Reposted by Daany SaeedCrikey @crikey.com.au · 16/06/2026The Sydney Swans have positioned themselves as the most progressive team in the AFL. So why is their chairman seemingly spruiking gambling stocks to players? 193
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 15/06/2026An internal memo, seen by Crikey, said the "difficult decision" had been taken to impact some roles at Pedestrian as part of a restructure. Know more about the future of Pedestrian or the acqusition by Vinyl? Contact me securely on Signal at daanysaeed.44. 032
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Pedestrian Group appears set for redundancies less than a week after Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons, in announcing Vinyl's acquisition of the company, declared "we are not buying these assets to strip culture for parts". 262
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 27/05/2026BREAKING: ABC Director of News Justin Stevens has resigned. 125515
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 12/02/2026EXCL: The ABC will broadcast the VFL for the first time in over a decade, Crikey can reveal. It follows Channel Seven dumping the state league after struggling through the restrictions of the 2025 season and Fox Footy Super Saturdays. www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/12/v...crikey.com.auABC secures television and radio rights for the VFLThe ABC has secured the rights to the Victorian Football League after Channel Seven dumped the iconic competition following a shake-up of AFL broadcast arrangements. 010
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 21/12/2025I don’t believe any were - an oversight on my part not just on the science round but on rounds journos generally tbh. 000
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 20/12/2025A fair criticism Jack! Noting that the list is a reflection of who responded (we went to just over 250 people and just over 50 responded) - everyone you named is an absolute gun and we appreciate the feedback for next year. Thanks very much for reading. 110
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Whoa whoa whoa whoa what did I do? You can use the code DAANYEOY2025 at checkout for two free months on top of Crikey’s sale. Charlie and Crystal don’t have working codes yet. 130
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Ah yes there’s a number of people on the list who’ve been multiple times, for whom I only listed either the most recent trip or the only trip with a public report I could link to. Think I may have missed a few of these from 2010 though. 040
Reposted by Daany SaeedOsman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · 27/06/2025The last time Mamamia, a site ostensibly about the experiences/interests of women, covered anything Antoinette Lattouf had said or done was 2023. Zero coverage of of the trial or aftermath. Hilariously transparent. 914520
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 23/06/2025The ABC's head of HR, Deena Amorelli, has sent out an all-staff email confirming the ABC's widely-rumoured bargaining offer as Aunty begins negotiations on a new EBA. They've offered a 3% pay increase contingent on workers agreeing not to take industrial action for 12 months. 121
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Very fair. I grew up there when it was very much of yesteryear - I’m in my late 20s now. It’s unrecognisable today! 000
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 13/06/2025I’m from Officer! I get the feeling this may not pass muster. 100
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 01/06/2025If it eventuated, it would make RCB the 38-year-old’s third IPL franchise, having spent time at Delhi and Hyderabad. It would have also marked the first time Warner joined forces with India superstar Virat Kohli. 000
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 01/06/2025RCB’s director of cricket, Mohammad Bobat, told me the franchise never asked Warner, adding he was “not sure why we’d change a winning team for the final”. “This isn’t happening and David Warner will not be joining us in any capacity,” he said. 110
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 01/06/2025According to Warner’s management, visas and travel (which the offer was always contingent on) was the most difficult hurdle, with Warner already locked for Major League Cricket commitments with Seattle and flying off on Wednesday. The thing is, RCB say this all never happened. 100
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Rogue cricket mini-story from me. Royal Challengers Bangalore inquired about the possibility of David Warner being flown in for Wednesday morning’s IPL final (Tuesday night local), according to Warner’s camp. 🧵 110
Reposted by Daany SaeedCrikey @crikey.com.au · 14/05/2025 A sports media personality called one Jewish producer a "sell-out Jew" for speaking out against the war on Gaza. When Crikey contacted him about the messages, he doubled down.crikey.com.au'Pretend Jew sellout': Ex-Footy Show producer unleashes tirade of online abuseA footy media personality has spent 18 months abusing sports reporters and an AFL employee over the Israel-Gaza conflict. He's 'proud' of it, and the AFL won't say anything. 0135
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 01/04/2025New from me. Wild scenes. www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/01/n...crikey.com.auThe Age's Nick McKenzie rushes to stop chair-wielding assailant in MelbourneA wild incident in Melbourne's inner-north saw The Age reporter leap into action to stop a road rage confrontation. 152
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Crikey understands Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson is retiring, finishing January 31. Internal staff were informed today. Robinson has covered football for the Herald Sun for over 25 years. 142
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 22/12/2024Breaking: News Corp sells Foxtel to DAZN for $3.4 billion. I, for one, welcome our new Russian overlords. www.smh.com.au/business/com...smh.com.auBillionaire-backed sports streamer buys FoxtelNews Corp-controlled pay TV and streaming company Foxtel has been sold to DAZN for an enterprise value of $3.4 billion. 21110
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 18/12/2024I’m talking about this on ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings with Justin Smith if you’re so inclined. 9:15am. www.abc.net.au/listen/live/...abc.net.auABC Melbourne Live Audio - ABC listenListen live, whenever you want, wherever you are with ABC Melbourne. 041
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Joe Aston on the Financial Review’s readership made me chuckle. 130
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 18/12/2024The fifth is one of my favourites - our interviewees reveal what ACTUALLY clicks for their newsrooms. Private schools, Qantas, birds? We found out where outlets go on slow news days. www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/18/c...crikey.com.au‘Salaciousness’, ‘Qantas’, ‘Melissa Caddick’: Revealing the clickiest, most loved subjects with readers'Sadly what clicks with readers is shrill opinion rather than considered analysis, clear solutions when nuance is needed.' 112
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 18/12/2024The fourth was on the areas our newsrooms are failing to cover. Worth hearing the views of journalists on the stories their own newsrooms are missing. www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/17/c...crikey.com.auHere are the stories Australia's top journalists say they're missingFrom Peter Lalor to Louise Milligan and Ben Schneiders, we asked 200 of the nation's most influential media figures which areas are undercovered. Plus who is excelling at their beats? 100
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 16/12/2024The third was on their favourite journalism they had read lately. The Herald's Kate McClymont, Age's Nick McKenzie, Guardian's Rafqa Touma Fin's Neil Chenoweth, and Cricket Et Al's Gideon Haigh and Peter Lalor get a lot of love here. www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/16/b...crikey.com.auWhat’s your favourite journalist’s favourite piece of journalism?From Paul Barry to Alan Kohler to Sally Neighbour, we asked 200 of the nation's most influential media figures about the best pieces of journalism they’ve read lately. 220
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 13/12/2024The second was on who survives the purge. I think Peter Lalor put it best. www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/13/c... 2122
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 13/12/2024The first instalment was on the biggest threats to Australian journalism. A terrifying number of people (with more knowledge in their little finger than I have in my whole body) said it was the precariousness of the business model. www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/12/m...crikey.com.auAustralia’s media movers and shakers on the biggest threats to journalismFrom Kate McClymont to Waleed Aly to Joe Aston, we asked 200 of the nation's most influential media figures what they’re most concerned about and how the sector has shifted. 252
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Yesterday, led by my unreal boss @ginarush.bsky.social, we launched Crikey's Movers and Shakers series, a survey of more than 200 of Australia's biggest media figures on their views of our rapidly changing industry. Their answers were insightful, funny, and sobering. I hope you enjoy it. 🧵 1106
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 11/12/2024SCOOP: Anthony Albanese has told a private Labor event that a change to Australia’s Israel-Palestine position is imminent, and it will “upset” critics of the government’s support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/11/a...crikey.com.au'They'll be more upset': Albo flags shift in Australia’s Israel-Palestine position at private Labor eventExclusive: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged changes to Australia's position on Palestine later this week, addressing a room of Labor insiders. 0116
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Peter V'Landys has backed the NSW Premier amid reports Chris Minns will be referred to ICAC. V'Landys told me there was "no need to smear someone or weaponise ICAC to make your point". www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/05/c...crikey.com.auWhy is Chris Minns being referred to ICAC?Is this a big deal? How does an ICAC referral work? 021
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Speaking of fearless journalism that makes clear what powerful people would rather keep opaque…Charlie’s lying to you. My code also works and for his sins, you should use mine. DAANY60 at checkout x 130
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 04/12/2024One of the greatest headlines of all time. No notes. 1121
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 01/12/2024They’ve not been sued yet - they’ve been given (and responded to) a concerns notice, which is also the first step in suing for defamation. A concerns notice essentially is designed for a publisher to be able to make amends, but is also the first step required to initiate defamation proceedings. 100
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 01/12/2024It’s a news piece Miriam but of particular importance to note - our report only states the article with Demetriadi’s byline carried the headline with the phrase “vile Jewish threats”, not necessarily that Demetriadi made that allegation. 100
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 28/11/2024www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/28/d... You asked, I delivered. Happy Junior FriYAYY indeed.crikey.com.auElection denial rife in Democrats, the most WA of scandals, and when is statue theft not news?Plus Crikey gets to the bottom of those damn 'happy junior friYAYYY!' emails. 152
Reposted by Daany SaeedCrystal Jane @crystaljane.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Try to tell me this is not JOURNALISM with a capital J? www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/28/d... 021
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Sarah if you have a moment would love to chat, if you could message me or email dsaeed@crikey.com.au 000
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Journos! If you have ever had a PR firm hit you with a happy "Junior FriYAY" or a "HUMPDay" or some other silliness, get in touch with me xxx 561
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Much of the current Test side debuted and came through pathways before that shift (although I can only really speak to NSW and VIC, and noting since that shift, national teams have seen lots more QLD and WA representation). Looking at current state sides is very different 000
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Yashasvi Jaiswal was raised in a tent, while Australia insists on continuing to find the poshest private school kids possible to fill its pathways, from which it picks without having them play against men for any meaningful period of time. Something in that. #BGT2024 #AUSvsIND 2214
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 22/11/2024How is that not obstructing the field from Marnus? Clearly pushed the ball away when trying to make his ground back? When Bairstow does it the law is clear but when Marnus does it, it’s cute? #BGT2024 #AUSvsIND 020
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 21/11/2024FOI documents reveal what the ABC spends on legal fees, but the broadcaster stubbornly refuses to say what it has spent on fighting Antoinette Lattouf in the courts. www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/19/a...crikey.com.auDocuments reveal what the ABC spends on legal fees — but Aunty won't say how much Lattouf fight has costOne Sydney barrister estimates the national broadcaster has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting journalist Antoinette Lattouf in court. 081
Reposted by Daany SaeedCrikey @crikey.com.au · 20/11/2024Can't get enough of Crikey on Bluesky? Here's a starter pack of our reporters, contributors and editors — keep your feed well fed with independent journalism. go.bsky.app/8tTNbgD 65717
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 19/11/2024That’s precisely what I argued in the article that prompted this chat! Completely agree. www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/15/t...crikey.com.auNo, cricket is no longer the national sport, its window is getting smaller and smallerThe idea that cricket is the national sport is long gone. For all sorts of reasons, it no longer captivates the country. 200
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Went deep on why cricket isn’t the national sport anymore on SEN. Great chat with Chuck as always. open.spotify.com/episode/7JW6...open.spotify.comPodcast Exclusive: Is cricket Australia's national sport? with Crikey Media reporter Daanyal Saeed (19/11/24)SEN Breakfast with Vossy & Brandy · Episode 130
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 19/11/2024This is outstanding linguistic gear from you no notes 030
Daany Saeed @daanysaeed.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Tonight is journalism’s night of nights, the Walkleys. Once again, none of you have invited me as your date. I will have to rely on gossip from the masses like the little gossip pig I am. DMs open, email me, Signal me, WhatsApp me, I’m all ears for journo gossip tonight 1112