“Hawks beat charge but Magpie to miss a week”
Bruce Matthews – Herald Sun
“Collingwood forward John Anthony will miss Monday night’s game against St Kilda after he accepted a one-match suspension for headbutting North Melbourne defender Scott Thompson in the groin.”
“Magpies assured of Docklands deal”
Caroline Wilson and Jesse Hogan – The Age
“Collingwood has been exempted from Etihad Stadium’s latest powerplay against the AFL, under which North Melbourne will be forced to hand over a cheque of at least $100,000 to play Port Adelaide on Saturday night.”
“Hawk in the clear”
Nick Sheridan – The Age
“Magpie John Anthony will serve a one-match ban for headbutting Scott Thompson in the groin...”
“Heabutt a free kick for Saints”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“John Anthony’s headbutt to the groin of Scott Thompson caused no damage to the North Melbourne player, but he has helped render his own team impotent.”
