The Tackle: Same old Dees means it’s curtains for 2025
Arguably footy’s greatest mystery is how the Dees continue to win the inside-50 count and still struggle to score. Jay Clark writes, some serious decisions will have to be made at season’s end.
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Eagles’ Allen headache just got tougher with Lions, Hawks circling
As devastating as it was to see West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen carried from the ground by trainers late in the last quarter, it’s a solemn reminder of the Eagles’ upper hand in contract talks.
Blues brace for worst on McKay after Curnow’s calf scare
Michael Voss could be without both Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow, with the former struggling with his knee and the latter injuring his calf against the Eagles. Plus, more on Oscar Allen.
Young Giant arrives on dark day for reigning premiers Brisbane
Aaron Cadman has arrived – and the rest of the competition is on notice. But what will the league think of Brisbane after another day of wasted opportunities and a shattering injury blow?
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Wiz, Josh and Ginni: The Friday night battle no one wants to miss
Nick Watson. Jack Ginnivan. Josh Rachele. Izak Rankine. Launceston has never seen Friday night entertainment like this. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon dissects the battle of the human highlight reels.
Nicks responds to week of Tex, Wanganeen-Milera talk
Taylor Walker’s 2021 racism incident was back in the spotlight this week amid reports around Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future – now Crows coach Matthew Nicks has had his say.
Pies star turns back on Roos to sign new deal
North Melbourne went hard at Brayden Maynard but in a significant coup for the Magpies, the star defender has recommitted on a bumper deal.
Coach lashes Walker’s ‘unfair’ treatment
Everyone involved shut down a story the veteran’s past actions could hurt the recruitment of an Indigenous star and his coach wasn’t happy with how it played out.
AFL grand final start time locked in
The annual push for a night-time AFL grand final was feverish again this year and now league bosses have made a decision.
The unfathomable risk attached to Dees’ $12 million Kozzie coup
Forget the million dollar row at Carlton – Melbourne will have the riskiest list profile in football, writes Jon Ralph. Was offering the AFL’s richest deal to Kysaiah Pickett the right call?
AFL superstar decides club on $12m deal
Melbourne superstar Kysaiah Pickett has signed a life-changing $12m deal following months of rumours around his future.
AFL raid on clubland continues
After moving his football boss sideways, AFL chief Andrew Dillon has brought in two key men from clubland to get the league back on track.
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