Josh Carr proved his coaching nous when he took North Adelaide from bottom to top for a drought-breaking premiership. And those at the Roosters believe he is destined for bigger things in his return to the AFL as they begin the hunt for his replacement.
Fremantle hopes its massive investment in former Melbourne spearhead Jesse Hogan is about to pay off in 2020, with the power forward finally resuming running after a debut Dockers season cruelled by injury.
There are a few sons of former players in this year’s draft but there’s one who stands out above the rest. Unfortunately for Hawthorn and St Kilda, he’s not eligible as a father-son. Gary Buckenara reveals his top draft prospects for 2019.
Former Port Adelaide and Fremantle champion Josh Carr is headed back to the AFL, a year after coaching North Adelaide to the SANFL premiership.
WHO will return and who will miss out when Round 15 teams are named tomorrow? Get the early word from around the AFL.
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon admits the club may have pushed Harley Bennell too hard earlier this season, saying they were trying to turn him into AFL’s version of Superman.
UPDATE: CHRIS Scott gives the latest on Joel Selwood’s concussion, scans are back on Dayne Beams’ shoulder and could Jesse Hogan return this week? See every club’s full injury list after Round 14.
AFL DAILY: FRIDAY is shaping up as a massive clash for the Demons but there could be help on the way. Jesse Hogan is close to making his return to football.
WITH four games decided by three points or less, the SuperFooty Podcast delves into the archives to debate whether it was the best round of footy ever. LISTEN
JACK Viney’s night looked done when he hurt his shoulder, but he returned to lead the Demons to a heroic win. See why MARK ROBINSON rates him so highly, all his likes and dislikes plus best tweets.
CARLTON coach Brendon Bolton lamented his side’s physical pressure after his side succumbed to Richmond at the MCG on Sunday. RE-CAP SUNDAY’S FOOTY
THE Cats needed a hero, and one stepped up with one inspirational act before Fremantle nearly stole the four points in another match decided by the final kick of the game.
UPDATE: DON’T look now, SuperCoaches — Carlton’s Sam Docherty has barely trained this week as he battles injury, while Richmond, Geelong and GWS announce late changes. LATE SELECTION WHISPERS
AFL DAILY: IT’S been a massive day of outs in the world of football but finally some good news has come through. Scott Selwood has been named for Geelong to take on Fremantle.
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