Round 1 locks? Dees kids show up more experienced Roos
Clayton Oliver was back – but it was two young Melbourne draftees who made their mark at Arden Street on Saturday, in a midfield battle that gave a glimpse into the Roos’ future, too.
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Every Cat rated: Next-gen Geelong officially making its move
Jeremy Cameron not Geelong’s No. 1 anymore? That’s right – and it’s not the only ranking that might surprise. Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every player on the list.
Brownlow winner slams ‘ridiculous’ umpire voting move
In 2003, Mark Ricciuto won a Brownlow Medal with 22 votes – just the 23 shy of Patrick Cripps’ tally last year. And the Crows great says the AFL’s latest decision might be the wrong one.
Team of the century: Giants side rivals league’s strongest
They may have only entered the competition in 2012, but Greater Western Sydney’s best team of the 21st century packs a punch. Check it out here.
‘Not a serious footy club’: Lyon’s big call on selling home games
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has spoken passionately about his club’s bid to establish themselves as a power club in Victoria, rather than sell home games interstate.
VFL club keen to give Thomas football lifeline
Tarryn Thomas has moved closer to making a return to football with a VFL club after being sacked from North Melbourne last year.
AFL player charged with rape and sexual assault
An AFL player has been charged with rape and a string of other serious sexual offences, with the alleged offending occurring in the Geelong area. A second man has also been charged.
Hawks explore shock $20 million cross-code deal
Hawthorn’s Waverley Park headquarters has been listed for sale – and a surprise suitor has emerged for the facility. Ed Bourke has more.
The Ross rebuild: Inside Lyon’s plan to end Saints drought
Over the past decade, the ‘irrelevant’ Saints have been the most ridiculed team in Victoria. But Ross Lyon is adamant St Kilda is ‘a serious football club’. He opens up on why – and what’s next.
Pre-season intel: Swans, Giants bolters make round 1 cases
SuperCoaches have another midfield cheapie to consider after a young Giant surged into the frame for an early debut with an impressive outing in the pre-season hitout against Sydney.
Port finds its saviour – and a potential midfield problem
Jeremy Finlayson proved he was ready to step in and help Port Adelaide’s injury-hit backline. But did the dominant Crows expose a bigger issue? Get all the intel from Mt Barker.
Top pick’s setback for Opening Round
The top 10 pick who was “100 per cent in the frame” for an Opening Round debut is now racing against the clock to be fit.
Bombers ‘really clear’ on expectations: Merrett
Superstar midfielder Zach Merrett will captain Essendon for a third season and he believes the club is developing a clearer identity.
Five forwards to consider for your SuperCoach team
There’s plenty of value options for our SuperCoach forward lines this year — in particular some ex-Bulldogs with a point to prove. Check out five players to consider in this FREE guide.
AFL on potential clash with NFL blockbuster
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has had his say on the potential finals fixture clash with the NFL showpiece set for Melbourne.
Inside story: The ‘f**k it’ mantra that turned Dees around
Four months ago, a year that many thought couldn’t get any worse for Melbourne did exactly that. Today, ‘it’s a very happy place’. JON RALPH looks at what – and who – has changed.
Ricciuto: The word Crows are right not to mention
It’s shaping as a crunch season for Matthew Nicks and the Crows. Former skipper Mark Ricciuto says the club has already made one right move by avoiding one of the pitfalls of their 2024 campaign.
AFL great’s heartbreaking final four words
As hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects to West Coast great Adam Hunter, his partner Latisha shared their final conversation.
Every Roo rated: Why this phenom can win the Brownlow
North Melbourne’s spike has to be around the corner. Who will stand up to take this club back to relevancy? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Kangaroo.
Tiger Tracker: When will Richmond’s draftees be unleashed?
Richmond’s prized draft crop is set to shape the club’s next era. But as CHRIS CAVANAGH writes, Tiger fans will have to be patient. See where every player is at in our Tiger Tracker.
Wider review re-opens investigation into Petracca incident
The AFL is set to reinvestigate Christian Petracca’s King’s Birthday near-death experience after an official demand from the AFLPA.
AFL club’s secret pitch to Harley Reid
Sam Mitchell is set to play a major role if Hawthorn is to land the AFL’s most in-demand player, as Harley Reid considers his future at West Coast.
Pies, Lions, Suns: Who stood out in three-way practice clash
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Collingwood faced off in a series of short clashes, and while the teams have gotten through largely incident-free, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
Cornes: The AFL stars who won’t return my calls
Kane Cornes has trained himself not to let the criticism in during his time at the media, but Cornes tells Scott Gullan even some of his former teammates won’t return his calls.
Hawks coach responds to Reid wedding photo
After being pictured laughing at a wedding with West Coast star Harley Reid, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has explained what went down.
‘Data will tell us’: AFL on troubling issue
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon will wait until the end of pre-season before making a call on a burning issue after worrying signs.
Footy factory: Geelong Falcons’ best team of the century
The Geelong region has produced All Australians and a host of AFL greats since 2000. And the late Mick Turner was central to forming the Falcons ‘footy factory’. See the full team.
Millionaire pulls rug out from under Kochie
Port Adelaide supremo David Koch has been left in the lurch by a key sponsor, with the club making the call to get new guernseys.
Every Demon rated: The star Dees ‘would be stuffed’ without
The Dees fell away from contention last year. But with their A-graders fit and firing, can they bounce back? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every player on their list.
‘You get what you deserve’: Wines addresses Hinkley’s last ride
Power superstar Ollie Wines says there’s added motivation at Port to not only send Ken Hinkley off on a high, but possibly a Port Adelaide legend alongside him.
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