Big wins for Saints, Giants after AFL hands out free agency compo
The first round of the AFL draft has blown out even more, with two more first-round picks heading to St Kilda and GWS as compensation for the departing Josh Battle and Harry Perryman.
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Perryman the Pie: Right man, right time for reshuffling midfield
Harry Perryman might not be a household name to Magpie fans, but the utility has landed at the right time for Collingwood, forming an important piece in a reshuffling at the Pies.
‘Extraordinary money’ Pies, Port are offering Giants flanker
Harry Perryman has one top-three finish in a best-and-fairest – four years ago. That hasn’t stopped a bidding war reaching crazy levels. LATEST TRADE BUZZ
Crows swoop on Cumming as rival launches bid for Perryman
Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.
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‘Please, give me some painkillers’: Giant opens up on horrific injury
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Selection axe hovers over Adams as Swans cavalry returns
John Longmire is adamant Taylor Adams will have a role to play in Sydney’s premiership tilt, despite looming as a hardluck story for the second finals series running.
‘Keen to change that’: Swans coy over Giant finals stumbling block
The Swans are yet to win a final against their cross-town rivals GWS. For some players, that means nothing. For others, it’s extra motivation as they hit the track ahead of the derby.
Ultimate finals guide: The key factors that will decide every final
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‘I’d love to stay’: Peatling suitors handed trade setback
James Peatling is looking to return to the SCG for a final almost 20 years after he accidentally missed one of the greatest AFL moments of all time. Plus he provides an update on his future.
Giant cashes in on breakout year with monster extension
GWS has avoided a potential free agency fight to retain Brent Daniels, locking away one of its star small forwards on a long-term contract extension.
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