Kane Cornes frustrated at flaw in the rules
Jake Soligo was pinned for holding the ball despite being put in a vulnerable position.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest on Kane Cornes based on recent publicly reported coverage:
- In 2025, Kane Cornes stepped back from some media duties amid weeks of controversy and limited on-air appearances during that period. This included absence from a Channel 7 AFL broadcast and missing a routine SEN segment, with reports suggesting a temporary hiatus or restriction from certain engagements.[1]
- North Melbourne publicly banned Cornes from interacting with the club and interviews during a portion of 2025, citing concerns about conduct and aiming to protect players and staff; this ban also raised questions about access to the club’s matches on free-to-air TV.[2]
- Later in 2025, Cornes re-emerged in media discussions and continued to be a prominent AFL voice, with ongoing involvement in SEN’s coverage and commentary, and there were reports of a long-term contract extension with SEN through 2029, reinforcing his role as a leading commentator.[3]
- For broader context, several outlets tracked Cornes’ activities across different platforms (SEN, Channel 7, AFL media) during the year, including pieces about his contracts, comments on rules, and public reactions to his commentary.[5][7]
- By early 2026, coverage continued to reference his ongoing presence in AFL media, though some sources highlighted periods of reduced activity or shifts in appearance schedules depending on networks and contractual commitments.[4][9]
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