‘Is this a gag?’: AFL’s baffling snub
The AFL has named its 40-man All-Australian squad and just like ever year, there are plenty of talking points to come out of it.
Richmond
The ‘diabolical’ change which ended Tiger dynasty
Richmond were the modern day marvels – seemingly an unstoppable force with three flags in four years. So how did it all fall apart so quickly?
Live ladder: Bombers primed to end finals curse
Essendon has not won a final in more than 6000 days but it will enter September in red-hot form. See what every Round 23 result means and the final ladder after 396 home-and-away games.
Tears fall as mic catches cheeky farewell
Tears were falling everywhere as several champions of the game walked off the field for the final time, but one cheeky star couldn’t help himself.
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Nankervis set to earn AFL recall
Richmond says Toby Nankervis will likely earn a recall for the qualifying final, the ruckman playing the role of hero in the Tigers’ stunning VFL win. But what does that mean for Ivan Soldo? VFL RESULTS
Trade talk: Tigers move early on free agent
Contract latest on Tigers Shane Edwards and Shai Bolton plus Dustin Martin’s flag vow, why a Saints forward could be up for grabs and will the Roos lock away Ben Brown?
MVP done, Cripps eyes next goal
Former and current AFL greats have lauded “monster” Patrick Cripps after the midfield beast claimed the AFLPA MVP award. And it wasn’t the Blues’ only gong as players voted for their peers. SEE THE WINNERS
Revealed: Players pick best under-22 team
He’s already nabbed an All-Australian blazer and key Lion Harris Andrews’ golden week was further boosted with the young Brisbane defender named captain of the AFLPA 22Under22 team.
How did the AA selectors leave these guns out?
Dustin Martin and Gary Ablett are two of the more notable absentees in this year’s All-Australian team. But Jon Ralph writes there was one thing that raised more eyebrows. HAVE YOUR SAY
How ‘every dog has his day’ call sparked footy chaos
Richmond’s media manager gave strict instructions for Danny Frawley not to comment on the Liberatore v Knights incident. But the Tiger coach went another way, setting off a firestorm between the two clubs. SACKED PODCAST
Fyfe leads new-look All-Australian team
There are nine new faces in this year’s All-Australian team — with two men from the west charged with leading a side chock-full of talent. But there’s also some big-name absentees. SEE THE TEAM
Sacked: Farcical request that left Frawley fuming
He’d already been sacked, but Danny Frawley was determined to stay on and see out the year at Richmond. The club repaid him with one of the most bizarre requests you could imagine. LISTEN NOW
Stars to bolster Dons bid for finals breakthrough
Essendon’s bid for its first finals victory in 15 years has received an early boost, with Jake Stringer, Cale Hooker and Orazio Fantasia declared certain starters.
The proof Dusty is back to his best
Dustin Martin’s blistering form is an ominous sign for Richmond’s premiership rivals and one stat proves just how dangerous the Brownlow Medallist could be come finals.
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