Why Round 22 will be the best of the season
It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Two rounds out from finals, this weekend’s fixtures will more than whet the appetite. And it’s not just the games involving the top four to get excited by.
Fremantle
Lyon baits Bombers with finals sledge
Ross Lyon has set the scene for a fiery clash with Essendon this weekend, referencing the Bombers lengthy finals drought during a radio interview on Monday where he declared he’d never coached better.
Tackle: Who’s to blame for Bombers surrender?
Essendon’s ‘pathetic’ performance puts the heat on everyone at the club, from coach John Worsfold down. Mark Robinson writes after the players put up the white flag, fans are ‘dripping with anger’. LIKES AND DISLIKES
Saints hero Steven: ‘I’m still a bit fat’
Jack Steven admitted he wasn’t in perfect condition in his first game since Round 6. But it didn’t stop him inspiring St Kilda to an emotional win that should secure Brett Ratten the top job.
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Any way back for Hawks, Bombers?
THE TACKLE: JOHN Worsfold says the banned Bomers have hit the wall already. Meanwhile, Hawthorn’s premiership stars face a whole new challenge. REPLAY ROBBO’S LIVE CHAT
Barometer: Will Mitchell take on Hawks?
SAM Mitchell thought he snapped his leg but hopes to play against Hawthorn on Sunday. Will he get up and will Collingwood hand Josh Daicos a fairytale Anzac Day debut? INJURY NEWS FROM EVERY CLUB.
Cats aren’t the team to beat, yet
CHRIS Scott refuses to be seduced by Geelong’s unbeaten start and ladder-topping status, declaring he is “pretty sure” the Cats are not the best team in the competition.
Stricter trade rules to take effect in 2019
HAVING used three first-round picks to snare Patrick Dangerfield and Zach Tuohy, Geelong is allowed to trade another future selection after the AFL clarified future-pick trading rules.
Bennell kicked off Virgin flight
FREMANTLE’S Harley Bennell has been kicked off a flight from Melbourne to the Gold Coast by Virgin staff for being intoxicated.
Tough night for battered Cripps
PATRICK Cripps will have a light week on the track as he attempts to ease some of the soreness that hampered him in the loss to Gold Coast. RECAP SATURDAY’S ACTION
Demons lose battle of mind power
THE enigma that is the Melbourne Football Club resurfaced and the two-point loss to a more desperate Fremantle was the result that long-suffering Demons fans feared.
Sunday teams: Mayne, McCartin dumped
COLLINGWOOD has named Jamie Elliott to face St Kilda but Chris Mayne has been dumped for the forward, while St Kilda has axed Paddy McCartin. RECAP OUR SUPERCOACH CHAT
Panic Room: Will key Cats get up?
WILL the Cats recall a key duo? Is a young Sun set for a break? Get all the last minute team news, whispers and tips ahead of Round 4 of the AFL season.
Gunston not worried by goalless start
AFL DAILY: HAWKS star Jack Gunston says playing upfield this season has impacted his goalkicking but he’s not concerned ahead of clash with Geelong.
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