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News.com.au
6 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Viney set to return for Dees vs. Saints
AFL: Melbourne Demons are set to recall Jack Viney for their clash with St. Kilda Saints after a concussion he picked up in Round 8.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Port Adelaide AFL star Ollie Wines makes a huge announcement on his personal life in heartwarming double reveal
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has shared heartwarming personal news, announcing that he and long-time partner Olivia May are expecting their first child. The couple made the announcement on Mother's Day via Instagram, with Olivia writing, 'Soon to be three.' The post featured a carousel of images, including an ultrasound photo and a cake with blue frosting inside, confirming they're having a baby boy. Friends, fans, and fellow AFL families quickly flooded the post with congratulations and well wishes. Kellie Finlayson, wife of Port player Jeremy, wrote, 'Congratulations beautiful humans,' while Charlotte Viney, wife of Melbourne 's Jack, added, 'So happy!!' The reveal also brought a smile to Port Adelaide supporters following the club's disappointing loss to Adelaide in Saturday night's Showdown. Port Adelaide's official Instagram account responded to the news with: 'Couldn't love this more.' Olivia, an interior stylist, shared the update with her nearly 4000 followers, and the post gained attention across the AFL community. Other partners of players, including Byra Powell-Pepper, Claudia Neale and Els Walker, joined in the celebrations with heartfelt messages. Wines and Olivia have been together for around five years, and their announcement marked another major moment in their journey together. When Wines won the 2021 Brownlow Medal, he paid tribute to Olivia early in their relationship. 'You're probably the reason for my success this year,' he said during his acceptance speech. 'So thanks very much and hopefully we're back here next year.' The joyful news comes amid a challenging period for the midfielder, who has dealt with ongoing heart issues across recent seasons. In April, Wines was subbed out of Port Adelaide's clash against Sydney at the SCG after experiencing an irregular heartbeat in the first half. It marked the third time he's been subbed out due to the condition, which he first encountered in 2022. Despite undergoing minor surgery late last year, the issue returned unexpectedly. Coach Ken Hinkley addressed the concern post-match, saying, 'To the best of my knowledge Ollie had another one of his little episodes on his heart, which our doctors have had well under control.' Hinkley assured fans the club is managing the situation closely. 'He is pretty comfortable in the rooms… he knows how to react with it. He self-diagnosed and said, 'My heart is doing a few silly things at the moment,' Hinkley said. The club will continue to monitor the issue. Hinkley added that Wines is 'a little frustrated' but remains confident he'll be fine based on past recoveries.
Perth Now
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Max-ed out! Eagles hopes of first win Gawn with the ruck
He's the Demon king and fittingly Melbourne skipper Max Gawn dragged West Coast into rucking hell, turning the Eagles' best chance of a victory into another defeat, this time to the tune of 32 points. And the ramifications of the loss could prove further costly for the Eagles with a concussion to defender Jeremy McGovern sidelining the veteran for their winnable-clash against Richmond next weekend. When Jamie Cripps kicked the first goal of the third term the Eagles led by 12 points and a win was in sight. But Gawn loomed large over the match all week and the Eagles' inability to find a solution to his dominance ultimately cost them as he led a resurgent Melbourne to a 16.12 (108) to 11.10 (76) victory. Gawn belted Matt Flynn in the ruck and around the ground, recording a career-high 35 disposals, 47 hit-outs, nine clearances and a goal to be the undisputed best on the ground. His incredible performance meant the Demons were superior at the centre clearances (48-26) which resulted in Melbourne playing the game in their half. And while their forward line woes meant in the first half, they could not put the Eagles away, they got it right in a one-sided third term that ensured West Coast would remain winless this year. Jack Viney tackles Harley Reid. Credit: Paul Kane / Getty Images Former Melbourne captain Jack Viney was tasked with ensuring Harley Reid (14 disposals) didn't emulate his heroics from last year's meeting against the Eagles in Perth. He not only beat Reid, but racked up plenty of ball in his own right, finishing with 18 disposals, seven clearances and 10 tackles as well as a goal. West Coast's midfielders simply didn't work hard enough for long enough to match Melbourne's intensity. Tim Kelly celebrated his 150th game with only 14 disposals, while defender Brady Hough (12 touches) looked out of place in his new role in the middle of the ground. Eagles coach Andrew McQualter tried to mix it up, sending in Liam Baker, Liam Ryan and Tyler Brockman at various stages, but Gawn's influence meant any move he made mattered little. Tom Sparrow tackles Reuben Ginbey. Credit: Paul Kane / Getty Images Melbourne were electric in the first term, dominating at the clearances 12-2 and slicing West Coast's team defence open with precision kicking. Fortunately for the Eagles, Melbourne's forward woes still weren't fixed and they managed only two goals by the first break. For West Coast, it was a quarter of nearly moments, and they were only in the match due to fortunate circumstances. The trend continued in the second quarter and there were concerns that for just the third time in their history the Eagles would go goalless in a first half. Elijah Hewett celebrates a goal. Credit: Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images Jack Williams ensured it wouldn't happen when he finally broke through for West Coast 18 minutes into the term. It started a mini resurgence from West Coast which was led by young midfielder Elijah Hewett who lifted at the contest and was rewarded when he kicked a fantastic goal on the run. Jayden Hunt took advantage of a Steven May errror to snap a goal from the right pocket before Tyler Brockman slotted a sharp set shot and somehow the Eagles led at half-time despite a lop-sided stats sheet. The only downside was a concussion to McGovern, who did not appear after half-time following an incident in the second term when he was pushed into a contest by Melbourne forward Jake Melksham. When Cripps found space just after the main break to kick the Eagles' fifth goal it looked as if the home side was on track for their first win of the season. As he has for the past fortnight, Gawn took his game to another level and in three goals in six minutes to Melbourne. Max Gawn celebrates a goal. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images The Eagles didn't rectify their struggles at the stoppages and their luck ran out, which was always going to prove costly if they didn't find another way to grab the momentum. West Coast's intensity dropped off as fatigue set in and Melbourne pounced, kicking seven goals to two for the quarter to lead by 29 points at the final break. Melbourne's Daniel Turner kicked the first two goals of the final term to give him three for the night and another blowout was on the cards for the struggling Eagles. The Eagles managed to fight it out until the end though with Jake Waterman (three goals) and Hewett kicking two goals each for the quarter. MELBOURNE 2.2, 3.7, 10.12, 16.12 (108) WEST COAST 0.5, 4.7, 6.7, 11.10 (76) Goals – MELBOURNE: D Turner 3 B Fritsch 2 E Langdon 2 K Chandler M Gawn J Melksham C Petracca K Pickett H Sharp C Spargo J Viney C Windsor. WEST COAST: E Hewett 3 J Waterman 3 J Cripps 2 T Brockman J Hunt J Williams. Best – MELBOURNE: M Gawn J Viney H Langford C Petracca K Chandler C Windsor. WEST COAST: R Ginbey R Maric L Baker J Waterman E Hewett J Graham. Injuries – MELBOURNE: H Petty (concussion). WEST COAST: J McGovern (concussion). Umpires: N Jankovskis N Williamson E Tee A Adair. Crowd: 44,991 at Optus Stadium.
