Crystal Ball: Top eight set for shake-up
Our experts believe five clubs are good things for the top eight, which leaves three positions up for grabs. Which clubs are going to rise and fall when the AFL season restarts?
West Coast
King: Simple tactic that wins 68 per cent of games
Expect the footy to be fast and furious when the game resumes under a shorter format this week. David King reveals the key to success in a 17-round season.
Malthouse: Which clubs will prosper in 17-game year?
The 2020 season is no longer a marathon, it’s a sprint, and some clubs will thrive. Mick Malthouse has revisited his pre-season tips and made a few changes, and identifies the players he expects to fire in a year that’s far from normal.
Cox backs Cousins for Hall of Fame honour
One of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, Dean Cox, says former teammate Ben Cousins should be an “automatic walk-up” to be inducted based on his outstanding on-field feats at West Coast.
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AFL great, coaches slam Ballarat lighting
BULLDOGS coach Luke Beveridge wants an earlier start time for future games in Ballarat as a poorly lit Mars Stadium caused viewing issues that left Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley unable to see the ground.
Live ladder: Dees, Giants, Power in top four stoush
MELBOURNE and Hawthorn have taken big steps towards September as the fights for a top-four spot heats up after wins to Port Adelaide, GWS and the Demons. TOP EIGHT PREDICTIONS
North ice Eagles in chilly Hobart
NORTH Melbourne has kept its finals hopes alive, beating the freezing conditions and West Coast Eagles in Hobart as Paul Ahern announced himself as a future star of the game.
Double blow: Eagles lose two guns for crunch Tassie clash
WEST Coast have suffered a major double blow, with Josh Kennedy and Luke Shuey ruled out of the crucial AFL clash with North Melbourne.
Sunday teams: Hawks load up for finals push
HAWTHORN’s bid to cement its spot in the top eight has received a significant boost with the return of two key players, while the Bulldogs have more injury troubles and the Power have pulled two selection surprises. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
Neeld blindsided by Bombers exit
FORMER Essendon assistant coach Mark Neeld has opened up about his shock exit from the Bombers, saying he was disappointed to be moved on in-season while also addressing the rumours about his role.
This season’s cleverest footy tip
SIMON Goodwin referenced James Bond this week and Herald Sun expert Sam Landsberger has found inspiration in the super spy when making his prediction for the Demons this week. ROUND 19 TIPS
Who is the AFL coach of the year?
ARE you more impressed with Collingwood’s return to form or West Coast’s fight? How about Damien Hardwick’s dominant Tigers or Brad Scott’s efforts at North? Check out who some of the game’s greats are backing for coach of the year.
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