Virus outbreak wreaks havoc on the AFL
Hawthorn’s upcoming match against the Gold Coast Suns will not go ahead as planned, with Victoria’s Covid-19 outbreak wreaking havoc.
Hawthorn’s upcoming match against the Gold Coast Suns will not go ahead as planned, with Victoria’s Covid-19 outbreak wreaking havoc.
The AFL is under fire after the controversial ruling that would have “burned down the internet” was thrown out with contempt.
This off-season could shape the Hawthorn Football Club for the next decade. And it will all start in a crucial meeting with Alastair Clarkson.
Hawthorn champion Cyril Rioli is reportedly set to snub his club’s invitation to end a three-year falling out over a comment about his wife.
Since 2011 the Hawks have lost only once after the bye break, so Essendon must be wondering what Alastair Clarkson has in store for them. Mick McGuane reveals what the Bombers can expect.
Carlton’s disastrous season hasn’t stopped fans from cheering their team but Gold Coast’s official crowd figure last weekend raised a few eyebrows. See where your club is ranked.
In the past 24 years, only three teams have made finals after being two games out of the eight after 13 rounds. It’s a dilemma Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is desperate to avoid.
It’s tough winning a spot on an AFL list but while few players become club greats and most come and go, there are some who survive the list manager’s axe each season despite many setbacks.
Richmond has been hit hard by injury but when it comes to the number of games lost by best 22 players because of injury, there are three clubs worse off than the Tigers and a premiership contender has been hit just as hard. See the injury ladder.
The AFL has admitted players, clubs and fans are losing faith in the score review system but the big issue remains their unwillingness to stump up the cash to fix it. BT hasn’t held back.
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has been making overtures to Cyril Rioli with Luke Hodge to hang up the boots this year and transition into an off-field role at the Lions.
Gary Ablett and Patrick Dangerfield were instrumental in Geelong’s victory over Richmond. But who deserved best on ground votes? Have your say on the stars of Round 12.
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