Aliir showed ‘clear signs of concussion’ in head knock: Expert
Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir should miss this weekend’s game against Geelong after “falling like a ragdoll” in a sickening head clash, an expert says.
Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir should miss this weekend’s game against Geelong after “falling like a ragdoll” in a sickening head clash, an expert says.
The AFL is investigating Port Adelaide’s handling of Aliir Aliir following a head knock, as a Power forward forced into retirement by concussion has his say.
After winning thirteen straight games the Power have now lost three on the trot, is it a form slump, or just the standard ups and downs of a very even AFL season?
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker insists team goals and not individual honours are motivation enough this season – but you try telling his mates that.
Mark Bickley knows a thing or two about winning flags, having captained two Grand Final wins at Adelaide and he believes Port Adelaide’s current incarnation has eerie similarities to the 2004 Power side that claimed the Power’s first premiership.
Geelong skipper Joel Selwood is racing to be fit for Saturday’s semi-final after having surgery on his badly injured finger. But one medical expert says the Cats took a chance by putting their star under the knife.
Richmond plays bullying football and when the Lions stood up to the bullies, the Tigers didn’t handle it. They need to address their attitude problem before Friday night’s semi-final, writes Mark Robinson. REPLAY Q&A
After 25,000 fans witnessed the Port Adelaide’s thrilling win over the Cats, hopes are rising that thousands more diehards will be allowed to grab tickets to the next home final.
Port Adelaide defeated Geelong in front of 25,000 roaring fans at Adelaide Oval and there are signs they may be able to ‘sneak in’ even more supporters for the preliminary final.
Calls to get rid of the bounce have gathered steam with legend Leigh Matthews labelling it a ‘useless part of our game’. The bounce is back on the agenda after Geelong coach Chris Scott questioned the tradition. TAKE OUR POLL
With a qualifying final on the line Geelong used a surprise centre square set-up that did not include champion Patrick Dangerfield. Jon Ralph explains what happened next and seven other issues the Cats need to fix to stay alive in 2020.
Chris Mayne returns for Collingwood as the Magpies opt for height against the Eagles, who welcome back a number of big names. But did Jaidyn Stephenson keep his spot? Check out the full teams.
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