Nic Nat’s incredible tattoo of sporting legend
Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui will have an impressive addition when he runs onto the field next season after getting an amazingly detailed image of his sporting hero tattooed on his leg.
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Dees can rise again: Goddard rates every club’s list
AFL champion Brendon Goddard has rated every club’s midfield, forward line, defence and ruck stocks and is bullish about Melbourne’s chances of rebounding from a horror year. Where did your club rate?
Malthouse: Three clubs that must improve in 2020
Victorian clubs have seen success in recent years but there are a trio who are lagging behind the rest. And premiership coach Mick Malthouse believes its not just their work on-field that needs to be fixed.
10 biggest footy scandals of the decade
No scandal has dominated the past decade like the Essendon supplements saga. But there have been plenty of times where footy has found itself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Nick Smart rates the top-10 AFL scandals of the decade.
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AFL to change rule on umpire contact
DUSTIN Martin’s fine for umpire contact sparked plenty of debate but the AFL is set to end the confusion with concrete guidelines in its off-season judicary review.
Could Gilbert play on at another club?
ST KILDA veteran Sam Gilbert wants to play on next season, and has left the door open to finishing his career at another club if the Saints don’t offer him a new deal. Meanwhile, could the Hawks poach Marc Murphy?
Kanga pain as Waite suffers setback
NORTH Melbourne’s hopes of sustaining their magnificent 2018 form have taken a hit with veteran forward Jarrad Waite facing an indefinite stint on the sidelines. EVERY AFL CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Which club has the best mature-age recruits?
THERE’S All-Australians, premiership players and star goalkickers. Every club boasts its share of mature-age talent, but how does yours stack up? See the full list and vote for the best player.
Is midfielder’s hold on Charlie over?
COREY McKERNAN believes the AFL might finally change its Brownlow rules if ineligible star Nat Fyfe finishes a runaway vote-getter while midfielder dominance has taken some of the prestige away from the Medal.
Dual-threat guns key to flag hopes
PATRICK Dangerfield plays forward against the stronger teams, Robbie Gray has doubled his time spent forward and come finals time, expect Dustin Martin to wreak havoc there too. Meet the dual-threat movers and shakers.
Waite to return as Roos eye wounded Dogs
JARRAD Waite is expected to return for North Melbourne’s clash with the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, Richmond has a salary cap squeeze and Tom Mitchell isn’t fazed by Brownlow hype. RE-CAP THE DAY’S NEWS
Tigers getting rough end of 50m penalty stick
IF it feels like there have been more 50m penalties this season, there is a good reason for that and Richmond and Brisbane are on the wrong end while Hawthorn is in the umpires’ good books. SEE THE STATS
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