My stories for 10 News First Melbourne in May 2024.
The Bulldogs are backing Luke Beveridge, as pressure mounts after their shock loss to Hawthorn. President Kylie Watson-Wheeler has declared everyone at the club is frustrated, but says it's too early in the season to panic | @westernbulldogs @AFL @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/Ozx2tmAhRl
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 6, 2024
The Western Bulldogs went to the ground today, training off-site to save their season and maybe the coach’s tenure | @westernbulldogs @AFL @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/g18YjDNUaz
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 7, 2024
It is set to be an old-fashioned battle of the big men at the MCG tomorrow night. Carlton coach Michael Voss is backing his twin talls to stand up against Dees defenders Steven May and Jake Lever | @CarltonFC @melbournefc @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/xzd0P6Xs2A
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 8, 2024
Despite pressure mounting on the Western Bulldogs, coach Luke Beveridge says he's not feeling the heat. The Dogs have done things differently at training this week, as they look to return to the winners' list against Richmond | @westernbulldogs @AFL #AFL pic.twitter.com/cT15ky7KWz
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 9, 2024
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan says he is playing with a renewed sense of freedom after signing a new deal at the Kennel. The 22-year-old is confident the Dogs are on the right track after their thumping win over @Richmond_FC | @westernbulldogs @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/hxzzM6scis
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 13, 2024
After winning two nail-biters, the Hawks have revealed their secret weapon. Former Pie Jack Ginnivan isn’t just a handy, small forward, he is also armed with some very valuable IP from the reigning premiers | @HawthornFC @AFL @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/quw2rLTc7t
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 14, 2024
After breaking through for a bronze medal in Tokyo, the Boomers are on a mission to go one better in Paris. With only 12 spots up for grabs, it’s a tight squeeze | @Paris2024 @BasketballAus @10SportAU @BySamMills #Paris2024 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/iX7sE8Nysd
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 15, 2024
The in-form Magpies will welcome back Jordan De Goey as they prepare to host Adelaide. The injury-plagued Pies are still missing some forward-line power, but coach Craig McRae says he's not concerned as long as the goals keep coming | @CollingwoodFC @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/oqAuQ1DjLC
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 16, 2024
This mother and her infant daughter went through a terrifying abduction ordeal. Taken at knife point at a Rowville shopping centre, they were then forced to drive around several locations | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/CCRQECwyz0
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 17, 2024
Collingwood will be without Jordan De Goey for its clash against the @freodockers on Friday night. Coach Craig McRae has revealed the 28-year-old picked up an abdominal strain against the Crows and doesn’t know how long he'll be sidelined | @CollingwoodFC @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/RjlhN59M7p
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 21, 2024
Brad Scott faces a healthy selection headache this weekend, as the Bombers chase five wins on the trot. Harry Jones, Zach Reid, and Dylan Shiel are all pushing for spots, while Jordan Ridley is wasting no time finding his best form | @essendonfc @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/vm8rIkbi4C
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 27, 2024
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley predicts a brutal clash against Carlton on Thursday night. Hinkley believes it’ll be a battle of Wills between the Big Bulls in the midfield | @CarltonFC @PAFC @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/46d9DfLSYD
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 28, 2024
They have yet to lose since round two, but injuries continue to wreak havoc at Collingwood, with Scott Pendlebury to miss Friday night against the @westernbulldogs. Jeremy Howe will return, as Craig McRae weighs up how to find a forward line | @CollingwoodFC @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/kJYdGbCsBq
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 29, 2024
Collingwood has unveiled its newest recruits, including a confident young ruckman making his mark on and off the field. The boy from Montrose has his own website, which had more than 10,000 hits after his footy dream came true | @CollingwoodFC @BySamMills #AFL pic.twitter.com/reVEK9GU0T
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 30, 2024
Collingwood and Carlton are fierce enemies, but that rivalry has been cast aside today. An elderly Magpies fan who was mowed down on her way home from the football has been reunited with the Carlton supporter who jumped to her aid | @BySamMills pic.twitter.com/ZKQ6n6kB4v
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) May 31, 2024