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West Australian
03-08-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn responds to being axed for match-up against Melbourne star Max Gawn
West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn conceded his emotions were 'running high' after finding out he was dropped as the Eagles prepared to tackle ruck great Max Gawn. Flynn found himself axed after the disappointing western derby loss late last month, leaving Bailey Williams and forward-ruck Archer Reid to try to curtail the influence of seven-time All-Australian Gawn at Marvel Stadium in an 83-point thumping. The 27-year-old Eagle instead found himself slugging it out in muddy conditions at Sullivan Logistics Stadium against ex-Docker and East Perth bigman Scott Jones as he pushes for an immediate recall. Flynn put his hand up to take on ladder-leaders Adelaide at Optus Stadium this Sunday with 24 disposals, 30 hit-outs and five clearances. 'It was obviously disappointing. Initially emotions run high in that situation, but I got some good feedback from the coaches and some clear instructions. I put that to use,' he told The West Australian. 'I know my role at the club in this group is to be a leader and I came back to that today in the WAFL against East Perth and tried to put that into practice. 'The coaching staff is positive and there's some work to my game. But as a whole, it is positive stuff to action. 'There wasn't too many negatives or work-ons to worry about in that sense. A little bit of match-up stuff and it was more that good team balance.' Flynn has played a career-high 15 games this season, but he isn't satisfied with just getting a regular game at the struggling Eagles. 'I wouldn't say I am happy with my season in that sense. I've got a lot of improvement to do but I am viewing it in a positive light that I've been able to play 15 games,' he said. 'To be able grow my game week-on-week is something I've been happy with. 'I'm trying to develop and be a bit of a leader and a voice for the playing group. I am happy to be making that my focus. 'I wouldn't say I am happy with my season but there's been some positive spins.' West Coast as a club are struggling on field. They lost by a combined 152 points on Saturday across the AFL and WAFL. They are likely to finish last in both leagues and they are on track for a club low one-win AFL season. Despite the dismal results, Flynn said they could turn things around quickly, pointing to his time at Greater Western Sydney as proof of how results can change. 'I was at the Giants, we were 15th on the ladder and (coach) Adam Kinglsey came in and everyone bought in, and it changed pretty quick,' he said. 'It's going to take a lot of effort and a lot of desire to get better which I am seeing from a lot of the young boys.'
West Australian
30-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow ruled out of Fremantle Dockers clash in massive Blues blow
Carlton's task of causing a boilover in the west has been hit by a massive injury blow, with an ex-Docker also racing to be fit to face his former side. The Blues have won seven of their past eight clashes against the Dockers, with spearhead Charlie Curnow proving vital - kicking 12 goals in his past three games against them. But he won't be there on Sunday after it was revealed he pulled up sore following Carlton's loss to Hawthorn and failed to train during the week. 'Charlie Curnow is expected to sit out the trip to play Fremantle,' Mitch Cleary reported on Channel 7. 'Curnow pulled up sore from the loss to Hawthorn and failed to join teammates at training yesterday, five days on from that game.' Despite the Blues' struggles this season, Curnow has remained one of their best with 32 goals and has not missed a game since round one. His absence could allow Fremantle to take the safe route with captain Alex Pearce, given the Blues will likely have only Harry McKay as the primary key forward threat. Pearce has been dealing with shin soreness, playing just one game since May, and was listed as a test to play this weekend. While Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir was confident they could bring Pearce back, he admitted it wasn't without risk. 'I can't say 100 per cent though. The loads of a game are a lot different to the loads you can put him up to at training,' Longmuir said. 'There's always that risk but we feel like he's done the work and he's in a good spot.' The Blues could also be without former Docker Adam Cerra, after he was seen with his knee heavily strapped at training this week. Cerra has averaged more than 27 disposals across his past three games against the Dockers and he would be a massive loss given the calibre of Fremantle's midfield.
Perth Now
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Blues star out as former Docker in doubt for trip west
The Blues face challenges with key players set to miss or be in doubt for their upcoming match. Charlie Curnow is expected to sit out, while Adam Cerra's fitness is uncertain due to a knee injury. However, there is a positive update on Sam Walsh's re Carlton's task of causing a boilover in the west has been hit by a massive injury blow, with an ex-Docker also racing to be fit to face his former side. The Blues have won seven of their past eight clashes against the Dockers, with spearhead Charlie Curnow proving vital - kicking 12 goals in his past three games against them. But he won't be there on Sunday after it was revealed he pulled up sore following Carlton's loss to Hawthorn and failed to train during the week. 'Charlie Curnow is expected to sit out the trip to play Fremantle,' Mitch Cleary reported on Channel 7. 'Curnow pulled up sore from the loss to Hawthorn and failed to join teammates at training yesterday, five days on from that game.' Despite the Blues' struggles this season, Curnow has remained one of their best with 32 goals and has not missed a game since round one. His absence could allow Fremantle to take the safe route with captain Alex Pearce, given the Blues will likely have only Harry McKay as the primary key forward threat. Pearce has been dealing with shin soreness, playing just one game since May, and was listed as a test to play this weekend. While Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir was confident they could bring Pearce back, he admitted it wasn't without risk. 'I can't say 100 per cent though. The loads of a game are a lot different to the loads you can put him up to at training,' Longmuir said. 'There's always that risk but we feel like he's done the work and he's in a good spot.' The Blues could also be without former Docker Adam Cerra, after he was seen with his knee heavily strapped at training this week. Cerra has averaged more than 27 disposals across his past three games against the Dockers and he would be a massive loss given the calibre of Fremantle's midfield.
