Richmond’s genius lockdown loophole
The Richmond Tigers have figured out a way to avoid WA’s tough Covid-19 quarantine measures ahead of their clash with West Coast.
Essendon
Which uncontracted guns can Tigers afford to keep?
Shai Bolton is priority 1A for Richmond’s list management team but two young talls are rocketing up the list after impressing in an exciting win against Essendon.
‘Ridiculous’: Fans fume at footy farce
The commentary team were left scratching their heads after the Dreamtime clash in Perth was marred by some questionable umpiring.
Richmond’s mind-blowing streak continues
In front of over 55,000 fans at a neutral venue, the Tigers withstood a gallant Bombers outfit to claim victory on Saturday evening.
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Dons to headline Good Friday double-header
THE AFL has scheduled a historic Good Friday double-header as part of a controversial 2019 fixture that will see rejuvenated Essendon handed yet another blockbuster clash.
Woosha: How Dons learned from shocking 2018 start
JOHN Worsfold believes Essendon — armed with an easier Anzac draw — can explode out of the blocks next year after identifying the reasons why they limped to a 2-6 start to 2018.
Axed Magpie ‘will play anywhere’
DELISTED Collingwood forward Jarryd Blair has made a public pitch for a rookie list spot at another club and says he would be happy to move to Gold Coast to continue his AFL career. CONTRACT NEWS
Flag window? Bucky rates every AFL list
DID your club improve its list or go backwards during the trde period? How close are they to the top eight — or a flag? List expert Gary Buckenara analyses your club’s list after the 2018 season. Read your club’s analysis here.
New Bomber Shiel’s premiership goal
ESSENDON’S new star attraction Dylan Shiel didn’t want to put expectations on himself at his first press conference in Bombers colours, but says he’s donned the sash to win a premiership.
Joey D ‘cherry ripe’ to don sash in Round 1
ESSENDON is confident Joe Daniher will be fit and firing for Round 1 after having his 2018 campaign wiped out by groin problems, believing the time off could prove a blessing in disguise for the key forward.
AFL’s fixture focus on Friday night lights
AS it prepares to launch the 2019 fixture, the AFL says it has refocused its energy on reviving Friday nights as the centrepiece of each round next season. Which clubs will be the beneficiaries?
Who does your club play in 2019 pre-season?
THERE is no pre-season grand final any more but clubs will travel far and wide — including a match at Great Barrier Reef Arena — for next year’s JLT Community Series. FULL FIXTURE
Did Tigers make big trade mistake?
DAYNE Beams is more than just another gun midfielder, Dylan Shiel is exactly what Essendon needs and the Bulldogs might have secured the steal of the trade period. Champion data analyses every club’s trade and free agency recruits.
Midfield battle for ages kicks off 2019 season
STAR trade recruit will face his former side first up and fans will witness one of the greatest midfield battles of all time in an action-packed Round 1, 2019. FULL ROUND 1 FIXTURE
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