Jake Niall
The Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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‘Our time has finally come’: Tasmania’s AFL entry confirmed
Gillon McLachlan has officially announced that Tasmania will become the league’s 19th AFL team and will enter the competition in 2028. → Read More
Open season: Why half the AFL clubs can win the flag
Probably for the first time, half of the AFL clubs can legitimately aspire to winning the premiership. Here’s a rundown on the teams that might contend and why. → Read More
Clarkson, Fagan embroiled in racism scandal as report calls for ‘reparation’
A “harrowing” report about the treatment of Indigenous players at Hawthorn recommends the players be compensated if the allegations are found to be true, but legendary AFL coach Alastair Clarkson vigorously defended himself against any claims of wrongdoing. → Read More
Revealed: The big new pay deal for AFLW players
The AFLW players have nearly doubled their pay in a one-year deal with the AFL that could be announced as soon as Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Eight men in: AFL allows late draft entries
The AFL has allowed a further eight players to nominate for the mid-season rookie draft - all state league players - after the deadline, with the backing of interested clubs. → Read More
Rioli will need more time: Mitchell to Hawthorn staff
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has told club staff that estranged former star Cyril Rioli will need to be given time to reconcile with the Hawks. → Read More
From top to bottom: Why Melbourne, Richmond and Carlton are the clubs to watch in 2022
Jake Niall runs the rule over each club and gives his verdict on their finals hopes in the lead up to the first bounce of the AFL season on Wednesday. → Read More
Fit for a King: Gold Coast’s two-year offer to Ben stands as Vic clubs circle
A lucrative offer to Ben King from the Gold Coast has not changed at all despite his season-ending knee injury, as Victorian clubs circle the young star key forward. → Read More
Laidley makes first public appearance in return to North Melbourne
Dani Laidley has made her first public appearance for more than a year-and-a-half, and paid tribute to her former club North Melbourne. → Read More
Craig McRae front-runner at Collingwood, Jaymie Graham out of race
Collingwood have informed highly regarded West Coast assistant Jaymie Graham he is out of the running for the senior coaching role with the field narrowing as the coaching committee draws closer to a decision. → Read More
Nathan Buckley to step down as Collingwood coach
Nathan Buckley has decided to step down of coach of Collingwood, midway through his 10th season at the helm of the Magpies. → Read More
‘We are super lucky guys’: Why Rafael Nadal is grateful to Australia
World No.2 Rafael Nadal has witnessed suffering close to home in COVID-19-ravaged Spain and says this has given him a unique perspective as he chases a record 21st grand slam. → Read More
Will Eddie hang on? President’s tenure at Collingwood on the edge
Perhaps for the first time in his eventful and transformative 22-year presidency, McGuire has lost control of the decision on whether he continues at the helm. → Read More
‘We are sorry’: Collingwood players pen open letter on racism
Players from the Magpies’ AFL, AFLW and netball teams have collectively apologised to those who have suffered hurt at the club in the past. → Read More
'Euphoric': Why is there a boom in sea swimming, and is it good for you?
During lockdown, chief AFL writer Jake Niall girded his loins and swam in the sea. He and his gang of “aquanauts” were not the only ones. What is the appeal of sea swimming? Is it medically beneficial? And what are the perils? → Read More
McGuire to step down as Collingwood president
Eddie McGuire has announced he'll step down as Collingwood Football Club president at the end of 2021. He made the announcement at the Magpies' fan forum on Monday night. → Read More
Pies, North at odds over Stephenson's worth
North Melbourne has indicated an unwillingness to trade a first round draft pick for Jaidyn Stephenson, while the Pies want pick 11. → Read More
Trent Cotchin's year of challenges and lessons
Trent Cotchin, who never thought he'd played in a single grand final three or four years ago, talks about the challenges and lessons of 2020 life in the hub → Read More
A fourth club could be caught up in hub breaches as AFL considers penalties
A fourth club could be caught up in the AFL's investigation into alleged breaches of the AFL's COVID-19 protocols on the Gold Coast. → Read More
'This is our error': SA Police investigate, Crows boss apologises to AFL
SA Police are now investigating, while the AFL will deliberate on the penalties for Adelaide after they breached industry protocols relating to coronavirus. → Read More