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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
True AFL fixture 2025 winners, losers revealed after Scott Pendlebury Alastair Clarkson outburst
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson set the cat among the pigeons in the AFL world on Saturday night when he dropped a fixture swipe in the middle of his post-match press conference. Since round 5 Clarkson's Roos have played in the Barossa Valley, Docklands, Adelaide Oval, Hobart, the MCG, Bunbury and Optus Stadium. READ THE FULL FIXTURE WINNERS AND LOSERS AT CODE SPORTS Alastair Clarkson raised eyebrows with a jab at the Pies last week. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images Although two of those games were home fixtures sold by the club, in a deal with the WA government to net North $2.5m, the frequent flyer miles were not lost on the coach. Especially when comparing it to rival Collingwood who has travelled outside of Melbourne three times. 'I would like to be like the Pies and play at the MCG most weeks,' Clarkson said. 'I ran into Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood captain) on the plane when I came back from the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. 'He was laughing about the amount we have had to travel compared to the gifts they get playing at the MCG on a regular basis. The Collingwood side are able to generate revenue from crowds and North aren't in that position at this current time. 'We need to get on the road and play our games in Tassie, in this case WA and we are happy to do so. If we don't it puts the competition and our club in a perilous state if we can't balance the books. 'It's an important part of any organisation and we are happy to do so and if we had got all the things right in our game we would have won this game of footy and we just didn't get there.' The Bombers have been smashed by footy's 2025 fixture. Picture:But are the Roos really the biggest losers in the AFL fixture? Through an analysis of travel distance, opponent injury luck and draw difficulty, the real AFL fixture loser can be revealed as Essendon. Hit by injuries as hard as any side, Essendon has had no luck going its way. So far this year, opponents have entered games against the Bombers with an average of 6.1 players out injured, the lowest number in the league. Basically, that means the Bombers have been playing against sides closer to full strength than any other team. In tallying up travel time, only Hawthorn will spend more time in the air than Essendon in 2025. Where does your club's luck rank? CODE SPORTS has broken down the full fixture wins, losses and quirks for every club.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Alastair Clarkson calls out AFL ‘gift' to Collingwood: ‘I'd like to be the Pies'
North Melbourne have played at seven different stadiums over the past nine matches — a hectic schedule that even Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury can't help but laugh about. The Kangaroos finished their two-week stint in Western Australia with a brave six-point loss to Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. A week earlier, North Melbourne beat West Coast by 10 points in Bunbury - a coastal town about two hours south of Perth. The two matches in WA were technically North Melbourne home games. It's part of a three-year deal worth about $7.5m in which North Melbourne will 'host' two games a season in Perth. The Kangaroos agreed to the deal given their current contract with playing games in Tasmania is winding down. As one of the poorest clubs in Victoria, selling games is a necessary evil. Over their past nine matches, North Melbourne have played at Marvel Stadium (three times), Barossa Park, Adelaide Oval, Ninja Stadium, the MCG, Hands Oval and Optus Stadium. It's in stark contrast to Collingwood, whose huge crowd-pulling power means they are often scheduled to play at the MCG and rarely have to travel interstate compared to other sides. In Collingwood's fixture this year, 14 of their 23 games are at the MCG, and they only have six interstate games - one of which was for Gather Round. It's no wonder Pendlebury had a chuckle with North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson when they crossed paths recently. 'It's funny. I ran into Scotty Pendlebury, I was on the same plane when I came back from the Hall of Fame on Wednesday,' Clarkson said. 'Anyway, he was laughing about the amount that we've had to travel, compared to the gifts that they get playing at the MCG on a regular basis. 'I'd like to be like the Pies and just play at the MCG most weeks. 'But the Collingwood side are able to generate their revenue from their crowds and their opportunities. 'They get to play at the MCG and North aren't in that position at this current time. 'So we need to get on the road and play our games (in) Tassie, (or) in this case WA. 'We're happy to do so, because if we don't it puts the competition and our club in a perilous state if we can't balance the books.' A crowd of 31,408 attended the North-Fremantle game on Saturday night. Although Fremantle understandably enjoyed the bulk of the support, there was a large contingent of North fans, and they let their presence be felt when the Kangaroos stormed from 28 points down to level the scores late in the match. Dockers ruckman Luke Jackson kicked the match-winning goal with three minutes remaining to secure the 10.13 (73) to 10.7 (67) triumph. North next face Carlton at the MCG on Saturday in what marks just the second time this season the Kangaroos will play at the 'Home of Football'.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Collingwood 'gifted' dream MCG fixtures: Clarkson
North Melbourne have played at seven different stadiums over the past nine matches - a hectic schedule that even Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury can't help but laugh about. The Kangaroos finished their two-week stint in Western Australia with a brave six-point loss to Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. A week earlier, North Melbourne beat West Coast by 10 points in Bunbury - a coastal town about two hours south of Perth. The two matches in WA were technically North Melbourne home games. It's part of a three-year deal worth about $7.5m in which North Melbourne will 'host' two games a season in Perth. The Kangaroos agreed to the deal given their current contract with playing games in Tasmania is winding down. As one of the poorest clubs in Victoria, selling games is a necessary evil. Over their past nine matches, North Melbourne have played at Marvel Stadium (three times), Barossa Park, Adelaide Oval, Ninja Stadium, the MCG, Hands Oval and Optus Stadium. It's in stark contrast to Collingwood, whose huge crowd-pulling power means they are often scheduled to play at the MCG and rarely have to travel interstate compared to other sides. In Collingwood's fixture this year, 14 of their 23 games are at the MCG, and they only have six interstate games - one of which was for Gather Round. It's no wonder Pendlebury had a chuckle with North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson when they crossed paths recently. "It's funny. I ran into Scotty Pendlebury, I was on the same plane when I came back from the Hall of Fame on Wednesday," Clarkson said. "Anyway, he was laughing about the amount that we've had to travel, compared to the the gifts that they get playing at the MCG on a regular basis. "I'd like to be like the Pies and just play at the MCG most weeks. "But the Collingwood side are able to generate their revenue from their crowds and their opportunities. "They get to play at the MCG and North aren't in that position at this current time. "So we need to get on the road and play our games (in) Tassie, (or) in this case WA. "We're happy to do so, because if we don't it puts the competition and our club in a perilous state if we can't balance the books." A crowd of 31,408 attended the North-Fremantle game on Saturday night. Although Fremantle understandably enjoyed the bulk of the support, there was a large contingent of North fans, and they let their presence be felt when the Kangaroos stormed from 28 points down to level the scores late in the match. Dockers ruckman Luke Jackson kicked the match-winning goal with three minutes remaining to secure the 10.13 (73) to 10.7 (67) triumph. North next face Carlton at the MCG on Saturday in what marks just the second time this season the Kangaroos will play at the 'Home of Football'. North Melbourne have played at seven different stadiums over the past nine matches - a hectic schedule that even Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury can't help but laugh about. The Kangaroos finished their two-week stint in Western Australia with a brave six-point loss to Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. A week earlier, North Melbourne beat West Coast by 10 points in Bunbury - a coastal town about two hours south of Perth. The two matches in WA were technically North Melbourne home games. It's part of a three-year deal worth about $7.5m in which North Melbourne will 'host' two games a season in Perth. The Kangaroos agreed to the deal given their current contract with playing games in Tasmania is winding down. As one of the poorest clubs in Victoria, selling games is a necessary evil. Over their past nine matches, North Melbourne have played at Marvel Stadium (three times), Barossa Park, Adelaide Oval, Ninja Stadium, the MCG, Hands Oval and Optus Stadium. It's in stark contrast to Collingwood, whose huge crowd-pulling power means they are often scheduled to play at the MCG and rarely have to travel interstate compared to other sides. In Collingwood's fixture this year, 14 of their 23 games are at the MCG, and they only have six interstate games - one of which was for Gather Round. It's no wonder Pendlebury had a chuckle with North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson when they crossed paths recently. "It's funny. I ran into Scotty Pendlebury, I was on the same plane when I came back from the Hall of Fame on Wednesday," Clarkson said. "Anyway, he was laughing about the amount that we've had to travel, compared to the the gifts that they get playing at the MCG on a regular basis. "I'd like to be like the Pies and just play at the MCG most weeks. "But the Collingwood side are able to generate their revenue from their crowds and their opportunities. "They get to play at the MCG and North aren't in that position at this current time. "So we need to get on the road and play our games (in) Tassie, (or) in this case WA. "We're happy to do so, because if we don't it puts the competition and our club in a perilous state if we can't balance the books." A crowd of 31,408 attended the North-Fremantle game on Saturday night. Although Fremantle understandably enjoyed the bulk of the support, there was a large contingent of North fans, and they let their presence be felt when the Kangaroos stormed from 28 points down to level the scores late in the match. Dockers ruckman Luke Jackson kicked the match-winning goal with three minutes remaining to secure the 10.13 (73) to 10.7 (67) triumph. North next face Carlton at the MCG on Saturday in what marks just the second time this season the Kangaroos will play at the 'Home of Football'. North Melbourne have played at seven different stadiums over the past nine matches - a hectic schedule that even Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury can't help but laugh about. The Kangaroos finished their two-week stint in Western Australia with a brave six-point loss to Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. A week earlier, North Melbourne beat West Coast by 10 points in Bunbury - a coastal town about two hours south of Perth. The two matches in WA were technically North Melbourne home games. It's part of a three-year deal worth about $7.5m in which North Melbourne will 'host' two games a season in Perth. The Kangaroos agreed to the deal given their current contract with playing games in Tasmania is winding down. As one of the poorest clubs in Victoria, selling games is a necessary evil. Over their past nine matches, North Melbourne have played at Marvel Stadium (three times), Barossa Park, Adelaide Oval, Ninja Stadium, the MCG, Hands Oval and Optus Stadium. It's in stark contrast to Collingwood, whose huge crowd-pulling power means they are often scheduled to play at the MCG and rarely have to travel interstate compared to other sides. In Collingwood's fixture this year, 14 of their 23 games are at the MCG, and they only have six interstate games - one of which was for Gather Round. It's no wonder Pendlebury had a chuckle with North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson when they crossed paths recently. "It's funny. I ran into Scotty Pendlebury, I was on the same plane when I came back from the Hall of Fame on Wednesday," Clarkson said. "Anyway, he was laughing about the amount that we've had to travel, compared to the the gifts that they get playing at the MCG on a regular basis. "I'd like to be like the Pies and just play at the MCG most weeks. "But the Collingwood side are able to generate their revenue from their crowds and their opportunities. "They get to play at the MCG and North aren't in that position at this current time. "So we need to get on the road and play our games (in) Tassie, (or) in this case WA. "We're happy to do so, because if we don't it puts the competition and our club in a perilous state if we can't balance the books." A crowd of 31,408 attended the North-Fremantle game on Saturday night. Although Fremantle understandably enjoyed the bulk of the support, there was a large contingent of North fans, and they let their presence be felt when the Kangaroos stormed from 28 points down to level the scores late in the match. Dockers ruckman Luke Jackson kicked the match-winning goal with three minutes remaining to secure the 10.13 (73) to 10.7 (67) triumph. North next face Carlton at the MCG on Saturday in what marks just the second time this season the Kangaroos will play at the 'Home of Football'.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Collingwood 'gifted' dream MCG fixtures: Clarkson
North Melbourne have played at seven different stadiums over the past nine matches - a hectic schedule that even Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury can't help but laugh about. The Kangaroos finished their two-week stint in Western Australia with a brave six-point loss to Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. A week earlier, North Melbourne beat West Coast by 10 points in Bunbury - a coastal town about two hours south of Perth. The two matches in WA were technically North Melbourne home games. It's part of a three-year deal worth about $7.5m in which North Melbourne will 'host' two games a season in Perth. The Kangaroos agreed to the deal given their current contract with playing games in Tasmania is winding down. As one of the poorest clubs in Victoria, selling games is a necessary evil. Over their past nine matches, North Melbourne have played at Marvel Stadium (three times), Barossa Park, Adelaide Oval, Ninja Stadium, the MCG, Hands Oval and Optus Stadium. It's in stark contrast to Collingwood, whose huge crowd-pulling power means they are often scheduled to play at the MCG and rarely have to travel interstate compared to other sides. In Collingwood's fixture this year, 14 of their 23 games are at the MCG, and they only have six interstate games - one of which was for Gather Round. It's no wonder Pendlebury had a chuckle with North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson when they crossed paths recently. "It's funny. I ran into Scotty Pendlebury, I was on the same plane when I came back from the Hall of Fame on Wednesday," Clarkson said. "Anyway, he was laughing about the amount that we've had to travel, compared to the the gifts that they get playing at the MCG on a regular basis. "I'd like to be like the Pies and just play at the MCG most weeks. "But the Collingwood side are able to generate their revenue from their crowds and their opportunities. "They get to play at the MCG and North aren't in that position at this current time. "So we need to get on the road and play our games (in) Tassie, (or) in this case WA. "We're happy to do so, because if we don't it puts the competition and our club in a perilous state if we can't balance the books." A crowd of 31,408 attended the North-Fremantle game on Saturday night. Although Fremantle understandably enjoyed the bulk of the support, there was a large contingent of North fans, and they let their presence be felt when the Kangaroos stormed from 28 points down to level the scores late in the match. Dockers ruckman Luke Jackson kicked the match-winning goal with three minutes remaining to secure the 10.13 (73) to 10.7 (67) triumph. North next face Carlton at the MCG on Saturday in what marks just the second time this season the Kangaroos will play at the 'Home of Football'.
West Australian
12-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Brayden Maynard commits to Collingwood through 2030, turns down North Melbourne
Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has shunned North Melbourne to sign a four-year extension with the 2023 premiers. The gun defender, who could have received a richer deal with the Roos, will remain a Magpie until the end of 2029, when he will be 33 years old. Despite dealing with an ongoing foot injury, the 28-year-old has been a strong driver of the Pies' 2025 success with their suffocating defence. The South Australian was drafted at pick 30 by Collingwood in 2014 and has served as the team's vice-captain since 2023. He was named in the All-Australian team in 2022. His recommitment comes as club legend Scott Pendlebury expressed his desire to play on next year. The 37-year-old is still without a contract for 2026 but wants to continue his career at Collingwood. 'All I can say is I'm loving my footy. I'm a super competitive person and I enjoy going into the club every day—I have so much fun,' he told SEN. 'While we're still contending and I'm playing a role that the club really values, then I'd love to continue playing footy. But that's a conversation we'll have as a club and be nice and mature about it.' Pendlebury, who has played the third-most games in VFL/AFL history with 414 appearances, would draw plenty of interest from rival clubs if Collingwood does not offer him a one-year deal.
