News about Dale Thomas

Can you spot the bizarre detail in this seemingly run-of-the-mill photo of the AFL's new footballs?

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 21, 2024
At first glance, this photo is just a simple shot of the Sherrin footballs that are being used in this year's AFLW competition. But dig a little deeper and you'll find they're nothing like the men's footies.

Dale Thomas reignites war of words with 'complete f***wit' Kane Cornes... setting up a VERY awkward reunion on Channel 7

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 26, 2024
Dale Thomas and Kane Cornes are due to reunite on Channel 7 next season but it seems there's been no love lost between the former AFL stars, whose spicy feud has exploded once again. The football pundits have shared several sprays in the past, with Cornes set to part company with Channel Nine later this year. Their feud began last year when the Port Adelaide premiership winner lashed out at the ex-Collingwood star labelling him 'lazy'.

Fed-up radio star slams Channel Seven's coverage of the Brownlow Medal: 'It's the opposite of entertainment'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 24, 2024
Patrick Cripps etched his name into history on his way to a second Brownlow Medal on Monday - but one radio star was left seriously unimpressed by Seven's priorities as it covered the ceremony (Seven hosts Dale Thomas and Abbey Holmes pictured left; Welcome to Country celebrant Uncle Colin Hunter Jr pictured right).

Diamonds in the rough: The 2024 Brownlow Medal best dressed revealed after fans claimed it was the worst red carpet in AFL history

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2024
Tight corsets, daring thigh-high splits and satin gowns were the styles of choice among the wives and girlfriends on the red carpet before the 2024 Brownlow Medal on Monday night.

Footy greats turned TV commentators Kane Cornes and Dale Thomas in war of words over 'the dumbest comments I've heard in a long while'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2024
Polarising Nine footy commentator Kane Cornes (right) has never been shy of an opinion, but now he has got his Channel Seven counterpart Thomas (left) offside with his remarks about Zak Butters (inset) before the two start working together in 2025.

AFL star Dale Thomas opens up about the '$400,000 worth of counselling' he needed to recover from an embarrassing on-field incident

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 21, 2024
Footy star Dale Thomas has revealed that he required $400,000 worth of counselling and three years to recover from an embarrassing on-field incident.

Triple M unveils new breakfast show panel after radio star Marty Sheargold stepped down following AFL controversy

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 9, 2024
Triple M announced on Tuesday who will be presenting their new weekday breakfast show, following the shock departure of radio star Marty Sheargold. The network is set to premiere a program featuring a trio of media personalities, comprising of comedian Wil Anderson, former AFL star Dale Thomas and esteemed producer Rosemary Walton. All three have previously presented at Triple M and are known for their bold and hilarious personalities, which is sure to have listeners in stitches.

Footy legend Mick Malthouse ditches his ABC radio gig to tear strips off off the national broadcaster - and a Geelong grand final winning champion

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 8, 2024
Mick Malthouse (right) is ever the showman and had a host of former players in stitches on Sunday when he served up legendary sprays to a Geelong champion and the ABC. The ex-Collingwood coach joined his former player Dale Thomas (left) and other greats of the game in Triple M's booth in a hilarious surprise visit.

MasterChef Australia's Poh Ling Yeow shows off her ageless beauty as she joins fellow judge Sofia Levin at the Alumni restaurant launch in Melbourne

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 16, 2024
They joined a string of former MasterChef Australia stars to celebrate the opening of Alumni at The Crown Melbourne, offering diners the real MasterChef experience. For the exciting launch, Poh, 50, captured attention in a gold patterned gown with a tiered skirt, which she teamed with a black clutch bag.

Steven May left raging as controversial umpiring call sees Melbourne lose to Carlton by ONE point

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 9, 2024
Carlton have withstood a late fightback and reignited their AFL premiership push with a tense one-point victory over fellow contenders Melbourne, despite a career-best five goals from Christian Petracca. But the AFL's score review system is under the spotlight again after a controversial decision left the Demons fuming on Thursday night.

Jake Soligo: See the moment footy star sends AFL greats into hysterics as he reveals the VERY strange place he hid his best-on-ground medal

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 3, 2024
Jake Soligo (pictured left, right and inset) was a clear choice for the Showdown Medal after recording 28 disposals and 10 tackles in the Crows' upset win over Port on Thursday night. But it's what he did with the silverware that had Joel Selwood, Dale Thomas and Abbey Holmes in a fit of laughter in the sheds.

Jamie Elliott takes incredible mark for Collingwood in Anzac Day clash with Essendon: 'That is as good as it gets!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 25, 2024
Midway through the third quarter, Elliott leapt onto the shoulders of Ben McKay to claim the ball at full stretch in one of the greatest marks in the prestigious game's history. He timed his jump to perfection, using the 202cm Bombers star as leverage to get up and take the footy.

Alex Leapai fought for the heavyweight world championship. His 120kg footy star son has been training for years. Here's why he's nervous for his boy ahead of his pro boxing debut

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 3, 2024
Alex Leapai Junior (pictured left and right with his dad Alex Senior) has been boxing for years, and has been tipped by a respected judge to be one of Australia's best heavyweight fighters. On The Gathering Fight Night card, he'll be squaring off against New Zealand's Joe Ageli, as well as a slew of former footy stars stepping into the ring on Wednesday night.

The Gathering fight night guide: Start time, how to track, and undercard information. Everything you need to hear about footy's biggest night of boxing

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 3, 2024
Former AFL players are expected to trade their boots for boxing gloves and throw down on Wednesday night in what promises to be Australia's biggest footy fight night. Kane Cornes and Nathan Brown (pictured together, left), Dane Swan and Dale Thomas (pictured together, right), Anthony Rocca and Corey McKernan, Mitch Robinson and Kayne Pettifer will make their pro debuts in Australia's largest boxing market, as well as some of the country's biggest names.

Danny Green, the AFL legends on footy's biggest fight night, discusses the abilities of the AFL greats, and Kane Cornes haters will not be content

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 2, 2024
Danny Green, the four-time world boxing champion, has given a preview of what he's expecting when a group of former AFL players face off at Stan Event's boxing pay-per-view The Gathering. Kane Cornes, Nathan Brown, Dane Swan, Dale Thomas, Anthony Rocca, Anthony Rocca, Corey McKernan, Mitch Robinson, and Kayne Pettifer will all be able to walk through the ropes on Wednesday night, and Green is thrilled. 'I think Pettifer and Mitch (Robinson) will be the most exciting in terms of boxing expertise,' Green said.

Dane Swan, a bad boy from Las Vegas, talks about how he lost 5kg and explained why he had a million beers on Wednesday night

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 2, 2024
Dane Swan, an AFL legend, has admitted that he almost stopped training for his forthcoming boxing debut when he first arrived in Sin City and partied like it was 1999. At The Gathering Fight Night in Adelaide, the Collingwood legend will face fellow ex-footy actor Dale Thomas.

Olivia Molly Rogers, a young single model, has been chastised for wearing a dramatic yellow gown to her friend's wedding: 'Trying to upstage the bride'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 6, 2024
Olivia Molly Rodgers has sparked backlash for her choice of outfit for a friend's wedding over the weekend. Miss Universe Australia, 31, who recently split from Beau Morgan Waterhouse, took to Instagram on Friday with a snap of herself modelling a lemon-hued dress that left little to the imagination. Dale Thomas and Natasha Bongiorno's wedding dress, she wore the frock, which featured a plunged neckline and a dramatic thigh split.

In a star-studded wedding at a stunning rural Victorian station, AFL star Dale Thomas marries Natasha Bongiorno

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 4, 2024
Dale Thomas, the AFL legend, has married Natasha Bongiorno, his long-term sweetheart. On Friday, the pair walked down the aisle at Mount William Station in rural Victoria, which is a spectacular piece of history. Guests included Eddie McGuire, MasterChef actress Khanh Ong, Olivia Molly Rogers, Rhonda Burchmore, and footballer Heath Shaw, who was a groomsman on the day.

AFL: The retired footy great tells the bride plans of Dale Thomas' star-studded wedding plans to long-term girlfriend Natasha Bongiorno, as the retired footy queen divulges wedding information and guest list

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 3, 2024
Dale Thomas, AFL legend, has spilled the beans about his impending nuptials with long-term sweetheart Natasha Bongiorno. The 36-year-old is scheduled to marry his PR queen fiancée at a lavish three-day 'glamping' celebration in Dunkeld, about 283 kilometers west of Melbourne. Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, footy pioneer and media actress Eddie McGuire and his partner Carla, as well as Australia's Next Top Model Brooke Pitt are among their star-studded guests.

At the Brownlow Medal 2023, Channel Seven News presenter Rebecca Maddern dresses glamorous in black and gray sequin dresses

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 26, 2023
When Rebecca made her glamorous entrance at The Brownlow Medal ceremony in Melbourne on Monday evening, she made sure all attention was on her. The veteran TV presenter, 46, exuded elegance and class as she stunned her best angles on the red carpet in a custom-made black and grey sequin dress. In the jaw-dropping black gown with a striking midriff and a grey sequin mini top stitched over it, she stunned a chic monochrome style.

Since a controversial decision by the AFL, Eddie McGuire has a big outburst at a restaurant packed with diners, and some footy supporters aren't happy

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
Once he heard the results of one of the most closely scrutinized and contentious tribunal decisions in recent memory, the former Collingwood president couldn't contain himself. Former Collingwood flag winner Dale Thomas filmed the video on Instagram, and angry fans didn't hold back.

Footy fans are booing a strange goal in park footy: I've only seen it happen once, when Buddy Franklin was booed.' That was as good as it was. '

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2023
Internet comedians go viral after kicking an unlikely goal in debut for div 12 reserves grade side with the crowd flooding the ground in mob scenes reminiscent of Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal

Footy star Dale Thomas had vodka-fuelled nightclub drinking session with Ben Stokes before Ashes

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 6, 2023
Dale Thomas (left) of Cult has revealed that he partied with Ben Stokes (right, inset), just four days before the Ashes, with the English skipper 'dancing around with bottles of vodka.' Paul Collingwood and Graeme Smith partied the night away before Stokes led England into the field in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, with Stokes leading England into the field, according to the Magpies premiership champions saying Stokes was in fine form on the dance floor.

Dale Thomas, an AFL legend, talks about taking the brave measure he took to manage his weight gain after retirement

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2023
Dale Thomas, a retired AFL excitement machine, admits to 'eating his emotions' during the Covid pandemic and being forced to seek out innovative medical intervention to prevent rapid weight gain in his post-retirement years. The former Collingwood and Carlton actor's mates let him know all about the changes in his body, but he's also on the mend on returning to his playing form.