The national draft is far from an exact science as clubs try and predict how teenagers will develop in an AFL system. But sometimes clubs nail their picks and set up a period of sustained success. Jon Anderson reveals how Hawthorn did that in 2004.
THERE’S no such thing as too much of a good thing for the AFL when it comes to plotting the 2019 fixture. And that means fans of the other 17 teams should get used to seeing Collingwood on TV a lot, writes MARK ROBINSON.
WHICH clubs have benefitted most from the 2019 fixture and who’s copped a tough draw? We analyse every club’s draw, name the pros and cons and the games you simply can’t miss. EVERY CLUB’S FIXTURE ANALYSED
DID your club improve its list or go backwards during the trde period? How close are they to the top eight — or a flag? List expert Gary Buckenara analyses your club’s list after the 2018 season. Read your club’s analysis here.
THE good, the bad and ugly are upon the football world. The ugly is obvious. The Essendon scandal will impose itself on the 2014 competition.
ESSENDON’S D-Day has arrived. Now it’s time for chairman Paul Little to launch D-Day himself, as the club strongly considers filing a Federal Court challenge today.
GLENN McFarlane nominates his top 10 AFL Rising Star prospects for this season. And Collingwood features prominently. VOTE AND HAVE YOUR SAY
GERARD Healy says Carlton’s midfield needs major renovations while Lance Franklin could get off the leash. Relive the live chat.
THIS hurt all involved with Richmond more than some of the insipid performances already consigned to history this season.
WAYNE Carey has achieved a triumphant return to public life and its time he shared his wealth of knowledge with North Melbourne forward Majak Daw
THEY says it’s good for the AFL when Richmond wins but even better when they lose. Dermott Brereton has an in-depth look at the Tigers.
INJURIES and interruptions are putting Hawthorn’s premiership defence to the ultimate test, writes AFL360 host Gerard Whateley
AN international star comes to Melbourne, Josh Bootsma’s sacking and Richmond’s woes — it’s all in the week, according to Macca.
FOOTY satirist Titus O’Reily emulates a report on the decision to not include legal fees under the salary cap as the ASADA investigation unfolds.
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