At no point in the game’s history has the collective casualty list of the AFL looked better, but there’s still clubs with concerns. And there’s some good news for KFC SuperCoaches. SEE HOW YOUR CLUB IS TRACKING
AFL players have returned to their clubs as preparations for the footy restart ramp up, but one coach has issued a warning about the three-week pre-season and Heath Shaw flags the return of playing coaches.
Western Australia’s strict border controls could force the state’s two AFL clubs to spend a full season on the road. But West Coast and Fremantle are optimistic they could yet finish the campaign with a string on home games.
The AFL says four clubs will relocate to get the AFL season up and going. But two clubs will have to pack up and go before May 25. And one star seems to be embracing the move.
MELBOURNE veteran Jordan Lewus has been ruled out of next Tuesday night’s Anzac eve clash against Richmond with a broken hand. Plus selection headaches at Collingwood and Richmond and a young Giant out for the season. EVERY CLUB’S INJURIES
MELBOURNE’S capitulation after quarter-time yesterday sent a clear message to 17 other teams, writes MARK ROBINSON. Meawhile, Essendon, Hawthorn and Collingwood are in the positive for Round 4. PLUS BEST TWEETS
PREDICTIONS of West Coast’s demise are proving off the mark as the Eagles put a travel-weary Gold Coast to the sword with Josh Kennedy kicking five goals in his AFL return.
CARLTON fans have slammed the club for its dismal showing against North Melbourne on Saturday night as it slumped to a 0-4 start and they haven’t held back, with some declaring the Blues are now a “joke”.
AS the league looks for ways to make the game more attractive, AFLPA president and Geelong star PATRICK DANGERFIELD says there’s one thing the AFL must not do.
FREE kicks are on the rise in 2018, but MICK MALTHOUSE says AFL umpires aren’t to blame. The three-time premiership coach has called on league headquarters to give the game back to the fans.
AFL DAILY: COLLINGWOOD midfielder Josh Thomas is playing himself into a lucrative pay rise after signing on this year for a paltry one-season contract. Plus Damien Hardwick in the bad books at home and all today’s footy news. RECAP.
HAWTHORN rookie David Mirra has finally got his AFL chance almost 10 years since first nominating for the draft while St Kilda has made four changes. SUNDAY TEAMS CONFIRMED
RICHMOND has become footy’s first club to crash through a record membership mark, while Collingwood has slipped to fourth on the official tally. SEE THE MEMBERSHIP LADDER
CARLTON coach Brendon Bolton is determined to see the Blues’ long-term rebuild through, saying the club will not deviate from its plans. Meanwhile, a Bulldogs fan chalks up an incredible record.
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