Essendon’s mid-year recruits a silver lining after Giant bombing
The Dons may have suffered another night of misery on the main stage, but coach Brad Scott was able to find the silver lining.
The Dons may have suffered another night of misery on the main stage, but coach Brad Scott was able to find the silver lining.
Everyone could have predicted how the depleted Bombers taking on the high flying Giants was going to end, and the AFL’s fixturing is ‘killing’ its prime time spots.
Jake Stringer was having a field day against his old club on Thursday night and it didn’t sit well with scores of Essendon fans.
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
The ‘Kid with the Lid’ might soon be graduating as budding GWS superstar Darcy Jones looks to shake the tag and become one of the most damaging players in the competition.
Critics laughed at GWS Giants when they traded up to make Aaron Cadman the first pick in 2022 — but, it was all part of the master plan to land the club’s long-term spearhead. Lachlan McKirdy finds out more.
After defeating the reigning premiers, the Giants’ midfield group holds the key to their ultimate success. But, there’s one weakness which is holding them back – Lachie McKirdy unpacks it.
Aaron Cadman has arrived – and the rest of the competition is on notice. But what will the league think of Brisbane after another day of wasted opportunities and a shattering injury blow?
While two players won’t be required to return for the Brisbane Lions via the reserves following lengthy lay-offs, Oscar McInerney will play in the club’s VFL team.
Port Adelaide has eased the pressure on under-fire coach Ken Hinkley, who remains adamant he will not be going anywhere before the 2025 season is officially done and dusted.
Lachie Ash looked at Caleb Serong, Noah Anderson, Chad Warner and Tom Green and knew he had to get better — fast. The GWS star details the drive behind his rise to All-Australian contender.
Callan Ward’s AFL career is likely over, although the GWS veteran will hold off on scans until later this week which will confirm the shattering blow.
Despite dealing with the fact his career may have just ended, Callan Ward did what he’s always done – put the team first. Josh Kelly shares just what happened at three-quarter time.
At the final break, a major Richmond boilover looked a certainty. But then Callan Ward, on crutches and in tears only an hour earlier, spoke to the group – and something special happened.
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