Hird ready to ‘give back’ to footy in new role at VFL powerhouse
New Port Melbourne coach Brendan McCartney says James Hird is determined to “give back” to football after accepting a role at the VFL powerhouse.
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‘Very, very fair footballer’: Ken, Nicks react to brutal Houston hit
A sickening bump from Dan Houston became the story of Showdown 56, as Matthew Nicks and Ken Hinkley react to the moment that ignited fury between the Crows and the Power.
‘Good spirits’: Key news on star Hawks
A revealing update on an injured key Hawk came with a hilarious story about a rising star’s evolution this year.
Collingwood one day, Tassie next? Pies footy boss set to depart
After taking a sabbatical at the start of 2024, Collingwood football boss Graham Wright will not return to the Pies, with a number of possibilities on the horizon for the powerful footy figure.
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Dale? Powell? Sweet? Burning SuperCoach questions answered
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‘Smug’ comments water off a horse’s back before Sydney derby
John Longmire isn’t buying into comments from GWS’ Sam Taylor that his side his smug and downplayed any concerns around Sam Wicks heading into Saturday’s Sydney derby.
Lions on ‘edge’ after poor start
Brisbane Lions players aren’t taking their places for granted after the club’s disappointing start to the AFL season.
Coach doubles down on eye-watering spray
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has been quizzed on his expletive-laden rant at a Hawthorn defender in Sunday’s loss to Sydney.
Family fears for ‘scapegoat’ Smith facing multi-year ban
With Demon Joel Smith facing a multi-year ban after testing positive to cocaine post-game in 2023, his father Shaun says Smith could be the fall guy to cover up rampant drug use in the AFL.
‘Far out I was close’: Rory gave everything for one last chance
Rory Sloane has announced his retirement after the risk of another eye injury became too great. The former Crows captain opens up on how he came to the difficult decision.
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