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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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.
Sun comes out for Kade at last
KADE Kolodjashnij struggled to contain his emotions after playing a starring role in the Suns’ greatest win in what has been a challenging season for the laid-back defender.
Live ladder: What Saturday stunners mean for your club
GOLD Coast’s win has thrown what we thought the AFL ladder would look like out the window. What does it, and the Cats’ last-gasp win, mean for your club? SEE THE LIVE STANDINGS HERE
Cats chase ‘something special’ after miracle win
Chris Scott couldn’t bring himself to watch Harry Taylor kick after the siren against the Western Bulldogs. But his eyes were wide open for Zach Tuohy’s shot against Melbourne. Find out what’s next for the Cats.
Suns hand Swans a few home truths
GOLD Coast has produced the upset of the year against Sydney, and instead of cementing a top-four spot, the Swans’ fifth loss at home this season has put them in a dogfight to make the finals.
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