Contract latest: How star Bomber will impact young guns
Essendon will be keen to extend its trio of talented draftees and another emerging forward. But the form of a Bomber barometer could complicate matters.
Hawthorn
Patton’s next move after sexting scandal
After walking away from over $500,000 following his retirement from Hawthorn, Jon Patton has settled on the next chapter of his life.
Footy power couple quietly splits
One of the highest profile couples in Australian sport has reportedly split after a quiet decision to move interstate unannounced.
Hurt Locker: Big Blue adds to club’s forward woes
Another Carlton key forward is battling injury, while Richmond’s skipper is facing a long stint on the sidelines. See every club’s full injury list.
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Have the Blues already found mid-season draft gold?
Stuck on the bottom of the ladder, Carlton is desperate for two things – class and goals. And in a lightning-quick small forward from Coburg, the Blues might be about to take care of both areas in the mid-season draft. FULL CLUB BY CLUB GUIDE
League chief lauds ‘powerful’ Goodes doco
Gillon McLachlan says the AFL will learn from the past after he and the 18 club presidents sat through a private screening of the upcoming Adam Goodes documentary, which was described as “powerful and confronting”.
Winning Hawks ‘happy to be boring’
Wayne Carey might think they’re the “most boring team in the competition” but Hawks midfielder Jaeger O’Meara isn’t so sure. However they look, Hawthorn is just happy to be winning.
Kennett calls out AFL conspiracy against Hawks
Jeff Kennett has accused the AFL of a deliberate campaign to weaken his club, labelling the competition’s scheduling as unfair and ignorant to fans, saying the league is “playing funny buggers” against the Hawks.
‘Unwatchable’ Dees are on a roll
It wasn’t pretty – at all – but Melbourne chalked up another four points to resurrect their year. Jon Anderson assesses every club and reckons the confidence will shortly come for the Dees.
Young Dog: ‘Great guy’ Roughy happy to help
The man who received on-the-job tutoring from axed Hawk Jarryd Roughead has revealed what he asked the former skipper. Meanwhile, Alastair Clarkson is adamant his veteran can still play a big role for his team in 2019.
Vote: Cripps BOG in a losing side?
Patrick Cripps or Brodie Grundy? Who deserved three votes at the MCG? The Herald Sun experts have cast their votes, now it’s your turn to vote for the best on ground in every game of Round 8.
Clarko masterclass or GWS no-show?
In a big week at Waverley, Alastair Clarkson said the Hawks were a ‘middle of the road’ side then dropped Jarryd Roughead. His troops responded, but questions must be asked of the Giants’ attitude.
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