Ex-Pie leads new-look Dockers to Blues thumping
Without Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters in the middle, a former Pie ran riot against a lacklustre Blues outfit, with Sam Walsh and a returning star the only saving grace.
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VOTE: How often should we see Origin played?
It was the perfect hit-and-giggle contest for the perfect cause. But, did the return of representative football do enough to justify more State of Origin? HAVE YOUR SAY.
Rance to play again? What we want in 2020
Oh the possibilities — and the chances for stuff-ups. Here are some of the good, the bad and the ugly on offer in season 2020. What do the punters really want to see and will the AFL get its wishes?
Call to ban bump as Eagle ruled out for year
West Coast says a premiership forward battling concussion symptoms won’t play in 2020 as the fallout continues from a bombshell diagnosis of Geelong great Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer. Should the bump be banned?
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When there’s more at stake than football
WHILE his three brothers — Angus, Andrew and Hamish — fight for the footy, Will Brayshaw will represent the defence force in Afghanistan next month in a much more serious conflict.
Has this season been a fizzer?
THE AFL is exploring some radical rule changes for next season with good reason with the 2018 season is on track to fizzle out into one of the most predictable years of the modern era.
AFL to change rule on umpire contact
DUSTIN Martin’s fine for umpire contact sparked plenty of debate but the AFL is set to end the confusion with concrete guidelines in its off-season judicary review.
Could Gilbert play on at another club?
ST KILDA veteran Sam Gilbert wants to play on next season, and has left the door open to finishing his career at another club if the Saints don’t offer him a new deal. Meanwhile, could the Hawks poach Marc Murphy?
Kanga pain as Waite suffers setback
NORTH Melbourne’s hopes of sustaining their magnificent 2018 form have taken a hit with veteran forward Jarrad Waite facing an indefinite stint on the sidelines. EVERY AFL CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Which club has the best mature-age recruits?
THERE’S All-Australians, premiership players and star goalkickers. Every club boasts its share of mature-age talent, but how does yours stack up? See the full list and vote for the best player.
Is midfielder’s hold on Charlie over?
COREY McKERNAN believes the AFL might finally change its Brownlow rules if ineligible star Nat Fyfe finishes a runaway vote-getter while midfielder dominance has taken some of the prestige away from the Medal.
Dual-threat guns key to flag hopes
PATRICK Dangerfield plays forward against the stronger teams, Robbie Gray has doubled his time spent forward and come finals time, expect Dustin Martin to wreak havoc there too. Meet the dual-threat movers and shakers.
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