Essendon has confirmed the return of skipper Dyson Heppell, and that’s not the only boost for the Bombers this weekend. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs and Giants have made some big changes. FULL TEAMS, plus KFC SuperCoach advice.
The Western Bulldogs will cop one of the least wanted tags in footy if they can’t turn their season around on Sunday, writes Mark Robinson. Which other clubs have the most to lose in Round 2?
Trent Cotchin starred in Richmond’s MCG finals wins over Geelong. But a young Cotchin would have had very different feelings about those games. Here’s a glimpse at what AFL teams would look like if stars played for the club they grew up supporting.
There is another hub in mind for the next slate of games. But this time, it could be Victorian teams packing their bags. And Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has embraced the challenge.
ONE in three football supporters say watching the footy has been less enjoyable this year as fans reveal the most frustrating rules in the game. SEE FULL RESULTS
RICHMOND is the reigning premier and best team in the AFL, so it’s no surprise its coach and captain are rated highly in this year’s Footy Fans Survey, but Nathan Buckley has won plenty of support. RESULTS
FURIOUS West Coast will attempt to keep prized assistant coach Sam Mitchell to his coaching contract next season as former club Hawthorn, Carlton and St Kilda attempt to lure him home.
HALL of Fame Legend Malcolm Blight rates All-Australian selection as the best individual award in the AFL today. Here is his team of the year. And there are a few big names missing.
CARTLON young gun Charlie Curnow has surprisingly been hit with a one-match ban while Saturday night rival Steven May has also been banned. Plus, watch the banner fail of the year. LIVE FOOTY NEWS
SAM Mitchell has revealed he asked his manager to put feelers out for a trade to Collingwood after a breakdown in his relationship with the Hawks in 2011. And a text message from Alastair Clarkson almost pushed him over the edge.
LANCE Franklin is wounded and there’s little help on the horizon as Sydney’s season goes into free fall. Get expert analysis of every club in the wake of Round 19.
IT is 10 weeks since Steven Motlop became a Showdown hero against Adelaide and as the Power prepares for a rematch this weekend, he has underlined his importance to the side. See why and where your team sits in this week’s Power Rankings.
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