AFL star banned after fight with teammate
A scuffle between teammates has resulted in a Melbourne premiership star being suspended by his club.
A scuffle between teammates has resulted in a Melbourne premiership star being suspended by his club.
Before the ball was bounced, Melbourne president Kate Roffey, watching the prelim from quarantine, saw Max Gawn’s eyes and knew he was about to demolish the Cats.
Two weeks ago, the reigning premiers looked home and hosed. But a pair of Melbourne losses to contenders has injected new life into the flag chase.
Melbourne hadn’t lost since July 2021, but premiership coach Simon Goodwin is eyeing off the perfect response to last week’s shock defeat.
Carlton has always said it expected the third and fourth years of its rebuild to be the toughest but is that just giving coach Brendon Bolton and his players an easy out? Mark Robinson on what he likes and dislikes at every club as we head into the 2019 season.
Melbourne has bullet-proofed its star-studded midfield from a poaching raid with playmaker Christian Salem poised to sign a new deal. That only leaves one young Demon who is unsigned. But that deal looks a way off.
The AFL last snubbed Brownlow Medal bolter Angus Brayshaw but the league will surely send an invite based on the Melbourne midfielder’s display against Richmond.
They may have missed out on a win over Richmond but one thing is for sure. Angus Brayshaw and Clayton Oliver will be SuperCoach gold this year. See every score for every Tiger and Demon.
Gold Coast’s younger players have provided fans with a glimpse of an exciting future in a narrow pre-season victory over the Western Bulldogs in Mackay.
Melbourne has enhanced its AFLW finals prospects and severely dented those of GWS with a convincing away win, taking control of the contest after quarter-time.
Herald Sun columnist Max Gawn is known for being his own man and the Melbourne big man has revealed the four players he loves to watch for the Herald Sun Footy 19 magazine.
We can finally stop guessing and watch our SuperCoach favourites and gambles in action as the JLT Series kicks off. Check out our players to watch from every match.
Geelong has left out Gary Ablett but still named a powerful squad to take on premiers West Coast, while Jamie Elliott will make his long-awaited return at Collingwood and Richmond also bring out the big guns.
Alex Fasolo on WrestleMania? AFL players in Marvel costumes? A player to kick 100 goals? There are plenty of great (and not so great) storylines to follow during the season. SCOTT GULLAN takes a unique look at what to expect.
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