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Herald Sun
20-07-2025
- Herald Sun
Patrick Dangerfield leads road safety campaign after uncle Tim Utber's death
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News. Patrick Dangerfield's uncle Tim was drink-driving when a car ploughed through a red light to end his life and change his own family forever. These days as his nephew drives home to Moggs Creek, it is the stream of drivers texting while behind the wheel that shocks and frustrates the Geelong captain. Dangerfield has long been an advocate for responsible drinking given uncle Tim Utber's death 29 years ago, but this week adds a role as an ambassador for AFL Victoria's Road Safety Round. This coming weekend Victorian AFL teams and hundreds of community clubs will wear bold blue armbands to honour lives lost or changed by road trauma. Dangerfield doesn't need a reminder of the road safety message given the events of the mid-1990s as his mother Jeanette's brother took to the road. 'My uncle died when he was 20 and it reshaped our entire family. I was only six at the time but it shaped me because it shaped mum. It was something she never got over,' he told the Herald Sun. 'He was drink-driving and he shouldn't have been on the road. He didn't cause the accident but he was driving through some traffic lights and someone sped through a red light. It hit him and he died. 'He shouldn't have been on the road to begin with and then through a set of circumstances and poor road management he ended up passing away. Talking to dad, he says mum took five or 10 years to get over it and has always been very cautious on the roads. 'His organs were donated and funnily enough it had a positive consequence to other families. So I have a family connection, but you can see it yourself now with kids and their limited attention spans.' Dangerfield and Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will spearhead the campaign, and for the Cats skipper it is a true passion project. 'People drive past an accident and you can be angry or stressed about it because you are late to work but it has affected an entire community or family,' he said. 'When that happens to someone you know, your world is changed forever. The road safety message starts with yourself. You can only talk about it if you exhibit good behaviour and live by it. 'It's about having honest conversations with those around you and doing it in a positive way. If you are a terrible driver, pull your head in. 'Be a good role model to your kids. They see everything. The amount of people I see on their phones or texting and driving is amazing.' 'So with road safety round it's about honouring the people impacted by it and spreading that message at community clubs and also honouring the hundreds of Victorians who die on regional roads every year.'
7NEWS
07-07-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin floors Patrick Dangerfield after ‘five years of chasing'
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has revealed Richmond veteran Nick Vlastuin has 'been chasing him for five years' after the pair were involved in another spicy on-field clash. Vlastuin was knocked out in the opening minutes of the 2020 grand final when he was copped the full force of Dangerfield's elbow after the superstar Cat punched a loose ball clear. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Nick Vlastuin and Patrick Dangerfield clash again. The star defender was stretchered from the field and played no further part until he collected the third of his premiership medals after the Tigers stormed to a famous victory. The day after the incident, when Vlastuin was celebrating with teammates, he said it was 'just one of those contests' and didn't fault Dangerfield. 'I was just going for the ball and I think Dangerfield was too. it's just one of those contests,' he told The Age. 'The contest happened that quickly, you can't do anything like that [deliberately]. It is just one of those things in footy.' But five years on and Vlastuin appears to have exacted some sort of revenge. During Saturday's clash involving the two sides, Vlastuin floored Dangerfield with a brutal and fair bump. The Geelong captain was able to get up and play out the game. Channel 7 commentator Campbell Brown had no doubts Vlastuin was trying to get some revenge. 'As a player you never forget and remember he got knocked out very early in that grand final by Danger ... I reckon he's kept that on memory, waited five years and thought here's my opportunity,' he said on Channel 7's Footy Feast. Dangerfield said the commentary about revenge 'might be on the money'. 'He's been chasing me for five years,' Dangerfield said on SEN. 'I said to him, 'mate, you guys won the game, don't worry about the incident'. 'But that's footy.' When pressed further by host David King, Dangerfield doubled down again. 'Have you not been listening to me, Kingy. I said for five years he's been chasing me,' Dangerfield continued. 'He didn't have me, let's make that clear, but he has been chasing me for five years. 'I better keep the rear vision mirror on every time we play the Tigers,' he added with a laugh.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Geelong vs Brisbane AFL LIVE: Lions stun Cats with dominant start in Dangerfield's 350th
Loading Key posts 7.27pm Cats follow Penn State's 'whiteout' 7.16pm Gardiner out sick but Andrews backs Lions to stand up 7.12pm AFL score involvement leaders 6.53pm Emotional Betts pays tribute to Stengle 6.46pm Lions lose defender in late change 6.37pm The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation 6.32pm Interactive: The road to the finals Hide key posts Go to latest The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation Chris Scott has never made any secret of his belief that recruiting Patrick Dangerfield in 2016 transformed the Cats. On the field, he helped restore a superb team into being a great team once again, leading a new generation into a new way. Off the field, he set a tone that allowed the people within the club to be themselves. Surfing could be part of a player's routine, or fishing, or herding cows. They could shrug after a loss, and laugh heading into a match. A competitive beast, Dangerfield recognises that winning all the time is impossible, while still chasing a premiership as hard as the most steely eyed AFL players. It opened the eyes of the skipper Joel Selwood – the then-Crow's arrival helping him loosen up. The captain's generosity was complemented by Dangerfield's sense of fun and perspective. 8.30pm Cameron strikes for Cats Jeremy Cameron has leapt across the pack and pulled in a mark before going back and kicking his first major of the night. The Cats need a big night from Jez and he's up and running now. That was his 100th goal at Geelong according to Fox Footy. Two Camerons, two Henrys, two Ashcrofts and two Neales playing tonight as Charlie Cameron concedes a 50-metre penalty and Jeremy Cameron kicked the goal. Lions 32, Cats 16 with 13 mins to go in Q2. 8.24pm Dangerfield misses chances It's Dangerfield's big night but he's missed his first two set shots at goal. He just won a free kick within reach of goal and decided to run around and snap the ball, but his kick was wayward. Lions 26, Cats 10 with 17 mins to go in Q2. 8.19pm The Cats must lift like Atkins, Henry did Brisbane have thrown the first punch, and it landed, with the Lions kicking the first four goals of the match. The Cats steadied late but they are lucky to only be 17 points behind at the first break. Jarrod Berry, Josh Dunkley, Cam Rayner and Will Ashcroft dominated out of the middle to have 18 inside 50s to Geelong's 10. The Cats were fortunate Jack Henry held up down back and Tom Atkins lifted in the second half. The Lions are chasing their first win at the venue since 2003 and have had exactly the start they hoped for with the crowd stunned. 8.16pm The quarter-time stats 8.14pm QT: Brisbane 4.2 (26) to Geelong 1.3 (9) The Lions kicked four goals without reply – only a 50-metre penalty has gifted the Cats a goal. They were slightly better in the final minutes, but Lions won that term in almost every way you could imagine. The Cats must lift. 8.10pm Cats gifted their first goal Dayne Zorko is both fuming and shocked. He thought he was outside the protected area. The umpire thought differently, but he was well clear of the kick. He's been called for encroachment and it gifted Shannon Neale a 50-metre penalty and he booted the goal. Lions 26, Cats 9 with two mins to go in Q1. 8.03pm Lions are dominating the clearances None of Brisbane's first three goalkickers were born when the Lions last won down here at GMHBA Stadium. Cam Rayner broke that sequence with the fourth goal. They are killing them at stoppages, have won centre clearances 4-0 and inside 50s 15-3 in a rapid start. So much for it being a fortress. Lions 26, Cats 2 with five mins to go in Q1. 8.01pm Lions go four goals ahead Darcy Wilmot has intercepted an errant Cats kick and goaled on the run. He was so excited he almost did a lap of the ground. Then from the centre bounce the Lions won the footy and Cam Rayner snapped their fourth goal. The Cats are stunned. The Lions are fired up. Will the Cats wake up? If they don't do so soon, the Lions will be gone far into the distance. Lions 26, Cats 1 with seven mins to go in Q1. 7.56pm 'Inexcusable': Smith's 50m penalty Fox Footy's Jason Dunstall said Bailey Smith's 50-metre penalty was 'inexcusable'. The Lions would have had a 30-metre shot for goal, one they could have missed by Smith's remonstrations after a free kick saw the ball advanced to the goal line. Kai Lohmann has followed up with a goal from the boundary, and now the Lions are firing. 7.54pm Lions miss early but are now on the board Goalkicking accuracy was the issue Chris Fagan identified as their biggest issue in the past two matches. The Lions did not start well with 0.2 to start the game, but now they are on the board through Levi Ashcroft. The Lions have kicked the first goal after a 50-metre penalty on Bailey Smith gave them a shot from the goal square. Lions 8, Cats 1 with 10 mins to go in Q1.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Geelong vs Brisbane AFL Live: Cats fans honour Dangerfield in 350th game as Lions clash approaches
Go to latest Pinned post from 6.37pm The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation Chris Scott has never made any secret of his belief that recruiting Patrick Dangerfield in 2016 transformed the Cats. On the field, he helped restore a superb team into being a great team once again, leading a new generation into a new way. Off the field, he set a tone that allowed the people within the club to be themselves. Surfing could be part of a player's routine, or fishing, or herding cows. They could shrug after a loss, and laugh heading into a match. A competitive beast, Dangerfield recognises that winning all the time is impossible, while still chasing a premiership as hard as the most steely eyed AFL players. It opened the eyes of the skipper Joel Selwood – the then-Crow's arrival helping him loosen up. The captain's generosity was complemented by Dangerfield's sense of fun and perspective. 6.46pm Lions lose defender in late change Darcy Gardiner was meant to be the replacement for injured defender Jack Payne but he is out with Bruce Reville coming in as a late replacement. It's not clear if he is injured or unwell. Reville will be the sub for the Lions, Ollie Henry will be sub for the Cats. The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation Chris Scott has never made any secret of his belief that recruiting Patrick Dangerfield in 2016 transformed the Cats. On the field, he helped restore a superb team into being a great team once again, leading a new generation into a new way. Off the field, he set a tone that allowed the people within the club to be themselves. Surfing could be part of a player's routine, or fishing, or herding cows. They could shrug after a loss, and laugh heading into a match. A competitive beast, Dangerfield recognises that winning all the time is impossible, while still chasing a premiership as hard as the most steely eyed AFL players. It opened the eyes of the skipper Joel Selwood – the then-Crow's arrival helping him loosen up. The captain's generosity was complemented by Dangerfield's sense of fun and perspective.
The Age
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Geelong vs Brisbane AFL Live: Cats, Lions test out premiership credentials on Friday night footy
Loading Latest posts Latest posts 6.37pm The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation Chris Scott has never made any secret of his belief that recruiting Patrick Dangerfield in 2016 transformed the Cats. On the field, he helped restore a superb team into being a great team once again, leading a new generation into a new way. Off the field, he set a tone that allowed the people within the club to be themselves. Surfing could be part of a player's routine, or fishing, or herding cows. They could shrug after a loss, and laugh heading into a match. A competitive beast, Dangerfield recognises that winning all the time is impossible, while still chasing a premiership as hard as the most steely eyed AFL players. It opened the eyes of the skipper Joel Selwood – the then-Crow's arrival helping him loosen up. The captain's generosity was complemented by Dangerfield's sense of fun and perspective. 6.32pm Interactive: The road to the finals 6.32pm Good evening G'day everyone and welcome to our AFL live blog as Geelong and Brisbane face off in Geelong. First bounce is set for 7.40pm AEST.
