Lions not ‘sugar-coating’ round 1 horror
The Lions will get a former captain back and an embarrassing opening round performance which created questions about complacency.
Brisbane
Deep Dive: The Hornet walks the walk in scintillating debut
After missing North Melbourne’s game in Adelaide in 2022, Jason Horne-Francis finally had his moment in the sun, showing why the Power gave up so much to secure him.
‘What’s the point?’: AFL world blows up
The AFL’s score review system is once again under fire after producing a howler on Saturday that left fans seeing red.
‘Good luck’ trying to intimidate young gun
Lions coach Chris Fagan reckons it’s a waste of time trying to nullify the threat of father-son pick Will Ashcroft by getting rough with him.
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Wrist slap for AFL star’s ‘cheap shot’
The AFL has announced Richmond star Tom Lynch has been hit with a wet lettuce leaf after getting off his “cheap shot” with impunity.
Lynch learns fate over head shove
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was happy with Tom Lynch’s aggressive approach in the Tigers’ win over Brisbane, although it has come at a cost to the key forward.
Robbo: Tiger ‘revelation’ one of finds of the season
A host of injuries to premiership stars has only allowed Richmond to unearth more exciting talent, with former small forward Shai Bolton transforming into a midfield game-breaker. And he’s not the only emerging Tiger. SEE HIS 70m GOAL
AFL contender’s ‘biggest flaw’ exposed
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Metricon under fire: ‘It’s gonna look like Colonial Stadium’
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