Hogan nears return to Dockers
Could Jesse Hogan be back in purple when footy finally makes its return? Reports out of the Fremantle Dockers camp suggest he has made great inroads in his return from injury and mental health issues.
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Ben Cousins to return to court, aims to fight charges
Former AFL star Ben Cousins has spent a second night behind bars pending a bail application after he was found sleeping next to his car allegedly with methamphetamine in his possession.
AFL captains reveal why Round 1 wasn’t the same
What do AFL skippers miss the most about footy? The fans! In a Herald Sun special, all 18 captains have a message of support for the most important people in the game. See what your leader had to say.
Doubts on AFL hubs as viable option
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says he has a “tentative” return date for footy in mind, but how extreme the level of quarantine imposed on players is still yet to be determined.
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Ban stands: Douglas appeal fails
AFL DAILY: ADELAIDE star Richard Douglas will miss Thursday night’s blockbuster against Richmond after he failed to convince the tribunal he didn’t hit Zach Merrett in the head. Plus catch up on all today’s footy news.
Super Rankings: Just how good was Nic Nat?
HE might not have played a game for over a year but you wouldn’t have known it by watching Nic Naitanui on Sunday night. Where did his performance land him in the Super Rankings? SEE THE LIST
Cox banned, Pie fined for dive
COLLINGWOOD forward Mason Cox has been suspended for striking while one of his teammates has been fined for diving. See the incident here.
Barometer: Power’s Ryder blow confirmed
PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
The Tackle: Why is Dusty on notice?
DUSTIN Martin was the matchwinner yet again for Richmond on Thursday night, so what’s he doing in Robbo’s “dislikes” section? See all his heroes and villains of the opening weekend including Ablett, Buddy and the dysfunctional Dogs. PLUS BEST TWEETS
King: Nic Nat or bust for Eagles
WITHOUT Nic Naitanui, all of West Coast’s flaws were laid bare last season. But will his return be enough for the Eagles to play finals? DAVID KING looks at their 2018 prospects.
Suns head AFL handouts ladder
GOLD Coast received nearly $14 million more in AFL funding than financial heavyweight Collingwood the league’s club funding distribution records reveal with St Kilda Victoria’s biggest charity case.
Buddy Show opens stadium in style
JAKE Lloyd had the honour of kicking the first goal at the new Perth Stadium but the record WA footy crowd in attendance will remember Sunday night mainly for the Buddy show.
Lever, Dees’ defence disappoints: Goodwin
MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin says Jake Lever would have been disappointed with his Demons debut while remaining pragmatic about Max Gawn’s game-defining miss.
Mystery surrounds injured Blues duo
WHEN you’re a young team, you can least afford injuries to your star players. After Thursday’s season opener, Carlton remains unsure how long Matthew Kreuzer and Matthew Kennedy will be out of action.
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