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Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dave Hughes loses it as he rips Carlton AFL team to shreds in wild TV outburst about poisonous mushrooms and machetes
Comedian Dave Hughes has launched a blistering and hilarious attack on his favourite AFL team in a wild appearance on Channel Seven on Wednesday night. The 54-year-old couldn't restrain his anger over the recent performances of his club, Carlton, as they struggle through yet another poor season and reel from last weekend's loss to North Melbourne. Hughes even referenced the murder trial of Erin Patterson, who stands accused of poisoning three people to death by feeding them deadly mushrooms, as he tore strips off the Blues on The Front Bar. 'I can't do it anymore, it's no good for my health. Every weekend from now I'm going to go to the Wonthaggi area and forage for mushrooms,' he said. 'I just think it's a healthier way. Cook them up and have a good time.' When host Mick Molloy pointed out that the Blues have a lot of players out hurt, Hughes went off again. 'Have we? Well, they're deliberately getting injured. Soldiers who shoot themselves in the foot to get out of wars,' he replied. 'Mitch McGovern, he went to hospital in an ambulance at halftime and the hospital said, "There's nothing wrong with you, mate". 'That ambulance could've been used for people who've had heart attacks.' Host Andrew Maher then played footage of Hughes leaving Carlton's shattering round-one loss to Richmond before the final siren, setting off another series of jokes, including one referencing Melbourne's crime crisis. 'We were premiership favourites that night playing against an under-12s side. We were 41 points up and we lost,' Hughes said. 'I left with 30 seconds to go, our team left at halftime. 'I walked home that night, I did, from the MCG to St Kilda, in the dark, on my own, true story. 'I was looking for guys with machetes, I couldn't find any.' Hughes then moved on to referencing the Israel-Iran war. 'If Donald Trump is interested, let's get one of his stealth bombers. We fully insured at [Carlton's headquarters] Ikon Park?' he said. The shattering loss to lowly North Melbourne last Saturday has led to furious fans - and Hawks and Swans great Buddy Franklin - calling for coach Michael Voss to be sacked. 'I'm going to put this out there, I know this is a big call, I don't think he sees out the year,' Franklin said on Monday's instalment of his podcast, The Buddy & Shane Show. 'I think they've got a pretty good list, I do. I think the issue is the messaging is not getting through to the players. 'I think there needs to be change and we've said it before, we're all about the players and coaches, but I think this is a change that needs to happen, and it needs to happen ASAP. 'All of the Carlton supporters would probably say the same. I'm probably speaking on behalf of them. 'I think there needs to be a change and it'll probably happen in the next few weeks, is my tip.'
Perth Now
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘Love ya mate': McGovern's heartfelt tribute to big brother
Mitch McGovern has made a heartfelt tribute to his brother Jeremy after the West Coast star was forced to medically retire from the AFL. The Carlton utility poked fun at himself as he took to social media to celebrate Jeremy's career, which came to an end on Friday as the 33-year-old formally announced he was hanging up the boots after 197 games. 'Proud is an understatement for how I feel about what you've done with your footy journey,' the post read. 'You taught me almost everything I know about footy (sorry dad). 'I'm incredibly honoured to have been able to ride the highs and lows in what the game have given you, and you can walk away with a smile and your head held high. 'Thanks for the combined 5x All-Aus, 1x Premiership and 1x BnF. Love ya mate.' One of the photos Mitch McGovern posted in his social media tribute. Credit: James Elsby / AFL Media A photo of the pair following the Eagles' grand final victory in 2018, in which an emotional Mitch embraces his older brother, accompanied the post. It also featured pictures of the brothers playing against each-other, during the 30-year-old's time at Adelaide, as well as photos from their childhood. Former West Coast captain and 2018 Norm Smith Medallist Luke Shuey also paid tribute to the champion defender, saying 'we were all privileged to be a teammate of Jeremy McGovern.' 'We didn't appreciate it enough throughout the journey but he was the type of player and clubman not everyone gets to play with,' Shuey said. 'He gave as much as he had in the tank, every time... he cared more than anyone... he made footy fun, in the hardest of times. 'He had every single person's back who was in his corner and he did it all with the worst rig and most disgusting pre-season testing results you'll every see. 'One of the greatest to ever do it, how lucky were we?!!' The reigning Eagles club champion was recommended to retire by the AFL's concussion panel after the latest in a series of head knocks he sustained in the Eagles' round eight loss to Melbourne. He said he was 'at peace' with the decision.
West Australian
21-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Mitch McGovern's heartfelt tribute to brother Jeremy McGovern after West Coast Eagles star's retirement
Mitch McGovern has made a heartfelt tribute to his brother Jeremy after the West Coast star was forced to medically retire from the AFL. The Carlton utility poked fun at himself as he took to social media to celebrate Jeremy's career, which came to an end on Friday as the 33-year-old formally announced he was hanging up the boots after 197 games. 'Proud is an understatement for how I feel about what you've done with your footy journey,' the post read. 'You taught me almost everything I know about footy (sorry dad). 'I'm incredibly honoured to have been able to ride the highs and lows in what the game have given you, and you can walk away with a smile and your head held high. 'Thanks for the combined 5x All-Aus, 1x Premiership and 1x BnF. Love ya mate.' A photo of the pair following the Eagles' grand final victory in 2018, in which an emotional Mitch embraces his older brother, accompanied the post. It also featured pictures of the brothers playing against each-other, during the 30-year-old's time at Adelaide, as well as photos from their childhood. Former West Coast captain and 2018 Norm Smith Medallist Luke Shuey also paid tribute to the champion defender, saying 'we were all privileged to be a teammate of Jeremy McGovern.' 'We didn't appreciate it enough throughout the journey but he was the type of player and clubman not everyone gets to play with,' Shuey said. 'He gave as much as he had in the tank, every time... he cared more than anyone... he made footy fun, in the hardest of times. 'He had every single person's back who was in his corner and he did it all with the worst rig and most disgusting pre-season testing results you'll every see. 'One of the greatest to ever do it, how lucky were we?!!' The reigning Eagles club champion was recommended to retire by the AFL's concussion panel after the latest in a series of head knocks he sustained in the Eagles' round eight loss to Melbourne. He said he was 'at peace' with the decision.
The Advertiser
02-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'Working our arses off' - Blues re-set for Bombers test
Carlton have taken a collective deep breath in their mid-season AFL break as their straightforward problem proves diabolically hard to fix. "For us it's pretty simple - it's just our connection, we think," says defender Mitch McGovern. "We've been doing a lot of work - and it started over the pre-season. "Unfortunately it hasn't come to fruition out on the oval, but we've been working our arses off trying to get that right." That inability to make the most of their defence and contested-ball work as they head into attack has been a big reason Carlton's season is on the precipice with a 4-7 record. Rather than have a mid-season camp, as they famously did two years ago, the Blues went their separate ways. McGovern, being the father of three children, visited Werribee Zoo. They will return to action in the King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against arch-rivals Essendon, who similarly are outside the top eight and badly in need of a win. Asked who are underdogs for the game, McGovern replied: "great question - ask the bookies." Standing next to Essendon key forward Peter Wright at an MCG media call on Monday, McGovern said the Blues must be more selfless as they try to solve their connection issues going into attack. Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are obvious forward targets, but Carlton must be more selective. "We're doing a lot right. We're defending really well ... we just need to finish, our players are getting opportunities," McGovern said. "The competition is too even to not have a consistent four-quarter effort, which we've shown over the last six weeks, where we've let teams back into it. "It's a hard one, like having Peter up in the forward line for Essendon. When you have a tall target like Charlie and Harry, it's hard to not kick to them when you know how good they are and what they can produce. "It's more for us being selfless teammates and bringing other people into the game more, how to score better as a collective rather than individuals." Equally, the Blues know they must not throw the baby out with the bath water, as their defence and contest work is giving them opportunities. "We can't just focus in on what's not working, we have to focus in on what we're good at," he said. Carlton have taken a collective deep breath in their mid-season AFL break as their straightforward problem proves diabolically hard to fix. "For us it's pretty simple - it's just our connection, we think," says defender Mitch McGovern. "We've been doing a lot of work - and it started over the pre-season. "Unfortunately it hasn't come to fruition out on the oval, but we've been working our arses off trying to get that right." That inability to make the most of their defence and contested-ball work as they head into attack has been a big reason Carlton's season is on the precipice with a 4-7 record. Rather than have a mid-season camp, as they famously did two years ago, the Blues went their separate ways. McGovern, being the father of three children, visited Werribee Zoo. They will return to action in the King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against arch-rivals Essendon, who similarly are outside the top eight and badly in need of a win. Asked who are underdogs for the game, McGovern replied: "great question - ask the bookies." Standing next to Essendon key forward Peter Wright at an MCG media call on Monday, McGovern said the Blues must be more selfless as they try to solve their connection issues going into attack. Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are obvious forward targets, but Carlton must be more selective. "We're doing a lot right. We're defending really well ... we just need to finish, our players are getting opportunities," McGovern said. "The competition is too even to not have a consistent four-quarter effort, which we've shown over the last six weeks, where we've let teams back into it. "It's a hard one, like having Peter up in the forward line for Essendon. When you have a tall target like Charlie and Harry, it's hard to not kick to them when you know how good they are and what they can produce. "It's more for us being selfless teammates and bringing other people into the game more, how to score better as a collective rather than individuals." Equally, the Blues know they must not throw the baby out with the bath water, as their defence and contest work is giving them opportunities. "We can't just focus in on what's not working, we have to focus in on what we're good at," he said. Carlton have taken a collective deep breath in their mid-season AFL break as their straightforward problem proves diabolically hard to fix. "For us it's pretty simple - it's just our connection, we think," says defender Mitch McGovern. "We've been doing a lot of work - and it started over the pre-season. "Unfortunately it hasn't come to fruition out on the oval, but we've been working our arses off trying to get that right." That inability to make the most of their defence and contested-ball work as they head into attack has been a big reason Carlton's season is on the precipice with a 4-7 record. Rather than have a mid-season camp, as they famously did two years ago, the Blues went their separate ways. McGovern, being the father of three children, visited Werribee Zoo. They will return to action in the King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against arch-rivals Essendon, who similarly are outside the top eight and badly in need of a win. Asked who are underdogs for the game, McGovern replied: "great question - ask the bookies." Standing next to Essendon key forward Peter Wright at an MCG media call on Monday, McGovern said the Blues must be more selfless as they try to solve their connection issues going into attack. Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are obvious forward targets, but Carlton must be more selective. "We're doing a lot right. We're defending really well ... we just need to finish, our players are getting opportunities," McGovern said. "The competition is too even to not have a consistent four-quarter effort, which we've shown over the last six weeks, where we've let teams back into it. "It's a hard one, like having Peter up in the forward line for Essendon. When you have a tall target like Charlie and Harry, it's hard to not kick to them when you know how good they are and what they can produce. "It's more for us being selfless teammates and bringing other people into the game more, how to score better as a collective rather than individuals." Equally, the Blues know they must not throw the baby out with the bath water, as their defence and contest work is giving them opportunities. "We can't just focus in on what's not working, we have to focus in on what we're good at," he said.
West Australian
02-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
'Working our arses off' - Blues re-set for Bombers test
Carlton have taken a collective deep breath in their mid-season AFL break as their straightforward problem proves diabolically hard to fix. "For us it's pretty simple - it's just our connection, we think," says defender Mitch McGovern. "We've been doing a lot of work - and it started over the pre-season. "Unfortunately it hasn't come to fruition out on the oval, but we've been working our arses off trying to get that right." That inability to make the most of their defence and contested-ball work as they head into attack has been a big reason Carlton's season is on the precipice with a 4-7 record. Rather than have a mid-season camp, as they famously did two years ago, the Blues went their separate ways. McGovern, being the father of three children, visited Werribee Zoo. They will return to action in the King's Birthday eve clash on Sunday night against arch-rivals Essendon, who similarly are outside the top eight and badly in need of a win. Asked who are underdogs for the game, McGovern replied: "great question - ask the bookies." Standing next to Essendon key forward Peter Wright at an MCG media call on Monday, McGovern said the Blues must be more selfless as they try to solve their connection issues going into attack. Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are obvious forward targets, but Carlton must be more selective. "We're doing a lot right. We're defending really well ... we just need to finish, our players are getting opportunities," McGovern said. "The competition is too even to not have a consistent four-quarter effort, which we've shown over the last six weeks, where we've let teams back into it. "It's a hard one, like having Peter up in the forward line for Essendon. When you have a tall target like Charlie and Harry, it's hard to not kick to them when you know how good they are and what they can produce. "It's more for us being selfless teammates and bringing other people into the game more, how to score better as a collective rather than individuals." Equally, the Blues know they must not throw the baby out with the bath water, as their defence and contest work is giving them opportunities. "We can't just focus in on what's not working, we have to focus in on what we're good at," he said.
