First time? Houston’s Pies love-in not so ‘black and white’
Dan Houston has rubbed salt into the wounds of Port Adelaide supporters by declaring his joy at wearing the black and white jumper “for the first time” after being traded to Collingwood.
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Big problem with reaction to GWS ‘joke’
The reaction to the GWS Giants’ ill-fated end of season party has exposed a glaring issue with our national sense of humour.
Pick Sid: The SA kid with everything Crows need
A former Crows captain has urged the club to pick South Australia’s top prospect in this year’s draft, declaring he has everything Adelaide’s midfield is lacking.
Big problem with reaction to GWS ‘joke’
The reaction to the GWS Giants’ ill-fated end of season party has exposed a glaring issue with our national sense of humour.
Pies axe trio in preparation for free agent
The AFL career of a promising key position prospect could be over as the Magpies clear room for a St Kilda recruit.
Critics be damned: Gold Coast won the trade period
The football world has finally wised up to the Gold Coast Suns’ list building strategy but after Wednesday’s deadline day trades, is it too late to stop them?
Eight out of 24: Who will be part of Tigers’ historic draft haul?
Richmond boasts an incredible draft hand — eight of the first 24 selections in this year’s ‘super draft’. Draft expert CHRIS CAVANAGH details who the Tigers could pick to kickstart their rebuild.
‘A real crack’: Dees optimistic about stars
After emerging through the trade period unscathed, Melbourne’s list boss has made a bold claim about the club’s flag credentials.
‘Just too much’: Manager reacts to GWS fines
As more details of the behaviour of GWS players at an end-of-season function emerge, the captain’s manager has hit back at prospective fines.
AFL Draft order: All your club’s picks after trade mayhem
Draft picks were flying left, right and centre over a frantic trade period. After all the deals where does your club sit, and which junior stars are they looking at?
How Smith steal turbocharges Cats’ flag pursuit
Bailey Smith isn’t perfect, but he is just what the Cats need as they vie for a premiership. And they got him cheap as chips. See what his inclusion means and their possible round 1 side.
Inside Trade Period: Clubs exploiting right to ‘take the p***’
The frantic finish to this year’s AFL Trade Period reinforced clubs are being allowed to “take the p***” by cramming 10 days of work into a few hours, writes SCOTT GULLAN.
String theory: Giants’ trade gamble a risk worth taking
Jake Stringer’s off-again, on-again trade to GWS was only sealed in the final minutes of Trade Period. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines why the Giants’ gamble can become a huge bargain.
David Noble recalls son John’s ‘devastation’ over 2023 finals axing
SACKED returns with David Noble as he details how his son John let him know about being axed from Collingwood’s 2023 finals campaign. Listen to the first episode now.
Norwood and SA football legend Wally Miller dies
One of South Australia’s greatest football administrators, Norwood legend Wally Miller, has died, aged 88.
Revealed: Inside Brendon Gale’s first official Devils meeting
The incoming CEO of the Tasmania Devils AFL team has had his first official meeting with club officials in an unlikely location. He will have “a full dance card” on his to-do list early next year.
Fans hammer Dogs after Bailey Smith post
Fans have swiftly turned on Bailey Smith and hammered the Western Bulldogs over a social media post after his trade to Geelong.
Trade recap: Every move, who soared, flopped this trade period?
After a trade period that went from snoozefest to chaos, catch up on every move. What did your club do and how are they placed for the draft? Plus, every club’s moves rated.
Trade winners and losers: Have your say on all the big moves
After a wild 10 days, catch up on all the big moves, see expert trade grades for all the big deals and have your say on who came out on top.
Players, not picks: Pies’ mantra may spark dynasty or haunt them
The Pies have been clear, it’s about players, not picks. And that could either spark a dynasty, or blow the club’s 2025 season, writes Jon Ralph at the end of a tantalising trade period.
Inside deadline day: How close did Smith deal come to disaster?
Bailey Smith was left to wait until the last minute of the trade period as a host of key deals unfolded in a frantic final 30 minutes. Those closest to the Smith deal reveal how it went down.
‘Quite confronting’: Kane Cornes fires back
Kane Cornes has doubled down on his criticism of Port ruckman Ivan Soldo as the war of words between the two took a fresh turn.
No excuses: Now’s the time for Crows’ measured rebuild to deliver
The Crows have completed a strong off-season led by list boss Justin Reid, adding veteran talents and keeping their top pick. Now it’s time to deliver, writes Matt Turner.
Massive names traded in deadline bombshells
The AFL’s trade period is officially over with some blockbuster moves taking place in the final minutes that reshape the league.
Hayne, sex doll, Twin Towers: ‘Distasteful’ Giants’ antics revealed
A series of offensive skits and dress-ups at a GWS post-season function have been revealed. MARK ROBINSON has the latest details.
‘We pushed back’: Port defends mega trade
Port Adelaide’s list boss has revealed what was behind the Dan Houston mega-trade almost falling over.
Robbo: Penalise ‘moronic’ Giants — but don’t suspend them
Everlasting shame awaits the Giants at the centre of the “Troubled Couples” scandal, but let’s not mix stupidity with illegality, writes Mark Robinson. It could set a dangerous precedent.
Players revealed as Hayne detail emerges
GWS players have been named and now details of the “offensive” dress-up skits involving high-profile figures are also coming to light.
‘Best player in it’: Pies claim trade victory
Collingwood says it has struck the right balance with its trade period mentality as a key decision looms between two Saints.
‘Hard to say’: Lions uncertain on draft bids
Brisbane will continue to seek pick swaps with other clubs as it prepares for “any scenario” trying to match bids for two gun prospects.
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