Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan is a sports reporter with The Age.
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Australian Open heads to Peninsula-Kingswood, NSW locked out
The Australian Open will be played at Peninsula-Kingswood Country Golf Club next year, and the event will return to Victoria in 2029 and 2030.
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Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Hardwick says Geelong crowd influenced free kicks that ‘weren’t there’
Geelong’s unbeaten streak against the Suns at GHMBA Stadium stretched to 10 as the Cats embarrassed Gold Coast’s big-name midfielders to strengthen their hold on a top-four spot.
- Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
A sea of blue and unvarnished love: The many definitions of Neale Daniher
Daniher was known for his fearless approach to football and fighting MND. But his state service was a chance for his family and friends to show the world what the man was really made of.
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Neale Daniher funeral: MCG crowd gathers for AFL legend to pay tribute to FightMND campaigner
Two days after 88,019 people attended the Big Freeze game Daniher created, another large crowd has gathered at the MCG to say their final farewell to the legendary football figure, FightMND campaigner and 2025 Australian of the Year.
- Bridget McArthur and Peter Ryan
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- AFL 2026
The big men set to cash in with the Hawks, Magpies and Bombers circling
Hawthorn, Collingwood and Essendon are after key forwards and seven of the best remain out of contract. But where are they likely to be in 2027?
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How the ‘Baby Bomber’ who got thrown to the wolves became a hall-of-fame 400-gamer
Dustin Fletcher joined Gary Ablett jnr, Tim Evans, David Kantilla, John Worsfold, and Hayden Kennedy in the Australian Football Hall of Fame as West Australian Bill Walker was elevated to Legend status.
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McKay was ‘smart’ to milk the clock, Merrett role under the microscope
Carlton continue their resurgence under caretaker coach Josh Fraser with a tense five-point win over old rivals Essendon amid the AFL’s latest clock-related drama. Earlier on Sunday, a thrilling and late Jai Serong goal completed Sydney’s great escape against St Kilda, entrenching the Swans in the top two.
- Roy Ward, Greg Dundas, Peter Ryan and Scott Spits
‘The hard way’: Pies forward on gratitude, the Big Freeze and Bobby Hill
Collingwood fans have warmed to Lachie Schultz, now recognising him as a forward who does all the hard things to make his team better. In 2026, he is back to his best.
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Why it’s more important than ever to win the centre square clearance
The new ruck rules, combined with 6-6-6 starting positions, make the 10 seconds after the centre ball-up a time when serious damage can be inflicted.
- Peter Ryan