Tom Papley’s father David has revealed how the Swans star threatened to walk away from the AFL as he dealt with the turmoil of a family issue which prompted his trade request to Carlton.
There has been another major shake-up in the footy media industry, with a big name opting to walk away completely.
Late last month, Port Adelaide star Dan Houston declared ‘no, I am not leaving next year’. Now, the All Australian defender has confirmed he wants to go home to Victoria.
Oscar McInerney’s Grand Final dream is officially over after scans on Monday confirmed he would miss the decider against Sydney. How will the Lions replace him — and will Callum Mills play?
It was an ugly game of football, one that was devoid of any high-level skill, writes RONNY LERNER. But the match came alive in the final term as the Saints held on in a nail-biting finish.
It’s time to seriously start dreaming of September, Hawthorn fans. Luke Breust was the hero against the Giants – but a late umpiring call raised some eyebrows.
Judging by Damien Hardwick’s reaction in the coaches box, the Mac Andrew decision might be replayed a few times this week – and it won’t be the only one. See GLENN MCFARLANE’S full round 13 likes and dislikes.
Gone are the days of the traditional afternoon slots, here is the blockbuster-isation of football. JON RALPH ranks the AFL’s 15 best blockbuster fixtures in a new era of sports attendance.
You could be forgiven for thinking the McKay brothers’ clash in the AFL would never happen. GLENN MCFARLANE chats to the McKay family about what makes Ben and Harry’s clash so anticipated.
Eddie McGuire has spoken of his regret that he won’t be calling alongside broadcasting icon Bruce McAvaney at this year’s Paris Olympics.
This was supposed to be the season where Brisbane Lions went from perennial contender to premier. But as MICK MCGUANE writes, so much has gone wrong for last year’s grand finalist to leave its finals dream on a knife’s edge.
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has expressed concern about the AFL’s mid-season holding the ball tweak, calling on the league to make a key concession only weeks into its implementation.
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