Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

Jarryd Lyons’ rollercoaster season and footy career has taken an uplifting turn, with the Brisbane Lions midfielder claiming the VFL’s top individual honour after a dramatic vote count. Lyon on Monday night was crowned the 2023 J.J Liston Trophy winner, polling 26 votes from 14 games to win by two votes from Southport star Boyd…

Everything you need to know for the Big Bash overseas player draft

Everything you need to know for the Big Bash overseas player draft

The eight Big Bash franchises will be looking to bolster their squads in this weekend’s draft, with some of the biggest names in world cricket up for grabs. After the inaugural Women’s Big Bash League overseas player draft, the likes of Harry Brook and Rashid Khan will go under the hammer in the men’s draft….

‘For goodness sake’: Clarko takes aim at AFL’s ‘accepted’ draft issue as rival gets ‘three top-10 picks’

‘For goodness sake’: Clarko takes aim at AFL’s ‘accepted’ draft issue as rival gets ‘three top-10 picks’

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has warned against a lottery draft system and taken aim at the AFL for its continued concessions to expansion club Gold Coast. Clarkson’s side fell to the bottom of the ladder in round 23 after West Coast’s stunning upset of the Western Bulldogs, putting the Kangaroos in pole position for…