Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij had a rare opportunity to kick his first career major on Monday night against Fremantle, but sprayed the shot badly. And his teammates have not let him live it down.
Balf’s Choice faced “life or death” surgery in December, but now South Australian trainer Ryan Balfour is planning the gelding’s comeback after using an exhibition gallop to prove his fitness.
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Port Adelaide is already stinging after being upstaged at home against St Kilda – now it’s been revealed the Power will also be without young gun Todd Marshall for some time after he badly damaged his thumb during the loss.
Coach Nathan Buckley conceded his side was exposed by West Coast in their 65-point drubbing. He said the Magpies made the Eagles look like the Harlem Globetrotters at Perth Stadium.
Classy gelding Octane has given trainer Phillip Stokes plenty to ponder after another strong win at the weekend. Will the four-year-old’s next run be down the Flemington straight or at Morphettville?
The emotion on Brodie Smith’s face was clear when the final siren sounded on Sunday. The star Crow says the Essendon defeat was the most devastating since his team lost the AFL grand final nearly three years ago.
Queensland is home to one of Australia’s most iconic water parks, but Richmond players only had to venture out the front door to get their feet wet on Sunday after their hub facility flooded overnight.
Captains, goalkicking mids, genuine matchwinners – they’re all deservedly on big contracts in the AFL … but it’s free agency that’s really bringing in the coin as clubs search for a leg-up.
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