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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Footy star Jack Ginnivan hits back at the AFL's fun police after controversial on-field celebration left fans divided - and even his own teammate wasn't a fan
Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan is no stranger to headlines and he has divided AFL fans once again after his antics in the Hawks win on Thursday night. The 22-year-old forward was at his cheeky, antagonising best during the Hawks' 12.9 (81) to 8.11 (59) win over the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. With just over five minutes gone in the final quarter, Ginnivan broke the game open with a 70 metre sprint ending in a clever tap and a goal. But it wasn't the goal that drew attention, it was what came before it. Ginnivan held the ball out and gestured toward the chasing Bulldogs defenders before slotting it home and high-fiving fans in the stands. Fox Footy commentator Dwayne Russell applauded the scene as it happened. The young star took to social media to defend his actions, saying he just wanted to have fun while playing footy 'Ginnivan, that was clever, he shows the ball and slams it into the second deck,' he said. 'You've gotta love him, even if you hate him.' Ginnivan later addressed the reaction on social media, posting on X, 'Why everyone wanna be so serious, bro can't have fun… just wanna have fun & be a kid.' That led to a host of footy fans applauding him for bringing personality into the game. One fan replied, 'What's a little fun? Isn't that what footy is about?' Another posted, 'With you Ginni. My daughter and I loved it. Never change.' The celebration was liked on Instagram by fellow AFL players including Isaac Heeney and Bailey Smith, as well as Matildas icon Sam Kerr. But not everyone supported it. Hawthorn teammate Mabior Chol told ABC Radio, 'I wasn't a fan of it, to be honest.' 'But it's Ginnivan, what can you do. It's him, it's his personality. He's had a massive few weeks, hopefully he can have a well earned rest [in Hawthorn's bye].' Stand-in Hawks captain Dylan Moore had a different view. 'That's Ginni being Ginni. When he's at his best, he's showboating a bit… I absolutely love that,' Moore said. Chol's comment opened the door for further criticism. 'You're own teammate said he disliked what you did,' one user posted. Another wrote, 'Absolute clown - totally bad sportsmanship all show.' Some criticised him for bringing 'American crap into our game.' Former Saint Leigh Montagna also weighed in. 'I don't think there's any need for it. He's just setting himself up for when he does fail,' he said. Montagna warned the act only works when the team is winning. 'Tonight it's fine, but he doesn't need to do it.' But rival player Max Gawn from the Melbourne Demons defended Ginnivan. 'Kozzie [Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett] does it from time to time. I don't mind it,' the Melbourne skipper said. 'Hawthorn play their best footy when they're up and showcasing their personalities.' But even Gawn admitted, 'That stuff can bite you in the ass.' He recalled a moment when Brody Grundy shushed the crowd, only for his team to later lose. 'I would never do it - but then again, I'm never running into an open goal,' Gawn laughed. Two-time premiership Kangaroo David King also offered caution. 'You can embarrass them, but don't belittle them,' King said, quoting former coach Denis Pagan. He said taunting can spark payback in higher-stakes games, where opponents don't forget. 'You just make it about yourself,' King said. 'I think [coach] Sam [Mitchell] would be disappointed but gee whiz, if that's all he's got to be disappointed about, he's going pretty well.' Ginnivan's latest antics have once again thrown him into the AFL spotlight. He was suspended in 2023 after admitting to illicit drug use in a hotel bathroom, caught on video during pre-season. He's also drawn attention for ducking into tackles to win high-contact free kicks, a move that prompted rule clarification. In 2024, a pre-game post aimed at Port Adelaide sparked backlash and fired up the opposition coach.
News.com.au
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
AFL Round 10 Wrap – Dogs Premiership Contenders, Dees Upset & Eagles Rock!
The AFL Today Show is here for all your Round 10 needs, wrapping up every single game with stats, banter and insights Sir Doug Nicholls Round as Jeremy Cameron kicks seven, the Dogs dominate towards top four and the Demons shock the Premiers! The panel chat about the biggest AFL news, amazing moments, Isaac Heeney, Shai Bolton and the Dockers dominate, as well as highlighting the biggest & best moments of an amazing round of footy! Get around the AFL Today Show with panelists Alex Donnelly, Liam McAllion & Leo Mullaly as they talk out all things footy for the 2025 AFL season! Timetamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23 Ladder Check 04:19 Gold Coast vs Hawthorn 10:33 Sydney vs Carlton 16:09 Collingwood vs Kuwarna 21:12 Yartapuulti vs Geelong 26:10 GWS vs Walyalup 30:48 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon 40:00 Richmond vs North Melbourne 40:05 Brisbane vs Narrm 45:27 Wallitij Marawar vs Euro-Yroke 50:18 Tipping Results 51:03 Big Call Results 51:46 Best On Ground Of The Week 54:18 Full Credit 56:14 Outro
The Advertiser
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Heeney inspires Swans to comeback win over Blues
Isaac Heeney has inspired a resurgent Sydney to flex their fourth-quarter muscle for a 16-point comeback AFL win over Carlton. Left smarting after falling short of a last-gasp victory over Essendon, the Swans dug deep to overcome a slow start and secure an 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) win at the SCG on Friday night. The result keeps Sydney in touch with the top eight, sitting 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Meanwhile, Carlton remain 10th after suffering their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021. Adam Cerra led the Blues with 33 disposals, while Charlie Curnow slotted three majors to reach then surpass the 300-goal milestone. The visitors started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and Justin McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before Harry McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Brodie Grundy launched the home side ahead before Joel Amartey added another. Amartey, returning from a hamstring injury, could come under scrutiny from the match review officer for his fourth-quarter bump against Carlton defender Jordan Boyd. Isaac Heeney has inspired a resurgent Sydney to flex their fourth-quarter muscle for a 16-point comeback AFL win over Carlton. Left smarting after falling short of a last-gasp victory over Essendon, the Swans dug deep to overcome a slow start and secure an 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) win at the SCG on Friday night. The result keeps Sydney in touch with the top eight, sitting 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Meanwhile, Carlton remain 10th after suffering their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021. Adam Cerra led the Blues with 33 disposals, while Charlie Curnow slotted three majors to reach then surpass the 300-goal milestone. The visitors started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and Justin McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before Harry McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Brodie Grundy launched the home side ahead before Joel Amartey added another. Amartey, returning from a hamstring injury, could come under scrutiny from the match review officer for his fourth-quarter bump against Carlton defender Jordan Boyd. Isaac Heeney has inspired a resurgent Sydney to flex their fourth-quarter muscle for a 16-point comeback AFL win over Carlton. Left smarting after falling short of a last-gasp victory over Essendon, the Swans dug deep to overcome a slow start and secure an 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) win at the SCG on Friday night. The result keeps Sydney in touch with the top eight, sitting 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Meanwhile, Carlton remain 10th after suffering their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021. Adam Cerra led the Blues with 33 disposals, while Charlie Curnow slotted three majors to reach then surpass the 300-goal milestone. The visitors started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and Justin McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before Harry McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Brodie Grundy launched the home side ahead before Joel Amartey added another. Amartey, returning from a hamstring injury, could come under scrutiny from the match review officer for his fourth-quarter bump against Carlton defender Jordan Boyd.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Heeney inspires Swans to comeback win over Blues
Isaac Heeney has inspired a resurgent Sydney to flex their fourth-quarter muscle for a 16-point comeback AFL win over Carlton. Left smarting after falling short of a last-gasp victory over Essendon, the Swans dug deep to overcome a slow start and secure an 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) win at the SCG on Friday night. The result keeps Sydney in touch with the top eight, sitting 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Isaac Heeney seals the game for the Swans ⭐#AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 Meanwhile, Carlton remain 10th after suffering their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021. Adam Cerra led the Blues with 33 disposals, while Charlie Curnow slotted three majors to reach then surpass the 300-goal milestone. 300 career goals for Charlie Curnow 💙#AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 The visitors started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and Justin McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before Harry McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. Nonchalant Brodie Grundy is back! 🤩@Coles | #AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Brodie Grundy launched the home side ahead before Joel Amartey added another. Amartey, returning from a hamstring injury, could come under scrutiny from the match review officer for his fourth-quarter bump against Carlton defender Jordan Boyd.
West Australian
16-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Heeney inspires Swans to comeback win over Blues
Isaac Heeney has inspired a resurgent Sydney to flex their fourth-quarter muscle for a 16-point comeback AFL win over Carlton. Left smarting after falling short of a last-gasp victory over Essendon, the Swans dug deep to overcome a slow start and secure an 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) win at the SCG on Friday night. The result keeps Sydney in touch with the top eight, sitting 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Meanwhile, Carlton remain 10th after suffering their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021. Adam Cerra led the Blues with 33 disposals, while Charlie Curnow slotted three majors to reach then surpass the 300-goal milestone. The visitors started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and Justin McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before Harry McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Brodie Grundy launched the home side ahead before Joel Amartey added another. Amartey, returning from a hamstring injury, could come under scrutiny from the match review officer for his fourth-quarter bump against Carlton defender Jordan Boyd.
