
Jake Niall
Chief Football Writer at The Age
Chief footy writer, the Age. Re-printed after stint in TV.
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smh.com.au | Jon Pierik |Jake Niall
By Jon Pierik, Jake Niall and Ethan JamesUpdated June 10, 2025 — 6.57pmfirst published at 6.29pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Tasmania has been left in political limbo, with its embattled Liberal premier’s request for an early election being considered by the governor amid fallout over plans for a $945 million AFL stadium in Hobart.
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theage.com.au | Jake Niall
OpinionJake NiallChief football writer, The Age June 8, 2025 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. LoadingBack in July of last year, Steele Sidebottom had a three-week stretch when his form dipped to a pedestrian level that would often spell the end for a 33-year-old. Sidebottom couldn’t muster more than 14 disposals in games against Hawthorn, Richmond and Carlton.
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watoday.com.au | Jake Niall
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theage.com.au | Jake Niall
By Jake Niall June 6, 2025 — 4.05pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Former Hawthorn great and media commentator Dermott Brereton has graphically described how he cannot put his shoes and socks on, and struggles to walk down stairs or shake hands on some days, due to the severe physical toll of playing football.
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theage.com.au | Jake Niall
At risk of losing the Devil they know, the AFL stands firm to keep Tassie’s footy dream aliveBy Jake Niall June 4, 2025 — 8.03pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Whatever happens in Tasmanian politics, whoever leads the island state, the AFL’s position has not budged one millimetre: The Devils will only enter the competition if a roofed stadium is constructed at Macquarie Point.
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.@CarltonFC about to start contract talks with Jack Silvagni, as @AFL clubs ramp up negotiations. Blues insiders say Silvagni - revived as key defender - wants to stay. Details, as Bruz Maynard signs 4 year deal (@mickgleeson ): https://t.co/4PWDWHFDi0

RT @agerealfooty: It's been a big day of contract news and here's some more from @JakeNiallTHEAGE on Jack Silvagni https://t.co/yb7iflBtjs

Harley Reid leaning towards staying with @WestCoastEagles in 2026, as contracted & not seeking trade to @AFL Vic clubs. Reid and WCE have reasons to stick together for at least another year, as explained here. https://t.co/GuLnkqz1Ep