Cats face threat of falling off premiership cliff
Hawthorn had to draw a line in the sand after hanging on a year too long. And for the ageing Cats, it remains to be seen if they will suffer a similar fate.
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Billy’s cheeky footy dig at Kennett
It’s an image fans will love or hate, with Jeff Kennett copping it in the latest chapter of the Geelong-Hawthorn rivalry.
Robbo: Scott’s tactics to blame for ‘snoozefest’?
Goals were rare and highlights rarer as master tacticians Chris Scott and Alastair Clarkson gave us a dose of yesterday’s football, Mark Robinson writes.
‘Couldn’t kick’: CJ’s meteoric rise to become AFL X-Factor
Changkuoth Jiath could not kick or handball when he started playing after arriving in Australia. He opens up on his incredible journey, including learning the game.
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Sicily brain fade costs Hawks dearly
As Hawthorn choked away its five-goal lead in the final term, hothead James Sicily imploded, giving away a silly freekick with minutes to go that would surrender any hope of victory.
Moneyball: How much is NicNat worth?
Nic Naitanui is expected to wait until he makes his mid-year return before delicate contract talks. He’s one of the game’s most marketable players — but has only played 15 games in two years. Could a Melbourne club swoop?
Have Hawks nabbed another bargain with Worpel?
While Tom Scully’s Hawthorn debut will be a major talking point today, the Hawks arguably got a bigger bargain when midfielder James Worpel slipped to pick No. 45 in the 2017 draft.
Trade blunder will cost Hawks father-son gun
Hawthorn’s desire to find a replacement for ageing star Dermott Brereton 25 years ago will come back to haunt them at this year’s national draft.
Will Saints offer Coniglio $1.5m a year?
St Kilda missed out on Dylan Shiel last year despite offering more than Essendon, Carlton and Hawthorn. How high will they go to lure GWS star Stephen Coniglio? JON RALPH rates all 61 free agents.
Tiger, Giant top free agency hit list
A premiership Tiger and a gun GWS midfielder head the list of 61 free agents sent to all 18 AFL clubs today. See who from your club could be on the move.
The Tackle: Return of the big Dogs a delight
There was much to like out of Western Bulldogs’ fighting win over Sydney on Saturday night. But two star Dogs on-ballers, one returning from a year out, had MARK ROBINSON smiling.
Super Rankings: Fans, experts split on Pie, Cat
Tim Kelly and Adam Treloar fought out the honours for best on ground in Geelong’s nailbiting Round 1 win over Collingwood, splitting our expert and fans. Who plumbed for who? Plus, every match’s reporters v fans vote.
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