Western road worriers: WA stance a disaster for AFL, Eagles
As WA prepares to lock out the eastern states until the middle of 2022, the AFL faces a major juggling act which will leave West Coast and Fremantle in limbo.
Melbourne
AFL star’s hilarious response to birth
Max Gawn led the Demons to their first premiership in more than half a century this year and now he has even more reason to celebrate.
How Dee party could spark Boxing Day Test full house
Melbourne’s MCG premiership shindig won’t just be a celebration of their drought-breaking flag — it could also pave the way for a full house on Boxing Day.
‘We’re going to fight you’: Furious Dogs wanted Dees’ blood
Putting the winner of the AFL premiership and the team they’d just hammered to win the flag in the same nightclub was always going to be a recipe for potential disaster.
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Goodwin ‘sick in guts’ after season from hell
Simon Goodwin feels the pain of Melbourne supporters after the club’s dismal season and has already begun planning for next year to ensure there is no repeat.
Demons boss promises 2020 revival
Max Gawn and Clayton Oliver have tied for Melbourne’s best-and-fairest award as the Demons president vows the team will ‘respond hard’ after crashing down the ladder in 2019.
‘The period after that was a dark place’
Premierships won and lost, tragedy, illness, family and teammates — retiring champions Jarryd Roughead, Jordan Lewis and Jarrad McVeigh have seen it all. They look back on famous careers with Hamish McLachlan.
Trade talk: What will Jones cost Saints?
If St Kilda is forced to trade pick No.5 to land Brad Hill, how would it get a deal done for Sydney’s Zak Jones? The pacy midfielder is of interest to the Saints, but at what price?
Cats, Eagles fans share grief with Frawley’s family
The AFL has paid tribute to Danny Frawley with a minute’s silence at the MCG before Friday night’s semi-final, which was attended by his grieving family.
Key footy changes for Kangas, Dees
North Melbourne has overhauled its coaching department and is on the hunt for a new list manager, while a favourite son at the Demons will depart after nine years.
‘Shattered’ Giant feels salary cap squeeze
GWS’s desperation to hold on to All-Australian superstar Lachie Whitfield looks likely to force popular teammate Adam Tomlinson out of the club. And one Melbourne club has emerged as the leading contender.
Trade news: Dogs eye triple treat
The Western Bulldogs hope a trio of trade targets can turn them into a long-term premiership threat. Plus Eddie Betts’ potential Carlton conundrum, Ollie Wines, Todd Goldstein, Isaac Smith and more.
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