Best News Photograph

Michael Dodge
Herald Sun

Michael Dodge's photo, capturing a verbal altercation between Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and St Kilda player Stephen Milne, has won the 2010 Best News Photograph Quill.

Malthouse’s outburst became one the biggest news stories in the AFL last season, and Dodge’s photo captured the intensity of the moment for Herald Sun readers.

Judges Citation 

The judges said Michael captured the intensity of hostilities between Stephen Milne and Mick Malthouse, as the Collingwood coach suffered a moment of madness.

Winning Entry 

Best News Photograph 2010

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