‘Now or never’: 24yo recruit can be Swans’ new Lizard
Riley Bice had played everywhere, from Murray Bushrangers’ under-18 side to the Tiwi Bombers. But it was a surprise shift to defence at Werribee that caught the eye of AFL recruiters.
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Cats draft Geelong duo as VFL ruck, young gun’s dream realised
Geelong has taken two talents from its own backyard — including one from the Cats’ VFL program.
Son of a gun’s security drama as Roos champ explains board call
Father-son Roo River Stevens had a graduation entrance to remember, but the security guard had no sense of occasion. He and his champion father reflect on his journey and why Anthony stepped down from the board.
Port add power and speed in rookie play
Port Adelaide welcomed two new additions to the club on Friday. MATT TURNER has more details on the recruits, including one whose father has a long history with the Power.
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12 picks that could up-end your club’s draft plans
What North Melbourne does with pick two will have a huge domino effect on the rest of this year’s National Draft. CHRIS CAVANAGH zeroes in on the 12 most-influential decisions that will shape the draft.
Tigers to make eleventh hour Dusty call on draft day
Richmond already have their hands full with a host of first-round picks in Wednesday night’s AFL Draft, but talks will be held over one more decision to be made on their famous No. 4.
The making of Gold Coast’s latest academy stud
He won a VFL premiership at 16 as his mum worked three jobs to support him, now he is set to join the Suns and has a martial arts background to thank for it. Go inside the rise of Leo Lombard ahead of the national draft.
The seven Geelong talents in draft mix, potential landing spots
There are a host of prospects from the region on the radar of AFL clubs, and one stands above the rest. See who could get taken and their possible suitors.
Another 2004? Inside story of Richmond’s last mega draft
It is two decades since Richmond went to the draft armed with five of the first 20 picks. Recruiter Greg Miller details what happened and how the Tigers missed out on Jarryd Roughead.
AFL Draft guide: Everything you need to know
Who will go No. 1? What time does it start? How can I watch? Where are the video highlights? Here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday’s AFL Draft.
‘Absolute joke’: Inside footy’s most controversial ending of 2024
With 45 seconds left, Vic Country led Vic Metro in the biggest under-18 game of the year. Then controversy struck, a scuffle broke out and a goal was kicked. Here’s what really happened.
‘Could’ve been anything’: Father-son Swan cruelled by injury curse
Heath James followed in his father’s footsteps to become an elite footballer, but his career was done by the age of 25. He details the brutal injury curse he went through at the Swans.
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