AFL captain demoted after supporter backlash
Port Adelaide have scrapped their ridiculed co-captaincy model after just one season, with their 2020 season skipper announced on Friday.
West Coast
Shuey’s amazing compliment for outgoing skipper
Norm Smith medallist Luke Shuey will lead West Coast next year, and he has enormous shoes to fill after delivering outgoing captain Shannon Hurn the ultimate compliment.
Central speedy forward looks to impress West Coast
West Coast’s decision to give Central District’s Isaya McKenzie a chance to vie for a rookie contract shocked the speedster himself. But he’s now taking the opportunity with both hands.
List ratings: Magpies mids on the slide
Collingwood had the best midfield three seasons ago but its ranking has tumbled each year since. Where does the Pies’ engine room sit now. Champion Data rates every position at your club.
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The line that stopped Cometti calling
HUNDREDS of thousands of AFL fans may crave his return but Dennis Cometti says he’s loving retirement. And the former Friday night favourite has revealed his favourite lines calling the footy.
Wanted Eagles face $2 million dilemma
THEY’RE both free agents and the subject of massive offers from rival clubs. And if they want to stay at West Coast, Andrew Gaff and Jeremy McGovern face a big question. Plus, a speedy Demon may want out.
King: Mid-season trade window must happen
TODD Goldstein would enhance Geelong’s premiership chances if he joined the Cats mid-season, the same for West Coast if it traded to secure Marc Murphy. Opening a June trade window would add spice to the season, writes DAVID KING.
Magpie eyes shock late-season return
COLLINGWOOD veteran Tyson Goldsack is hopeful of making a miraculous return to football in time for finals, less than seven months after injuring his ACL during a pre-season game against the Bulldogs in Moe.
Danny McGinlay’s mid-season banner for your club
FORGET the PR spin from the coaches. If you want to know where your club is really at, there is only one man who can sum it up perfectly. Check out DANNY MCGINLAY’S hilarious mid-season banner for every club.
Swans, Eagles renew heavyweight rivalry
BETWEEN 2005 and 2007 the Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagles’ clashes were the Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier of the AFL. On Friday night, their heavyweight rivalry resumes.
Don’t change the game too much: Bevo
AS the AFL trials new rules ahead of likely change, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has urged the League not to take too big a leap. RECAP THE DAY’S FOOTY NEWS
Swans hope inside knowledge can help stop Nic
SYDNEY ruck coach Dean Cox says stopping West Coast star Nic Naitanui will be near impossible in Friday night’s match of the round at the SCG. But the Swans do have some inside knowledge.
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