Damien Hardwick has moved the magnets around to inspire Richmond’s form resurgence, with Noah Balta’s defensive return proving a hit. Richmond’s 194cm swingman has settled in defence in the past ...

Premier Jacinta Allan got it right when she blasted the AFL and Richmond Football Club for allowing Noah Balta to play. The same can’t be said for Damien Hardwick. In his post-match press conference, ...

In the second of two extraordinary attacks this week, Hardwick said he was “really hard on crime, and that’s exactly what I want our premiers, and our political parties, to do”. He has also taken a ...

Jeff Kennett has sided with Jacinta Allan in the unfolding stoush with AFL coach Damien Hardwick over her strong criticism of playing Noah Balta before his sentencing over a serious assault. In an ...

Balta fronted Albury Local Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm following his trial at Corowa Local Court in January. The incident in question occurred in ...

If you ever cover an AFL tribunal hearing, you'll quickly realise they can get comical. There are real-life lawyers involved who sometimes utter legal jargon the players involved quite clearly cannot ...