Power to unleash homegrown debutant
Young gun Boyd Woodcock will make his first AFL appearance after being selected in Port Adelaide’s side to face the Bulldogs on Monday. But the Sons of the West have also made a key inclusion. SEE THE FULL TEAMS
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Giant blow: Greene scans bad news for GWS
GWS will be without star forward Toby Greene for some time after the extent of his hamstring injury was worse than first predicted. And he’s not the only Giant set for a stint on the sidelines.
Teams: Pies wield axe after Eagles horror show
Collingwood welcomes back Steele Sidebottom as the Magpies made some savage calls after last week’s big loss to West Coast. SEE THE ROUND 9 TEAMS AS THEY DROP.
Instant hits: The SA stars set to light up new season
There was an abundance of standout South Australian performances in the 2019-20 racing season. Here are 10 horses to get excited about in the new season.
Enough with the taunting – it’s ‘false toughness’
Players are united in every facet, except one. They have pulled together on pay conditions, sharing planes, living in the same resorts and taking a knee. So why do they mock each other on game day? Nick Riewoldt says it has to stop.
How Port’s Gawn plan defused Dees’ biggest threat
Melbourne captain Max Gawn had 40 hit-outs but little influence outside of that as Port Adelaide smashed the Demons. Ollie Wines reveals the Power’s plan to control the in-form ruckman.
Nicks must stop playing Mr Nice Guy
Crows coach Matthew Nicks patted his players on the back after losing to Essendon last round, when he should’ve been giving them a rocket. With a 0-8 record it’s time he got more ruthless, writes Graham Cornes.
’You are on notice’: Lyon backs president’s Dees spray
Ex-AFL coach Ross Lyon says Melbourne president Glen Bartlett had every right to label the Demons “insipid” for their horror performance against Port Adelaide. He argued the criticism should “galvanise” the team.
The rookie who turned down $1.7m before playing a game
There is making a splash to land a young gun and then there is offering a soccer convert $1.7m before he’s even played a game. But Sam Draper said no to the big money from the Saints. What can Dons fans expect from his debut?
Oliver escapes with fine for errant elbow
Melbourne onballer Clayton Oliver is free to face Adelaide in Round 10 after the AFL Match Review Officer found his strike on Power ruckman Peter Ladhams did not warrant suspension.
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