I know John Elliott was president around the time the salary cap breaches were alleged to have occurred, and unlike the Melbourne Storm NRL saga of 2010 there were no recent premierships for the AFL to strip Carlton of (its most recent flag was in 1995).
Interestingly enough, the Blues’ first pick in the 2002 draft, Kade Simpson (at #45), lasted the longest out of his cohort of draftees, retiring in 2020 after over 300 games, though as you can imagine he played in the most career losses of any player given the penalties had a huge impact on the club’s on-field fortunes (four wooden spoons and five sacked coaches) in the subsequent years.
Imagine if this happened at the Sydney Swans (who, like the Melbourne Storm, have been successful in a market dominated by the other code) - they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today.
The Melbourne Storm have been able to rebuild almost immediately after their 2010 saga; that season aside they haven’t missed the finals due to not winning enough games since 2002.
7News’ Mitch Cleary revealed at the start of tonight’s Melbourne bulletin that Richmond premiership player Noah Balta has been charged with assault by NSW Police, following an incident in Mulwala, a small town near the NSW-Victoria border, on Monday night.
Kayo Sports will stream match simulations between Western Bulldogs and Essendon on February 15, Adelaide v Port Adelaide on February 21, and Carlton v St Kilda on February 22.
On Thursday February 20, Gold Coast will host both Brisbane and Collingwood at People First Stadium in a three-way hit-out that is set to see each club play the others for two quarters each.
That should be an interesting watch. So six quarters in total?
Wonderful news- Neale has done so much for raising awareness and funds for MND research with his tireless efforts while facing what is such a tough and brutal condition to have to live with.
Great news. Neale Daniher has made an exceptional contribution for raising awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Since he was diagnosed with MND in 2013, he established the charity, Fight MND which raises money for research through donations and the sale of clothing and merchandise including blue and grey beanies.
