Flag ready or ‘complete rebuild’?
One club needs to start all over again, another’s list is “seriously underperforming” while elsewhere the pressure is on to play finals. See how close we think each club is to footy’s ultimate prize.
West Coast
How your club’s recruits have started pre-season
After a big trade period, Geelong’s two key signings are planning early pre-season returns. But how are the new faces at your club settling in? See where all 18 clubs are at.
Eagles will wrap their arms around Ryan
West Coast forward Oscar Allen has come out in support of Eagles flag hero Liam Ryan, who was subjected to a vile racist attack on social media last week.
‘Abhorrent’: Eagle targeted by racist attack
The West Coast Eagles and AFL Players Association have been forced to respond to a vile racist attack on star Liam Ryan after a social media user targeted his young child.
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Buddy ‘in Gary Ablett snr mould’
ADAM Goodes or Lance Franklin? On the eve of the AFL’s indigenous round, JON ANDERSON rates the greatest indigenous talents from every club — and Sydney legend Michael O’Loughlin has some special praise for one man.
Bombers set for big Dreamtime boost
ESSENDON will be forced to make at least one change for Saturday night’s blockbuster against Richmond and an All-Australian is ready to return. Top draft pick Aaron Francis is also pushing his case. RECAP ALL TODAY’S FOOTY NEWS
Riewoldt left ‘like a rag doll’ after hit
JAKE Carlisle has failed in his bid to overturn his two week ban for striking Richmond star Jack Riewoldt. Did the tribunal get it right? Recap all the evidence here.
Barometer: Tigers suffer double injury blow
IS RICHMOND’S dream run with injuries over? Two premiership stars will spend several weeks on the sidelines. Plus the latest on Jack Riewoldt, and another setback for ex-Tiger Brett Deledio. WHO’S ON THE CUSP AT YOUR CLUB?
‘I was wrong’: Big fear turns to Eagles’ menacing strength
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson is happy to admit his initial thinking was wrong, saying the MCG-like dimensions at Optus Stadium have given the Eagles just as much of an advantage.
Embarrassing backflip as league admits mistake
AFL football operations boss Steve Hocking has admitted an error was made in the overturning of a Richmond goal on Saturday. But what does the league plan on doing about it? RECAP ALL THE DAY’S FOOTBALL NEWS
Crows’ loss more than just a bad day
ADELAIDE will never use it as an excuse but there is context surrounding Sunday’s horror result in Alice Springs, writes Reece Homfray in his Round 10 Power Rankings column.
All eyes on Rioli’s ‘endearing’ tap
THE AFL faces anothertest case of its umpire contact rules over a friendly tap from young West Coast forward Willie Rioli. But one AFL legend says the Eagle should get the all clear. WATCH THE INCIDENT
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