Mitch Brown will revive his AFL career at Melbourne but the former Essendon forward says he’s not there to be a depth player. Other delisted players are searching for new homes as clubs look to fill vacant list spots.
They don’t have to be the best player on the team, but cult heroes are players who are absolutely adored by their supporter base. We’ve listed the players who we think fit the title of ‘cult hero’ at each AFL club.
Draftees Liam Henry and Isaiah Butters experienced a business boom after being snapped up by Fremantle as their indigenous art-inspired ties sold out within hours.
From Gold Coast’s stunning trio of young stars to the last pick in the draft, hope springs eternal for club’s pinning their futures on their new draft picks. Our experts run the rule over every club and every pick. SEE ALL YOUR CLUB’S NEW RECRUITS
GOLD Coast skipper Steven May is clear to play this weekend after a win at the AFL Tribunal. But Carlton is sweating after both Curnow brothers were cited for the same charge.
DUSTIN Martin and Trent Cotchin are the AFL’s version of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thompson as Richmond retains its place on top of the ladder while GWS drop out of the eight. EVERY TEAM ANALYSED
NATHAN Fyfe can expect to escape any sanction for his crunching bump on Seb Ross based on the AFL’s recent precedent. However, the news isn’t as good for Suns skipper Steven May.
LUKE Beveridge admits he has no idea where the Western Bulldogs sit in the 2018 pecking order after his youthful squad made it three straight wins against the Brisbane Lions. Recap all Saturday’s action here.
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon has described the sexual harassment allegations that surround his club as equal to the most challenging thing he has gone through in his life.
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon isn’t going anywhere, apologetic about the hurt caused, but defiant about his reputation as the likelihood of further allegations holds the key to this story, writes JON RALPH.
DEFIANT Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says he “holds no fears” over the sexual harassment allegations that continue to surround him and he was asked if there were more skeletons to come out.
AFL DAILY: RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin and ruckman Toby Nankervis are certain starters as the Tigers set themselves for a North Melbourne ambush at Etihad Stadium.
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