AFL heavyweights in mix for Cairns hub
Two big Victorian clubs are shaping as ideal candidates to relocate to the AFL’s new mini hub in North Queensland, which is expected to host at least three matches.
Gold Coast
What was Gowers thinking? How Bont saved the day
With ball in hand, a five point lead and seconds remaining, there was only one thing that could possibly sink the Bulldogs. Luckily for Billy Gowers, his captain was there to bail him out. But what was Bevo thinking during the wild finish?
Star’s classy confession stuns AFL
An AFL star has “done an Adam Gilchrist” after he was a victim of his own brutal honesty, leaving footy commentators awe-struck.
Footy Form: Are Tigers value against struggling Giants?
Round 8 is here and some blockbuster matches are set to excite.We take a look at every game from a punter’s perspective to try and find you a winner. Plus, see all this week’s TAB Market Movers.
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Does AFL need to revive COLA to save Suns?
THE AFL has been urged to bring back the controversial cost of living allowance and give Gold Coast up to an extra $2 million a year in its salary cap to help save the embattled club.
MRO: Hawk to face tribunal, Eagle cleared
DANIEL Howe has been offered a ban for one incident during Hawthorn’s win over Carlton, but will face the tribunal over another in a dirty day for the Hawk, but it’s better news for a star Eagle. EVERY MRO DECISION
‘F— your zones’: Jack’s rules plea
JUST how observant were you during Round 18? From a former Hawk’s expletive-laden plea to the AFL to Roaming Brian being denied, Liam Twomey brings you the off-Broadway highlights from the weekend.
Tackle: Bucks could be Pies’ greatest story
COLLINGWOOD is flying and the club’s favourite son is largely to thank. MARK ROBINSON reveals his likes and dislikes from Round 18 and writes Nathan Buckley could be the coach of the year.
SuperLadder: Who actually wants to be a Bulldog?
THE WESTERN Bulldogs have reached the stage where they need to work out just who wants to be there next year and beyond. Jon Anderson assesses every club after Round 18.
Super round just what the game needs
IT’S the super round this season needed after an intensive week of rules talk with nine genuinely even-looking match-ups this weekend with enormous finals ramifications.
Adelaide’s shining Knight emerges
SINCE returning to the Adelaide side from injury, Riley Knight has underlined his importance as an aggressive and disciplined tagger without the ball and attacking, goalkicking midfielder with it. See this week’s Power Rankings here.
Why time is running out for runners
RUNNERS will be either removed or restricted next season and we reveal the reason why the AFL wants to clear them from the grounds, and the ruck nomination rule is under fire again.
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