Ruck debate: Tapping into Gawn’s influence the real difference
Melbourne giant Max Gawn was at his dominate best against GWS, but coach Simon Goodwin says his influence is really only capitalised on when it’s a united effort in the midfield.
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‘I feel for him’: Coach aches for shattered skipper
Next soldier up has been the mantra for the best AFL teams and the GWS Giants are going to have to turn to troops they didn’t expect as injuries mount.
AFL goes berserk for teenage ‘machine’
Footy pundits are singing the praises of a “seriously talented” teen, who has cemented his status as one of the AFL’s most exciting young prospects.
AFL Teams: Hawks forward line gets boost, star Cat returns
Hawthorn has added two key forward line cogs for its Easter Monday clash against Geelong, while the Cats welcome back a midfield star. TEAMS
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No love for Dogs to go back-to-back
Western Bulldogs are the reigning AFLW premiership but don’t expect them to go back-to-back, at least that’s the opinion of the 10 captains who were surveyed ahead of the season openers. Who do they think will make the Grand Final?
Smarter Greene’s fitness first focus
A “wiser” Toby Greene is giving himself every chance of making a lasting contribution to GWS Giants’ 2019 campaign as he battles to make the club’s season-opener against Essendon.
Giants hopeful Kelly will re-sign soon
GWS coach Leon Cameron wants superstar Josh Kelly locked away on a contract extension before the start of the 2019 season.
Fasolo, Wines add to weird injury history
AFL pre-season can be a dangerous time for players … on and off the field. Now Alex Fasolo and Ollie Wines have joined a rich history of players injuring themselves in bizarre ways.
50 reasons to get excited about season 2019
The tennis is over and that means the AFL season is on its way. JON RALPH takes a look at what’s to come this season and what we can’t wait to see.
Who are your club’s ruck hopes?
Ruckmen are back to being exactly that and the new rules will mean some big men should dominate this year and others could struggle.
Dominant ruckman key to flag success
Dominant ruckmen will be worth their weight (or height) in gold in 2019, according to DAVID KING, who explains how the new clearance rules will impact the game.
How a unicycle helped launch a footy career
There are plenty of crosscoders in AFLW, but unicycling? Giants recruit Ebony O’Dea uses her unique background to get a leg up in footy.
Best SuperCoach cash cows, value picks
The cash cow is the bedrock of our SuperCoach season. We’ve scoured every club’s list for the best rookies and mid-pricers who are ready to sky-rocket in value and boost your bank balance.
Your club’s best Rising Star hope
The Rising Star Award is always one of the most hotly contested honours in the AFL and 2019 looks like being no different. Chris Cavanagh sifts through every club’s young talent. VOTE
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