New decade, who dis? That line itself could summarise the Dockers as they head into 2020. New coach, new facilities and a batch of three top-10 draft picks – Fremantle will assume a new look and feel this season and there’s plenty to be excited about.
The Western Bulldogs are this year’s SuperCoach rich kids but the Tigers like to spread the wealth around. See where your team ranks and the most expensive players at every club.
State of Origin is full steam ahead, with the AFL today outlining selection criteria for the Victoria v All-Stars match that will raise much-needed funds for fire-affected communities. Will clubs and players heed the call?
The departure of two wingmen, along with new coach Justin Longmuir’s focus on skill, means the Dockers are very SuperCoach-relevant in 2020. See The Phantom’s best 22 analysis
FREMANTLE midfielder Harley Bennell could be just two weeks away from making his AFL return after producing his most promising WAFL display of the season last Saturday.
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott has praised his players response to early inaccuracy in front of goal, saying the win shows the club’s maturity. Re-cap all the Sunday footy action here.
BRAD Scott predicted that North Melbourne’s success in wild Hobart conditions would stand his men in good stead for anything the Perth weather gods could throw at them. He was right.
YOU won’t believe Richmond’s soft run home while the Kangaroos could pull off a miracle finals berth with the easiest draw from here, according to Champion Data. SEE WHERE YOUR CLUB RATES
AFL DAILY: HAWTHORN has regained two stars as it tries to stop the rampaging Eagles and Adelaide has some relief from its injury crisis for its top-four stoush against the Demons. See all the final Sunday teams and recap today’s footy news.
Fremantle midfielder Brad Hill admits his recent off-field misdemeanour was “silly” and has vowed never to repeat the mistake.
CARLTON will have to bounce back from it’s 109-point smashing against Melbourne without captain Marc Murphy who has suffered another injury setback, while Josh Schache will debut for the Dogs and the Magpies welcome back a son of a gun.
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley is pondering how best to curb the influence of in-form Dog Jack Macrae. Meanwhile, Brad Hill has spoken of the drunken night out that landed him in hot water.
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