What's happening with Collingwood
teams.ie Editorial TeamCollingwood and the wider AFL are embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of Carlton player Elijah Hollands' mental health episode during a recent match, with the AFL slapping the Blues with a $75,000 fine over the incident. Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has waded into the debate, publicly criticising the AFL's response as "harsh," while Carlton continue to defend their medical team's assessment and insist no rules were broken. The saga has sparked serious questions about player welfare protocols across the league, with an official AFL announcement expected to provide further clarity on the review findings.
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Eddie batters AFL over 'harsh' reaction to Hollands saga
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Eddie batters AFL over 'harsh' reaction to Hollands saga
Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire levels criticism at the AFL over its reaction to the Elijah Hollands matter.
Carlton fined $75k over Elijah Hollands saga
The AFL has hit Carlton with a $75,000 fine over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode during a game against Collingwood.
Carlton fined $75k over Elijah Hollands saga
The AFL has hit Carlton with a $75,000 fine over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode during a game against Collingwood.
Carlton to be fined $75,000 over Hollands incident
An official announcement is expected later this afternoon with the review findings expected to be light on details as there is a WorkSafe investigation underway
Carlton to be fined $75,000 over Hollands incident
An official announcement is expected later this afternoon with the review findings expected to be light on details as there is a WorkSafe investigation underway
How Carlton are defending their handling of Elijah Hollands
The Blues say they didn’t break any rules and are standing by the medical team that assessed Elijah Hollands on the night he took the field against Collingwood.
How Carlton are defending their handling of Elijah Hollands
The Blues say they didn’t break any rules and are standing by the medical team that assessed Elijah Hollands on the night he took the field against Collingwood.
Another young Tiger is out for the season. Their injury list now stands at 17
So bare are their playing stocks, the club named just three AFL-listed players in their VFL team to play on Friday night.
Another young Tiger is out for the season. Their injury list now stands at 17
So bare are their playing stocks, the club named just three AFL-listed players in their VFL team to play on Friday night.
The numbers that show Pies-Hawks draw should never have been close
Collingwood somehow led for most of the night on Thursday, but the key statistics all suggested Hawthorn should have won in a canter.
The numbers that show Pies-Hawks draw should never have been close
Collingwood somehow led for most of the night on Thursday, but the key statistics all suggested Hawthorn should have won in a canter.
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