SuperCoach favourite cops cruel injury blow
One of the young key forwards North Melbourne hopes can help fill Ben Brown’s void has suffered another injury setback.
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Late lists: Saints handing North reject a lifeline?
Eleven clubs have vacant spots on their list and can sign players to fill them from January 6. St Kilda have invited a North Melbourne reject in.
AFL star stood down after accusations
Hawks star Jon Patton has been stood down after accusations of sending lewd images to women who “made it clear” they didn’t want them.
Clubs given all clear for training return
There will be a welcome sight at AFL and AFLW clubs this week when full groups resume training for the first time since NSW’s COVID outbreak threatened their return.
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Why are Tigers so bad at winning clearances?
DUSTIN Martin, Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia, Kane Lambert, Toby Nankervis. Richmond has a star-studded midfield and a handy ruckman, but cannot win the footy at stoppages. What does every finals club need to get better at?
Mummy’s the word for Giant ruckman
GWS assistant coach Shane Mumford has transformed former string-bean Rory Lobb into a ruck star. And the Giants big man has a key role to play against the Sydney Swans.
Too close to call? Roos’ derby tip
FORMER Sydney coach Paul Roos says the Swans’ proven September performances may give them an edge in Saturday’s elimination final against GWS, but even he admits the contest is almost too close to call.
Week off to help Buddy across line
STAR pairing Lance Franklin and Luke Parker are on track for a return for Saturday’s elimination final at the SCG. But both have more to do this week before being given the green light.
The Tackle: Daniel Rioli and the ‘September gene’
WITH Maurice and Cyril and Michael Long in the extended family — all Norm Smith Medallists — the ‘September gene’ is strong in the Rioli clan. Is Daniel Rioli the key to Richmond’s finals hopes?
McGuane: derby final will be won in ‘the jungle’
SYDNEY and GWS both like to play a combative, contested game and Saturday’s elimination final will be decided at the coalface. MICK McGUANE dissects the Swans’ and Giants’ tactics.
Barometer: finals clubs sweat on stars
THE clock is ticking. Adam Treloar, Jack Viney, Kane Lambert and Toby Greene are desperate to prove they are fit for finals. Who will make it — and who will miss out? Every team’s selection posers.
Rocky’s finals outlook: Eagles are flying under radar
FINALS a one-horse race? Not according to Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff who believes West Coast can overcome the loss of key men Nic Naitanui and Andrew Gaff to win this year’s flag.
Malthouse: How Clarko will test the Tigers
DAMIEN Hardwick is coach of the year but he’s about to meet the coach of the decade. And Alastair Clarkson knows exactly the way Richmond wants Thursday night’s final to be played, writes Mick Malthouse.
Burning questions: Can Hawks stop intercept kings?
IF HAWTHORN is to spring a qualifying final upset it must not only overcome Richmond’s imfamous pressure game but its backline ball hawks. See the big questions facing each team ahead of finals.
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