Rioli sidelined with knee issue in horror start to Suns career
Daniel Rioli’s Gold Coast career has suffered a first-week setback, with fears the star Suns recruit could need surgery after sustaining a knee injury.
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‘Another Kane Lambert’: VFL star hunts Port SSP spot
North Melbourne VFL captain Jack Watkins – likened by his coach to Kane Lambert – has moved in with his great mate and Port Adelaide star Zak Butters as he eyes his AFL chance.
Dons president: We made significant progress in 2024
Essendon won just three of its last 11 games last season as the finals-winning drought continued. But president David Barham says the platform is being built ‘that will bring sustained success’.
Track watch: Blues bolter stakes claim for midfield berth
Cripps. Walsh. Cerra. Hewett — and now Jagga Smith. But it was another young gun who has staked an early claim to be part of Carlton’s engine room in 2025.
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‘Balance’ the key to Pies’ heart and soul Maynard
Pies defender Brayden Maynard makes no apologies for his relentless on-field approach to the game, but the premiership Pie says he’s really a “big gentle giant” away from the field.
Will Lever call come back to haunt battling Demons?
When Jake Lever suffered concussion in round 10, Melbourne took the opportunity to send him for knee surgery. Four weeks on, the Demons’ season is on the brink after a period which has emphasised just how important the defender is.
‘Not talking sense’: Calls for major AFL change
Three AFL teams have already had two byes this season and some haven’t even had one, sparking calls for change to a draw that most believe is already uneven.
Swans coach at odds with chairman over AFL’s bye problem
John Longmire expects the AFL’s bye disparity to be addressed next season amid suggestions the ladder-leading Swans have benefited from having two byes before other clubs have had one.
‘Gone too far’: Lyon’s take on free-kick calls
The move to weekly clarification of dodgy umpiring calls in the AFL hasn’t gone down well with one coach who says everyone should just move on.
Petracca defends Dees docs amid criticism of injury return
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has come out in defence of the club’s doctors after they faced criticism for allowing him to return against Collingwood with what were later deemed “catastrophic” injuries.
‘Wouldn’t be good for him’: Tiger legend’s pointed message to Dusty
Ahead of his 300th game in the yellow and black, another Tigers legend has implored Dustin Martin to not make a move after 2024, declaring loyalty is in his nature.
Revealed: Swans’ audacious ploy to pinch Dusty from Tigers
In an extraordinary documentary about Dustin Martin’s Richmond career it can be revealed just how close the Tiger icon was to pulling on the colours of a rival club.
Demons star‘s horror injuries revealed
The full extent of the severe injuries Melbourne star Christian Petracca suffered at the MCG on Monday have been revealed.
‘It’s the facts’: Tex points to reason behind Crows’ struggles
The Crows star says his side has been hit hard by injuries, while football boss Mark Ricciuto is still standing firm behind the playing list, even with finals in doubt.
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