Finals miracle? How Dogs, Hawks, Saints can make it
There are just two rounds to go but 13 clubs are still in the race for the top eight. What would have to happen for the underdogs to sneak into September? Every contender rated.
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Why Round 22 will be the best of the season
It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Two rounds out from finals, this weekend’s fixtures will more than whet the appetite. And it’s not just the games involving the top four to get excited by.
Lyon baits Bombers with finals sledge
Ross Lyon has set the scene for a fiery clash with Essendon this weekend, referencing the Bombers lengthy finals drought during a radio interview on Monday where he declared he’d never coached better.
Tackle: Who’s to blame for Bombers surrender?
Essendon’s ‘pathetic’ performance puts the heat on everyone at the club, from coach John Worsfold down. Mark Robinson writes after the players put up the white flag, fans are ‘dripping with anger’. LIKES AND DISLIKES
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Done deal! Harris lands at Carlton
IT’S been a busy day in AFLW trades, but what loomed as the trickiest deal of the exchange period has been completed, while Melbourne has landed a star Blue. SEE THE DEALS
Best bets for Thursday night footy
AFL DAILY: GET the good oil on the Thursday night clash between Geelong and Port Adelaide, and find out about the huge blow for Freo — and SuperCoaches.
Herald Sun expert AFL tips Round 10
NEW Herald Sun reporter Chris Cavanagh is the clubhouse leader with a superb 55 tips after nine rounds. Make sure you get your tips in early with Thursday night footy.
Dockers dealt double blow on eve of Crows clash
FREMANTLE’S hopes of beating Adelaide on Saturday night have been dealt a massive blow after ruckman Aaron Sandilands was ruled out of the clash with a hamstring injury.
Barometer: Wingard blow for Port
PORT Adelaide has lost Chad Wingard with a minor calf strain, while Carlton defender Sam Rowe receives the worst possible news on his knee injury. UPDATED INJURY LIST
More good news for Cunnington
AFL DAILY: BEN Cunnington has received a double dose of good fortune after he escaped knee damage, while Hayden Ballantyne’s chances of earning a new deal have taken a hit.
No more punches? AFL to get tough
NORTH Melbourne hard man Ben Cunnington is free to play this weekend after only being fined for punching Bernie Vince and AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan isn’t happy. ALL MRP SANCTIONS
North still have finals on their mind
AFL DAILY: NORTH Melbourne isn’t giving up hope of playing finals in 2017 after their upset win over Melbourne, while Carlton defender Sam Rowe will miss the rest of the season.
Richmond warned: Beware the Bombers
WHY shouldn’t Essendon be the latest to stake a claim? Bombers climb and they’ve got Richmond up next. Club-by-club analysis of a crazy Round 9.
‘It’s just a set up for disaster’
IRISHMAN Tadhg Kennelly saw it coming, but none of the Richmond players did and he says it was “poor leadership” and “poor coaching”. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
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