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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Collingwood coach's worrying confession as skipper faces possible sanction from AFL
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has admitted he's worried his side has lost their "spark" in close games after suffering a second-straight defeat by a goal or less. And Sunday's loss to Fremantle could be compounded by a possible sanction looking over captain Darcy Moore. Moore slid into the back of Josh Treacy after the Dockers player secured the match-sealing mark. Lachie Schultz heaved the ball forward in the dying stages, but it landed in Treacy's arms for a 12.7 (79) to 11.12 (78) victory. Moore came in very late and slid into the back of Treacy on the ground, with his knees collecting the Fremantle player. Treacy cried out in pain as Dockers players remonstrated with Moore, with the umpire paying a 50m penalty to Freo. Moore is likely to attract some attention from the match review officer - even if it's just a fine. Social media was rife with angry reactions to the incident, with many demanding the AFL issues some sort of sanction to the Collingwood skipper. One person wrote: "Darcy Moore should be cited for rough conduct for two knees in the back of Treacy there. Treacy had the mark on the ground and was in a vulnerable position." Craig McRae's concerning admission after Collingwood loss Meanwhile, McRae has expressed concerns over his side's form in close games. Collingwood have been the masters of tight finishes since McRae took over in 2022, but their one-point loss to Freo came nine days after the ladder leaders fell six points short against Gold Coast. The Magpies led by 22 points early in the final quarter on Sunday, but conceded the final four goals to go down by a point. "This is not something you've ever got handled because every game is opportunity," McRae said in his post-game press conference. "Managing those moments will forever be something we need to do. If the scoreboard is an indication, we haven't managed it well enough (in the last two weeks). We've lost three close games this year. Have we lost our spark? You'd hope not. But reality is, we'll keep getting better at it. I'd rather learn these lessons now." The Pies were dominant in inside-50s, winning the count 63-40. But McRae lamented his side's lack of connection up forward. "I had this real inner trust and belief that we were doing enough right in the game ... the pressure was there," McRae said. "It shows how we thought Fremantle were really, really good. When they needed to get the job done, they really came hard. They play a good brand of footy when they're up and going fast. Maybe they should play a bit more of that at times. It's a good version of them." RELATED: Coach rejects Harley Reid claim as Hinkley wows with Ginnivan response Jake Stringer cops sanction from AFL after GWS victory over Essendon Fremantle daring to dream of AFL finals footy The upset victory sends Fremantle into seventh spot - two games clear of the ninth-placed Western Bulldogs - as they aim to play finals footy for the first time since 2022. The Dockers have now beaten five of the other seven top-eight teams, and they are yet to face second-placed Brisbane. "What we've been doing for 10 to 12 weeks now is just live in the moment," coach Justin Longmuir said. "Understand we've got processes to be able to enjoy wins, move on from wins, and then prepare for the (next) opposition. Our fans can get excited. Absolutely. People within our footy club will get excited. But as far as the coaching group and players are concerned, we've just got to enjoy this and then move on." with AAP
Gulf Business
5 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank $163,000 for non-compliance
The The sanction follows examinations carried out by the CBUAE, which found that the branch had failed to meet the requirements set out in the Market Conduct and Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards. Read: In a statement, the CBUAE reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring all banks and their employees comply with UAE laws and the regulatory framework established by the Central Bank. These efforts are aimed at safeguarding transparency and upholding the integrity of the banking sector and the broader financial system.
ABC News
13-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
AFL bans Eagles' Jack Graham for using homophobic slur against Giants
The AFL has banned West Coast Eagles player Jack Graham for four matches after he admitted to using a "highly offensive homophobic slur" against a GWS opponent. The incident occurred during the round 17 match between the Eagles and Giants in Perth this month. Graham self-reported the incident to the Eagles, who informed the AFL integrity unit on Friday. The AFL said Graham's sanction would have been heavier had he not self-reported. "Graham used a highly offensive homophobic slur against a GWS Giants opponent, which demeans and denigrates persons regardless of their sexuality," an AFL statement read. "Graham has received a four-match sanction, with the AFL taking into account Graham's self-reporting of the incident, along with his private apology and contrition. "Graham also rang the AFL CEO [Andrew Dillon] directly to apologise. "He will not be eligible to play for the West Coast Eagles or any level of football for the next four weeks. "As a part of the sanction, Graham will also undertake Pride in Sport education." Graham said he took responsibility for his behaviour. "I am very remorseful for the word I used and know such language has no place in our community or our game," Graham said in an Eagles statement. "I have offered my unreserved apology to the Giants player and Greater Western Sydney and would also like to publicly apologise for my comment. "What I said does not reflect my values or our club values. I made a mistake and need to be better and will prove that through my actions going forward." Eagles chief executive Don Pyke said the club was "very disappointed" by Graham's comment. "The word Jack used is completely unacceptable and does not align with societal and club values," Pyke said. "Jack understands the harmful effects comments like these can have on others and he has been honest in addressing this matter." AFL head of integrity and security Tony Keane said the word used by Graham was "hurtful". "The AFL is very clear that homophobia has no place in our game, nor in the community," Keane said. "We have come a long way as a code, but this incident demonstrates there is so much more to be done, and we will continue to work together to improve our game as a safe and inclusive environment for all. "The AFL will continue to consider the specific circumstances in each incident in determining appropriate responses." ABC
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Man City slapped with huge fine as they accept breaching Premier League rule NINE times
MANCHESTER CITY have been fined around £800,000 for being late to kick-off nine times during the 2024-25 season. Pep Guardiola 's side have reached a sanction agreement with Premier League chiefs over the issue. 1 Rule L.33 dictates that Prem teams must kick off, or restart games for the second-half, in a punctual manner or face being fined. Each offence carried with it a higher fine that the one previous, with City's first breach carrying a £40k fine and their ninth worth £190k. A Prem statement on the matter read: "The Premier League and Manchester City FC have entered into a sanction agreement after the club accepted it had breached Premier League Rule L.33 in relation to kick-off and re-start obligations. "The breaches occurred in nine Premier League matches during the 2024/25 season. "Rules relating to kick-offs and re-starts help ensure the organisation of the competition is set at the highest possible professional standard and provides certainty to fans and participating clubs. "It also ensures the broadcast of every Premier League match is kept to schedule." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
The Guardian
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
AFL invite backlash as they make it up as they go with Willie Rioli case
After a week of threats, statements, weasel words, revelations and negotiations, the AFL finally landed on what they do best – a sanction. Willie Rioli can seize a dead ball, swivel his backside, slalom through a trio of defenders and slam home a goal in about 2.5 seconds. That's how long it should have taken the AFL to deal with his alleged threats. Instead, in their eternal struggle between being progressive and punitive, they were caught in the middle, swinging in the wind. There are a lot of factors at play here, the most glaring of which is the way the AFL responds to these incidents. The weekend's controversy needed to be dealt with decisively and coherently. Indeed, in recent times, the AFL has been the most punitive of organisations. Last year, they suspended one of their umpires for dressing up as Osama Bin Laden. It begged a few questions. What sort of rollicking knees-up is an umpires' dress up day? And given the state of umpiring at the moment, can we afford for one of their brethren to be in the sin bin for such an atrocity? The other crackdown has been on players raising their middle finger. If you abuse players as they come off the field, perhaps you deserve be to given the bird. Back in the day, a football crowd was a bit more self-policing. These days, it's the player who has to do the explaining. When Bailey Smith was filmed giving the double-barrelled bird, he was issued with one of Pauline Hanson's 'please explains'. 'The AFL is set to reach out to the Cats so it can understand the motivations or background behind the interaction,' the very serious statement read. In things that actually matter, however, they've been decidedly more hesitant and lenient. The way they handled the Noah Balta court case was instructive. There are a lot of harsh penalties in footy. They'll penalise the piddling and the accidental. You can get three weeks for a tackle that would have earned the praise of coaches just a few years ago. You can be a 16-year-old who tosses a flogger on the field and they'll ban you from going to the footy for two years. Compared to that, what Balta did was a disgrace. And yet he'll be running out on Sunday – a very fortunate and free man. You know what I'm doing here? I'm being a whataboutist. They abound on X. What about this? What about that? Where's my parade? They have an obsession with climate activists using airport lounges. They're almost always middle aged and presumably very hard-done-by blokes. And in a case like Rioli, it's an excuse to voice what they're really itching to say – that the woes of Aboriginal footballers get too much airtime, and that everyone is a victim in their own way. Invariably, after 200,000 versions of the same tweet, what they're essentially saying boils down to three words: 'what about me?' They like to think they're above the trolls, but they are just as contemptible. They embolden them and fan the inevitable abuse. The AFL has invited that kind of backlash with their inconsistency. In doing so it obscures what is a key factor in all this – that Willie Rioli is clearly struggling, that he cops vile abuse and that any chance of a nuanced conversation about that is now probably impossible. When he lashed out on social media following the Hawthorn game, Port said they were supportive. But it felt like a smother. It was a variation of 'we understand your pain, but please express it on our terms'. And it is a shame because he had important things to say about the racism he alleges his family was subjected to at Hawthorn. But no-one wants to talk about that anymore. It's football's great unspoken. We, and the word 'we' is always loaded when we talk about such things, all moved on from that didn't we? Sign up to From the Pocket: AFL Weekly Jonathan Horn brings expert analysis on the week's biggest AFL stories after newsletter promotion A few weeks later, the impression in Ballarat was of a frustrated man who clearly needs a break. Playing in the Showdown on Saturday, at the best of times one of the most febrile environments in Australian football, would have added kerosene to the situation. What a tedious, toxic, utterly avoidable mess. This whole thing could have been handled so much better. It required decisive action, proper English, common sense and a semblance of consistency. It warranted a strong, early sanction and the appropriate support mechanisms. Instead, the AFL shilly-shallied. They had a few bob each way. And they perpetuated the prevailing view that they're making it up as they go.
