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• The Age

Brisbane Lions get the last laugh on Geelong's big night, demolish 22-year hoodoo

Loading Key posts 11.19pm 'They were sharp, we were the opposite': Scott 10.55pm Lions clear Fagan's whiteboard after last hoodoo ends 10.35pm Analysis: How the hoodoo was broken 10.19pm FT: Brisbane 14.8 (92) d Geelong 6.15 (51) 9.43pm Discount Pies: How these old champs are on low contracts 9.03pm The Cats are lucky to be only 23 points down 7.27pm Cats follow Penn State's 'whiteout' 7.16pm Gardiner out sick but Andrews backs Lions to stand up Hide key posts Posts area Go to latest Pinned post from 10.35pm on Jun 20, 2025 Analysis: How the hoodoo was broken The Brisbane Lions have broken the last hoodoo of Chris Fagan's reign at the club, recording their first win at Kardinia Park since 2003 to ruin the Cats' celebrations for Patrick Dangerfield's 350th game milestone. The Lions dominated the contest from start to finish, kicking four goals in seven minutes in the first quarter to open up a lead that was never challenged and eventually ran out 41 point winners, restricting Geelong to just six goals in the process. The Lions' early ascendancy came on the back of clearance dominance, and with a lead they attacked bravely and quickly from the back half. Josh Dunkley, Will Ashcroft, Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry were brilliant with Lachie Neale well held. The Lions' approach was obvious, with rebounding defender Dayne Zorko smashing the ball back as quickly as it arrived to stop the Cats' defence from settling. It rattled the Cats, who could not hold them up defensively and could not score. In the first half Geelong scored just 23 points, their lowest first-half score for the season and by midway through the third quarter, the Lions led by 45 points. From there the result was never in doubt. Cam Rayner was the best player on the ground, kicking goals at the start of the third and fourth quarter to silence the crowd and snuff out any momentum. Logan Morris was also outstanding with five majors. The T-shirts handed out to create a strong visual effect pre-game were suddenly useful as surrender flags. The Cats had no answer with their ball use uncharacteristically poor. High half-forwards Gryan Miers and Brad Close were the main offenders as they kicked into an impotent forward line. Only Jeremy Cameron, with four goals, won his position. Dangerfield and Stengle were quiet in their milestone games, and Shannon Neale was given a lesson by All-Australian defender Harris Andrews as the Lions' co-captain took five intercept marks. Without Tom Atkins, Jack Henry and Tom Stewart the margin would have been even bigger, with that trio trying hard. Having struggled with their accuracy in their past two matches, the Lions found their target. It was Geelong who fluffed their chances, missing set shots regularly as they were smashed 6.15 (51) to the Lions' 14.8 (92). This win allows the reigning premiers to reclaim second spot on the ladder from Geelong, and move back on to the winner's list after two straight losses. The loss ended an unbroken run of five straight wins for the Cats as both clubs head towards the bye. 11.32pm on Jun 20, 2025 That's all for tonight Thanks so much for joining us this evening. That's all we have for you as the Lions record a big win over Geelong. We will be back with a fresh blog on Saturday afternoon, so please join us then. Bye for now. 11.19pm on Jun 20, 2025 'They were sharp, we were the opposite': Scott Cats coach Chris Scott spoke to the media post-game. On the match: Yeah, more about the occasion based on the opposition. Like, each to their own, and celebrating those achievements, in my mind, it doesn't change much at all. You would like to play better, but you have heard me say for 15 years, Pete [Ryan], that if you need a milestone to try, then you are not a true professional. We played a really good team and they were sharp tonight, and we were the opposite. If that is a pattern throughout your games, then you have a problem, and you may not be a very good team. I don't think it is the case with us. It hasn't been a pattern, it was a bad game to have an off night against them, because sometimes you can have an off night and get away with it, but you can't against the opposition of that quality. I didn't think it was a complete disaster, like the scoreboard got out of control in a way based on their initiative, and they kicked for goal differently to the way they had in previous weeks, and we kicked a bit more like they have. Even at three-quarter-time, obviously we were well and truly up against it – the expected score was pretty tight. Yeah, there was just some uncharacteristic stuff. Again, if is a pattern, then that compounded means you're a bad team. I don't think that is us. There was some stuff tonight. It is not complicated, it is just the stuff that we all saw – skill errors, a little bit of method stuff, but a lot of it was execution... This might be one we will put in the category of 'beaten by a better team on the night'. By next week, [there's a] chance to regroup and we will be in good shape. On Brisbane wanting to end their losing streak in Geelong: I am sure they did, and they have a right to feel proud of themselves and I thought they played really well. But, again, I almost take offence to the idea that, you know, if they were us, for example, I wouldn't like the accusation that you really steeled yourself for this one. I didn't look at us and think, gee, we were off because of effort, or we took the opposition easily. We were crystal clear on what they could be, and they played the way we expected. We just weren't good enough on the night to counter it. On goal kicking and the winning margin: [Logan] Morris kicked a snap from the boundary and Pat [Dangerfield] had one 10 metres inside, which is usually put down your glasses, and he missed it – that's what it looked like to our observation. It's not that we think if we kicked straight we would have won the game, I'm not saying that – I'm saying that it wasn't a disaster where you lose by a lot and were never a chance. We were getting chances to be competitive, it just felt like one of those nights, and I said this to the players – it felt like what could go wrong, did go wrong. It happens to the best teams. I don't know where we are now but sitting back 10-5 going into the bye, I don't think we will be dwelling on this for too long. On Brisbane's quality and depth: If they are not the best, and they probably are, then they are the deepest. Their first, second and third-year guys are guns, and it is not as if they are relying on them to be their first, second or third midfielders. They are behind a Brownlow medallist [Lachie Neale] and another guy who might win it, just in their midfield, so they are going to be well-served for a while yet, I reckon. 10.55pm on Jun 20, 2025 Lions clear Fagan's whiteboard after last hoodoo ends Lions coach Chris Fagan spoke to Fox Footy post-game. On finally winning in Geelong and, earlier this season, ending their long losing streaks to Richmond and Hawthorn at the MCG: The last of the hoodoos – I put it up on the board this week. It's the only thing we hadn't done in my time at the club, was beat Geelong in Geelong. It's a pretty exciting night. We've got them all – Richmond, Hawks and more. There were a lot of them. It's been a nice way to build that confidence and belief in ourselves as there were an awful lot of hoodoos [when he first arrived] and something we hadn't done in a long time, so that was very exciting. On coming to Melbourne earlier: We just felt if we came down a little earlier, we might have a bit more energy. It wasn't my idea, it was Danny Daly, my football manager, and I think some of the leaders who wanted it, and it worked well for us. On how he handled their recent losses: I just pointed out to the players the positives. We had a tremendous performance against Adelaide in Adelaide and that's hard to do, and we kicked 13.18 last week – I just pointed out that we did everything but win the game, and we shouldn't lose confidence in ourselves. We should just keep doing what we are doing and things will turn. We didn't do any extra goal kicking practice this week – we just did what we normally do. On the importance of goal kicking: It is without a doubt the most important stat in football, that one, and tonight they didn't kick accurately, which is unlike them. I read a stat today that they are the most accurate side in football, and I thought that would bode well for us, given our kicking, but is funny how footy goes sometimes. On Logan Morris starring in the past two weeks, and Kai Lohmann playing well tonight: I was a little bit worried as he got some media attention this week for his efforts, so I said to him, 'Mate, keep your feet on the ground', but he told me he was OK, and he showed that tonight. I was really happy for Kai as he's been battling. He was sub last week and didn't play that well when he came on, but I rang him on Sunday and said, 'I'm going to play you this week, be ready' and he was tonight. 10.38pm on Jun 20, 2025 'Unbelievable win': Dunkley Josh Dunkley spoke to Channel Seven post-game. You came down here and spoiled the party – the first win (for the Lions) at GMHBA Stadium in 22 years... It is an unbelievable win for us. I think we felt we could come here and make a statement, but the last couple of weeks were disappointing – we couldn't kick straight. But we have full belief in our ability. It was a genuine performance across all three lines. How impressed were you to get it done, stop their ball movement and take it back to them? That is all we were looking to do heading into the game, and it is great to see Kai Lohmann get back onto the scoreboard and hit some form. It is nice for our group to build some confidence, have a bye and have a rest and go again. Lohmann looks like a genuine fire starter when he is up and about. How does that get you going through the midfield and the back line? It is pretty funny – all the young boys, they are so good, they bring so much energy to our group, and us older fellas, I am an older fella... it is great to have them around. 10.35pm on Jun 20, 2025 Analysis: How the hoodoo was broken The Brisbane Lions have broken the last hoodoo of Chris Fagan's reign at the club, recording their first win at Kardinia Park since 2003 to ruin the Cats' celebrations for Patrick Dangerfield's 350th game milestone. The Lions dominated the contest from start to finish, kicking four goals in seven minutes in the first quarter to open up a lead that was never challenged and eventually ran out 41 point winners, restricting Geelong to just six goals in the process. The Lions' early ascendancy came on the back of clearance dominance, and with a lead they attacked bravely and quickly from the back half. Josh Dunkley, Will Ashcroft, Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry were brilliant with Lachie Neale well held. The Lions' approach was obvious, with rebounding defender Dayne Zorko smashing the ball back as quickly as it arrived to stop the Cats' defence from settling. It rattled the Cats, who could not hold them up defensively and could not score. In the first half Geelong scored just 23 points, their lowest first-half score for the season and by midway through the third quarter, the Lions led by 45 points. From there the result was never in doubt. Cam Rayner was the best player on the ground, kicking goals at the start of the third and fourth quarter to silence the crowd and snuff out any momentum. Logan Morris was also outstanding with five majors. The T-shirts handed out to create a strong visual effect pre-game were suddenly useful as surrender flags. The Cats had no answer with their ball use uncharacteristically poor. High half-forwards Gryan Miers and Brad Close were the main offenders as they kicked into an impotent forward line. Only Jeremy Cameron, with four goals, won his position. Dangerfield and Stengle were quiet in their milestone games, and Shannon Neale was given a lesson by All-Australian defender Harris Andrews as the Lions' co-captain took five intercept marks. Without Tom Atkins, Jack Henry and Tom Stewart the margin would have been even bigger, with that trio trying hard. Having struggled with their accuracy in their past two matches, the Lions found their target. It was Geelong who fluffed their chances, missing set shots regularly as they were smashed 6.15 (51) to the Lions' 14.8 (92). This win allows the reigning premiers to reclaim second spot on the ladder from Geelong, and move back on to the winner's list after two straight losses. The loss ended an unbroken run of five straight wins for the Cats as both clubs head towards the bye. 10.28pm on Jun 20, 2025 Full-time stats 'The boys really dug in': Rayner Lions star Cam Rayner knew his side was fired up, and they turned on one of their best performances of the year in beating the Cats in Geelong tonight. 'We seem to be playing great on the road this year and not that well at the Gabba,' Rayner told Fox Footy. 'We knew we hadn't won in Geelong in 20 years, and they've been in great form. The boys really dug in and played our brand of footy. 'We were really on today, and we built ourselves up for this one. We knew we had to be on our best game, and we were today.' 10.19pm on Jun 20, 2025 FT: Brisbane 14.8 (92) d Geelong 6.15 (51) Brisbane were down two big defenders but shrugged off an even bigger historical weight while spoiling Patrick Dangerfield's 350th game in Geelong on Friday night. The Lions claimed their first win at Kardinia Park since 2003 with Logan Morris booting five goals and Cam Rayner three as the Lions had winners all over the ground, building an early lead and growing it in the second half. It was a memorable win for Lions fans and a night to forget for the Cats faithful, who turned up for the whiteout night and ended up witnessing a whitewash. 10.15pm on Jun 20, 2025 Lions haven't won in Geelong since 2003 The Lions have made history, breaking a losing hoodoo at this ground that dates back to 2003. Last time they won in Geelong, Marcus Ashcroft was playing his 299th game, and now two of his sons are playing for the Lions. That says a lot. Kai Lohmann has snapped another goal, too. Lions 92, Cats 51 with two mins to play.

Perth Now

2 hours ago

• Perth Now

Family wants answers over man's death

The family of an Australian man who died under mysterious circumstances while working at a hotel in Fiji, are demanding answers after his death was ruled a suicide. Jason Rigby, 40, was working as acting manager of Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort on December 14 last year when he was found unconscious in the bathroom of a suite with stab wounds to his chest. Speaking to 60 Minutes, friend and colleague Arushi Arora said Jason was found by two people with stab wounds. Australian Jason Rigby died at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, where he was working as executive assistant manager, on December 14, 2024. supplied Credit: Supplied Upon finding Jason, one person called Ms Arora and ordered her to call an ambulance, adding Jason had 'stabbed himself' in the apartment. Ms Arora then ran into the bathroom, where she said she found the 40yo 'half lying there' with a 'couple of injuries to his chest'. He was declared dead at the scene. Born in Christchurch, Jason eventually settled on the Gold Coast, where he became a surf lifesaver and eventually followed his father's footsteps by entering the hotel business. Remembered as a fun-loving and adventure-seeking guy, his brother Chris told The Australian he 'loved his freedom and doing what he wanted'. Jason is remembered as a fun-loving and adventurous man. 60 Minutes Credit: Supplied Jason's heartbroken family said they were left in the dark about his death for 10 hours, when they learned the news from Queensland Police. When brother Peter Rigby spoke to Jason's girlfriend, she said she understood his death was a suicide. Fiji Police also said the cause of death was suicide, and confirmed there would be 'no criminal investigation' into the incident. However, Jason's family are demanding an investigation be launched into his death, adding they were offered 'little-to-no information' about the circumstances of the incident. They have enlisted a private investigator and former UK police detective, Phil Jones, to unearth any evidence about the death. His family have doubts his death was self-inflicted. supplied Credit: Supplied Chris doesn't think his brother's death was a suicide, and believes there was 'foul play' involved. 'I think something's happened a couple of days leading up (to James' death),' he told 60 Minutes. 'We don't know what that is, but, um we could be missing something.' Professor Roger Byard said the official explanation for Jason's death didn't add up, and said the local police should have treated his death as a homicide immediately. 'Suicidal stabbings are so uncommon, and you don't want to miss a homicide,' he said. They have since hired legal representation to push the case, which they said has been upgraded into a murder investigation. He was found in a suite with stab wounds. 60 Minutes Credit: Supplied Jason's family said investigations into his death determined the knife found at the scene did not belong to him, sparking further questions about its origins. 'We're going to keep fighting until we, until we get those answers,' Chris said. 'We just want justice for him. We can't bring him back ... but at least justice. That's what we want.' The family said Jason's death was now the subject of a coronial inquest at the Nadi Magistrates Court. However, on Sunday, Fiji Police Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Mesake Waqa told local outlet Fijivillage there was no indication of any foul play. He added investigations into Jason's death were ongoing and urged for the family's patience. NewsWire has contacted Fiji Police Force and Nadi Magistrates Court for comment. How to seek help for mental health

7NEWS

3 hours ago

• 7NEWS

Scott Morrison: Donald Trump's strikes on Iran a necessary measure to achieve peace, not war in Middle East

The recent strike by the United States on Iran's nuclear facilities marks a critical turning point in global security. It is not just a matter for the Middle East or for U.S. foreign policy. It is a test for all nations that rely on the strength and credibility of the international rules-based order and the western alliance for their security, Australia included. Let me be clear, this strike was not an act of provocation. It was a necessary measure, undertaken as a last resort by a President who wants peace, not war. The purpose was clear, to disrupt the capabilities of a brutal authoritarian regime that has openly defied international norms, supported terrorist proxies, and pursued nuclear weapons with increasing brazenness. In times of geopolitical crisis, clarity of purpose and principle is essential. That is why I was compelled to speak out following the U.S. operation. What we have seen instead from the Australian government is a concerning lack of clarity and a reluctance to define where Australia stands when it matters most. It is in times like this when allies look around to see who is with them. For a country like ours, deeply integrated into global economic and security networks, reliant on open trade routes and US led allied deterrence, strategic ambiguity is not a strength. It is a vulnerability. Throughout my time as Prime Minister, I took the view that Australia's interests are best served when we speak plainly and act decisively in defence of our values. That is why we stood firmly with our allies against China's economic coercion. It is why we invested in AUKUS, strengthening our sovereign defence capabilities and deepening our technological integration with the U.S. and UK. it is why we worked so closely with our Indo-Pacific partners through the Quad to uphold regional stability. It is why we stood with Israel against those who sought their annihilation. In this context, the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities must be understood for what it is: an act of strategic deterrence, grounded in the reality that Iran has long been operating outside the bounds of good faith diplomacy. It is what President Trump meant when he spoke of peace through strength. For years, Iran has methodically violated its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), enriching uranium well beyond civilian thresholds, restricting IAEA inspections, and hardening its facilities in preparation for exactly this kind of confrontation. Attempts to revive the nuclear deal have failed, not because the West abandoned diplomacy, but because Tehran refused to comply with the very terms it had previously accepted. The question facing policymakers in Washington and, indeed, in Canberra is not whether we prefer diplomacy over conflict. Of course we do. It is whether diplomacy alone can halt a regime that has no intention of negotiating in good faith. At a certain point, the cost of inaction outweighs the risk of confrontation. That is precisely where the United States found itself. Given Iran's refusal to cooperate with international monitors and its aggressive posture across the region, including arming Hezbollah, enabling Hamas to commit atrocities on innocent Israelis, supporting Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, the Trump administration concluded that a targeted strike was the only viable option left. Only the US could have taken this step and President Trump should be commended for his courage and leadership, especially by allies. This was not a broad campaign. It was a calibrated operation aimed at degrading the most advanced elements of Iran's nuclear infrastructure specifically, targeting Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow. The objective was not regime change. It was to halt Iran's progression toward nuclear weapons capability and to send a clear message that the West's red lines still mean something. Yet here in Australia, the official response from the government has been muted. No strong statement of support for the United States. That silence is telling. It suggests a reluctance to confront difficult choices and to support our most important ally in the righteousness of the actions that have taken. I believe that such an approach is short-sighted and fundamentally misjudges the nature of the challenge we face. Australia cannot afford to be passive in moments like this. Our voice matters, not just because we are a U.S. ally, but because we are a middle power with global responsibilities. We sit at the intersection of East and West, of advanced democracies and rising developing powers. Our stance sends signals across the region, from Beijing to Moscow, Jakarta to Seoul. We must make the case for resistance against authoritarian arrogance. That doesn't mean we should follow Washington blindly. It means we must be clear, consistent and credible in how we support a global order that has protected our prosperity and security for generations. This is a time for strategic clarity, not importantly, we must ensure our own defences are fit for purpose. AUKUS is not a theoretical construct. It is a practical framework for dealing with the kinds of threats we are now seeing unfold. That means accelerating delivery timelines, investing in sovereign capabilities, and ensuring that deterrence in our own region is not eroded by distraction or delay. The world is entering a more dangerous phase. The era of risk aversion is over. Strategic competitors are testing our resolve, our alliances, and our willingness to act in defence of shared values. The choices we make now will define the kind of world our children inherit. We must choose clarity over confusion. Strength over silence. And principle over passivity. We must know who we stand with. That is the standard Australia has upheld in the past. And it is the standard we must uphold again now