Why Dons had quiet trade period as club ponders top 20 draft play
The scenario that would most likely see Essendon trade back into the top 20 of this year’s draft can be revealed. Plus the reason for the club’s inactive trade period.
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Robbo: Fagan’s sacrifice to keep premiership Lions ‘on edge’
Chris Fagan would probably have every right to demand whatever from the Lions after their 2024 premiership. Fagan tells Mark Robinson why he wants to keep his club on their toes.
Opening Round fixture confirmed as Smith, Hawks take centre stage
Cats fans won’t have to wait long to see Bailey Smith don the blue and white hoops, while the Hawks are finally back in prime time. JAY CLARK reveals the full Opening Round fixture.
Plans revealed for second-year Harley
Second year blues can plague even the best young AFL stars, but the new West Coast coach won’t let that happen with Harley Reid.
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Robbo: How footy almost lost Stringer for good
At 20, Jake Stringer was one of the most exciting young stars in the game. Then his football world fell apart – and then, as Stringer admits, so did his life. He opens up to MARK ROBINSON on what made him almost walk away.
McRae left ‘proud’ and ‘confused’ after controvesial draw
Craig McRae was left confused about the late free kick on Friday night. But he was proud of a ‘fighting and scrapping’ Collingwood side that walked away with two points – again.
League ticks off call to penalise ‘time wasting’ Pies
The Sean Darcy free kick had Collingwood supporters up in arms and coach Craig McRae ‘confused’. But the AFL has backed the umpire, and confirmed the rule is something clubs know about.
Buddy, Goodes, McLeod: Mick McGuane’s top 10 Indigenous stars
Indigenous players help make the game special, with some of them being the AFL’s greatest stars. MICK MCGUANE lists his 10 favourite Indigenous AFL players.
Footy fans melt down over ‘fake tough guy’
Love him or hate him, Brayden Maynard rubs people the wrong way, and the Pie was at it again in Friday’s clash with Fremantle.
Ex-AFL player sues over ‘permanent damage’
A former St Kilda forward is suing a local football club, league and council after a sickening incident ended his career.
Ex-AFL player sues for career-ending concussion
Former St Kilda player Eli Templeton’s sickening injury was caught on video during a game in Melbourne’s inner-east and could open the floodgates for other concussion cases to hit the courts.
Why rising Crow ‘had to grow up’ and ditch the ‘Padawan braid’
When Luke Nankervis first arrived at West Lakes it was his Jedi ‘Padawan braid’ that caught the eye. Now he is making sure it is his footy that stands out, as he becomes a key part of the Crows.
Pies’ huge luxury tax bill to beat soft cap revealed
The Magpies continue to privately rail against what they sees as ridiculous restrictions on football club spending, preparing to break the bank for a cutting-edge football program.
Inside Sydney’s program changing the lives of First Nations kids
The Swans have a long history of First Nations players wearing the red and white. But a new program to get more talent into their pathways has become a lifesaving one, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
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