Super Ladder: Tigers can bury 2018 ghosts
Richmond is the sleeping giant of the competition and knocking Collingwood out of the top four this week will be sweet revenge after last year’s preliminary final letdown.
Fremantle
Lyon takes swipe at Dockers’ critics
An emboldened Ross Lyon fired back at those questioning his position as coach of Fremantle after he dodged a bullet with a thrilling one-point victory against Sydney.
Huge injury blow for star Docker Hogan
Gun forward Jesse Hogan’s trip to the specialist in Melbourne has delivered the worst possible news for the Fremantle Dockers as they cling on to a season that is fast slipping away. EARLY ROUND 18 INJURY NEWS
It’s OK to leave game alone, great tells AFL
The AFL is open to reducing interchange rotations as a way to cut tackle numbers but a premiership star says the game doesn’t need more rule changes.
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Ryder cops one-match ban, others fined
AFL DAILY: PORT Adelaide ruckman Paddy Ryder has been slapped with a one-match ban for striking, while a host of other players, including Shane Mumford, have been hit with fines from the MRP.
Anyone still backing Hawks? Thought not
HAWTHORN’S loss to the previously morale-sapped Gold Coast is further evidence the era is over, while Fremantle was blessed.
SuperLadder: Tigers in rarefied air
ADELAIDE claimed Showdown bragging rights and top spot in Round 3 while Richmond are flying high and Hawthorn and Sydney languish winless.
How Roos helped Ross to end Freo slump
PAUL Roos took Ross Lyon’s call for help last week before Fremantle resurrected its season with a shock win against premier Western Bulldogs.
Pressure of old pleases Lyon in win
ROSS Lyon wielded the axe at selection and it paid off as a rejuvenated Fremantle side defeated the Bulldogs and he lauded the pressure his players applied. SATURDAY BLOG
Way to go! Dockers romp to first win
FREMANTLE’S team overhaul worked wonders as a courageous Dockers outfit outmuscled the reigning premier Bulldogs to notch a 16-point win.
Call to test every player after games
AFL DAILY: A CONCUSSION campaigner has urged the AFL to introduce post-game head screenings for every player to help get to the bottom of what he insists is the biggest issue in the game.
Dusty, Cripps named, Goldy, Riewoldt back
RICHMOND has named Dustin Martin to face West Coast while Nick Riewoldt looks set for a miracle return for St Kilda. SUPERCOACH CHAT
‘He’d be a nice player to coach’
AFL DAILY: THERE’S no denying it. Brad Scott likes Greater Western Sydney midfielder Josh Kelly. In fact, he likes him a lot.
A trap the Lions won’t fall for
AFL DAILY: BRISBANE nearly pulled off an astonishing comeback victory over Essendon last weekend but coach Chris Fagan says he’s not satisfied with honourable losses.
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