Shaun Wilson-Miller Passes Away After Brave Fight Post by: Triple M 26 May, 2012 - 6:10 PM

Young Shaun Wilson-Miller, who many may remember for either his brave YouTube video or appearance with Jobe Watson on Channel 9’s The Footy Show, has sadly passed away.

The 17-year-old recently underwent a second heart transplant but it was not enough to save his life.

Shaun’s brave outlook to life as he approached the end inspired thousands of people, including Triple M Footy commentators (and hosts of The Footy Show) Garry Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman.

We wish his family and friends all the best.

Triple M Footy's AFL Cage Fight Nominees Post by: Triple M Footy 26 May, 2012 - 1:49 PM

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Following up from Triple M Footy's '10 Most Intriguing Footy People List', the team has come up with a list of players they'd like to see in a cage over the centre square.

A footy could be thrown in too, just to add some extra spice.

Here is the list, in no particular order:

Joel Selwood

Matthew Boyd

Lenny Hayes

Jake King

Jonathan Brown

Mitch Robinson

Michael Hurley

Beau Waters

Patrick Dangerfield

Jordan Lewis

Kieran Jack

Campbell Brown

Any further additions?

Spud Frawley Sues Haircut Timms For Defamation Post by: Triple M Footy 26 May, 2012 - 1:30 PM

The article that Spud is taking legal action over (Herald Sun)

Yet another media war has erupted with Triple M Footy's The Rub program once again at the eye of the storm.

The latest controversy involves our man Spud Frawley and his legal action against Daryl 'Haircut' Timms of the Herald Sun.

After reading the article above, Spud was on the end of some stern words from North Melbourne President, James Brayshaw.

However, Spud denies he ever said what has been attributed to him by Haircut and has since filed a defamation suit against the respected journalist.

Haircut's response was forthright, and went along the lines of some advice for Spud on where he could shove his defamation case.

Listen to the complex legal discussion below and take our poll.

Eddie McGuire Wants Dangerfield To Stay At Crows Post by: Triple M Footy 25 May, 2012 - 1:38 PM

Collingwood President Eddie McGuire joined Triple M Adelaide's Hot Breakfast program on Friday, ahead of the clash between his Pies and the high-flying Crows.

McGuire alluded to Adelaide's soft draw, but still said the Crows had beaten some good sides, too.

On the subject of Travis Cloke being managed by his dad, David, Eddie McGuire said "it's horses for courses".

"If my son was in the AFL I'd manage him!" said McGuire.

The Pies boss also said he would like to see Patrick Dangerfield stay with the Crows, but offered him the Westpac Centre to come across to Collingwood!

Listen to the discussion below.

Watters On Mid-Season Draft And Lenny Hayes Post by: Triple M Footy 24 May, 2012 - 1:37 PM

(Photo: Darrian Traynor/AFL Media)

Scott Watters is calling for a mid-season draft and he outlined why on the Triple M Hot Breakfast on Thursday.

The St Kilda coach says that, like all AFL clubs, he wants the Saints to be able to complete on a level playing field even if major injury issues strike key players.

“Most international competitions have something like this and I think it’s something we need to consider,” Watters said.

Listen to the discussion below, which includes Watters’ tribute to Saints veteran Lenny Hayes ahead of his 250th game this weekend.

Eddie And The AFL At Odds Over Video Reviews Post by: Triple M Footy 23 May, 2012 - 5:24 PM

(Slattery Images)

Eddie McGuire has been running a campaign against the AFL over what he says is its faulty goal-umpiring review system.

The Triple M Hot Breakfast host has previously said the way the system is handled will ultimately see the AFL wind up in court.

Earlier this week McGuire revealed the reason the video review system was ditched after it had been called for during Collingwood's clash with Geelong was a cord being kicked out in the umpires' room (image from the scene, sort of, below).

On Wednesday, McGuire got his chance to take his grievances to the AFL directly, with Operations Manager Adrian Anderson joining the program in the studio.

Anderson, in an at times very heated debate, told Triple M the results after eight rounds of footy in relation to the review system are

-       36 reviews from 72 matches

-       40 seconds per review

-       In 22 of the 36 reviews the vision has been conclusive

-       In 14 reviews it hasn't been conclusive

-       4 cases that were wrong that have been corrected

Listen to the fiery discussion and take the poll.