4 h. ago Jacinta Allan joins calls for Noah Balta to sit out of football until his sentencing

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan wants Richmond defender Noah Balta to sit out until he is sentenced for his attack on a man in NSW.

Politics

4 d. ago Imagine if that assault happened on the field. Why the AFL failed with Noah Balta ban

Had Balta committed the same act against someone on a football field instead of outside a pub, the tribunal would have banned him for half a season. Maybe it’s only players’ heads they worry about.

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6 d. ago The target is on Voss’ back in part because his players can’t hit them

In the coming days and weeks, we will likely see a closing of ranks around Michael Voss. Carlton’s examination of their failings will look far beyond the once-traditional practice of sheeting blame home to the coach.

Events

6 d. ago They don’t know the half of it: Failing Blues look inward for answers

The target is on Carlton coach Michael Voss’s back – at least from fans and media – in part because his players can’t seem to hit them.

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9 d. ago Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

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9 d. ago Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Elijah Hollands is expected to return from his personal issues to play his first official game in the VFL this weekend. Meanwhile, Bomber Tom Edwards’ dream start to his AFL career has been derailed with a serious injury and Andrew Dillon says the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

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1 week ago AFL star, assault victim settle civil case the day after graphic footage aired in court

Richmond Tigers star Noah Balta settled a case with Thomas Washbrook after a NSW court was shown CCTV footage of the premiership player’s sickening attack.

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2 w. ago 'Sheer luck' saved victim from death during assault by AFL star Noah Balta, court told

Richmond Tigers defender Noah Balta, 25, has pleaded guilty to an assault in the NSW Riverina region on December 30 that left another man in hospital with a head injury.

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