to wins, but if we can play really fun footy that people enjoy watching – I think that's how you get people back. 'The AFL says the stats are if somebody comes to one game, they're a very high percentage to come to another because they love it.' The bums-on-seats brand is not just an approach the Blues feel they must take to lure supporters. They've seen the evolution of sides like Hawthorn and North Melbourne and know it's 'where the success lies'. 'Over the years we've seen the AFLW transition from a stock-standard one-on-one win or half the contest and not sure what you do off the back of that,' Cordner said. 'Really good teams over the past couple of years, it's been the way they move the ball and get scores off turnover. 'It's what's exciting to watch first of all, but that's where the success lies.' Hill is backing Carlton to bring the energy, based on what she's seeing on the track in a strong start to pre-season. 'I don't want to give away too many of our secrets, but I think we're going after speed – speed with the ball, speed without the ball,' she said. 'Just how can we challenge teams, some trades in and our draft picks have some speed about them. 'Then (Erone) Fitzpatrick has come back from an ACL and she's quick as lightning, so through players and the way we're going to move the ball.' Hill and Cordner are important pieces to Carlton's leadership group. Hill, 22, will vice-captain the side behind Abbie McKay while Cordner, 32, will continue her strong leadership behind the ball. Cordner says she's a 'do it and come along with me' type leader. The defender tries to set a strong example, particularly in the gym, after learning the importance of preparation through early injuries. 'I think I have learned over my career how important investing in the holistic approach to footy is,' Cordner said. 'I came across to footy, I was a rookie when I came to Melbourne, I hadn't played the sport before and had to dive into everything. 'I have always just understood my body is my weapon, that is what has made me good at what I do. 'Whether it's footy or whatever sport I have played … from the start I have understood that's my vehicle for success and have done whatever I can to make that as top notch as I can. 'I think it has probably rubbed off on the young girls. I get a lot of questions about what I eat and what I lift in the gym.' Hill admits she's still learning the caper as a leader. Studying a science-physiology degree outside of football, she jokes there's no classes in leadership. 'I feel very driven from within, from my running to the gym. It doesn't take someone else to say 'get it done', I just want to get better,' Hill said. 'The other layer to that is that I genuinely love footy and love the people, so it is not work, it's just what I get to do. 'You're never finished getting better, there's always room for growth as a leader – you look back on leadership and think it's got better, but there's still more to learn.' Hill has slowly grown her list of accomplishments since her 2021 debut, winning the Blues' best first-year player, best and fairest and a Rising Star. While joining Carlton's decorated list of captains is a goal she would be honoured to collect, Hill is happy to soak up that 'Prinny Park' experience when she fills in. 'Yeah, definitely, I do hope it happens – the opportunity doesn't come around that often,' she said. 'You kind of have to be at the right place at the right time, so we'll just see what happens I guess. 'It has been an honour to step up as captain in games when 'Kez' (Kerryn Peterson) wasn't playing and, like I said earlier, it's a real learning opportunity. 'Stepping out to the middle of the ground to do the coin toss, having a look around, it's a pretty cool experience. 'Hopefully, one day – but this is a good learning curve for me.'
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
AFL legend Matthew Lloyd brutally calls out Carlton star Charlie Curnow - 'doesn't fight as hard as he should'
AFL legend Matthew Lloyd has called for Carlton star Charlie Curnow to show more on-field grit, adamant the two-time Coleman Medallist 'doesn't fight as hard as he should.' Lloyd, who booted 926 goals in his decorated career with Essendon, made the scathing assessment on Channel 9's Footy Classified. He also declared on Monday the Blues have 'three holes in their list', pointing to the club's poor running backs, how they lack a standout running midfielder and have no elite small forwards in his eyes. Next in Lloyd's sights was Curnow, whose form has been mixed in 2025 - and the Bombers champion urged the key forward to be better. 'I don't think Charlie Curnow fights as hard as he should,' Lloyd said. 'They've (also) got eight players who are in the worst for kicking inside 50 in the competition, that's one thing, but when Charlie is getting beaten, I see him roll over far too easily. 'You compare him to champions like (Geelong's) Jeremy Cameron and (GWS') Jesse Hogan.' Carlton - who sit in 12th spot after 11 rounds - have the bye this weekend. Michael Voss' men are next in action on Sunday, June 8 when they take on Essendon at the MCG. The Blues have won just six of their past 20 games, with Voss' future as head coach in the spotlight. Speaking on Channel 7's The Agenda Setters, controversial footy commentator Kane Cornes urged the club not to move on Voss. 'I just think it's so clear and obvious what the problems are,' he said. 'Clearly it's personnel, there are so many holes, namely a small forward of any quality. 'There (also) just needs to be some calm. 'The last thing Carlton need is a new coach, the last thing they need to do is sack another coach.'
