Teams: Cox misses the cut as Dees drop veteran
Mason Cox will miss Monday’s Queen’s Birthday clash for the Pies, as Melbourne made just one change to their dominant squad. Check out the line-ups.
Essendon
McGuane: How Dodoro can fast track Dons rebuild
Essendon’s rebuild is already ahead of schedule, but Mick McGuane says one bold move could launch the club to new heights. Plus, his review of the other Round 13 bye teams.
Massive Bombers injury blow to star
All the positivity around Essendon this season has taken a hit with a massive injury blow to a key midfielder that could rule him out for the rest of the season.
The secret behind Brownlow bolter’s astonishing rise
He’s the most improved player in the competition, with a transformation so drastic that he has firmed from $501 into $10 for the Brownlow Medal. So what’s behind his ascendancy?
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The Cripps photo Blues must send to the AFL
Some players milked free kicks but a few got away with murder. Mark Robinson on the Patrick Cripps grapple, a red-hot Dusty, the heat in Adelaide and the damning stats for Mason Cox. LIKES AND DISLIKES
AFL umpire knocked out cold
An umpire has been crunched in the Fremantle-Essendon clash, which ended his night early and stopped play for several minutes. See how it happend.
Woosha’s surprising reaction to 104-point loss
After Essendon silenced its critics with a win that guarantees a finals spot, coach John Worsfold made a surprising declaration about the Bombers’ horror performance seven days ago.
Proof umps give Pies ‘dream run’
A Melbourne mathematician has crunched more than two decades of data to reveal which clubs are the darlings of AFL umpires, detailing the truth behind every side’s free kick count. READ THE FULL REPORT
Teams: Tigers drop selection shock
Richmond has axed a young gun in a surprise move as the Tigers welcome back Dustin Martin but they’ll be missing ruckman Toby Nankervis for Sunday’s clash against West Coast.
Tips: Is this the toughest round so far?
Tigers or Eagles? Blues or Saints? Crows or Magpies? This weekend could turn into a nightmare for tipsters. Check out who our experts have picked for Round 22.
Finals miracle? How Dogs, Hawks, Saints can make it
There are just two rounds to go but 13 clubs are still in the race for the top eight. What would have to happen for the underdogs to sneak into September? Every contender rated.
Sier to stay as Pies juggle bulging salary cap
He’s struggled to break into the Collingwood midfield this year but despite rival interest and rumours of a trade, young Pie Brayden Sier is on the verge of signing a new deal.
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