Why Clarko pulled up Mitchell on senior coaching job
Four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson has little doubts his apprentice Sam Mitchell will coach at the top level one day, but has revealed a critical reason why he should not rush.
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Dow or never? Blue urged to make most of re-call
Carlton coach David Teague has a message for Paddy Dow ahead of his return from injury. Check out the full Round 12 teams.
McGuane: Scoring woes put these Hawks under microscope
Hawthorn has struggled to score this season and its attack is not damaging enough. Who is to blame? Check out Mick McGuane’s report card.
The unlikely rise of a Poowong boy
The South Gippsland town of Poowong is celebrating the rise of a home grown kid to Hawthorn’s AFL list. Here’s how he got there.
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Wingard trade coming up Rozee for Power
Port left its fan base questioning the call to trade club champion Chad Wingard to Hawthorn, particularly after being stung by Shaun Burgoyne’s move. But the Power have already scored an early win.
Bogut slams AFL’s treatment of ‘the oldies’
On the cusp of a second NBA title at age 34, Aussie hoops legend Andrew Bogut has had a crack at the AFL’s attitude towards veteran players.
They played the longest, but who’s the best?
Shaun Burgoyne will join elite company this week when he becomes equal 10th on the list of most games played in VFL-AFL history. Who is the best player in the top 10? We asked a panel of experts.
Wingard returns to face Power, Crows axe Gibbs again
Port Adelaide will regain co-captain Tom Jonas, star Robbie Gray and blood its sixth debutant and will take on former teammate Chad Wingard, while the Crows have once again dropped Bryce Gibbs to the SANFL alongside Josh Jenkins.
Burton in mix for grudge match against former club
Port Adelaide defender Ryan Burton is a shock chance to take on old club Hawthorn in Tasmania on Saturday, with Robbie Gray, Tom Jonas and Scott Lycett also expected to play.
Blue faces weeks on sidelines
Carlton can’t catch a break, with Liam Jones still several weeks away from returning to the field after suffering a head injury in Round 7. The blow comes as the club considers an AFL call-up for forgotten midfielder Matthew Kennedy. INJURY NEWS
Why you can’t count Tigers out of flag race
There might be no Alex Rance, Jack Riewoldt or Trent Cotchin but if you think Richmond can’t win the flag, think again. And if Dustin Martin is going to return to his 2017 levels, anything is possible for this group.
Super Ladder: The stat ‘as useless as a political poll’
Melbourne is dominating one statistical category but it isn’t helping the Demons win games. What’s going on? Meanwhile, have the Bombers found their X-Factor? Jon Anderson rates every club’s form after Round 9.
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