Emily Patterson

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Nic Negrepontis |Emily Patterson

In a huge ruling by the AFL, Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek has escaped punishment for his incident with opposing midfielder Patrick Lipinski during the Hawks' 51-point loss on Friday night. Meek collided with Lipinski in the third term, with the Pie subbed out of the match with a concussion shortly after. Meek was late to the contest but made a genuine attempt at the ball with his right arm making a fist to try and spoil.

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Liam O'Loughlin |Damien McCartney |Emily Patterson

Latest posts38 minutes ago6.40AMUpton explains rare injuryOne player who won't be featuring in tonight's game is Maroons fullback Tamika Upton. The classy No.1 left the field in game two with what was first reported as a hamstring injury, but it has since been revealed it was a glute issue that hampered her. Upton confirmed on Freddy and The Eighth that it was something she had been dealing with leading up to the game at Allianz Stadium.

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Emily Patterson

Adelaide Crows SANFL player Blake Drury has served a suspension after making sexually inappropriate comments about a female state league staff member. Drury is not an AFL-listed player but is signed to the club's SANFL roster. According to reports, several other unnamed players were also involved in the incident. The reports have emerged as a result of a hot mic moment when the players were shooting a promotional video for the representative clash between the SANFL and the WAFL players on May 17.

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Emily Patterson

Jayme Fressard Blues centre Jayme Fressard is involved in the NSWRL coaching pathway for women. She is currently the head coach of the Central Coast Roosters under-17s girls team in the Lisa Fiaola Cup. Fressard also works for the not-for-profit organisation Creating Chances, where she is a head facilitator and school engagement coordinator. Combining Fressard's elite sports career with her passion for young people, the organisation provides mentorship to teenagers through sport.

1 week ago | nine.com.au | Emily Patterson

Alpine sank to a new low on the streets of Monaco at the weekend as the team's 2025 season takes a nosedive. With arguably the worst car on the grid in Monaco, team instability and a string of poor performances amid a resurgence from other midfield teams, it is highly debatable whether ousted Australian Jack Doohan would even benefit from racing for them at the moment. After being promoted to a race seat for 2025 last November, Doohan was dumped from the team's driver line-up after six grand prix.