Jezza’s opening rounds availability still in the air
With a baby due in the next few weeks, Jeremy Cameron gives the latest on whether he will line up in blockbusters against Collingwood and Carlton.
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Cats avoid fixture rethink due to new stand problems
The stand at the northern end of GMHBA Stadium may not be ready this year. Will that impact Geelong’s backended home fixture?
Grand final or bust for Lions
Having made some key additions to their squad, the Brisbane Lions must make this year’s AFL grand final to avoid a ‘disappointing’ season.
Hawkins hopes grow as veteran Cat picks up knee woe
Tom Hawkins has been ruled out several times from playing in round 1 yet the superstar himself hasn’t lost hope. But a teammate has picked up a fresh knee concern.
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Which finalist has the best bottom six?
The superstars get all the attention, but a team’s depth can be the difference between finals glory and failure. We put the bottom six players of all eight finalists under the blowtorch. Who will stand up?
Finals teams: Unlucky Pies make way for guns
Collingwood will be at full strength against Geelong when it welcomes back Steele Sidebottom, Jordan De Goey and Jaidyn Stephenson but that means finals heartbreak for three Magpies.
In-form Pie can push price sky high
Hall of Famer Brad Johnson says Jamie Elliott can be a game-changer this September as he hits his best form since 2015, finally overcoming back and hamstring issues. Can he jump the Cats on Friday night?
Jordan Lewis’s insider guide to finals tactics
Jordan Lewis played in 26 finals, and went head-to-head with some of the most dangerous players in this year’s September action. What changes in finals and how would he stop Patrick Dangerfield and Lachie Neale?
Game breakers: Your club’s finals X-Factor
Finals are often decided by small margins or a moment of individual brilliance, such as Leo Barry’s famous mark. If your club inspiration to turn a game this finals series, who will it come from? X-FACTORS
Tips: Tigers set to tame Gabbatoir
This year has signalled the return of Brisbane’s ‘Gabbatoir’, but most of our experts doubt the Lions’ fairytale run will continue into finals when premiership favourite Richmond visits. SEE THE TIPS
Riewoldt: Cats should take best Kelly deal
As Geelong braces for Tim Kelly to formally request a trade at the end of the season, former Saints captain Nick Riewoldt says the Cats should trade him to whichever West Australian club offers the best deal.
Expert picks: Who will be Mr September?
Some of the AFL’s biggest stars will be out to stamp their authority during finals, including several Norm Smith medallists. Who will be Mr September? EXPERT PREDICTIONS
Footy kryptonite: Where Bombers could be savaged
It looms as one of the most open races for an AFL premiership in years, but every team has its concerns. The Herald Sun experts take a look at each of the finalists to see where they’re most vulnerable.
AFL chairman won’t drop twilight GF idea
The majority of footy fans favour an afternoon Grand Final but AFL commission chairman Richard Goyder hasn’t given up on having a twilight decider while he’s at the helm.
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