‘I didn’t realise’: Pies star hit with another ban for brutal bump
After finishing his career at Port Adelaide with a ban for a high bump, Dan Houston has been hit with another suspension for a similar incident. Here’s the latest.
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Sunday teams: Saints lose skipper to injury, tall order for Eagles
St Kilda skipper Jack Steele’s troublesome knee will keep him sidelined for another week, while West Coast will unleash a trio of fresh faces against GWS. See the full Sunday teams here.
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.
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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Oscar’s confessional: Eagles skipper gives Carey flashbacks
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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?
Fagan has ‘empathy’ for Tigers coach
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan knows how his Richmond rival Adem Yze is feeling as the Tigers go through a significant rebuild.
Clinical trial delivers AFL new weapon in fight against concussion
The concussion dilemma is one of the key battles facing the AFL currently, but a new smartphone app has emerged as a possible aid after delivering stunning results in an AFL-backed clinical trial.
Captain’s call: Eagles stand by Allen after Hawks bombshell
Amid growing calls for Oscar Allen to give up the captaincy of the West Coast Eagles after meeting with Sam Mitchell, CEO Don Pyke is standing by his skipper.
McRae reveals all: Rebuilding De Goey from his ‘lowest’
Jordan De Goey was almost a non-factor in the Magpies’ premiership defence in 2024. In an exclusive interview, coach Craig McRae reveals how the Pies have him back to his best.
Magpies name oldest team in AFL history
Collingwood’s named team has broken an all-time AFL record, while winless Carlton has rolled the dice for their crunch match-up.
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