Author: Fisherman1

Collingwood has left no doubt it believes the premiership window remains open after recommitting to all four of its out-of-contract veterans for 2025. Scott Pendlebury will play on into a 20th season and be joined by Steele Sidebottom, Jeremy Howe and Will Hoskin-Elliott after the quartet signed one-year deals on Thursday. It means all nine of the Magpies’ over-30 brigade will play on next season and could lead to a player exodus at the end of the campaign.Coach Craig McRae had flagged that his senior players were all likely to remain with weeks to go in the season.…

𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝟑! The Daicos brothers are proving unstoppable. After just two rounds of the 2025 AFL season, Nick and Josh Daicos have taken complete control of the competition, sitting first and second in the league for total disposals. It’s a dazzling start that has reaffirmed Collingwood’s dominance — and reminded everyone why the Daicos name remains one of the most revered in football. Nick Daicos, the 2023 Brownlow Medal winner, has picked up right where he left off. Averaging more than 35 disposals per game, he’s been…

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃 ‘𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃’ 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄 Collingwood fans were left grinning from ear to ear as club ‘legend’ and cult figure Bryan “Strauchnie” Strauchan made a triumphant visit to Adelaide this week — proudly carrying the AFL Premiership Cup through the city streets in trademark comedic style. The iconic fictional footballer, created and portrayed by comedian Peter Helliar, is a beloved character among AFL fans — especially Magpie supporters who fondly remember his tongue-in-cheek antics on Before the Game. Known for his self-proclaimed “star power,” lack of on-field fitness, and endless confidence, Strauchnie’s…

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄 Collingwood has pulled off another smart piece of list management, securing young key forward Jack Buller from Sydney in a trade that also sees the Magpies receive a future fourth-round draft pick in exchange for their future third-round selection. The deal, while modest on paper, has been hailed as a strategic masterstroke — one that bolsters Collingwood’s forward depth heading into the next AFL season. For the reigning premiers, this trade is less about blockbuster headlines and more about building smartly for sustained success. Buller, 22, arrives at the AIA…

💣💥 DORTMUND-ERDBEBEN! 💥💣 Marcel Sabitzer SCHOCKT die Fußballwelt – er lehnt ein 100-Millionen-Pfund-Angebot von Villarreal ab, um Borussia Dortmund treu zu bleiben! 😱🔥 In einer Fußballwelt, in der Geld und Glamour oft über Loyalität siegen, hat Marcel Sabitzer eine Entscheidung getroffen, die den gesamten europäischen Fußball erschüttert. Der österreichische Nationalspieler hat ein Rekordangebot von 100 Millionen Pfund vom spanischen Klub Villarreal CF abgelehnt – und stattdessen seine Liebe und Loyalität zu Borussia Dortmund bekräftigt. Was als gewöhnliches Transfergerücht begann, hat sich in den letzten 24 Stunden zu einer echten Sensation entwickelt. Villarreal, unterstützt von einem neuen Großinvestor, wollte…

BREAKING NEWS: Mitch Moses of the Parramatta Eels Invests $3.6 Million to Transform His Home into Shelter for Homeless Youth in Parramatta! In an extraordinary act of generosity and humanity, Parramatta Eels superstar Mitch Moses has captured the hearts of fans across Australia — not with a try or a field goal, but with a gesture that transcends sport. The NRL playmaker has invested $3.6 million of his own money to convert his luxury mansion into a fully functioning shelter for homeless youth in the Parramatta region. The initiative, named “HomeGround by Mitch Moses,” will provide safe accommodation,…

UNC Basketball Unveils Ambitious Plan to Expand and Redesign the Dean Smith Center for the Next Generation In a monumental announcement that has set the college basketball world abuzz, the University of North Carolina has revealed bold plans to expand and completely redesign the iconic Dean E. Smith Center — the beloved home of Tar Heel basketball for nearly four decades. The new project, described by university officials as “a visionary step toward the future,” aims to transform the Smith Center into a modern, multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub that preserves the arena’s rich tradition while meeting the…

𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄: 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀 𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙖 𝙀𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮. The Eels have confirmed that Sterling will join the club as a Senior Football Advisor, working closely with the coaching team, the players, and the club’s development pathways. His appointment is being hailed as a “masterstroke” by insiders, signalling a renewed era of ambition and unity for the Blue and Gold. Peter Sterling’s legacy at Parramatta is nothing…

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐇 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐑𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 — 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐁𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄! 🌏🏉💥 In a stunning and unexpected twist that has sent shockwaves through the rugby league world, Queensland Maroons and Brisbane Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has officially signed a multi-million dollar deal with the newly formed China Rugby League, marking one of the most surprising player transfers in modern sporting history. The 22-year-old fullback, widely regarded as one of the most electrifying players in the NRL, has decided to take his talents abroad in a move that could redefine the global reach of…

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀 𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐑𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍! 💙💛⚡ Fueled by unfinished business and the burning memory of a season that slipped away, the Parramatta Eels are charging into the 2025 NRL season with renewed focus, belief, and a fierce hunger for redemption. After enduring a rollercoaster 2024 campaign that fell short of expectations, the Blue and Gold are back — stronger, smarter, and more united than ever. From the opening whistle of pre-season training, there’s been a new energy pulsating through Kellyville. Under the guidance of coach Brad Arthur, the Eels have built a squad that blends…