Michael Whiting
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Magpies 'open for business' but Houston, De Goey expected to stay (opens the original)
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COLLINGWOOD list boss Justin Leppitsch says Dan Houston will be at the Magpies in 2027, with no rival clubs expressing interest in the rebounding defender to date. And Leppitsch expects the same for Jordan De Goey, although the Magpies have had "mature conversations" with the midfielder's management about his future, with the club declaring it is "open for business" in this year's Trade Period. Houston still has four years remaining on his contract and despite speculation surrounding his future,
Big-game Lion caps golden year with first club champion award (opens the original)
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WILL Ashcroft has capped a memorable 2026 by winning his first Merrett-Murray Medal as Brisbane’s best and fairest player. The three-time premiership star and dual Norm Smith medallist polled 71 votes, edging runner-up Josh Dunkley, who finished on 69. Retiring Brisbane coach Chris Fagan described it as fitting recognition for a season in which Ashcroft repeatedly delivered on the biggest stage. "He’s a great player and when you look at what he produces in the big games and on the big stage, he
The moment Chris Fagan decided his time was up (opens the original)
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CHRIS Fagan made his decision to retire following Brisbane's qualifying final loss to Sydney three weeks ago. The three-time premiership coach, who stepped away from the Lions on Thursday, said knew before Saturday's Grand Final win over Fremantle that it would be his last game in charge, regardless of the result. Fagan told Lions players on Thursday his coaching career was ending after 10 years at the helm that built the club from a cellar dweller to a competition powerhouse. After admitting he
Suns on high alert for 'wounded Lions' in huge QClash battle (opens the original)
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GOLD Coast coach Rhyce Shaw says he's "wary of the wounded Lion" entering Saturday's QClash at Brighton Homes Arena. The Suns have been the competition's feelgood story so far in 2026, but Shaw says there is no chance of taking the struggling Lions lightly. With co-captain Lucy Single expected to return after exiting concussion protocols, the 5-2 Suns are hopeful of winning against 'Big Sister' for the first time in eight attempts. "I'm always mindful of the wounded Lion," Shaw said on Thursday
Havana's hanging around: Suns gun re-signs for a further three years (opens the original)
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YOUNG Gold Coast star Havana Harris has re-signed with the Suns for a further three seasons. The 20-year-old key forward is having a brilliant second season and has inked a deal to remain at Carrara until at least the end of 2029. “I love the Gold Coast. The club treats me so good,” Harris told AFL.com.au. “I wouldn’t want to play my footy anywhere else.” Watch Gold Coast's young guns take the game by storm in a scintillating second-half display Harris has been integral to the remarkable turnaro
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