St Kilda has gone from one of the worst goal-kicking sides in the AFL to the best in less than 12 months. Could the recruitment of former Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead be the reason for the Saints’ improvement?
Adelaide forward Tyson Stengle has failed to kick a goal and had just 12 touches of the footy since returning in Round 6. But the Crows are backing their small forwards in as they continue to search for their best mix. SEE THE FULL TEAMS
Magpies coach Nathan Buckley says whichever way you look at it families were a priority for players in hubs during these uncertain times and many were processing ‘where do you need to be right now’.
Greens MLC Tammy Franks caused a stir this week by calling for the Adelaide Football Club to appear before parliament over its controversial pre-season camp. It was political point-scoring at its worst, writes Graham Cornes.
The road to 100 games has been harder than most for Sam Docherty. The Blues co-captain has endured plenty of hardship during his football journey, but his belief never wavered. He tells how he’s overcome his heartbreaks.
The Giants have the chance to reignite their season and atone for a disastrous Grand Final against Richmond. But one tactic tonight would be playing right into the Tigers’ hands, writes footy analyst Mick McGuane.
Derek Eggmolesse-Smith has grabbed his AFL opportunity with both hands, leading Richmond for disposals last week against North Melbourne – and his impressive outing didn’t go unnoticed by coach Damien Hardwick.
Carlton has made a late change to its team to face North Melbourne after an incident at its Queensland hotel. The move opens the door for a former Tiger to make his Blues debut. SEE ALL THE TEAMS
Dropped Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff has been training on his own, away from the playing group, after contracting a cold. The COVID-19 test has come back negative but the week in isolation has made earning a recall difficult
Adelaide Crows have the perfect recruit for 2021 and beyond, but they must lure him out of Alberton first and get a deal done for his potential move to West Lakes, writes Kane Cornes.
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