Danny Russell
Danny Russell is a racing writer for The Age.
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Another big-name executive walks from Racing Victoria
A second big name has announced he is finishing up at Racing Victoria as the industry prepares for Gillon McLachlan; clubs fight to host All-Star Mile; super Cox Plate wish list.
- by Danny Russell
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Gale force heads to Tasmania; Newman fined over bump; Howe forward with Elliott out
Brendon Gale has been announced as the inaugural CEO of the Tasmania Devils, Carlton’s Nic Newman is free to take on Sydney he was fined for a high bump on Alex Neal-Bullen, while injury-hit Collingwood will be without Jamie Elliott against West Coast.
- by Peter Ryan and Danny Russell
AFL 2024 LIVE: Carlton on point as brave Dees fall short in MCG thriller
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Carlton and Melbourne face off at the MCG.
- by Danny Russell
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Blues, Dees teams named for blockbuster; Pies’ depth tested; Cousins responds to hall of fame snub
Carlton make four changes ahead of a huge MCG clash; Mum’s the word as the Pies prepare for Mother’s Day at Marvel; and Ben Cousins speaks out on the hall of fame.
- by Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu, Danny Russell and Roy Ward
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With all eyes on Nick Daicos, his dad singled out another Pie’s big moment
When Collingwood great Peter Daicos was asked to dissect the magic moment that helped the Magpies snatch a thrilling six-point victory over Carlton on Friday night, the answer was not the one expected.
- by Danny Russell and Marc McGowan
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Racing Victoria to review after Warrnambool’s day of ‘insanity’
Racing Victoria stewards cleared two clerks of the course of any wrongdoing as they attempted to catch loose horses at Warrnambool on Thursday, but will review protocols.
- by Danny Russell
The horse that never hit the ground: mysterious case of the disappearing thoroughbred
Two weeks ago, a horse died in a trial ahead of the Warrnambool jumps carnival. Find out why the death went unreported, the evidence scrubbed from the record.
- by Danny Russell
‘We fell below those standards’: Voss can’t stomach Blues’ missed opportunities
Carlton kicked itself out of contention against an unbeaten Geelong on a night that Patrick Dangerfield hurt his hamstring and Jeremy Cameron booted his 600th goal.
- by Danny Russell
‘I thought we were daring’: Lyon bristles in strange media conference; Port’s heavy injury toll
Ross Lyon’s St Kilda pushed Port Adelaide all the way to the end on a costly night for injuries and a tackle that could land a Saint in hot water.
- by Danny Russell and Steve Barrett
‘Our players deserved the end result’: Scott backs Bombers’ controversial win
Essendon and Adelaide clash in what is a vital round six clash for both sides to stay in touch with the top eight.
- by Danny Russell and Steve Barrett
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Racing Victoria shake-up as chief pulls pin ahead of McLachlan’s arrival
Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones sent an internal email to staff on Friday morning to tell them it was the “right time to move on” after less than two years in the role.
- by Danny Russell