AFL goes berserk for teenage ‘machine’
Footy pundits are singing the praises of a “seriously talented” teen, who has cemented his status as one of the AFL’s most exciting young prospects.
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AFL Teams: Hawks forward line gets boost, star Cat returns
Hawthorn has added two key forward line cogs for its Easter Monday clash against Geelong, while the Cats welcome back a midfield star. TEAMS
Malthouse: Defensive trend worse than mullet’s resurrection
Body pressure in the backline remains a basic fundamental of the game, yet with the highball it’s quickly disappearing and teams are paying a heavy price, writes Mick Malthouse.
’10 times worse’: Hogan’s homecoming nightmare
Jesse Hogan couldn’t go to the supermarket without people watching him. Or grab a drink without them filming him. He knew it was time to get out.
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SuperCoach: Is Bont the man to replace Kelly?
With a three-round average of 128, there’s few better options than Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli to replace Josh Kelly in your SuperCoach team. TOP 10 TRADE OPTIONS
Podcast: Did Judd really rule Teague out?
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Trade HQ: Will first round pick return to Vic?
While all eyes are on Stephen Coniglio at GWS, he isn’t the only Giant whose future is up in the air. Former first round pick Aiden Bonar is being closely watched by a number of Victorian clubs.
Barometer: Demon to have knee surgery
Melbourne forward Tom McDonald is unlikely to play again this season but it relieved his knee injury wasn’t worse while Carlton has lost one of its defenders for the rest of the year. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY NEWS
The Tackle: Are we seeing the end of Eddie?
Eddie Betts might be footy’s most loved player, but his form has come under the microscope this year. Mark Robinson questions whether we are seeing a slump or the end of Adelaide’s human highlights reel? THE TACKLE
Was Zaka better than McGrath for Dons?
Andrew McGrath had a blinder for the Essendon against Sydney and won the three votes in the Herald Sun Player Year award, but was there another Bomber more deserving? VOTE ON EVERY GAME
Brisbane contenders, Giants pretenders?
It was the battle of two teams keen to stamp their premiership credentials. While the Lions launched, the Giants floundered and it’s left plenty of questions for coach Leon Cameron.
Williams out to shut down Lions’ ‘excitement machine’
They might be great mates off the field, but when the ball is bounced between GWS and Brisbane, all bets are off for Zac Williams and Charlie Cameron.
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