News about Mick Malthouse

Footy's biggest party animal makes huge call after massive weekend

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 15, 2024
The 40-year-old, who recently joked about his wild ways after being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame, revealed that he was feeling worse for wear after enjoying a bonanza weekend.

Former Collingwood star and The Block contestant Darren Jolly reunites with the 2010 premiership-winning 'Rat Pack' after high profile struggles

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2024
Former Collingwood star and The Block contestant Darren Jolly has made a rare public appearance looking happy and healthy after his highly publicised personal struggles

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.

Collingwood hero Dane Swan earns huge accolade as footy larrakin and member of famous 'rat pack' is hailed 'for his laid-back approach to football and to life'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 18, 2024
Inaugural Adelaide Crows captain Chris McDermott, brilliant Footscray forward Kelvin Templeton and New South Wales pioneer Ralph Robertson were also acknowledged. Much-loved by a legion of fans in the Magpie Army, Swan was a leader of Collingwood's famous 'rat pack' during their successful period under coaching legend Mick Malthouse and his successor Nathan Buckley.

David Koch blasts the AFL for reporting bombshells concerning the league's clandestine drug tests: 'It's beyond belief.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2024
David Koch (pictured left) of Port Adelaide has slammed the AFL over the code's opaque illicit drug testing findings. Garry Lyon (right) and Mick Malthouse joined Koch in condemning the bombshell development, which many figures in the game believe will be larger than the Essendon supplements controversy.

The Tasmania Devils have a massive number of fans in just TWO HOURS, putting them ahead of two new AFL teams

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 18, 2024
Tasmania's long-awaited AFL club is off to a good start, with the team's membership drive seeing some remarkable results since its inception on Monday night. As a nod to its history, the club night announced that it would be named the Tasmania Devils and carry a traditional green jumper with a yellow island state map.

Darcy Moore, the Collingwood skipper, is embraced by his father Peter, who lost FOUR grand finals as a Magpies player

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2023
Peter, Darcy's uncle won the coveted trophy from his father, and the pair were caught up in emotion, with Peter losing four grand finals during his playing career. The father and son embraced in beautiful scenes after the final siren, before Darcy proceeded to lift the cup in front of the Magpie Army.

Steve Malaxos explains why he was kicked off during an AFL game by a fan

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2023
Steve Malaxos of West Coast has shared an amazing tale about how he was inspired during an AFL game by a fan sitting in the coach's box. In 1989, the inaugural Eagles club champion was playing against Collingwood in the last game of the season when he received the news he was being pulled from the ground. Malaxos was shocked because he had kicked a goal and racked up 24 disposals, but he was even more surprised when he found out who made the call.

Dani Laidley, a former AFL star, delights followers and participants as she arrives in a West Coast training session

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 11, 2023
Dani Laidley, the Eagles' surprise guest at West Coast training on Tuesday, ahead of the Eagles' ride to Adelaide this weekend, was a surprise guest. On Sunday, the 55-year-old visited Mineral Resources Park, where the Eagles were preparing for their match against Geelong in Gather Round. Laidley played 151 AFL matches over a 10-year contract with the Eagles and North Melbourne, winning a premiership with the latter in 1996.

Jack Crisp, an AFL player, could face a two-match suspension after a shocking leaked video of 'drug mentions.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 6, 2023
On Wednesday night, a video displaying Crisp's image on a string of Snapchat grabs went viral, sparking an investigation by the AFL Integrity Unit and his club, Collingwood. Crisp's image appears in one of the video's stills on a caption describing "little s**ts" - but it's another piece of text that could land him in hot water.

Wayne Carey is expected to miss Channel 7 as a result of fanfare over his AFL grand final event

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2022
Wayne Carey is set to miss another commentary gig after the white powder scandal destroyed his Channel 7 job, according to reports. It comes as footy fans demand refunds if the disgraced actor appears as a last-minute addition to a grand final day game.

Danielle Laidley, an AFL legend, identifies footy stars who supported her - and those who stayed on her bad side

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 30, 2022
Danielle Laidley, a former Melbourne footballer, has 'filled her with joy' after coming out as a transgender woman in 2020. Inset, born Dean James Laidley, played in 151 AFL games over a 10-year career with the Eagles and Kangaroos, including a premiership in 1996, and has admitted that, with her initial apprehensions, many former coaches and teammates have all helped her.