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Jack Crisp to play against Lions as AFL probes video
By Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Lachlan Abbott
Collingwood midfielder Jack Crisp will be interviewed by the AFL’s integrity unit next week after the league launched an investigation into a controversial video that emerged on social media.
Despite the probe, the 29-year-old will play in the Magpies’ clash against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Thursday night.
Jack Crisp.Credit: AFL Photos
Sources told The Age that Crisp wanted to play, and the Magpies were prepared for him to do so. The AFL will not intervene to stop the dual Collingwood best-and-fairest winner playing against his former side, the Brisbane Lions while it investigates.
Sources familiar with the situation said there was insufficient time for the league to conclude its investigation before the match on Thursday night and said that the video in question was several years old.
‘A desperate air about him’: The Joe Daniher rollercoaster ride
By Andrew Stafford
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan put it best. “Suddenly, it’s let’s pick on Joey Daniher week!” he said at his weekly press conference, ahead of Thursday night’s game against a flying Collingwood.
Fagan wasn’t wrong. Since Daniher sprayed a wasteful 0.4 against the Bulldogs last Thursday night, a host of ex-players – many of them former key forwards – have lined up to have a crack at the 2017 All-Australian: Matthew Lloyd, Jonathan Brown and Jason Dunstall among them.
Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher.Credit: AFL Photos
Fagan pointed out that the Lions spearhead kicked an equal game-high four goals the week before against Melbourne. For teammates and spectators alike, watching Daniher is a rollercoaster: Charlie Cameron was one to openly express his displeasure on field last week.
But Daniher’s unpredictability to his teammates, and Cameron’s reaction, are both symptoms of a bigger truth: the Lions’ forward line, once one of the AFL’s most potent attacking units, has become dysfunctional.
Alarm bells at rise in AFL players hiding concussion
By Peter Ryan
Listen: ‘Critical mass’: What’s wrong with Geelong?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson discuss the 0-3 Cats, who looked slow and were flattered by the margin in their most recent loss, to Gold Coast.
Should Tom Hawkins, who didn’t have a pre-season, be playing? Which outs are hurting them the most? How big of an impact has Joel Selwood’s departure had on the club? The Cats are reminiscent of Carlton’s premiership team of 1995. Is 2023 their exhale moment? They have plenty of home games to come at GMHBA Stadium – will those be enough to help them to finals this year?
Meanwhile, the Suns had a good win, but they are not out of the woods just yet. They are guilty until proven innocent in terms of their performances and Stuart Dew is still a coach under pressure.
Welcome to tonight’s blog
Hello and welcome to tonight’s blockbuster clash between Brisbane and Collingwood, at the Gabba. Damien Ractliffe here to take you through all tonight’s action.
AFL teams should start coming out after 6.20pm AEST, and final teams for tonight’s clash at about 6.35pm, including subs.
First bounce for Magpies versus Lions is set for 7.35pm AEST.
