@petryan

Reporter @theage covering AFL & horse racing

 Australia
Joined November 2009
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Gai is an unstoppabe force. Will Sir Delius be likewise in the Cox Plate? theage.com.au/sport/racing/f…

From 2am starts to Doctor Who: The unstoppable force chasing an elusive Cox Plate

Day spas, power naps and the occasional jaunt to Sicily: iconic trainer Gai Waterhouse is as effervescent as ever as she seeks her first Cox Plate.

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Royal Melbourne or Kingston Heath? We know now what two major winners in 2026 think. Thoughts? theage.com.au/sport/golf/loo…

Look away now Royal Melbourne members, this major winner prefers Kingston Heath, too

Ryan Fox has confirmed he will play in the Australian Open as he deals with the new-found fame and hectic workload that has followed his major victory in The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in...

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Political violence in Australia: Why the attack on Helen Haines marks a turning point for national security smh.com.au/politics/federal/…

Helen Haines attack must be a turning point for Australia

The attack on the Indi MP, if confirmed as a politically motivated attack, must be a line in the sand.

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Lachie Cowan was the Carlton player admitted to hospital for observation for a few hours before being discharged. Will Hayward got himself to hospital in the morning after suffering a minor cut to the head in a fall. theage.com.au/sport/afl/two-…

Two Carlton players hospitalised after separate incidents

Carlton players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan have been involved in two separate incidents over the weekend, with both players ending up receiving treatment in hospital.

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Two Carlton players admitted to hospital in separate incidents. One player by ambulance, one voluntarily and by own steam the next morning: theage.com.au/sport/afl/two-…

Two Carlton players hospitalised after separate incidents

Carlton players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan have been involved in two separate incidents over the weekend, with both players ending up receiving treatment in hospital.

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Lady Shenandoah was as tough as nails in the Toorak. Had to squeeze through nothing. Brilliant ride.
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Great ride Rachel King. Wins the Guineas on Warwoven. Star.
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Wrote this last night about what a farce free agency has become, no surprise what happened today as trade and exchange period's pacing problem became obvious. No issue with the clubs but the whole system needs a re-examination: theage.com.au/sport/afl/free…

Free agency has become a farce. The AFL has lost control

The wheeling and dealing for Zak Butters and Ben King shows the clubs are running the show instead of the AFL, which is mean to regulate the system.

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The Saints have traded Rowan Marshall to the Cats.
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Nick Blakey will meet with Geelong as soon as Thursday as he explores a potential move to the Cats amid the rancorous fallout from the Pullman Hotel scandal theage.com.au/sport/afl/nick…

Nick Blakey to meet with Cats in trade bombshell

Geelong are one of three clubs to express an interest in Swans’ star Nick Blakey who is interested in exploring his trade options.

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Jake Niall@JakeNiallTHEAGEOct 5
.@essendonfc have a) made right call given Merrett was held hostage & was a distraction, b) trading him early opens up options & makes Ridley dealings less stressful & c) shows that they are a club others can trade with in a straightforward manner. Well done EFC.
Real Footy (AFL)@agerealfootyOct 5
Sam McClure and Jake Niall bring you all the latest news from day one of the AFL trade period on the Real Footy podcast. youtu.be/4094NWWEWI8

Merrett gets his wish: Dons hostage becomes a Hawk

There was no mucking around on the first day of the AFL trade perio...

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Bad luck for @NMFCWomens Emma Kearney to suffer a hamstring injury in her 100th game. She is a class act and a very good footballer.
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Nathan Buckley has withdrawn from the race to become North Melbourne’s next senior coach, delivering a major twist in the Kangaroos’ search for Alastair Clarkson’s replacement. theage.com.au/sport/afl/buck…

Buckley pulls out of North coach race as Lions board considers selection process

Nathan Buckley has withdrawn from the race to become North Melbourne’s next senior coach, delivering a major twist in the Kangaroos’ search for Alastair Clarkson’s replacement.

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Jaymie Graham completed his interview with North Melbourne this morning as they close in on selecting a new coach.
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Been on the cards back half of year, what a way to go out for Chris Fagan. Incredible.
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Triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan has decided to retire as coach of the Brisbane Lions after leading the club to a historic third flag on Saturday. theage.com.au/sport/afl/thre…

‘One of the hardest things I’ve done’: Three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan retires a Lions...

Triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan says he has given it his all but has decided now is the right time to retire as coach of the Brisbane Lions, just days after leading the club to a historic third...

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Justin Longmuir and Joe Brierty have been very impressive in every public utterance they have made since @freodockers grand final heartbreak. Brierty says Sean Darcy will be there next year, Nathan O'Driscoll exploring options but still could be at club.
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Premiership 23 to never grace the field together again. Record stands for another season.
Real Footy (AFL)@agerealfootySep 29
Days after celebrating his third successive premiership, dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale has officially told Brisbane he will move to Collingwood as a free agent. theage.com.au/sport/afl/one-…

Lachie Neale has made Pies move official. This is what the Lions expect to get as compensation

The free agent and dual Brownlow medallist told the Lions of his intentions the day after he and his premiership teammates were feted at a public fan event in Brisbane.

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Lobbied hard for it but Wharfie Time at the 'G in a granny could only come after a goal. That changed the fan activation tool already used 10 times for a 5-1-4 record. Here's how Wharfie Time sprang into sporting folklore on Saturday: theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-…

The inside story of ‘Wharfie Time’ – the moment that spurred the Lions to a flag

The Dockers are adamant “Wharfie Time” had nothing to do with them conceding the final four goals of the grand final. Lions players believe it inspired them to greatness. No one will ever know for...

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Corey Enright met with North Melbourne officials but he is not taking part in the Kangaroos' coaching process. Focusing on being back at the Cats.
peter ryan@petryanSep 28
Daniel Giansiracusa among key candidates for North coaching job, has a strong resume, in an open field with Buckley, Graham et al.
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Essendon landed John Longmire from the Swans, but Sydney managed to keep development coach Nick Malceski, who was second place in AFLCA development coach of the year, from their clutches. McVeigh regards him highly but Malceski has signed a two-year extension.
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