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Yahoo
27 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Too old': Jamie Elliott act to force Collingwood's rivals into major rethink
Jamie Elliott, Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom were the stars of the show for Collingwood as they obliterated the Hawks 16.11 (107) to 8.8 (56) win on Friday night and the Magpies' list management could be set to force a rethink for rivals. Elliott's latest five-goal display for the Magpies has once again shown rivals Collingwood are not going to slow down this year, despite boasting the oldest average age of any squad in the AFL. Only last year, coach Craig McRae was facing calls on his veterans after Collingwood suffered in 2024 and were carrying veterans Pendlebury (37) and Sidebottom (34) into the current campaign. But the coach stuck by his s and even promoted Elliott into the leadership group. And the Magpies' 'Dad's Army' have proved that age will not deter this group with a number of their veterans making a mockery of the younger Hawks side on Friday. Collingwood entered the clash with the Hawks with an average age of 28 years and seven months. After being managed last week, Sidebottom returned with 27 possessions and two goals in a superb display at the MCG. This included one long goal that saw him tear down the wing. While Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos was at his influential best again, it was forward Elliott that stole the show. On track for a career-best season at 32 years old, Elliott blasted five goals in a player-of-the-match display. This took him equal top of the Coleman Medal sitting alongside Geelong star Jeremy Cameron on 33. Elliott is only six goals short of his career-best tally of 39 in a season, which he achieved back in 2023. And Elliott and Sidebottom's latest display against a hungry-Hawks outfit have prompted the question over whether team's will re-evaluate their list management going forward. Collingwood have stuck by their veterans when their were calls to move some of them on. Calls have grown for Elliott to be offered a two-year deal to keep him at the club and the forward is certainly proving it would be a bargain. Code Sports reporter Daniel Cherny pointed out Collingwood are asking the question of 'how old is too old?" with their current crop of veterans pushing the boundaries. This could see a change in how list management is thought out going forward with Sidebottom, Pendleburry and co defying the criticism. Would not at all be surprised if Collingwood's performance this season leads to a complete recalibration of list management and the "how old is too old?" question. Pies tonight had an average age of 28 years and seven months, with Sidebottom (34) and Elliott (32) among best. — Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) May 30, 2025 Disappointing result but gonna give Collingwood a big wrap here. People writing them off because of a bad year last season, and a few blokes in their 30's. Those blokes were the difference tonight. Sidebottom and Elliott are bloody champions and still underrated #AFLPiesHawks — Timbo 🟡🟤 (@Tom074009) May 30, 2025 Collingwood simply have to offer Jamie Elliott at least a 2 year deal now. He's earned that and more. And the Lions are after him again #gopies — Matt (@Mattys123) May 31, 2025 Jamie Elliot is one of the few Collingwood players I love, doesn't play for free kicks, doesn't whinge to the umpire like half of them do, just gets on with it and is a sensational match-winning player. Would love him on your team. #AFLPiesHawks — Samuel Power 🇦🇺 (@SamuelPower68) May 30, 2025 While fans were impressed with how sharp Collingwood were, so was Hawks coach Sam Mitchell. Speaking after the game, Mitchell talked about his briefing with the players after they were thoroughly outplayed by a number of veterans. "I asked them actually," Mitchell said about his lengthy post-game meeting with the players. "Just had a bit of a discussion around 'let it all out', 'what's going on?', and 'where are you at?', and 'where are we at?', and 'what do you think?'. "I think it was pretty clear to everyone that was here and those watching at home, we're at this point, miles off it. That Collingwood team are super sharp. We played Brisbane last week, and they were very good as well, but that was another level today. So that's what we need to aspire to and above to beat them when it matters." Mitchell's words resonated with Ginnivan. The former Collingwood star was one of the Hawks' best in the defeat having kicked three goals and produced 31 possessions. But the youngster admitted the team could be in for a hard week at training after Collingwood won the tackle count 82-38 having suggested players should "bring the mouthguards". "Telling some hard truths," Ginnivan told Channel 7 after their meeting with Mitchell. "We've done it before, and we always respond well to that." "Bring the mouthguards to training."Jack Ginnivan shares how the Hawks reacted to their loss to the Pies.#AFLPiesHawks — AFL (@AFL) May 30, 2025
Dominion Post
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Dominion Post
University softball outlasts weather delay, late Jefferson surge for victory in opening game of state tournament
SOUTH CHARLESTON – The University High School softball team got its weekend off to a strong start on Friday at Little Creek Park with an 11-8 victory over Jefferson in the opening game of the Class AAAA state tournament. Jefferson scored five of the final six runs in the game, but the Hawks built a lead that they saw through to the end. Each team earned nine hits in the contest, but UHS took advantage of the weather conditions in the opening inning for five runs, three of which came on a walk or a wild pitch. The Hawks will play Cabell Midland late Friday for a spot in Saturday's state championship. Cabell Midland defeated St. Albans, 6-1. 'I thought our girls came out ready to play today,' UHS head coach Mindy Parks said. 'I think the early lead stunned them (Jefferson) a little, and we were able to get their pitcher, who is very good. These girls wanted to come out and prove why they're the defending champions.' The Hawks drew five walks in the first inning against Jefferson starter Rebecca Munslow. After the rain subsided, play continued with UHS facing two outs. Kelsey Park loaded the bases with an infield single before Maddie Campbell followed with another infield hit that caused a throwing error and cleared the bases, giving the Hawks eight runs in the first inning. 'The message was to keep fighting even though we had such a bad start,' Jefferson head coach Joe Rummel said. 'It's hard, especially when they knew that storm was coming. You could sit and wait, let it go all the way through, and then start up. They should've postponed it.' The Cougars responded with two runs in the first inning and one in the third, cutting the UHS lead to five. But UHS scored two more in the top of the fourth to stretch the lead back to seven runs as Campbell entered the circle to relieve Hawks' starter Sophia Lehosit. Jefferson found three runs in the bottom of the sixth, but a home run over the left field fence by Bri Royce led off the seventh inning to give UHS its 11th run, giving her team some breathing room as they tried to close the game. A brief weather delay, caused by rain and high winds, disrupted play in the bottom of the seventh inning, but the momentum quickly shifted once the teams returned to the field. The Cougars wasted no time making things interesting as Chloe Cowan ripped a two-run double to the gap in left-center, cutting into the deficit and putting the pressure squarely on UHS. Cowan advanced to third on a wild pitch, and Rummel followed with a walk, bringing the tying run to the plate. But UHS pitcher Campbell rose to the occasion, striking out Munslow to seal the hard-fought win. 'At the end, they wanted to be out there,' said UHS coach Parks. 'They were like, 'Coach, put us back.' They said they were good and they wanted to finish that game. It was all about the confidence.' Lehosit led the way offensively for UHS with three of the team's nine hits, and also struck out six over 3 2/3 innings in the circle. Campbell handled the final 3 1/3 innings, striking out five despite issuing six walks, and ultimately closed the door on the late comeback attempt. University 11, Jefferson 8 UHS 800 200 1 – 11 9 1 JHS 201 003 2 – 8 9 3 University (1-0) – Park 5120 Campbell 4111 Lehosit 5031 Masoner 3000 Elza 3200 Cox 3112 Brown 3111 Shaver 3001 Royce 3211. 2B: Lehosit. HR: Royce Jefferson (0-1) – Cowan 4332 Rummel 3112 Munslow 4022 Allen 3011 Dodson 3000 Smith 3101 Abe 2210 Phillips 4110 Hozhabri 1000 Ruffner 3000. 2B: Cowan (W) Lehosit 3.2ip 4h 3r 3bb 6k. (L) Rummel 3.1ip 4h 1r 0bb 1k
Chicago Tribune
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Blackhawks updates: Jared Nightingale hired in Rockford — and Mark Eaton returns to front office
The coaching shuffle continued for the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, with Jared Nightingale returning to the Rockford IceHogs. Nightingale takes over for interim coach Mark Eaton, who filled in as a first-time coach when the Hawks promoted Anders Sörensen to interim coach in Chicago on Dec. 5 after firing Luke Richardson. Nightingale, 42, was an assistant coach in Rockford from 2021-2024 (under Derek King, and then Sörensen) before serving as head coach of the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays last season, his first season as a bench boss. The Stingrays finished as regular-season champions at 52-15-5, but lost in the first round of the Kelly Cup playoffs. However, Nightingale was named ECHL coach of the year and also served as director of hockey operations for the Stingrays, who set franchise records in points (109) and wins (52). 'A natural leader, Jared's confidence and direction behind the bench has produced a coaching style that is perfectly suited to help develop and advance our young prospects in Rockford,' Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. 'His familiarity with the organization and our players is an incomparable asset and we're excited to see Jared succeed in this role moving forward.' Nightingale also served as an assistant coach for the U.S. U17 team in 2018-19 that featured IceHogs prospects Drew Commesso and Landon Slaggert, and on the Juniors roster that had Hawks goalie Spencer Knight and defenseman Alex Vlasic. He worked under then-head coach Seth Appert, a longtime colleague of new Hawks coach Jeff Blashill. Blashill was named the Hawks' 42nd head coach this month, and while he has kept on some staffers, he's shaken up the rest of the coaching tree: Despite his one-year absence from the organization, Nightingale will likely be reunited with some top prospects who may spend at least some of next season in Rockford, including defensemen Nolan Allan and Ethan Del Mastro and forward Colton Dach.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hawks Legend Speaks on Kevin Durant's Legacy
Hawks Legend Speaks on Kevin Durant's Legacy originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant's legacy has long been a subject of fan debate. Since leaving the Golden State Warriors in 2019, the teams he's joined have struggled to reach the NBA Finals. This lack of deep playoff runs has fueled criticism, with fans questioning his legacy in the league. Advertisement Former Atlanta Hawks star Dominique Wilkins was asked his thoughts about Durant's legacy. Kyle Odegard of ESports Insider interviewed the Hawks legend earlier this week and had plenty of questions. One of Odegard's inquiries was about the 15-time All-Star. Given that Wilkins was once an All-Star in the NBA, he knew the impact the two-time champion had in the league. Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels dribbles while defended by Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Zanine-Imagn Images According to the former nine-time All-Star, KD has nothing left to prove in the league. "He's put his mark on the game. Kevin Durant doesn't need to prove anything to anybody about how great he is. He's one of the greatest players to ever play the game, one of the greatest scorers ever. He doesn't have to prove anything. Everything else is gravy," Wilkins said. Advertisement Additionally, Wilkins weighed in on Durant's looming offseason move. After the Suns missed the postseason, many have predicted that the star forward will force his way out of Phoenix and join a different franchise. According to The Human Highlight Film, he thinks KD should be comfortable with what he's won with the Warriors. Moving around "would be taxing" to Durant's body, given that he's already 36. Like KD, Wilkins had an impactful career in the NBA. During his prime years, he was one of the best athletes and often went toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan's athleticism. The former All-Star forward spent 12 years with the Hawks, leading them to numerous playoff appearances. Unfortunately for Atlanta, Wilkins couldn't provide a championship to the city. Still, his impact and legacy remain alive in the organization. He averaged 26.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists with the franchise. Advertisement Wilkins' No. 21 jersey was retired by the Hawks in 2001. Related: Three-Team NBA Trade Idea Has Lakers Cut Ties With Fan Favorite This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Ginnivan bags first half HAT-TRICK
AFL: It's always fireworks when Jack Ginnivan comes up against Collingwood, but the small forward has put on a first half clinic bagging three goals to fire up the Hawks.
