Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
Carlton
Blues’ not-so secret weapon in push for perfect start
As Carlton weighs up how to keep Michael Voss involved while in isolation, the Blues’ caretaker coach has proved an invaluable asset in the club’s push for a 2-0 start to 2022. Here’s why.
‘They’re going nuts’: Fan’s act says it all
Carlton fans went completely berserk on Thursday night as they slayed an 11-year hoodoo against Richmond in emotional scenes.
Ominous numbers which prove Cripps is back
When Carlton needed a saviour against Richmond, Patrick Cripps put the Blues on his back. These are the numbers which prove the inspirational skipper is back to his best.
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McGuane: Year of the ‘burst player’
Amid all these changes, brave coaches willing to try a new attacking, burst style might end up being the big winners. Mick McGuane lists the players who could thrive at your club.
Can Blues turn Mitch McGovern into Jeremy?
The stats don’t lie. Mitch McGovern is a low-impact forward who has kicked more than three goals in just four of his 64 matches. Has the time come for David Teague to make the move that could free him up?
Footy united: AFL’s first step in 153-game journey
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says players and the footy industry as a whole wants “to get moving”, the league unveiling its plans for Round 1 in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
AFL tips: Expert selections for Round 1
Need a little help with your footy tips? Even in these uncertain times, our experts have run the rule over the Round 1 AFL matches and come up with the teams they think will rule. Here’s who they have tipped.
How coronavirus chaos could change footy forever
The AFL is in uncharted territory. As it braces for a minefield that affects every aspect of the league and the finances that underpin it, Jon Ralph delves into the massive, wide-ranging toll coronavirus is set to take on the competition.
Who is going to kick all the Blues’ goals?
No Curnow. No McKay. No Betts. No wonder Carlton fans are worried about where their goals are going to come from. Could it be a high-priced 2018 recruit who is yet to fulfil his promise?
Track watch: Betts suffers blow, Ziebell tests fitness
Carlton fans were hoping to see homecoming livewire Eddie Betts in Round 1. But a calf injury has come at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, Jack Ziebell was back in the thick of it in a VFL practice match.
Will AFL fans get Round 1 refund?
The AFL is preparing for ‘ghost matches’ to be played behind closed doors in Round 1 due to the coronavirus threat. Here’s what it means if you bought a ticket for any opening round game.
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