Sam McClure @sam_mcclure Twitter profile

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Sam McClure

4 years

11 years ago today we lost you and I still remember it vividly. This is my favourite photo of us together. I just wish there were more. I miss you, Dad.

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Sam McClure

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2 years

Dustin Martin, who might be the greatest player ever, facing criticism for an incident that was 6 years ago at a private function because someone felt special spreading a video. No wonder he’s sick of living in Melbourne.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

The AFL has stood down one of its own employees for reporting the truth. That employee is a journalist. Just let thank sink in.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

So I can swim with others at a public pool but I can’t play tennis or golf with someone when I go nowhere near them? What’s the science behind that?

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

2 years

Please. Ronaldo has dominated England, Spain and Italy. Messi played for one team and then took cash to play in a farm league. They’re both extraordinary; but the overhyped Messi adulation is nauseating.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

I am lucky enough to have a stable job. I don’t live by myself I don’t have children to look after I don’t own a business And the thought of another lockdown gives me crippling anxiety. I can’t even begin to imagine how everyone else is feeling.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

The AFL wants to play. The players want to play. We are not in lockdown. People are using public transport. People are going to work. People are going to schools. Let’s play while we still can.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

The AFL has just declared Will Smith's hit on Chris Rock as "careless".

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Footballers being made to wear masks while singing the team song arm in arm is truly farcical.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

I'm so sick of people comparing us to Europe. Australia. Is. An. Island.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Pulled over this morning by police asking where I was going. Officers were courteous and professional. Thanks for keeping us safe @VictoriaPolice

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Forget about the loss. There’s no way you can look at that performance and say Kyrgios hasn’t moved forward. He will lose very few matches in the future bringing that application and competitiveness. #AustralianOpen

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

It’s strange that Port isn’t allowed to wear the prison bar jumper but Collingwood and Essendon are allowed to wear the same jumpers in the same game.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

I’m a sports journalist. If a guy who has been open about his mental health battle - who nearly lost his life in a violent incident - doesn’t want to talk about it, I’m going to respect that. If you disagree with that, Eddie, don’t bother sacking me, I’ll resign.

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@FootyonNine

4 years

"Son, there's the car. Get in it and don't come back." Eddie and Sam McClure have clashed over the Jack Steven story.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

2 years

I literally just got off a plane in Amsterdam and someone came up to me in the customs line and said “Cripps got off!” The 99.5% of people who weren’t from australia were very confused.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

We are going to absolutely smash this 5 day lockdown. Come on Vics!!

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

I don’t even know what to say. Spud brought so much joy to so many people, myself included during the short time we worked together. I can honestly say I’ve never met a person so generous and so giving in the industry. We have lost a great person.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

I am so lucky to be learning my craft from people like Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall. Journalists who are able to gather incredible amounts of detail and report it without fear or favour. If I end up being half the journo they are I'll be happy. Big day. I'm off for a pint.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Anyone else flat about today’s pending announcement? This is becoming a lot for Victorians to handle. It has to be taking a toll mentally.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

7 years

Breaking News: Transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey has been declined permission to play in the AFLW by the AFL.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Unpopular opinion. Marcus Bontempelli was stiff not to get one single Norm Smith medal vote.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

For all of the spineless people sending Callan Ward death threats, I hope you realise the devastating impact your gutless messages can have. Have a good hard look at yourselves, it’s a game of footy. We have to be better than this.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

Say what you want about Goddard's on-field antics. The bloke's played 333 games, had 81 disposals in 3 Grand Finals and came to a new club in the most tumultuous of circumstances and ended up captaining Essendon. It's an astonishing career when you think about it.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

2 years

Best Grand Final entertainment EVER.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

#IClearlysupportMitch

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

More than two years on, this what really happened at the infamous Crows camp. Thank you to all of the players who trusted me with their stories.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Walsh not a match winner @kanecornes

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

There should be footy on tonight.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Wonder how the GWS critics are feeling today. They’ve gone prelim, prelim, semi, prelim* in four years, whilst every other club has been attempting to steal their best players. On balance; they’ve done brilliantly.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Why don’t we just get rid of the man on the mark? Or just scrap boundary throw ins? In fact, every team should just start on 50 points. We are obsessed with high scoring. Honestly, when does change become counter intuitive?

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

2 years

Imagine living in a world where someone thinks Lance Franklin isn’t in the best 200 players in the AFL.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

We have actually lost the plot.

Ollie Haig

@ollie_haig

3 years

For anyone heading to Adelaide Oval this weekend - with Collingwood given exemption to enter SA, the advice from Chief Health Officer is to duck if the ball comes to you and "do not touch the ball". @9NewsAdel

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Morning guys, Last night I reported “multiple Essendon players” would join McKenna in quarantine. That was wrong. I should’ve reported that multiple will be in quarantine, including McKenna. I got it wrong. I agree we should be held to account. Cheers guys

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4 years

@Bombers_Boss @sam_mcclure Good luck mate, the media never apologize nor do they admit being wrong. I'm a crows man, we've copped it also.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

We've now reached a point where news outlets are reporting what has been speculated by journalists from rival networks. Accuracy no longer important. Nor is brand integrity. Only clicks.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Imagine being a Carlton supporter in lockdown.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Season on the line, 200th game for a club favourite and you’re dismantled by the 18th ranked team in the competition. Says a bit about where Carlton are at. #aflbluesroos

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

If we are still having a debate about whether a bloke smiling at a close mate post match after telling him some good news about his father's health, then we have genuinely lost our way.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Daniel Ricciardo has officially joined McLaren. He’ll be making a statement shortly.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Tom Lynch has Michael Hurley - a 193cm and 92kg defender doing everything in his power to stop him getting the footy. I think Tom is allowed to push back. Yes it may have slipped high but the vendetta against him is way over the top.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

I’m told Carlton is holding out hope tonight that Josh Frydenberg will provide them with a small piece of the defence budget.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

2 years

In disbelief. Pushed one of the best teams in the world for 90 minutes and had them genuinely rattled on several occasions. So proud to be Australian tonight.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Understand at 1-9 it’s not a good look, but the overreaction to someone having three drinks at a charity function 36 hours before a game has been jolting. I fear for the player who does something genuinely wrong one day.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

That is how you handle a difficult press conference as a footy club. Strong, united and completely transparent with members and media. Collingwood very impressive today.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

“Sam Walsh is not a match winner.” You know I’m one of your biggest supporters, @kanecornes , but you’ve got that one wrong.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

No Cripps, No Docherty, no Curnow, no McKay. No worries. That was pretty impressive. #AFLFreoBlues

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

So after all the hysteria and criticism, Liam Stocker has only cost Carlton five spots in the draft. Say what you want about the Blues’ recruiting errors in the past, but that’s a big ✅ for Sos.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

We need to stop blaming umpiring for results. All you could hear leaving the MCG today was what the free kick count was. It’s embarrassing. It had no bearing on the result. #AFLBluesPies

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Pick 1 should have been read out at 7:01.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

I feel so sick for Sam Docherty. I know and agree that “tragedy” is a word that is used far too much in sport, but 2 ACLs in 12 months? Well that’s just shit.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

Cancer. This vicious, insidious disease that tortures not only the people inflicted but also their loved ones. I am so sorry for Jarrod's wife and two little girls. He rests in peace now, but they continue to suffer. Today is a reminder of how meaningless everything else is.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

If you’re sitting next to Novak on the flight back; what’s your first question?

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

I went to vote in Richmond today. I crossed out every name and wrote Patrick Cripps. I know it won’t count but it’s the only thing I actually believe in. #auspoI

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

Thoughts with the Marshall family today, with the funeral of Robert in Deniliquin. Port Adelaide's Todd, the youngest of 5, today farewells his second parent in less than a year. No one should ever have to go through that, let alone a 19 year old.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Richmond have been far and away the best side of the last 3 years. Deserve 2 flags. Giants completely overwhelmed but reckon they’ll be back. Martin a once in a lifetime player. #AFLGF

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

So the threat is real enough to ban all mass public gathering ... but I really wanna watch the Sharks play so let’s start it from Monday...? K.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Another 31 disposals, 4 clearances and 4 score involvements in a losing side. Just an average first year player is Sam Walsh... @kanecornes

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

I'm an absolute mess in the office. Try watching his Dad speak and not swelling up. There's so much hatred and vitriol on social media, this is just pure ❤️ Go well, Oskar.

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@melbournefc

5 years

A promise fulfilled. ❤ Oskar Baker's debut was special, in more ways than one. #MyHeartBeatsTrue

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

A reminder to anyone suffering from bullying or abuse, you are loved. Bullies come in many different shapes and sizes, some even wear masks and hide in the shadows of adulation. Being popular doesn’t matter. Treating people with dignity and respect does.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

At the start of the year, imagine if you had said: - De Goey would be suspended for DUI - Moore, Elliott, Wells and Reid would barely play. - Scharanberg and Dunne would do knees - Cox and Mayne would turn it on And @CollingwoodFC would play in a Grand Final. #AFLPiesTigers

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Understand the debate between Walsh at pick 1 and Rozee at 5, but Bailey Smith went at 7 and he’s an absolute gun. #AFLDogsGiants

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Say what you want about him, when he’s on TV you’re never changing the channel. #AO2021

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

310 goals 3 x All Australian 4 x leading goal kicker Nice way to treat an icon of your footy club 👍

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@triplemfooty

5 years

"Mate, don’t go sookin’ because your best football’s past you!” Andrew Jarman has hit out at Eddie Betts’s comments about Adelaide’s infamous pre-season camp. LISTEN HERE:

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Went to school with Josh and played footy with him. Always had a smile on his face. Unfathomable for his family and loved ones.

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@briannatravers

4 years

Constable Joshua Prestney died in the line of duty. He was a loved & well respected member of his squad. His brother, also a police officer, presented him with his badge at his graduation. He loved competing in triathlons & his Cavoodle dog Lenny. Rest in Peace. @theheraldsun

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

2 years

I’ve never felt so physically sick at a sporting event.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

Spare a thought for Andrew Gaff. Has been there for all of the hard times, had 34 disposals when his team was smashed in 2015 GF and misses out on the ultimate prize for one moment of madness. #AFLGF

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

All because we identified the wrong supermarket ...?

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Amazon - a company worth $900 billion - is looking to invest in our TV rights and we have a jumper clash in a qualifying final they’ve had 2 weeks to prepare for. Seriously? #AflCatsPies

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

I was in year 6 when Kade Simpson played his 1st game. Sporting Life column ran a sneaky piece about him not having a touch in his first 3 games. He's had 7198 since. He's given more to CFC than anyone I can remember. Deserved to play in more than 6 finals. #BravoSimmo

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

8 years

This is Tambling over Franklin all over again. #TheBachelorAU

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

2 years

Andrew Thorburn is retaining legal counsel for wrongful termination by the Essendon Football Club. More now @3AW693

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Ralphy if Richmond just beat GWS by 90 points in a grand final then I shudder to think what they’ll do to Carlton.

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@RalphyHeraldSun

5 years

So what if Carlton gets Eddie Betts, Jack Martin and Tom Papley. And Richmond has Rance, Higgins and Sydney Stack in their side. The Round 1 season opener at the MCG could be next level good

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Strong from @LeighRMatthews on @SportsdayRadio . “We’ve got to stop comparing Jordan De Goey to Dustin Martin. “He’s not Martin’s bootlaces.”

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Another classic game totally ruined by another rudimental score review error. Can you imagine if this was a grand final? This is an unmitigated disaster for the AFL. Again. #AFLDonsGiants

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

7 years

Ironic that Adelaide are getting narky about Brisbane going after Charlie Cameron given they're chasing Gibbs at the same time Pot. Kettle.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

To everyone that has lost someone close to them. While the pain of lost time is ever present, it’s the time spent with them that counts. They can never take your memories ❤️

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Zac Williams has informed rival clubs that he will be joining Carlton. Set to arrive at Ikon Park on a five year contract.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

7 years

Let's get something really clear: So happy that Trent Cotchin is playing in the GF. But given the rules; that's a very poor decision MRP.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

The last time Carlton beat Hawthorn at the MCG, Twitter didn’t exist.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

7 years

Journalist: would you consider bringing in Will Minson next week to support Tom Campbell? Beveridge: that's gonna be tough, he's retired 😳

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

More than happy for people to have their say and opinion on stories. But this sort of stuff needs to stop I reckon.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Several people in my street fined today for overstaying 2 hour parking. Surely we can’t have the state government telling people to stay home and the local council fining people for it, can we? People are losing enough money.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

I reckon we could’ve just gone straight into pick 1 at 7pm.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

I watched the game where a kid playing his 12th game had 32, 12 marks and 6 clearances. You?

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@kanecornes

5 years

@sam_mcclure Cripps was the match winner. What game did you watch?

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Why do we need Facebook...?

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

5 years

Who took the jam out of your donut, Megan? Just be happy for them! If they are then that’s all that matters.

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5 years

I hate public proposals at the best of times but this sub-genre of “men who propose to their elite sporting partner while she’s doing something very important” is my least favourite. I don’t find it cute, I find it territorial and gross.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

Jeez it's an exciting time to be an Essendon supporter.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Bailey Smith every bit the player that Sam Walsh is. #AFLLionsDogs

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

If Carlton have learned anything tonight, it’s that Jack Silvagni is in their best team. He’s clean, he competes and he plays multiple positions. It’s not that hard to see.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Don’t like Australia Day because it symbolises a day of cultural turmoil and pain? Bad luck, the date is staying. Promote hatred towards gay people because of religion? All good, have an Aus Day honour. It’s about time our leaders did some leading.

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@sam_mcclure

5 years

Inspired performance from Patty Cripps. In hospital all morning with an ear infection and gets up for his 100th. 22 disposals and 6 tackles. #AFLBluesSaints

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

Darcy Moore is so good it’s not funny.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

Some terrific news for Carlton in what has been a tough year. Captain Marc Murphy has signed a two year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2020.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Authorities believe Novak Djokovic can still play in this year’s Australian Open. He can return home, apply for the correct visa and come back to Aus. Would be one hell of a round trip but the door ain’t shut yet.

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@sam_mcclure

4 years

West Coast have just been told that players will have to quarantine for another 14 days even if they LOSE to Collingwood. It's because WA health officials have deemed Collingwood a "dirty club" because the Magpies have only quarantined for 7 days. Extraordinary.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Almost anything said by anyone on any football show now gets turned around into a news story. It is done purely and simply to generate clicks and attract advertising $. What a sad state of affairs. I wonder when we will reach breaking point. Hopefully soon.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

4 years

The AFL and health officials have this morning reached an agreement. Victorian stadiums will now be able to increase capacities to 75% of maximum for round 2 onwards. That means 75k at the MCG for Carlton v Collingwood. More @theage

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@sam_mcclure

5 years

“Could it be that the immense, still-unfolding tragedy of the Australian fires may yet prove to be the Chernobyl of climate crisis?” Powerful stuff from Richard Flanagan. Australia Is Committing Climate Suicide

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

6 years

Sarah Jones. Hosted the AFL draft and a T20 in a 24 hour period. Dominating.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

7 years

We desperately need to stop comparing NFL and AFL entertainment. It's like 2 people shopping for cars with completely different budgets. Our game is 👌 and our entertainment is improving every year.

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Sam McClure

@sam_mcclure

3 years

Sam Petrevski-Seton had 3 Brownlow votes in his 7th game of football playing as a mid. Whether his lack of proper development falls on him or the club remains to be seen, only time will tell. But shipping him off for pick 52 less than 5 years after his debut is a disaster.

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