Teenager could take Buddy’s spot for Round 1
Sydney has ruled out a surprise Lance Franklin comeback in Round 1, but a trio of exciting Swans youngsters could make their debut.
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Votes are in: Every club’s fan favourite guernsey
An overwhelming number of footy fans cast their votes in SuperFooty’s best and worst guernseys ever. Here are every club’s results.
Teams: KFC SuperCoach panic as ruck cheapie misses
Thousands of KFC SuperCoaches have been thrown a huge curveball with one of the most-popular rookies out of his side’s last pre-season match.
Star Giants who need to lead the team, not just play in it
After last year’s slide, there are plenty of concerns at GWS. And the club’s leaders are at the top of the list. Our experts assess the Giants’ 2021 prospects.
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The Tackle: Has Woosha saved his job?
Three weeks ago, John Worsfold was on the brink — his papers weren’t quite stamped, but unless there was a decent push for a finals spot, he was unlikely to coach next year. What a difference three wins makes.
‘What in the hell was Gold Coast thinking?’
As Gold Coast languishes at the bottom of the AFL table, an ex-Sun the club didn’t want is flourishing at its top-placed neighbour. Jon Anderson assesses every AFL club after Round 17.
Vote: Was Whitfield BOG against Tigers?
His team was comprehensively outplayed but a GWS midfielder was awarded three votes against Richmond. Did the Herald Sun experts get it right? VOTE ON EVERY GAME
Are Tigers the sleeping giant?
Richmond looked down and out when injury struck earlier this season but suddenly the Tigers are roaring. But GWS’ premiership hopes took another massive hit with another star injured.
‘Here’s your chance to get him’
The Giants were keeping tabs on Ian ‘Bobby’ Hill with a keen eye for three years ago before nabbing the speedster in last year’s draft. GWS fans will finally find out what the excitement is all about.
Top four won’t make-or-break the Giants
The Western Bulldogs did it in 2016 and if the situation calls for it, the Giants will back themselves to do the same thing. That’s why finishing in the top four isn’t make or break for this group’s premiership hopes.
Teams: Long wait over for Birchall
Hawthorn veteran Grant Birchall has been named for his first AFL game in more than two years but the Hawks have lost a key forward, and several big names return. ALL THE TEAMS
McGuane: Sorry Phil, Giant changes are needed
GWS co-captain Phil Davis might believe his team is better placed than previous years to win an AFL premiership, but Mick McGuane writes coach Leon Cameron must arrest an alarming trend.
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