John Charles Green, 59, of Mildura, pleaded guilty to shooting a neighbor's Maltese Shih tzu, Otis, in Essendon due to barking. He received a $5,000 fine without conviction, was ordered to pay vet bills, and is undergoing psychological treatment for acute distress.
Adelaide secured a dominant 72-point victory over Essendon, propelling them into the top four of the AFL ladder. Melbourne also cemented its top-six status with a nine-point win against Gold Coast. Both Essendon and Gold Coast continued their losing streaks, with key players delivering strong performances amidst injury concerns for several teams.
Essendon player Nate Caddy is cleared to play against Hawthorn on Saturday following a heart scare, with medical staff confirming no risk. Meanwhile, Carlton's Harry McKay will miss their match against Gold Coast due to a minor knee tear and bone bruising, after initial speculation about his injury.
Essendon forward Nate Caddy was hospitalized with an elevated heart rate during Sunday's game against GWS but was discharged the same night. The 21-year-old is now cleared to train and play this Saturday against Hawthorn, according to football boss Dan McPherson.
Essendon has ended a 12-game losing streak, defeating GWS Giants 10.7 (67) to 8.16 (64) at Docklands Stadium, with Zach Merrett leading the way with 35 disposals and three clearances.
Essendon has sacked coach Brad Scott with over a year left on his contract due to the team's poor performance, winning only one of their first 11 AFL games this season. The decision follows a significant losing streak and a recent loss to Richmond.
