Injury nightmares in AFL pre-season
Star forward Jesse Hogan headlines a day of nightmare injuries for AFL clubs in another revealing day of pre-season action.
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COVID hit leaves just four AFL stars on big bucks
In 2019, 16 players AFL stars earned more than $900,000. But the financial impact of the pandemic saw that number slashed in 2020. See last year’s average player salary.
Footy21: Jezza reveals why he nearly stayed a Giant
Jeremy Cameron was the headline name of last year’s trade period but there were moments when the Cats recruit thought about taking the easy option.
Footy21: Young Pie’s special bond with Lumumba
Heritier Lumumba’s relationship with the Pies might be frayed over the systemic racism at the club, but it hasn’t stopped from reaching out to Isaac Quaynor.
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GWS Ferraris ready to show grunt
THE Giants may be the Ferraris of the AFL but Josh Kelly says the team has found its four-wheel drive capabilities in 2018. And the star midfielder says his side is ready to show off its new-found grunt.
Giant decisions for GWS coach
LEON Cameron says if he doesn’t get his team selection right the Swans will go in for the kill. So who will make the cut as GWS locks in its side for Saturday’s elimination final?
Why are Tigers so bad at winning clearances?
DUSTIN Martin, Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia, Kane Lambert, Toby Nankervis. Richmond has a star-studded midfield and a handy ruckman, but cannot win the footy at stoppages. What does every finals club need to get better at?
Mummy’s the word for Giant ruckman
GWS assistant coach Shane Mumford has transformed former string-bean Rory Lobb into a ruck star. And the Giants big man has a key role to play against the Sydney Swans.
Too close to call? Roos’ derby tip
FORMER Sydney coach Paul Roos says the Swans’ proven September performances may give them an edge in Saturday’s elimination final against GWS, but even he admits the contest is almost too close to call.
Week off to help Buddy across line
STAR pairing Lance Franklin and Luke Parker are on track for a return for Saturday’s elimination final at the SCG. But both have more to do this week before being given the green light.
The Tackle: Daniel Rioli and the ‘September gene’
WITH Maurice and Cyril and Michael Long in the extended family — all Norm Smith Medallists — the ‘September gene’ is strong in the Rioli clan. Is Daniel Rioli the key to Richmond’s finals hopes?
McGuane: derby final will be won in ‘the jungle’
SYDNEY and GWS both like to play a combative, contested game and Saturday’s elimination final will be decided at the coalface. MICK McGUANE dissects the Swans’ and Giants’ tactics.
Barometer: finals clubs sweat on stars
THE clock is ticking. Adam Treloar, Jack Viney, Kane Lambert and Toby Greene are desperate to prove they are fit for finals. Who will make it — and who will miss out? Every team’s selection posers.
Rocky’s finals outlook: Eagles are flying under radar
FINALS a one-horse race? Not according to Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff who believes West Coast can overcome the loss of key men Nic Naitanui and Andrew Gaff to win this year’s flag.
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