Buddy Franklin bombshell rocks footy
AFL superstar Lance Franklin has reportedly dropped a bomb on the Sydney Swans with an extraordinary twist to his future.
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Run home: The games Tigers must win to make finals
Suddenly, Richmond’s finals hopes hang in the balance after its horror loss to the Suns. Here is what needs to happen for the Tigers to make the eight.
No.1 pick revels in Swans’ ‘Bloods’ culture
The Swans’ AFLW team scored an early win when they convinced No.1 draft pick Montana Ham to choose them and she led the squad out on the SCG on Monday night.
Meek Dogs’ season cooked in first-quarter disaster
Win or season over. Those were the stakes the Western Bulldogs faced at the SCG. They failed the test miserably, the game over at quarter time.
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Proof umps give Pies ‘dream run’
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Swans, Giants sick of free-kick discrepancy
Former Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos and the club’s current administration have weighed in on evidence that Sydney clubs are disadvantaged by umpires when it comes to free kicks.
Teams: Tigers drop selection shock
Richmond has axed a young gun in a surprise move as the Tigers welcome back Dustin Martin but they’ll be missing ruckman Toby Nankervis for Sunday’s clash against West Coast.
Tips: Is this the toughest round so far?
Tigers or Eagles? Blues or Saints? Crows or Magpies? This weekend could turn into a nightmare for tipsters. Check out who our experts have picked for Round 22.
Swan calls time as injury bites
Gun Sydney defender Nick Smith has joined the growing number of 2012 premiership players in retirement, the 211-game star succumbing to the horror hamstring injury he suffered last year.
Why Round 22 will be the best of the season
It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Two rounds out from finals, this weekend’s fixtures will more than whet the appetite. And it’s not just the games involving the top four to get excited by.
Buddy intent on reaching 300 this year
Lance Franklin is desperate to play his 300th game before the end of the season, with Sydney club great Kieren Jack expected to soon announce his retirement.
Tackle: Who’s to blame for Bombers surrender?
Essendon’s ‘pathetic’ performance puts the heat on everyone at the club, from coach John Worsfold down. Mark Robinson writes after the players put up the white flag, fans are ‘dripping with anger’. LIKES AND DISLIKES
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