Rankine Returns, Curnow Silent: AFL Podcast

0:00This is Sydney News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Adelaide Crowe's star Isaac Rankine is back in action this Friday night. He'll play his first Australian football league match in seven months when his team hosts the Western Bulldogs. Rankine served a four-mass suspension for using a homophobic slur last August. The incident happened during a game against Collingwood. Rankine directed the offensive comment at opponent Isaac Quayner. The league called it language that demeans people based on sexuality. Crowe's coach Matthew Nyx says Rankine has grown a lot from the experience. He's put in serious work off the field during preseason and is now seen as a leader in the team. Nyx is confident fans will see a better version on the field. Meanwhile, Sydney swans are not sweating Charlie Cardinal's slow start. The 29-year-old was held goalless by Brisbane in their win, but his presence has boosted teammates like Joel Amertet, who kicked five goals. The swans face Hawthorne next at the MCG.

1:02Over a Melbourne, Vice Captain Jack Vinnie is pumped about their new coach and hot start. They beat St. Kilda by 13 points in Round 1. Vinnie calls them finals contenders while he rehabs in Achilles' injury and ramps up running soon. Dianne is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. For listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in A-I