Super Ladder: Dons flattered by ‘easy kills’
Essendon has squandered its top-eight spot after a heavy Round 7 loss to Western Bulldogs, with West Coast and Melbourne the big movers. Jay Clark reviews every club’s position on the ladder.
Gold Coast
Suns changing list strategy
The Suns list strategy has changed from seeking something they don’t have, to holding all the cards and knowing what to do with them. Coach Stuart Dew details the change in mindset around their list strategy. Plus, why he never pushed the panic button and overhauled their plan amid losing streak.
‘Extraordinary’ young gun stuns AFL world
The Gold Coast Suns have unearthed another future star, with Izak Rankine once again turning heads during his second AFL match.
First a Gabba grand final, then another holy grail
Queensland’s shot at hosting the AFL grand final is firming, but it’s not the only major sporting event on the state’s radar.
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Cox banned, Pie fined for dive
COLLINGWOOD forward Mason Cox has been suspended for striking while one of his teammates has been fined for diving. See the incident here.
Barometer: Power’s Ryder blow confirmed
PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
The Tackle: Why is Dusty on notice?
DUSTIN Martin was the matchwinner yet again for Richmond on Thursday night, so what’s he doing in Robbo’s “dislikes” section? See all his heroes and villains of the opening weekend including Ablett, Buddy and the dysfunctional Dogs. PLUS BEST TWEETS
Suns head AFL handouts ladder
GOLD Coast received nearly $14 million more in AFL funding than financial heavyweight Collingwood the league’s club funding distribution records reveal with St Kilda Victoria’s biggest charity case.
Wild weather can’t dampen Suns
THE third reincarnation of the Gold Coast Suns began in the best possible way under new coach Stuart Dew with a slogging win against North Melbourne in near cyclonic conditions.
Clarko: I’d prefer Tom wasn’t getting 50 touches
ALASTAIR Clarkson has hailed Tom Mitchell’s “first class” 54-disposal game against Collingwood even though the Hawks coach would like to see other midfielders step up.
Dew backs national reserves competition
WOULD a national reserves competition be better for all AFL clubs? New Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew has backed the idea. But what impact would it have on local state leagues?
Mystery surrounds injured Blues duo
WHEN you’re a young team, you can least afford injuries to your star players. After Thursday’s season opener, Carlton remains unsure how long Matthew Kreuzer and Matthew Kennedy will be out of action.
Teams: Demons leave out Brayshaw, Tyson
WATCH LIVE: Patrick Dangerfield is officially out for Geelong but Gary Ablett will face Melbourne. Nic Naitanui and Cyril Rioli will also make their long-awaited returns. SEE THE TEAMS HERE
Dog gone: Brennan appeal dismissed
AFL DAILY: THE AFL Appeals Board has rejected claims from the Western Bulldogs that Katie Brennan was a victim of sexual discrimination, dismissing her appeal against a two-match suspension. FOLLOW LIVE
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