Tiger fury: Free-kick count influenced by fans, claims Hardwick
Richmond's displeasure at loss to Geelong bubbled over on Saturday night when coach Damien Hardwick claimed the three field umpires had been influenced by the local crowd.
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Richmond's displeasure at loss to Geelong bubbled over on Saturday night when coach Damien Hardwick claimed the three field umpires had been influenced by the local crowd.
While doing the radio rounds pre-match, Geelong chief executive Brian Cook made it clear the Cats would soon be open to offers for Steven Motlop - the inconsistent but sometimes match-winning star who is off contract.
While it's still doubtful whether the Demons end a decade-long finals drought, the form of Jeff Garlett and Michael Hibberd should almost guarantee All-Australian selection.
In a week when Jobe Watson became the latest veteran to raise concerns about the scrutiny modern AFL players are under, Jack Viney had no such personal issues.
Jack Watts has been banished to the VFL to regain form while the Demons are adamant Jeff Garlett will return on time to play in Sunday's crunch clash against St Kilda at the MCG.
The management of Jake Kolodjashnij has opened contract discussions with Geelong but the defender's future remains a point of intrigue.
As Jobe Watson's farewell tour begins against Adelaide on Saturday night, the chief of the club's most powerful coterie says the club will miss his "humility and respect" when this campaign is done.
The management of Carlton spearhead Levi Casboult is expected to ask why the key forward should not be included in the club's top-dozen earners when contract discussions open.
The Gold Coast Suns insist Gary Ablett will be with the club next year and that a change in coach won't alter that.
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