Coach’s message after historic horror show
In 2021, Collingwood finished lower on the ladder than ever before but the side’s caretaker coach has assured fans there are brighter days ahead.
Essendon
No timeline on absent star’s return
A return to the finals will be Essendon’s reward for beating Collingwood, and they’ll have to do it without one star.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
Ralph: Scariest thing about gun Bomber Darcy Parish
Darcy Parish’s 2021 emergence has many tagging him as a Brownlow Medal smoky, but this is just the beginning, Jon Ralph writes.
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Why Dustin Fletcher is back at Bombers
Essendon favourite son Dustin Fletcher has returned to the club in a new role as his towering son Mason hit the training track at Tullamarine.
Daniher on track for JLT Series return
He hasn’t played an AFL match since Round 7 last year. But Joe Daniher is edging closer to making his return. CHRIS CAVANAGH looks at where the Bombers are at and when we will see Joey D.
‘Door should be open’ for Hird return: McGuire
Bombers greats Kevin Sheedy and Tim Watson and Collingwood president Eddie McGuire believe James Hird should be welcomed back into the AFL’s coaching ranks, believing he’s been punished enough for his role in the supplements saga.
Bomber retires on eve of season
Essendon youngster Luke Lavender has retired from AFL football on the eve of the season with the Bombers now likely to have a list spot open for a Michael Gibbons-style rookie pick. SEE EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Pre-season mail: Axed Saint now Tigers’ Round 1 bolter
Richmond’s surprise move to sign delisted St Kilda forward Mav Weller could pay off as early as Round 1 against Carlton according the pre-season track watchers. Who’s fit, who’s hurt and who’s training the house down at your club?
The Phantom’s Face-off: Martin v Crouch v Merrett
In the fourth week of his SuperCoach Pre-season, The Phantom gives his verdict on your head-to-head dilemmas. Today, it’s the battle of value in the midfield – Dustin Martin, Matt Crouch and Zach Merrett.
SuperCoach’s 30 most popular players revealed
It’s no surprise to see Patrick Dangerfield in the number one spot, but a new Blue is hot on his heels, while Dustin Martin has fallen down the pecking order.
Why Demons gun is the next Dusty
Dustin Martin, Patrick Dangerfield, Lance Franklin and Alex Rance are widely regarded as the modern day greats of the game but who’s ready to step up to elite status? Champion Data predicts Generation Next.
Injury scare for star Bomber
Essendon star Devon Smith has been grounded after suffering an injury when he collided with a teammate during match simulation at training this morning.
The draft: Deadly No.1 pick built for AFLX
AFLX teams have been locked in after team captains completed the draft. Eddie Betts’ first pick was a surprise on face value, but the star Crows’ forward says the No.1 had “the best GPS numbers in the game”. FULL TEAM LISTS
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