Mitch Cleary
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Chief Football Reporter @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL, [email protected], Tradies podcast (link below👇), DMs open
Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2009
Nick Daicos played the preliminary final with a left PCL injury that would’ve typically cost him months in-season + bone stress in his right foot. He’ll have a slower start to pre-season this side of Christmas. Confident he’ll be fit for Origin in February.
Nick Daicos has revealed his frustration in carrying not one, but two, serious injuries through September. The Collingwood superstar will ease back into pre-season training this week fresh off a trip to Dubai - strengthening his bond with a defensive teammate. @cleary_mitch
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❤️❤️ special win for Deano & Warren
Winner Winner 🥇 One for the heart strings today. Some help from above no doubt with great mates Deane Lester and Warren Huntly watching on as BELDARI got passed before rallying late What a satisfying win 🙌 #joinusinthewinnersroom
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Hawthorn star Nick Watson says he won't be changing his controversial style as the AFL tightens rules around shrugging. The electric forward is keen on a surprise move further away from goal after the Hawks missed on Zach Merrett. @cleary_mitch
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Tom De Koning faces a delayed start to his first pre-season at St Kilda @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL
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Ken Hinkley joins the trend of ex-coaches heading to the media. He’ll work with SEN radio in 2026 as he takes a year away from clubland. Essendon pursued him hard. The year off puts him in the frame for a senior football department position with Tasmania for 2027 @7NewsMelbourne
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The AFL told clubs at today’s CEO conference that it was committed to reviewing the points discount for father-son/Academy players at next year’s Draft. Was at 20 per cent, now 10 per cent. F/S & Academy will remain next year, but will be harder to match @7NewsMelbourne
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The AFL dreams of dozens of rising footy stars are about to come true. Chief Footy Reporter @cleary_mitch is covering the opening night of the draft at Marvel Stadium. @7AFL
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What can Carlton fans expect from their newest father-son when he lands in the top-10 tomorrow night? Harry Dean: “Someone who gives 110% and wears the jumper with pride.”
Carlton is beefing up its support for embattled coach Michael Voss. Chief Footy Reporter @cleary_mitch broke this story this afternoon. @7AFL
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Mason Cox will sign a two-year deal with Fremantle. He will be 35 in March next year. Five on the bench a big factor leading to Freo’s decision. Expect them to commit to two rucks/three tall forwards @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL
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Adam Simpson is locked in at Carlton. Part-time role as a sounding board for Michael Voss. Simpson will retain his existing media commitments and the Blues have no issue with him speaking objectively about the club publicly. Will be fascinating to see how it’s handled in-season.
Carlton is set to land West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson in a new role ahead of next season @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL
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Carlton is set to land West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson in a new role ahead of next season @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL
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The premiership coach will relocate to Melbourne ahead of the 2026 season.
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The prime minister has used the opening of Hawthorn's new state-of-the-art facility to deliver a shot at his predecessors. Men's and women's players will have equal access to the $113 million complex, along with community sporting groups from Melbourne’s southeast. @cleary_mitch
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Nick Daicos will be the next player unveiled for Victoria in the next 24 hours as tickets for the game at Optus Stadium go on sale.
Players will earn a base contract of $20,000 to play AFL Origin in February… which can expand to $45,000 including marketing deals with Tourism WA. Nick Daicos among the stars eager to play and will be the first name on Victorian coach Chris Scott’s whiteboard @7NewsMelbourne
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Willem Duursma has ridden shotgun on three draft journeys in eight years. Wednesday night he gets to fulfil his own. Duursma had countless private school offers and decided to stay in Gippsland with family & friends. He’s a star in his home town @Gippsland_Power @hemispheremg
He's the fleet-footed teenager tap dancing his way to the top of this year's draft class. On Wednesday night Willem Duursma will join his three siblings in footy's big time. The boy from Gippsland took 7NEWS inside his final days before his life changes forever. @cleary_mitch
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Andrew McDonald listed on the teamsheet as Fill-in #IYKYK
Andrew McDonald opened the batting with his son Ollie for the North Geelong 4ths today. They put on a 100 run opening stand, with Andrew cruising to 64* and a nine wicket win. Probably had a few missed calls about Josh Hazlewood when he got back to the sheds 🤣 @7Cricket
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Josh Hazlewood has officially been ruled out for the first test. Cricket Australia confirmation to come shortly. @7NewsMelbourne @7Cricket
It’s now increasingly unlikely that Josh Hazlewood will play in the First Test. His hamstring issue is still causing discomfort six days out from The Ashes. Huge selection dilemma ahead for the Aussies. More tonight on @7NewsMelbourne @7Cricket
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Premiership Bulldog Toby McLean is joining Essendon as a development coach @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL
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First AFL Origin players announced. Victoria: Marcus Bontempelli, Zak Butters, Matt Rowell, Jeremy Cameron WA: Patrick Cripps, Aaron Naughton, Shai Bolton, Tom Barrass. Fair crew.
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A juicy Collingwood-Brisbane match at the MCG to finish the H&A season. Geelong get their customary easy opponent at home to finish the H&A. The Cats' last three games: Essendon, North Melbourne, Richmond.
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