AFL reckoning looms as coaches seethe over league ‘disgrace’
It’s official AFL assistant coaches are footy’s forgotten men – and frustration has reached boiling point. JAY CLARK finds out just how big the issue is.
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Watch: Houston facing another ban for big hit
After Thursday night’s bump on Lachie Fogarty, will Collingwood recruit Dan Houston be available for his first Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon? Here’s the latest.
Pies banking on oldest team of all time
Collingwood fielded the oldest side in AFL/VFL history against the Blues on Friday night – but the scoreboard and Craig McRae say there is nothing wrong with that. Follow all the daily news.
Ugly in anyone’s language: Who will be next Blues scapegoat?
Carlton’s season is slipping away after another fadeout – and the stats are damning. So, SCOTT GULLAN asks, where will the blowtorch turn now?
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‘Horrible’: Ugly AFL image slammed by fans
A persistent issue, which the AFL apparently has no issue in addressing, was back in Collingwood’s comfortable win over Carlton.
2 goals in a half: Ruthless Pies expose Carlton’s crippling disease
The Blues had the lead at half-time. Cue the inevitable as the Pies piled on the pressure in the second half to move to 3-1 and put Carlton’s season on the canvas.
Fev blows up at ‘horrific’ AFL changes
Brendan Fevola has blasted the idea floated by Eddie McGuire of a move to night AFL grand finals held beyond September.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Collingwood v Carlton
TDK? Nick Daicos? Patty Cripps? It certainly wasn’t the night for the big guns at the MCG. Recap the key news and SuperCoach takeaways from the Pies’ win.
‘Straight to the jaw’: Star Pie in huge strife
Collingwood star Dan Houston, who has only just returned from a long suspension, appears set for another stint on the sidelines.
Oscar’s confessional: Eagles skipper gives Carey flashbacks
If you didn’t know what Oscar Allen was fronting up for, you’d think he was confessing to a crime. SCOTT GULLAN writes, Hawthorn’s pursuit is the newest wrinkle in a changing landscape.
The million-dollar win: Inside the world of AFL side deals
In some cases, AFL players are losing thousands to make millions down the line. From paid social posts to third-party deals and the big names protected by the league, here’s how it all works.
Trades, gambles that left ‘top-heavy’ Blues at a crossroads
Carlton’s 2024 trade period was praised, but there were some sceptics. It’s not too late to turn 2025 around, but the runway is shortening. How did it get here and where could they turn?
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