Big Cat reveals secret battle with debilitating injury
A Geelong superstar is facing surgery and an extended break during the off-season after revealing his two-month battle with a secret foot injury to help guide the Cats to a flag.
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Brotherly love: Henry home as family pull revealed
New Cat Ollie Henry says the pull to play with his brother was too great as he watched Jack lift the premiership cup at the MCG.
Trials, tribulations of dramatic trade period
Big-name moves, a controversial salary dump, tensions between list managers and arguably the biggest trade ever made the 2022 trade period one to remember.
Final frenzy: How Pies, Cats saved trade period in 30 minutes
Talks started on a bombshell three-way trade that shook up the trade period only 30 minutes before the deadline. Here’s how it happened – and the frantic final day played out.
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The Tackle: Pie ‘animal’ firming for AA nod
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Hurdles Ablett must clear before playing again
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Breakthrough in AFL contract freeze … now for fixture
There is hope coming for clubs and players looking to sign new contracts. The deals won’t be simple but they do have a big impact on the fixture. Jon Ralph explains.
The Tackle: Big, bad, bustling … Charlie?
He’s been a key figure in Port Adelaide’s surge to the top of the AFL ladder and Mark Robinson says Charlie Dixon is playing with the passion and power of another former premiership spearhead. Plus, all Robbo’s Round 7 likes and dislikes.
Super Ladder: Dons flattered by ‘easy kills’
Essendon has squandered its top-eight spot after a heavy Round 7 loss to Western Bulldogs, with West Coast and Melbourne the big movers. Jay Clark reviews every club’s position on the ladder.
Roos deny risking Ziebell after setback
North Melbourne says captain Jack Ziebell’s latest injury setback was “bad luck” after he went down early in the club’s loss to Richmond. Plus, the latest on Jordan De Goey and Joel Selwood’s injuries.
AFL superstar’s dash back to Victoria
Geelong’s Gary Ablett has left his club’s Western Australia hub to fly home to be with his family. Putting his playing future under a cloud.
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