Teams: Dees, Roos swing changes, two to debut
Despite having a week off, Melbourne has been relentless at selection, dumping five — including a rock solid defender. North Melbourne have also swung the axe but are set to blood two debutants
West Coast
Footy Form: Blues pose threat for Bombers
Chris Cavanagh has poured over the form to find the best betting value in Round 4 and believes Essendon could be vulnerable against a Carlton side on a high after last week’s surprise win. Check out his punting tips.
Sydney ready to steal AFL Grand Final off Melbourne
Sydney has emerged as a genuine contender to snatch the AFL decider away from the MCG, with the NSW government reportedly open to an approach for the match to be played at the Olympic Stadium.
‘Unbelievable’ crowd lifts Lions
Brisbane showed the value of a rare home crowd in 2020 as they found another gear against West Coast. Lions star Hugh McCluggage said 1965 fans sounded like a whole lot more.
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What did clubs think of AFLX?
AFL clubs have delivered an emphatic message to the league on how AFLX can be enhanced and at least one Victorian club has requested a change of date for the tournment.
SuperCoach alert: Naitanui in doubt for Round 1
NIC Naitanui is in the top 10 most popular SuperCoach picks this season but the Eagles ruckman is struggling to be fit for West Coast’s season opener against Sydney.
AFLX post mortem: Would it work overseas?
THE AFL has clubs knocking on its door wanting to take AFLX around the globe as league chief Gillon McLachlan hinted that teams that play in the concept could be franchised like cricket’s Big Bash League.
Are Eagles rookies the way to go?
MATT Priddis and Sam Mitchell are gone from a West Coast Eagles squad in transition but Nic Naitanui returns from a long injury layoff. Can the youngsters fill the SuperCoach void?
Exciting or circle work? Fans divided on AFLX
ADELAIDE has claimed the first AFLX premiership, defeating Geelong in the Group 1 grand final. Gillon McLachlan says the concept is a winner, but fan reaction was mixed. RECAP
Rookie Bible: Mature-aged gems of 2018
HE’S the unluckiest footballer in the AFL and yet to make his senior debut after four years, but we want Nathan Freeman in our SuperCoach team. Will this be the year? Every cheapie you need to know about.
Can Scott, Bucks and Stringer handle the pressure?
FOOTY is a high-pressure game, but some enter 2018 under more pressure than others. Coaches, players, presidents and key staff at many clubs will be under the pump. SAM EDMUND names who’s in the hot seat at your club.
Crows win inaugural AFLX tournament
ADELAIDE has won the first ever AFLX tournament, defeating Geelong in the grand final of group 1 that featured Collingwood, Port Adelaide, West Coast and Fremantle as youngsters and new recruits stole the show.
AFL unveils a winner in new concept AFLX
DESPITE the fact the AFL’s biggest names were absent in Adelaide, the game’s first taste of AFLX was exicitng and showcased all the great aspects of our game, JON ANDERSON writes.
Three premier Tigers join AFLX
SQUADS might consist of a lot of faces yet to be regularly seen on an AFL ground but the league says it’s happy enough with the likely line-ups ahead of its bold new venture.
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