Steve Barrett
Steve Barrett writes about sport for The Age.
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Nightmare start as Scott says Dons ‘demoralised’; Eagles end big losing streak; Voss fined over taunt
The blowtorch on Essendon coach Brad Scott roared into overdrive as the Bombers’ nightmare start to the season continued with a 63-point belting at the hands of Port Adelaide.
- Steve Barrett and Peter Ryan
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‘That’s putting yourself ahead of the team’: Bulldogs veteran’s honest reaction to Darcy’s brain fade
Matt Kennedy loves Sam Darcy’s competitive edge, but believes the 208-centimetre spearhead’s actions weren’t acceptable.
- Steve Barrett
Bulldogs snarl in thriller thanks to Oskar Baker’s stunning match-winner at Adelaide Oval
The Western Bulldogs held on for dear life in a stunning conclusion to this Friday night classic.
- Roy Ward and Steve Barrett
‘Pretty big snap’: Cameron played out grand final with a broken arm
Jeremy Cameron played out the grand final with a broken arm after injuring it in a heavy collision with superstar teammate Patrick Dangerfield shortly before half-time.
- Steve Barrett
Mitchell speaks on Merrett saga; Gunston torments the side that drafted him
Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.
- Scott Spits, Sam McClure, Steve Barrett and Russell Bennett
McRae ‘optimistic’ about Howe’s prelim return, but could the Pies be missing De Goey?
The Magpies marched into another preliminary final with a memorable win over the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night. Now they will begin planning for their chance at making another grand final.
- Roy Ward, Steve Barrett, Russell Bennett and Sam McClure
Disappointed, frustrated: Crows veteran speaks out on Rankine’s ban
Chelsea Randall is one of the most respected figures at the Adelaide Crows. Also openly gay, she spoke out about her thoughts on clubmate Izak Rankine’s ban for directing a homophobic slur at a rival.
- Steve Barrett
‘I didn’t think we were any chance’: Hinkley, Boak stunned at fairytale farewell
Gold Coast’s finals hopes will rest on the last game of the home-and-away season after their Adelaide Oval stumble.
- Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Russell Bennett and Steve Barrett
McRae keeps faith in Pies despite Crows loss as debate rages over non-free kick in dying moments
The Magpies suffered a fifth loss in six games but coach Craig McRae is convinced his side is back on track while the Crows are on track to be the minor premiers. Carlton’s road to redemption began with a 54-point smashing of Port Adelaide, led by Harry McKay’s seven goals while Jack Gunston also kicked seven goals as the Hawks beat the Demons.
- Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Danny Russell, Scott Spits and Steve Barrett
Ginnivan takes on Adelaide Oval crowd, but Crows have the last laugh with stunning win
The Crows were too good for the Hawks and scored a memorable win at Adelaide Oval. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.
- Roy Ward, Russell Bennett and Steve Barrett