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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Demons forward banned again, Pickett fined
Melbourne key forward Aidan Johnson has received a two-match ban for his high bump on St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Mature age draftee Johnson earned his second suspension of the season after bumping Wanganeen-Milera mid-jump in the Demons' 28-point loss to the Saints in Alice Springs. Wanganeen-Milera missed most of the second term but passed a concussion assessment and finished with 29 disposals. The incident was graded as careless conduct, high impact and high contact. Johnson is set to miss the King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood and their round-14 clash against Port Adelaide. While Wanganeen-Milera was able to see out the game, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had admitted the contact with his head spelled trouble for Johnson. The 25-year-old, who was pick No.68 in last year's national draft, has played only five games, after serving a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle in round one. "Obviously when someone comes off to get assessed they're going to have a look at it, so we'll just let that play out as the week unfolds and see where that sits," Goodwin said after the match. "Fortunately for Nasaiah, he came back on the ground and passed his concussion test." Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett was charged with striking Marcus Windhager and can accept a $3125 fine for his third such offence with an early plea. The Demons pair were the only players from Sunday's matches to draw action from the match review officer. Melbourne key forward Aidan Johnson has received a two-match ban for his high bump on St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Mature age draftee Johnson earned his second suspension of the season after bumping Wanganeen-Milera mid-jump in the Demons' 28-point loss to the Saints in Alice Springs. Wanganeen-Milera missed most of the second term but passed a concussion assessment and finished with 29 disposals. The incident was graded as careless conduct, high impact and high contact. Johnson is set to miss the King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood and their round-14 clash against Port Adelaide. While Wanganeen-Milera was able to see out the game, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had admitted the contact with his head spelled trouble for Johnson. The 25-year-old, who was pick No.68 in last year's national draft, has played only five games, after serving a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle in round one. "Obviously when someone comes off to get assessed they're going to have a look at it, so we'll just let that play out as the week unfolds and see where that sits," Goodwin said after the match. "Fortunately for Nasaiah, he came back on the ground and passed his concussion test." Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett was charged with striking Marcus Windhager and can accept a $3125 fine for his third such offence with an early plea. The Demons pair were the only players from Sunday's matches to draw action from the match review officer. Melbourne key forward Aidan Johnson has received a two-match ban for his high bump on St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Mature age draftee Johnson earned his second suspension of the season after bumping Wanganeen-Milera mid-jump in the Demons' 28-point loss to the Saints in Alice Springs. Wanganeen-Milera missed most of the second term but passed a concussion assessment and finished with 29 disposals. The incident was graded as careless conduct, high impact and high contact. Johnson is set to miss the King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood and their round-14 clash against Port Adelaide. While Wanganeen-Milera was able to see out the game, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had admitted the contact with his head spelled trouble for Johnson. The 25-year-old, who was pick No.68 in last year's national draft, has played only five games, after serving a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle in round one. "Obviously when someone comes off to get assessed they're going to have a look at it, so we'll just let that play out as the week unfolds and see where that sits," Goodwin said after the match. "Fortunately for Nasaiah, he came back on the ground and passed his concussion test." Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett was charged with striking Marcus Windhager and can accept a $3125 fine for his third such offence with an early plea. The Demons pair were the only players from Sunday's matches to draw action from the match review officer.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Demons forward banned again, Pickett fined
Melbourne key forward Aidan Johnson has received a two-match ban for his high bump on St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Mature age draftee Johnson earned his second suspension of the season after bumping Wanganeen-Milera mid-jump in the Demons' 28-point loss to the Saints in Alice Springs. Wanganeen-Milera missed most of the second term but passed a concussion assessment and finished with 29 disposals. The incident was graded as careless conduct, high impact and high contact. Johnson is set to miss the King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood and their round-14 clash against Port Adelaide. While Wanganeen-Milera was able to see out the game, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had admitted the contact with his head spelled trouble for Johnson. The 25-year-old, who was pick No.68 in last year's national draft, has played only five games, after serving a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle in round one. "Obviously when someone comes off to get assessed they're going to have a look at it, so we'll just let that play out as the week unfolds and see where that sits," Goodwin said after the match. "Fortunately for Nasaiah, he came back on the ground and passed his concussion test." Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett was charged with striking Marcus Windhager and can accept a $3125 fine for his third such offence with an early plea. The Demons pair were the only players from Sunday's matches to draw action from the match review officer.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Demons forward banned again, Pickett fined
Melbourne key forward Aidan Johnson has received a two-match ban for his high bump on St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Mature age draftee Johnson earned his second suspension of the season after bumping Wanganeen-Milera mid-jump in the Demons' 28-point loss to the Saints in Alice Springs. Wanganeen-Milera missed most of the second term but passed a concussion assessment and finished with 29 disposals. The incident was graded as careless conduct, high impact and high contact. Johnson is set to miss the King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood and their round-14 clash against Port Adelaide. While Wanganeen-Milera was able to see out the game, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had admitted the contact with his head spelled trouble for Johnson. The 25-year-old, who was pick No.68 in last year's national draft, has played only five games, after serving a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle in round one. "Obviously when someone comes off to get assessed they're going to have a look at it, so we'll just let that play out as the week unfolds and see where that sits," Goodwin said after the match. "Fortunately for Nasaiah, he came back on the ground and passed his concussion test." Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett was charged with striking Marcus Windhager and can accept a $3125 fine for his third such offence with an early plea. The Demons pair were the only players from Sunday's matches to draw action from the match review officer.
7NEWS
26-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
‘Telling' image emerges of Tony Petracca celebrating with Simon Goodwin after Christian Petracca's milestone game
Christian Petracca's relationship with Melbourne appears stronger than ever after the superstar celebrated his 200-game milestone with a big win over Sydney. The Demons continued their recent form resurgence with a comprehensive 53-point victory over the Swans. Petracca was among his side's best with 28 touches and one goal, while Kysaiah Pickett put on a show with a brilliant five-goal performance. In the build-up to his 200th game, the Melbourne superstar fought back tears last week when recounting last year's life-threatening injuries. A lacerated spleen, punctured lung and cracked ribs suffered in the King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood hospitalised Petracca and ended his 2024 campaign early. In the much-publicised fallout to the devastating injuries, Petracca's family were reportedly not happy with the Demons' handling of the situation. Petracca was the subject of constant trade speculation, but ultimately stayed at the club and appears as committed as ever. And judging by his dad Tony celebrating Sunday's win arm-in-arm with coach Simon Goodwin, the family's relationship with the club has also been repaired. 'After everything that's been said about Christian Petracca (& his family's) relationship with Melbourne over the last 12 months, this is telling. Dad Tony arm in arm with Simon Goodwin after Christian's 200th,' 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary tweeted. Petracca was too busy celebrating with teammates to notice the moment, but nevertheless spoke of his love of the club. 'I didn't actually see it until you said it to me,' Petracca told 7NEWS. 'We're trying to build a family club culture, you saw in the huddle just the amount of kids we have. 'No doubt my parents are a big part of my journey and all the boys here, you see everyone here in the rooms it's all family and friends and that's what we're trying to create. 'I understand we get paid to do what we do, but at the same time we're trying to create that local footy club vibe where we can sit back, relax with our family and friends and enjoy the wins.' The victory was Melbourne's fifth win from their past six matches and has them back in the finals mix after 0-5 start to the season. 'I feel like we've been building, it's easy to say now after we're in some good form. When we were 0-5, I still felt like we were playing some good footy, but it just wasn't clicking, defensively we were a bit off,' Petracca said. 'I think the last five or six week just brought belief back into the footy club, just the confidence we know we can all play with. 'Everyone is just playing that little bit better. It's a team sport and everyone needs to bring their A game and I think we're doing an incredible job of that.' It's no coincidence, the Demons' resurgence has come with Pickett firing on all cylinders. The brilliant forward has now kicked 16 goals from the past six matches. Despite being contracted until the end of 2027, there remains speculation the 23-year-old could seek a trade back home to Western Australia. Petracca understands the pull of family, but hopes his mate will stay at the club. 'He's just an amazing player, he's a special player,' Petracca said. 'Family is so important to him and I understand that completely but we're doing everything we can for Kozzy. 'He was a housemate of mine a couple of years ago with Toby Bedford and Charlie Spargo. 'I'm really close with him, we speak constantly but what he does is just so special. What he does for the fans, the way he erupts the fans, it's really special.
Sydney Morning Herald
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Kysaiah Pickett opens up on his culture, his future and his ‘safe space'
The Melbourne Football Club is Kysaiah Pickett's 'home away from home'. He loves the club, and the club loves him. Pickett the footballer could not be happier. Home for Pickett, though, is not Melbourne. It's more than 3000 kilometres away on the other side of the country in Quairading, a town in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region about one-and-a-half hours' drive out of Perth. Pickett spoke of the significance of home in a documentary produced by the Demons of the visit he made in May last year to introduce his first baby Belleny to his extended family. It's where he grew up until he moved back to South Australia to complete his education. 'That's where I spent most of my childhood,' Pickett told this masthead. 'I've got a lot of memories there. My home, all my family still live there. My home, my safe space.' The AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round has given Pickett, from Yamatji Noongar on his mother's side and Ngarrindjeri through his father, the chance to celebrate his heritage through football. There is extra meaning this year. His father, the comedian, sculptor and artist Kevin Kropinyeri, designed the Demons' Indigenous guernsey. The shield represents both the traditional Ngarrindjeri warriors, Kropinyeri said, and past, present and future players - 'the warriors of the Melbourne Football Club'. The weaving design symbolises the love of the club and the Ngarrindjeri text, 'YARN MAWUN WUNNAMURKAKUL PROLIN AMBE NGARIMATINLINY AMBI' translates to, 'All hearts beat true for the red and the blue'. The Ngarrindjeri do not have a word for 'every', but do have one for 'all'. The message is pertinent for Pickett, whose playing future at Melbourne has been the subject of speculation since he expressed his homesickness to coach Simon Goodwin at his exit meeting last year.
