Dan Batten

Australia

Digital Producer and Reporter at The Herald Sun

Sports Reporter at Geelong Advertiser

Sports reporter @geelongaddy • AFL Draft @superfooty • @supercoach battler

Articles

Brisbane Lions v Essendon AFL Round 12: Live updates, SuperCoach scores, teams

4 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Dan Batten

LIVEEssendon’s reshuffled defence will face a huge test of its mettle when the Bombers take on Brisbane in the opening game of round 12. Follow all the action and SuperCoach news in the live blog below from 6.30pm. Essendon has lost Zach Reid (hamstring) and Ben McKay (foot) to injuries, leaving it with a tall order to stay in touch with the top eight with a victory at the Gabba.
AFL news 2025: Latest updates, injury lists, tribunal and team news

2 months ago | cairnspost.com.au | Dan Batten

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AFL news 2025: Latest updates, injury lists, tribunal and team news

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Dan Batten

AFL The Tackle: North needs to be better than JHF ‘cheap shots’ Jason Horne-Francis was raked over the coals for a hot-headed approach against his old side, but Jay Clark writes in The Tackle the Roos need win the footy, not dish out cheap shots. SuperCoach AFL Buy, hold, sell: Gawn SuperCoach epic could be just the entree Max Gawn was robbed of a 200-point SuperCoach game, but he might not have to wait long to make amends. See the numbers you need to know and early trade mail.
AFL news 2025: Latest updates, injury lists, tribunal and team news

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Dan Batten

Geelong coach Chris Scott has declared the Cats’ 18-point defeat against Carlton on Sunday was one of the worst games he has seen his side play in a long time. The Cats managed to remain in the contest until the dying minutes despite Carlton’s clearance and territory dominance for most of the match. Carlton was +20 for inside 50s and won 16 more clearances to three-quarter-time as they took a 28-point lead into the final quarter.
Hawthorn v Essendon: Live Updates, Start time, odds, SuperCoach preview

Mar 14, 2025 | cairnspost.com.au | Dan Batten

LIVEHawthorn will be out to stamp home its authority in front of a packed MCG when it takes on Essendon in a Friday night blockbuster. The Hawks have firmed for the premiership after a 20-point win in Opening Round and enter tonight’s match as warm favourites. Isaac Kako will debut for the Bombers, but Brad Scott’s side faces an almighty task to take down the Hawks. Can they pull off a boilover or will Hawthorn make it 2-0?
Hawthorn v Essendon: Live Updates, Start time, odds, SuperCoach preview

Mar 14, 2025 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Dan Batten

LIVEHawthorn will be out to stamp home its authority in front of a packed MCG when it takes on Essendon in a Friday night blockbuster. The Hawks have firmed for the premiership after a 20-point win in Opening Round and enter tonight’s match as warm favourites. Isaac Kako will debut for the Bombers, but Brad Scott’s side faces an almighty task to take down the Hawks. Can they pull off a boilover or will Hawthorn make it 2-0?
Travis McCombe funeral live stream: Geelong physio honoured

Dec 8, 2024 | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Dan Batten

Renowned Geelong physiotherapist Travis McCombe was honoured at a funeral service at GMHBA Stadium on Monday. McCombe died suddenly from a medical episode on his 53rd birthday last month while on a remote island of Papua New Guinea, the country he grew up and treasured. He was survived by his sons Finn and Marley, daughter Sammy and wife Kelli. Voted as Geelong’s number one physio by this masthead, McCombe was described as an “artistic, kind, gentle, stoic man” by his wife Kelli.
Travis McCombe funeral live stream: Geelong physio honoured

Dec 8, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Dan Batten

VideoLocal FootyDon't miss out on the headlines from Local Footy. Followed categories will be added to My News. Renowned Geelong physiotherapist Travis McCombe will be honoured at a funeral service at GMHBA Stadium on Monday. McCombe died suddenly from a medical episode on his 53rd birthday last month while on a remote island of Papua New Guinea, the country he grew up and treasured. He was survived by his sons Finn and Marley, daughter Sammy and wife Kelli.
AFL Rookie Draft 2024 live updates: Every pick, updated order, start time

Nov 21, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Jordan Pinto |Dan Batten

LIVEThe rookie list has changed a lot from the days where players who would go on to become household names like Brett Kirk, Dean Cox, Matt Priddis and Aaron Sandilands were listed. Now, it’s a mix of re-rookied players, untried talents from other sports and a smattering of young talent who missed out in the national draft. Follow every pick with us live below. Originally published as AFL Rookie Draft 2024 live updates: Every pick and all reaction as more dreams come true
AFL Rookie Draft 2024 live: Six of the best talents still available as clubs prepare to re-rookie experienced players

Nov 21, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Jordan Pinto |Dan Batten

The rookie list has changed a lot from the days where players who would go on to become household names like Brett Kirk, Dean Cox, Matt Priddis and Aaron Sandilands were listed. Now, it’s a mix of re-rookied players, untried talents from other sports and a smattering of young talent who missed out in the national draft.