‘Fuming’: Blues star shown door after snub
Carlton fan-favourite Matthew Kennedy is reportedly one of three players shown the door just days after he was seen looking “filthy”.
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Rockliff: Hinkley punishment a ‘disgrace’
Tom Rockliff has gone into bat for his old coach Ken Hinkley, calling the AFL’s $20,000 fine a ‘disgrace’ – and declaring the game has bigger problems than cracking down on characters.
Injury riddled to intercept force: How Cat overcame struggles
Entering the year uncontracted and struggling for continuity, Jack Henry hasn’t missed a beat — or a game — this year. He opens up on his season and Geelong’s tall call at selection.
How Hokball took AFL by storm, but became Hawthorn’s undoing
The Hawks turned their year around with a thrilling style of play, but ultimately they couldn’t get it done in a semi final. MATTHEW FORREST reviews their season and looks ahead.
The two ‘best mates’ integral to Sydney’s flag dreams
For a decade, Jake Lloyd and Harry Cunningham have quietly gone about their business. So often they’re critical to the Swans’ success, and Friday’s preliminary final will be no different.
Brownlow Predictor: Why Daicos could break votes record
There’s no denying Nick Daicos had a stellar season in 2024, but could it be a record-breaking year? See every vote from every game in our 2024 Brownlow Predictor.
New Eagles coaching contender emerges
AFL: Collingwood assistant Hayden Skipworth as emerged as the new leading candidate in a shock twist to the West Coast coach hunt.
Track watch: Concern for Marshall as Dixon, Burton press cases
Ryan Burton and Charlie Dixon are pressing their cases, as is the hamstrung Kane Farrell. However, concerns over Todd Marshall’s future are lingering. Catch all the news from Port Adelaide training.
Cat returns with scars of horror injury
The 50 staples running across the top of his head at training on Monday showed the severity of Gary Rohan’s skull surgery.
Robbo slams AFL for fining Ken Hinkley
AFL: On AFL 360, Mark Robinson and Gerard Whateley shared their thoughts on Ken Hinkley being fined for his actions towards the Hawthorn squad….
‘He’s our captain’: Bombers, Saints shut down Merrett trade rumour
Zach Merrett has been linked to a monster offer from St Kilda in recent days, but JON RALPH reports the Saints and Bombers have denied any chance of the detail being done.
Crazy post-siren ending to local GF!
AFL: A wild ending to the VAFA Division 2 Under 19s Grand Final has seen a free kick and 50-metre penalty paid on the siren to hand Uni Blues…
Demons set to let Smith go ahead of possible multi-year ban
Melbourne is set to delist embattled swingman Joel Smith, with the 28-year-old reportedly disillusioned with football. JAY CLARK has the details.
Pauline calls for Welcome to Country ban
Senator Pauline Hanson has weighed into the Welcome to Country controversy, stating Australians “are sick and tired of them”.
Left-field candidate emerges in race for top Eagles job
West Coast has been rebuffed by many high-profile candidates for their vacant coaching job, but MARK DUFFIELD reveals a former Bomber and Collingwood coach is being considered.
‘I’ve hated them’: Rising Star braces for fiery Sydney Derby
A big week is about to get even bigger for Greater Western Sydney young gun Kaitlyn Srhoj after she received this week’s AFLW Rising Star nomination ahead of her first Sydney Derby.
Jezza chats possible Hawkins selection
AFL: Geelong Cats star Jeremy Hawkins opened up on the possible selection of veteran Tom Hawkins for their upcoming finals clash against the…
‘It’s not great for the stress levels!’
AFL: Sydney Swans coach John Longmire spoke to the media ahead of their Port Adelaide clash.
Port keen to move on from Ken’s blow-up
AFL: The Port Adelaide squad are looking ahead to their much anticipated clash with the Sydney Swans.
Robbo: Port fury justified as Kenny locked in for 2025
Ken Hinkley will coach Port Adelaide next season – you can lock that in, writes MARK ROBINSON. But a certain AFL figure won’t be welcome, with the Power filthy at the league’s embarrassing overstep.
AFLW Rd 3 Wrap – Jess Webster on Dominant Blues & Crazy Draw + Port Star Shineah Goody Interview
AFLW Rd 3 Wrap – Jess Webster on Dominant Blues & Crazy Draw + Port Star Shineah Goody Interview, Monday September 16. The AFLW Today Show presents…
Update on teen in coma after footy match
The family of a 17-year-old footballer has given an update after the teen was flown to hospital when a local footy match turned violent.
Cat returns with scars of horror injury
The 50 staples running across the top of his head at training on Monday showed just how severe Gary Rohan’s skull injury was.
Track Watch: Stewart latest as Rohan returns after horror surgery
Sam De Koning shapes as an intriguing selection dilemma heading into the prelim, while Tom Stewart looks fit for a return, with Gary Rohan sporting a new look. JOSH BARNES has the latest.
Ginni against the world: How long can it really last?
The brilliance and magnitude of the Hawks’ small forwards provided great fodder for footy fans all year, but Jon Ralph asks, how long can they sustain having a target on their backs?
‘Not sure yet’: Big call looms for Swans
A veteran who missed a premiership at Collingwood last season could get a finals reprieve for the Sydney Swans this Friday.
The Tackle: The young guns who kept Port’s dream alive
With their two best half-backs out of action, Port Adelaide had to get creative. Ken Hinkley turned to the son of a gun and an unknown mid-season rookie and was repaid in spades.
Roos set to swoop on veteran Eagle, but what gets deal done?
Alastair Clarkson has pledged not to “sell our soul” to acquire veterans at the Kangaroos, as his club moves closer to securing an Eagles veteran to play up forward next to Nick Larkey.
‘Godfather offer’ could shake up the AFL
A Victorian club is reportedly set to table a gargantuan offer in the hopes of luring one of the AFL’s premier midfielders away.
Zorko: Reason Lions can lift again
The Lions are adamant they still have plenty left in them after their emotional weekend win over the GWS Giants.
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