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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Brownless makes bombshell TV comeback with Channel Seven after leaving Nine's Footy Show in 2021
Footy identity Billy Brownless is poised to make a shock TV comeback - but it isn't with Channel Nine, where he was employed for 27 years. Brownless, 58, will join the likes of Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern, Andy Maher and Robert 'Dipper' DiPierdomenico in commentary for the Legends Game for Prostate Cancer at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on August 28. It comes after Brownless - who left Channel Nine's Footy Show in 2021 - revealed earlier this month his kids were horrified by his now infamous viral skinny-dipping stunt. One of his children, Ruby, even went as far as calling him a 'd***head' after seeing the confronting image online. The former Geelong star was celebrating his first anniversary with his girlfriend Crystle Fleur, with the pair heading off on a romantic tour of Western Australia. While the pair kept their followers updated on the trip, posting some cute pictures of the getaway on social media, Brownless shocked fans after publishing a picture of himself swimming naked in a pool at the Cable Beach Club in Broome. Brownless, a father-of-four, revealed that it was his girlfriend who instigated the photo opportunity while he was enjoying a casual dip in the pool. Not surprisingly, the presenter of Triple M's Rush Hour alongside James Brayshaw attracted plenty of comments for the risqué picture. One included a message from footy legend Chris Judd's wife Bec, who had been on holiday with a group of family and friends at the same location. 'Hahahaha. Nice seeing you. Glad you had some clothes on (this time),' she joked. Collingwood premiership winner Dale Thomas, who now works on Channel 7's footy coverage, joked: 'Reverse angle is a Nirvana album cover,' in reference to the band's breakthrough album cover Nevermind. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated State of Origin clash between Victoria and the All Stars is named in honour of football legend E.J Whitten, who passed away from prostate cancer in 1995. The event aims to raise awareness and funds through the Australian Prostate Centre. Hawthorn great Luke Hodge will captain Victoria, with Tim Watson as coach, while St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt is tipped to skipper the All Stars, who will be overseen by Shane Crawford. Former Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli will lace up his footy boots for the upcoming rebooted Legends Game, with Gary Ablett Jr also expected to feature.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footy legend can't contain his anger after being branded a sexist by his co-host on live TV
Footy legend Nick Riewoldt demanded an apology on live TV after he was labelled a sexist by veteran AFL journalist Caroline Wilson on Monday night. The fiery exchange unfolded on Channel Seven 's The Agenda Setters as both panel members were discussing the dire state of North Melbourne. Alastair Clarkson's men were trounced by 101 points at Marvel Stadium on July 26 by Geelong, with Jeremy Cameron booting 11 goals. Bailey Smith was a standout in the midfield for the Cats, chalking up 43 disposals. Tellingly, the thrashing was the third time this season the Kangaroos have conceded a score of 150 or more - and the third time in five games they have allowed at least 130 points. Riewoldt was discussing where it's gone wrong for North when he labelled club president Sonja Hood 'sycophantic' over her praise when the team signed Clarkson as head coach in 2023. The fiery exchange unfolded on Channel Seven's The Agenda Setters when both panel hosts were discussing the dire state of North Melbourne That offended Wilson, who loudly questioned whether Riewoldt would have formed a similar view if Hood was a man. 'That is bordering on sexism, if a male president had lauded getting a premiership coach... you wouldn't call it sycophantic. I bet you wouldn't,' she said. The St Kilda great was seething at the accusation from Wilson. 'What are you talking about? I resent the fact you think that's a sexist comment, that is a ridiculous thing to say,' he said. 'How is someone being sycophantic got anything to do with their gender? That's ridiculous and you should apologise.' It is unknown if the footy identities resolved the tension - or if Wilson apologised - as an ad break broke up the clash. Meanwhile, two-time Kangaroos premiership player David King is concerned for the club's future with Clarkson at the helm. 'You have to be worried, don't you?' King said on SEN. 'Nothing has changed defensively, and when nothing (has) changed what are you building? 'Clarko for five years was perfect, but I thought there would be a more significant improvement in the third year (2025). 'In my own heart of hearts, this club desperately needs stability. It's been through turmoil. It's spat out coach after coach for six or seven years.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Footy fans demand answers over questionable Richmond free kick
Footy fans have been left asking for a please explain over a questionable free kick that unfolded at the MCG on Sunday. Halfway through the second quarter Richmond were surging forward against Collingwood when Jonty Faull launched one to the 50m arc. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Collingwood's Harry Perryman found himself right in the perfect spot for the drop of the ball with Tigers forward Steely Green surging in from a distance. Perryman set himself up to protect the space as Green attempted to launch over the top for a mark of the year contender. In the end Green soared high onto the shoulder of Perryman and got two hands on the ball before fumbling and crashing to the turf and landing square on his back. The umpire's whistle blew almost instantly with the Tigers forward being awarded the free kick for being blocked out. Perryman was left fuming over the free kick and the Magpies star wasn't the only one annoyed by the whistle. Geelong legend Tom Hawkins couldn't quite understand how Perryman had been penalised on Fox Footy. 'What do you do? He's trying to protect the space … I'm with the Collingwood faithful here,' Hawkins said. The Age's Peter Ryan wrote on X: 'That free kick against Harry Perryman for god knows what to Steely Green who was flying for a mark is beyond me. It's worth watching as I'm not sure I understand the game's rules from week to week any longer.' Lenny Phillips wrote: 'Did steely green just get a free for trying to take a cool mark in the wet?' Another irate fan added: 'The imbecile masquerading as an umpire who just paid that mark to Steely Green shouldn't umpire a senior AFL game again.' Of course not everybody watching on was left angry over the decision with many quick to back the umpire's call. One wrote on Instagram: 'He took his eyes off the ball this isn't complicated.' A second added: 'Clear free kick. Not sure why anyone is complaining.' A third posted: 'He took his eyes off the ball to block him intentionally, obvious free kick, if he was guarding the space to purely mark the ball then it should be play on.' Despite the contentious moment, it mattered little to the end result with Collingwood storming clear to secure the 13.15 (93) to 8.9 (57) victory. The clash saw Nick Daicos deliver his latest masterclass with the superstar moving a step closing to making his Brownlow Medal dreams a reality. He is likely to have earned another three votes from the umpires as he finished with 42 disposals and an equal career-high three goals against the inexperienced Tigers. He was a class above anyone else on the field and the signs were ominous from the opening minutes when the realisation set in there was no direct tag from Richmond coach Adem Yze. 'I put a bit of grippo on and the ball didn't leave my hand after that,' Daicos told Fox Footy post-match when asked about his cleanliness in the wet conditions. His third goal was the pick of the lot as Daicos ran towards his boundary and kicked truly on his left foot. It was the third time in his 89-game career he's had more than 30 touches and kicked three goals.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Is this the most bizarre start to an AFL game EVER? Star leaves fans and experts stunned with an all-time brain explosion
Footy fans were left in disbelief when Saturday night's Adelaide Crows vs Port Power match began with a shocking error right from the first bounce. With a crowd of more than 46,000 packed into Adelaide Oval, Port star Miles Bergman swooped in seconds after play began, grabbed the first clearance of the match - and promptly booted the ball about 50 metres downfield... in the wrong direction. To make matters even worse, his punt fell straight to Crows forward Darcy Fogarty, who marked it and kicked the first goal of what turned out to be a very lopsided win for his side. 'He's kicked it the wrong way!' an incredulous Dwayne Russell said in commentary for Fox Sports. 'He's kicked it straight to - this is hard to believe - Fogarty's going to have a line-up at goal. 'Can you believe that a player would kick the wrong way? How could a professional do that?' The commentary panel weren't the only ones left stunned by Bergman's brain snap. 'That is unforgivable.. what a Wally,' one fan wrote on X. 'I'm a Port fan and this is hilarious to me,' another wrote after seeing the incident on TikTok. Other comments included, 'Great kick! Forwards could not ask for better service', and, 'Getting paid thousands and can't even remember which way he's meant to kick.' After the match, Crows star Jake Soligo showed some compassion for his rival. 'I've had to think about not doing that a couple of times, it is hard,' he told the ABC. 'But it hit Fog [Fogarty] right on the t**.' Once that early moment of madness was out of the way, the Crows' Riley Thilthorpe dominated during his team's record 98-point belting of their arch foe, which lifted Adelaide to the top of the AFL ladder. Thilthorpe booted three goals in a 20.13 (133) to 5.5 (35) victory - the biggest margin in a Showdown - on a sodden Saturday night at Adelaide Oval. The Crows will sleep on top of the ladder, though Collingwood will likely retake pole position on Sunday with a win over Richmond. Adelaide will finish the round no lower than second after logging five consecutive victories for the first time under sixth-year coach Matthew Nicks. 'You dream about performances like that,' Nicks said. The sole blemish on Saturday night was a hamstring injury to Max Michalanney, who was substituted in the third quarter. The 201cm-tall Thilthorpe defied the heavy rain with his influential 19-disposal display featuring six clearances, and veteran Taylor Walker and Ben Keays booted three goals each. Adelaide's Jake Soligo (35 disposals) and Sam Berry (20 touches) scored two goals each. On-baller James Peatling (26, one goal) and captain and 150-gamer Jordan Dawson (21, one goal) were also prominent, while Mark Keane and Josh Worrell ruled in defence. The Power slumped to an 8-11 win-loss record amid more concerns with Lachie Jones substituted because of a corked thigh and Jack Lukosius suffering a calf injury.
The Guardian
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
The Tiwi Islands footy grand final
In this remote Northern Territory Indigenous community it is said 'there are three religions on the Tiwi Islands: Culture, Catholicism and Footy'. The football grand final is held in the midst of the dry season as part of a larger cultural celebration that includes art, dance and fashion. The area produces more AFL draftees per capita than anywhere else in Australia
