Kieran Francis

Melbourne

Senior Editor at Sporting News

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan AFL options: Which teams could the star play for in 2026?

4 days ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

It's looking increasingly likely that Jamarra Ugle-Hagan won't play for the Western Bulldogs again with a trade to a new AFL club on the horizon for 2026. The gun forward is yet to play an AFL game in 2025, having sat out the season so far with personal issues. However, despite his lack of playing time and his highly-publicised off-field lifestyle, Ugle-Hagan is set to be in demand for AFL clubs to sign for next season.
Chris Scott lays blame for Geelong's slow start in loss to GWS

5 days ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

Geelong coach Chris Scott has blamed himself for a series of tactical moves that 'destabilised' the team early in an eventual four-point loss to GWS at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday. The Cats started with gun midfielder Bailey Smith on the wing, while key forward Jeremy Cameron was in the engine room instead of starting in attack and drifting up the ground.
How to host a home poker game: Cash games, tournaments & more

3 weeks ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

For as long as poker has been around, players have been organizing card games outside of casinos. This has been done for a variety of different reasons as people look for alternative ways to play the games they love. But it isn't just as simple as having a deck of cards. The Sporting News explains how you can host a home poker game. If you are new to poker you can also check out our Texas Hold'em Poker Guide: How to play, rules, structure, betting & hand rankingsWhat is a poker home game?
Roosters boss defends star's 'f***wit' exchange with NRL legend

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

Trent Robinson has defended Roosters enforcer Spencer Leniu after he reportedly called NRL icon Johnathan Thurston a 'f***wit' during an altercation on Friday night. Leniu and Thurston were involved in two incidents during the Broncos-Roosters match at Suncorp Stadium, one with 20 minutes to play and another at full-time.
Alex de Minaur snares biggest-ever win, cruises into Monte Carlo Masters semis

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

Alex de Minaur is into the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters after achieving the first 'double bagel' of his career against Grigor Dimitrov. The Australian only needed 44 minutes to embarrass the world. 18 6-0 6-0 to move through to the third clay-court semi-final,De Minaur will now face Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-final, with an all-Spanish semi-final on the other side of the draw between Carlos Alcaraz and Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina.
AFL Tips Round 5: Betting preview, odds and predictions

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

The AFL hits Adelaide for Gather Round with teams being involved in neutral venues for seven matches. An injury-hit Collingwood side looks primed to be overrun by Sydney, while the blockbuster Sunday night match looks like it has mispriced odds. A North Melbourne midfielder presents value to reach 25 disposals or more. The Sporting News has all the latest betting news for Round 5 of the AFL season. MORE: Rolling AFL All Australian team 2025All odds per bookmaker Sportsbet.. Collingwood vs.
AFL State of Origin in discussions for revival

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has revealed talks are ongoing about bringing State of Origin back. The annual State of Origin concept ceased to exist after the 1999 edition with lack of interest from players and crowds the driving forces. Since then, two one-off State of Origin matches have been played - a Hall of Fame tribute in 2008 and for bushfire charity in 2020.
West Coast star brutally axed by rookie coach

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

West Coast star Tim Kelly has been sensationally dropped from the team as rookie coach Andrew McQualter makes a statement. The 30-year-old has struggled to have an impact as the Eagles have lost all four matches to start the 2025 season. Kelly - the 2023 West Coast best-and-fairest winner - only had three kicks among his 14 possessions during last weekend's 81-point defeat to GWS. It was third time Kelly has had less than 20 disposals out of four games this campaign.
Michael Voss is 'gone' if Carlton are beaten by West Coast, claims AFL icon

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Kieran Francis

Carlton coach Michael Voss will be sacked if his team are beaten by West Coast in Gather Round, according to ex-Collingwood president Eddie McGuire. The Blues have started the season 0-4 and meet the Eagles at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, who are also winless. With West Coast arguably at their lowest ebb, McGuire feels Carlton's historical reactions to struggling coaches suggests Voss could be axed with another defeat.
AFL Teams Round 5: Chopping Block - Collingwood lose three guns

1 month ago | sportingnews.com | Darcy Byrne-Jones |Kieran Francis

Collingwood will need to replace three guns forced out of their team for Friday night's Gather Round blockbuster against Sydney. The axe could be sharpened at Carlton and Melbourne after 0-4 starts to the season. Essendon and Hawthorn have injury worries despite coming off the bye last week. The Sporting News has all the selection news from Round 5. MORE: Rolling AFL All-Australian team 2025Adelaide vs.