Page 9 - Steve Hocking News Today

"I think it adds to our game.”

Mark Thompson made a special visit to Boolarra to talk about his mental health battles, his playing career and coaching Geelong to two premierships.

Are the Geelong Cats hunting for a Swan? We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Is Sydney Swans chief executive Tom Harley mulling a return to Victoria to lead the footy team he captained to two premierships? The popular Swans boss is on a list of several names thought to be in contention to replace Geelong Football Club chief executive Brian Cook, who will step down at the end of the season. Harley is in good company, even as th...

Giants hit with $20k fine over tirade The AFL has announced the Giants have been hit with a $20,000 fine for an off-field incident involving a senior member of the club. AFL 27th Apr 2021 6:42 PM The GWS Giants have received a $20,000 fine after an AFL investigation into a confrontation between umpires and the clubs recruitment boss Jason McCartney. The AFL announced Tuesday McCartney breached AFL rules in confronting the umpires when his team trailed 4-12 in...

Key points: He apologised for the incident and accepted responsibility for his actions The AFL says it will not tolerate “disrespect towards umpires” The incident, a breach of AFL rules, occurred at half-time in the round-six match at Manuka Oval, which the Bulldogs won by 39 points. McCartney was reportedly upset by the free kick count that heavily favoured the Bulldogs in the opening two quarters. The Giants were trailing by eight points at half-time. “I unreservedly apologise ...

Why Buddy could kick a bag: AFL Round 4 preview (Part 1) A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a round of football. I feel like I’m 14 and just locked eyes with a girl who has no interest in me at a blue light disco. Pure unfounded optimism. So in true overexcited fashion I have some hyperbolic statements, tips and predictions to make. Sydney Swans vers...

Scott was involved in a verbal altercation during Geelong's Round 2 win over Brisbane.

AFL coaches on notice after Geelongs Chris Scott receives $10,000 suspended fine for Lachie Neale confrontation Posted 2 AprApril 2021 at 2:26am Chris Scotts confrontation with Lions players at Kardinia Park earned him a $10,000 fine. ( Print text only Cancel Geelong coach Chris Scott has been given a suspended $10,000 fine by the AFL for his quarter-time confrontation with Brisbane players. Key points: The AFL has warned coaches against confrontations with opponents after issuing a suspende...

AFL 2021: AFL introduces medical substitute on eve of season AFL by Jay Clark Premium Content The AFL has confirmed a controversial medical sub will be employed for this season. Despite calls for a concussion sub to be introduced, the AFL has made an 11th hour decision to broaden the use of a 23rd man for each team. The call to sub off a player must be made by each teams doctor on the basis the player cannot play out the match. While the injury must be g...

Hocking outlines penalties in place if clubs exploit medical sub rule By 2021-03-17T19:33+11:00 AFL operations boss Steve Hocking is confident there’s “safeguards” in place to ensure clubs don’t exploit the new medical substitute rule. A day before Thursday night’s season-opening clash between Richmond and Carlton, the AFL announced that a 23rd player would be available for clubs to use in the event of a game-ending injury or concussion. Hocking said the AFL would d...