Desperation rankings: Contenders or pretenders at 0-2?
Are the Cats too old? Does Brisbane have a soft underbelly? The heat will be put on Friday night’s loser. Jon Ralph ponders whether either could recover from 0-2.
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AFL’s surprise verdict on contentious free kick
The AFL has ruled on the controversial call made in the dying seconds of St Kilda’s win over the Giants.
AFL star: Outrage at ump was wrong
Callan Ward kickstarted a controversy surrounding a holding the ball decision, but is now convinced the umpire’s call was correct.
AFLW wrap: Demons book finals spot in thriller
Melbourne managed to hold on despite a defiant comeback from Fremantle, securing a spot in the AFLW finals in the process. AFLW WRAP
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Every position will be reviewed at Port, warns Kochie
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch turns up the heat on Ken Hinkley by declaring every Alberton position will be reviewed at season’s end.
Robbo: What’s happened to man of Steele?
Steele Sidebottom finished runner-up in last year’s Brownlow Medal, but hasn’t been able to repeat his heroics for Collingwood this year. Mark Robinson ponders whether the star Magpie needs a role change. See all of Robbo’s Round 19 likes and dislikes.
Super Ladder: The player GWS would want back
A host of talent has left GWS since its inception, including stars such as Adam Treloar. But Jon Anderson says St Kilda forward Josh Bruce is the one that truly got away for the Giants.
Giant call: Grand final or baby birth
Playing on grand final day in Melbourne or being in Sydney for the birth of your first child? GWS Giants star Sam Reid says he can do both.
Mick: Will Buddy make end of monster deal?
Lance Franklin signed a nine-year deal when he joined Sydney to be a Swan until the end of 2022. But with injuries restricting him to nine games this year, will he last another three years? Mick Malthouse gives his verdict on your club’s veterans.
Does anyone want to finish eighth?
Eighth spot is there for the taking but Port Adelaide was unable to land the killer blow against GWS to fall short by one point.
Port has some forward thinking to do
The Power’s lack of an effective forward target was costly against the Giants. It has plenty of options in its squad but hasn’t yet found an answer this season. Plus: review with quarter-by-quarter updates.
Buddy rejection a Shaw win for Giants
Heath Shaw has been praised as the greatest trade in GWS Giants history as he prepares for his 300th game, and the club has Sydney rival Lance Franklin to thank.
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