Longmuir set for Dockers job
Justin Longmuir has been a hot favourite for the Fremantle coaching job since Ross Lyon was sacked as his return to the Dockers could officially be announced next week.
Justin Longmuir has been a hot favourite for the Fremantle coaching job since Ross Lyon was sacked as his return to the Dockers could officially be announced next week.
The morning after his second Brownlow Medal win, the party was still going for Nat Fyfe. And the Freo skipper opened up on his old coach, his next one — and some potential trade targets.
The Brownlow Medal needed a contest after years of predicatable results and the night lived up the hype as Nat Fyfe emerged a worthy winner, writes Jon Ralph.
Gold Coast has firmed as the frontrunner for Richmond premiership player Brandon Ellis, with the prospect of a first-round pick as compensation looming for the Tigers. But will he move? TRADES LATEST
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
THE class of 2013 includes the likes of Bontempelli, Kelly, Merrett and Cripps — who have all made a huge impact in their short careers. SAM LANDSBERGER RERANKS THE 2013 DRAFT
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