AFL’s last-minute Covid-19 heroics
The AFL has moved swiftly to respond to Queensland’s most recent Covid-19 outbreak by relocating three of its round 20 games.
Essendon
Bombers’ Buddy nightmare continues
AFL coaches don’t get much peace during a season, and a dream Monday turned into a nightmare Tuesday for Essendon mentor Ben Rutten.
Run home: Have Bombers blown their finals chance?
Essendon’s loss to GWS put a massive dent in its finals hopes, but will it be terminal? See all the top-eight and top-four contenders and their likely finishing position.
Buddy free to face Bombers after tribunal win
Lance Franklin’s one-game striking ban has been downgraded in a blow for Essendon’s finals hopes. The successful tribunal challenge puts the 1000-goal milestone within reach.
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Track watch: NicNat’s knee on track
West Coast says star ruckman Nic Naitanui is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a second knee reconstruction, fuelling hopes he will be able to return by round 15 next season. How is your club shaping on the track?
Who will benefit most from rule changes?
AFL clubs will be busy strategising over the summer to get an important tactical advantage from the new rules as Jon Ralph looks at which players will have the edge in 2019.
Recharged Clarke can help Bombers bounce
Essendon recruit Zac Clarke is confident he can play in the same team as fellow ruckman Tom Bellchambers next season — and there is a very good reason why.
Tiger Army growing to record numbers
Richmond is on target to break new ground with its early membership numbers pushing the Tigers into uncharted territory. And they’re not the only club looking to rewrite their record books.
Enigma Files: stars with a point to prove in 2019
They are the big names with big question marks hanging over them in 2019. The likes of Gary Ablett, Tom Liberatore, Jake Stringer and Jesse Hogan will have plenty of pressure on them come Round 1.
Which footballers make the cricketers’ XI?
THE Aussies are down a couple of gun batsmen for the summer series against India with Steve Smith and David Warner suspended, but are there a couple of AFL players who could fill the void?
AFL pressure index: Woosha under the pump
ESSENDON has not won a final since 2004 and while coach John Worsfold has two year’s left to run on his contract, he will have no excuses if the Bombers don’t make the finals in 2019, Jon Ralph writes.
I made the wrong call: Francis to reward Bombers’ faith
ESSENDON’S emerging star Aaron Francis admits asking for a trade to Adelaide was the wrong decision and he’s now ready to reward the Bombers as he approaches the pre-season at top fitness.
What happened to the AFL overseas camp?
Forget Arizona, Africa and the Middle East, this year Geelong’s younger players had a camp in Lorne. Are overseas trips a thing of the past? Plus a look back at your club’s travels.
Bombers sign ex-Docker under new rules
Essendon has added significant ruck depth for next season after signing former Fremantle ruckman Zac Clarke during the AFL’s new pre-season supplemental period.
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