Saints: King can rebound just like Curnow
Max King is out for the remainder of the 2024 season after tearing his posterior cruciate ligament. But St Kilda are confident he can bounce back in a similar vein to a Blues star.
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Hinkley’s message to Power fans ahead of Adelaide Oval return
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has given Power fans a message ahead of their clash with the Western Bulldogs, a fortnight after being booed at a home game. MATT TURNER has the story.
‘Proppy’ Pie in doubt as skipper pressure mounts
With another star under an injury cloud after a loss, the focus at Collingwood has turned to the poor form of the club’s captain.
Caldwell: Dons won’t fall off cliff again in home stretch
Last year the Dons sat fifth after Round 17 before bombing out of the top eight by season’s end. Star onballer Jye Caldwell says this time will be different. Plus see his take on the midfield mix.
‘Always looking’: Suns coach fuels Dusty rumour
As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.
Boyd free to play after marathon tribunal hearing
Carlton’s Jordan Boyd is free to play GWS on Saturday night after the Blues successfully appealed his one-week ban for a high hit on Rhyan Mansell. See the details here.
Port’s quiet word with Tredrea revealed post radio controversy
Port Adelaide officials have spoken with board member Warren Tredrea following his ‘good call’ comment to a radio caller abusing Ken Hinkley. See what was said here.
Ball-tracking tech a success, could be brought in for AFLW season
The AFL are so pleased with their ball-tracking technology trial in the VFL, that they are considering its introduction for the upcoming AFLW season. JON RALPH has exclusive details.
AFL boss’ six words draw widespread ridicule
In the face of widespread criticism of AFL umpires, Andrew Dillon just uttered the words that may define his time in charge.
AFL boss: Umpiring as good as it’s ever been
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has responded to the widespread criticism of the quality of officiating this season – and his comments have raised eyebrows.
18 reasons why: The next draft moves that could launch Roos
As it stands, North Melbourne will have the No. 1 pick in November’s draft. Will the Roos take Victorian Josh Smillie? Or could they trade it? JON RALPH looks at the club’s path back to September.
Scott reveals AFL’s admission over controversial free kicks
Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed what the AFL communicated to the Bombers after a number of costly umpiring calls on Saturday night. Plus why the league haven’t publicly clarified the decisions.
‘We were boring’: Demon’s alarming admission
For the past two games Melbourne hasn’t kicked a final-quarter goal, with the worrying trend painting a concerning picture for the Demons.
Star’s ‘cheeky sledges’ to in-demand Cat before big deal
Jeremy Cameron didn’t speak to Tyson Stengle about his contract, but he did crack a couple of gags on the training track. And he feels the environment at the Cats helped convince him to stay.
U18 Scouting Report: WA v Vic Country stats, standouts
A smooth-moving West Australian midfielder has caught the eye in his state’s final under-18 carnival match – but he couldn’t match the dominance of highly-touted Victorian. See all the standouts.
Crows one step closer to Thebby after landmark deal
The Crows are on track to begin construction on a new home base at Thebarton Oval later this year, after the club cleared a huge SANFL hurdle on Monday.
Sad sight as Dusty subbed out for Tigers
Dustin Martin struggled with a back problem and had little impact during Richmond’s heavy AFL loss to the Blues.
Emotion spills over for embattled coach
The emotion of a week from hell got too much for embattled Port coach Ken Hinkley after their narrow win over St Kilda.
‘Pretty frustrating’: Caldwell says umpiring sapped Dons’ momentum
Jye Caldwell and Kyle Langford have spoken up about the ‘frustrating’ free kicks paid against Essendon on Saturday night which made Bombers fans livid.
Roos CEO talks new second home, hopes Thomas plays AFL again
North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt has opened up about the club’s move away from Hobart as a second home when Tasmania joins the competition. Plus her hope for Tarryn Thomas.
Others stagnated or regressed, but these four Crows are standing up
Adelaide’s season hasn’t gone to plan, but four players are emerging as bright spots and they were all among the Crows’ best in a win over the Giants. Plus the two players the club should re-sign.
The true story behind Will Day’s ‘clash’ with Jack Ginnivan
The critics wondered whether there was tension between Will Day and Jack Ginnivan after an emotion-charged goal celebration. The Hawks midfield star sets the record straight in wide-ranging interview.
Early Tackle: Brutal Cats prove critics wrong — again
You think the critics would know by now — write off Geelong at your peril. As GLENN MCFARLANE writes, the Cats have silenced their doubters yet again. See his likes and dislikes from round 16.
Please explain: Dons fans fume over controversial free kicks
Geelong claimed a crucial win to stop its slide, but there was only one true talking points at the MCG — the umpiring. SAM LANDSBERGER says the pressure will be on Laura Kane to explain a host of calls which had Bomber fans fuming.
Fans all say same thing over Maynard act
Pies defender Brayden Maynard is up to his old tricks, easily going to ground in a move that swiftly had fans calling for fines.
Pies denied as footy’s new fortress claims another big scalp
Gold Coast has withstood a Nick Daicos-inspired last-quarter charge from Collingwood to celebrate one of its biggest home wins and keep its dream of a maiden finals berth on track.
Clarko’s fury as ‘milked’ frees cost North dearly
Alastair Clarkson has called for umpires to be more vigilant about players “milking” freekicks after two lineball decisions came back to haunt North Melbourne in its loss to Western Bulldogs.
‘Tripped him’: Villain’s errors cost Swans
Sydney’s long winning streak is over, with a maligned Swan committing two costly errors in a shock one-point loss to Fremantle.
26 minutes in 2 games? The push to dump rule ‘nobody likes’
After what happened – again – on Friday night, young Demon Kynan Brown has become the poster boy behind a growing push to change AFL rules.
Turner: When the time could come for Ken
AFL clubs rarely change coaches when a team is in the finals mix – but more efforts like last Saturday could be a bridge too far for Port Adelaide’s hierarchy, writes MATT TURNER.
The verbal haymaker that knocked LDU onto right path
Luke Davies-Uniacke has always had talent – but it took a harsh lesson from a well-known football identity to save that talent from going to waste. The young star opens up to JON RALPH on his journey to 100 games.
Furious Power fans take new signs of Hinkley fight to Alberton
Pressure on the embattled Port Adelaide coach has hit boiling point, with makeshift signs seen outside the club ahead of Sunday’s crucial clash.
Star Lion on ‘dark days’ after injury
Brisbane youngster Will Ashcroft has spoken about the impact a serious knee injury that cruelled his rookie season had on him.
Saints president: Why AFL should scrap father-son picks
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat — an outspoken critic of the existing AFL draft — has slammed the current system as “indefensible” and outlined why he thinks father-son picks need to be scrapped.
Cornes launches Tex Walker truth bomb
As speculation grows over Taylor Walker’s playing future, a former Port Adelaide star has no doubt what must happen.
Moneyball: New Blues hero locked in until 2026
One of the heroes in Carlton’s emergence as a genuine premiership contender has been rewarded with a contract extension. Plus, all the latest trade whispers in Moneyball.
Teams news: Tigers, Port to unveil round 16 debutants
Port Adelaide and Richmond will unveil fresh faces on Sunday, while Hawthorn has made its call on whether to include Finn Maginness for the tagging job on Harley Reid. SEE THE FULL ROUND 16 TEAMS
Confidential whistleblower service launched for AFL players
In the wake of a series of major scandals over the past decade, AFL and AFLW players have now been given access to ‘a protected, confidential environment’ to voice their issues.
Robbo v Bassat: Ross, rumours and the search for relevance
Where exactly are the Saints at? It’s something many have pondered this year. MARK ROBINSON goes straight to the top to find out, asking the hard questions of St Kilda president Andrew Bassat.
Hinkley vows to fight on as speculation ramps up
Under fire Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley remains confident his message is getting through – but what does he think of the public silence from club leaders David Koch and Matthew Richardson?
Giants coach, Suns boss continue to push Academy ‘advantage’
Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans and GWS coach Adam Kingsley are united in their view that their access to northern academies should remain unchanged given other disadvantages their clubs face.
Moneyball: The next contract Harley Reid should sign
With huge money on the table — and big offers coming from Victoria — there’s growing interest in Harley Reid’s contract call. JON RALPH assesses the state of play.
The key talking points in the AFL’s visit to Tassie
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has declared he is “really excited” about the progress of the Tasmanian team. He met with the state’s premier to discuss three key areas.
‘Hard to take’: Luckless star opens up on horror run as return unclear
Cam Guthrie was supposed to be back after Geelong’s bye, but he remains sidelined. The dual best-and-fairest winner shares his frustration as his rotten luck continues.
What’s on the agenda for AFL and Tassie government talks
A team of AFL officials led by CEO Andrew Dillon have arrived in Hobart for key discussions with the Tasmanian government. Here’s what is on the agenda and who is there.
How Sydney’s AFL love affair has boosted Swans’ flag bid
Record crowds. Record membership. And a home record which is the envy of the AFL. LACHLAN MCKIRDY lifts the lid on how the AFL’s growth in New South Wales has propelled Sydney to flag favouritism.
Shock twist in AFL’s ‘off the books’ drug test probe
WorkSafe is set to probe the AFL’s ‘off the books’ drug testing after a complaint from the parent of a player who says he was disgusted by the revelations.
Nicks: No wholesale changes required at Crows
While Adelaide are looking at ways to improve after a disastrous 2024 season so far, coach Matthew Nicks doesn’t believe drastic change to the squad or coaching group is needed.
Revealed: The clubs kicking themselves out of flag contention
Carlton’s charmed run to second on the ladder has been revealed in exclusive expected scores analysis. See where every club sits and the finals contenders kicking themselves out of the top-four mix.
Drug test push that could stop footy’s ratbags gaming system
As part of the AFL’s illicit drug code, players are subjected to a hair test when they return to pre-season training or after the summer break. Is that enough? Some club chiefs don’t think so.
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