WHILE other clubs strengthened their lists during the trade/free agency period, St Kilda didn’t as its ruck stocks continue to be a huge problem. Is Billy Longer up to it? What about Lewis Pierce? Alan Richardson has his work cut out, Jon Ralph writes.
PORT Adelaide secured Tom Rockliff, Jack Watts and Steven Motlop last year but they didn’t make finals in 2018. Does that make last year’s off-season a fail? What does the departure of Chad Wingard mean? Gary Buckenara analyses the Power’s list.
GOLD Coast has pick No.80 in the AFL draft and will use it on a delisted free agent. They should use it on Brendon Goddard, writes MARK ROBINSON.
ADELAIDE had a horror season on and off the field in 2018 and while many expect them to bounce back next year, is it that simple? Gary Buckenara has some concerns about the Crows’ list and explains why.
GILLON McLachlan takes over the AFL reins next week and, with crowds down and fans unhappy with costs and ticketing, he has a lot to do. See Jeff Kennett’s hit list.
ANZ Stadium is a soulless, concrete jungle with a cow paddock surface, and is clearly the worst sporting venue in Australia.
THE week according to Macca: Jack Riewoldt, Travis Cloke, Stevie J, crowd racism, Paul Roos and Melbourne United
BUDDY Franklin v Hawthorn, the bump that shook the world, and the Hawks’ scoring prowess. It’s all in Macca’s Week.
TO COMMEMORATE the supposed death of the bump, we put together the top 10 biggest bumps in history. VOTE for your favourite.
THE Tigers didn’t get the four points, but Robbo says they may have gone a long way towards unlocking their best football. RECAP LIVE CHAT.
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