Possession kings but stuttering Hawks have a problem
Tom Mitchell might have stemmed the tide before halftime against Fremantle, but Hawthorn’s stuttering starts must be a headache for coach Alastair Clarkson.
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Hurt locker: Saints’ injury crisis deepens, Blues scare
A pair of St Kilda veterans have suffered new setbacks, including an injury-plagued recruit, while a Carlton star faces a fitness test. See your club’s injury concerns.
‘Buggered if I know’: AFL call baffles
In a day and age the AFL world is strictly taking a hard line on any contact with the head, one star has bizarrely been let off after a grubby act.
Cats face threat of falling off premiership cliff
Hawthorn had to draw a line in the sand after hanging on a year too long. And for the ageing Cats, it remains to be seen if they will suffer a similar fate.
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Stage set for Hawks, Bombers ‘mini final’
THE rivalry is always fierce between Hawthorn and Essendon. But with what is at stake at the MCG today, is this the biggest game between the clubs since the ‘line in the sand’ battle?
Teams: desperate Suns, Dockers make mass changes
IT’S good news week in the AFL with Nathan Freeman, Alex Johnson and Brodie Smith back while Gold Coast and Fremantle have swung the axe for Round 20. SEE ALL THE INS AND OUTS
Are the Tigers about to get even stronger?
RICHMOND defender Bachar Houli is set to make his latest return from a groin injury that has hampered the second half of his season. But how long until we see him back in the AFL?
Why Mitchell is ‘impossible to beat’ in Brownlow
THE days of not tagging Tom Mitchell and asking how much he hurts opposition clubs are over. The star Hawk has turned into an AFL weapon and is all but home in the Brownlow race, according to Shane Crawford.
AFL Tips: How ugly will Dees v Suns get?
THE Gold Coast Suns are without both their captains as well as star midfielder David Swallow for their clash with Melbourne. Will we see a record margin? Check out who the experts are picking in round 20.
Clarko set to stay sign new Hawks deal
ALASTAIR Clarkson is set to recommit to Hawthorn on a long term deal after beginning contract discussions with the club he has coached to four premierships.
Gambling game’s biggest threat: Kennett
AFL players gambling on their smartphones is the biggest challenge facing the competition, according to Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett. And he says the league is ‘partly responsible’ for the ‘scourge’.
Demons ‘hopeful’ on Viney return
MELBOURNE co-captain Jack Viney’s recovery from a foot injury has been “pushed back” with the Demons only “hopeful” he will play again this year. RE-CAP ALL THE DAY’S NEWS HERE
Ratten’s time at Hawthorn comes to an end
BRETT Ratten will move on from Hawthorn at the end of the season after six seasons and three premierships as an assistant coach at the club.
Who deserves final Rising Star nominations?
THERE are four rounds to go and more impressive youngsters still waiting for a Rising Star nomination. Who should get a gong and who could miss out?
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