’Fair bit at stake’ in AFL blockbuster
The Brisbane Lions have been in winning form, but coach Chris Fagan believes more will be needed to beat Collingwood.
The Brisbane Lions have been in winning form, but coach Chris Fagan believes more will be needed to beat Collingwood.
Many of the big names remain in footy – but a few famous faces from the 2003 grand final have surprisingly landed elsewhere. See what every Pie, Lion is doing now.
With finals right around the corner and a top two finish still in reach, the Lions have received two grand pieces of good news, locking down two key players.
With the Lions wobbling, Adelaide almost pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind victory. Instead, the Crows’ finals destiny is out of their hands. Here’s what the Gabba result means.
Keidean Coleman has been rewarded for his patience by becoming a part of the Lions’ bid for the AFL premiership.
It all comes down to this. There are no second chances here. It’s do or die. One round, four teams, two finals spots. Which two of the Saints, Dogs, Dees and Giants are good enough to make it? Plus: Could the Cats fall out of the top four?
Shane Mumford took a physical approach to his battle with Max Gawn on Saturday, leading one critic to label him a sniper. But Mark Robinson says those questioning the tactics applied by the Giants ruckman need to move on.
Brisbane Brownlow Medal chance Lachie Neale would have endured a sleepless night on Sunday, waiting to see whether his suspect tackle on Swan Nick Blakey resulted in suspension. The decision has now been made.
There’s nowhere Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews can go to escape the heat these days — not even the footy in North Queensland.
Many of the game’s stars face a race against time to be fit for a bumper finals series. Who will be back when their sides need them most? Jon Ralph looks at the injured players from the teams in finals contention.
Collingwood have received a significant boost ahead of its clash with the Gold Coast with two stars returning. But the luck has run out for a Magpies youngster who has been axed for the second time this season. FULL TEAMS
Richmond have been hurt by injuries to Tom Lynch and Ivan Soldo but several premiership Tigers are closing in on a return. Meanwhile, an in-form forward is in line to replace their sidelined talls.
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