Five delisted free agents who fit Crows, Power needs
Both SA clubs have their eye on young talent in November’s AFL Draft but there’s still an opportunity to improve the list in the delisted free agency period. We look at five players who suit.
Expert Opinion
Buckenara: Full trade analysis for every club
It was a frantic trade period, with some big deals getting done and some big names missing out. Which clubs knocked it out of the park? List guru Gary Buckenara casts his expert eye over every club.
Buckenara: Wines, where there’s smoke there’s fire
Ollie Wines’ management and Port Adelaide have denied reports of shock trade talk with Carlton but list guru Gary Buckenara writes it has sent off alarm bells and could be a symptom of a bigger problem at the Power.
The Phantom’s fab five of the trade period
Of all the players to find new homes in the AFL Trade Period, The Phantom looks at five who look set to have the biggest impact on SuperCoach in 2020
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Are the Swans too boring for Buddy?
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AFL’s behavioural debate needs to refocus
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Odd Couple: Grand final preview?
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Road to the Draft: Power’s hidden gem
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Hugh’s a ray of light for Crows
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It’s not the ’80s, give Bernie a break
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Ruck rule’s knock-on effect
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