Bartlett’s one rule change to save footy
Premiership coaches are turning on the game. If that doesn’t set off alarm bells at AFL House, nothing will. How can footy be saved as a spectacle? Legend Kevin Bartlett believes it will only take one change.
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Malthouse: Only six AFL players are true ‘champions’
A Brownlow Medal doesn’t guarantee champion status, according to Mick Malthouse. The master coach lays out his champion criteria and names the six current players who fit the bill. And explains why Nat Fyfe misses out.
Melbourne responds to ugly racial slur
Melbourne recruit Harley Bennell has been racially vilified on social media on a video celebrating his first goal as a Demon. It’s the latest instance of racism towards an Indigenous AFL player, and the club has responded.
‘Elite talent’ stars on debut in thriller
It didn’t take long for Gold Coast Suns prodigy Izak Rankine to prove he was the real deal, scoring a “filthy” goal with his first touch.
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How Phil Walsh led Dew to coaching
NEW Gold Coast boss Stuart Dew has revealed his inspiration for going into coaching was the late Phil Walsh as they worked together to plot Port Adelaide’s inaugural AFL premiership in 2004.
‘Freak’ Ablett like Federer: Cats boss
ROGER Federer, Tom Brady and … Gary Ablett. The comparison might raise eyebrows for some but Geelong’s president says the Cats’ favourite son is one of a kind.
Is your club’s footy membership a good deal?
IT may come as a surprise to footy fans that not all season packages were created equally, with AFL clubs offering a variety of memberships and passes with a range of benefits. How does yours stack up? CHECK YOUR CLUB
Who is the Dustin Martin of your club?
CARLTON might have uncovered another marking forward with a difference — Patrick Cripps might also be the Blues’ best midfielder. JON RALPH looks at every club’s man with a one-two punch.
Why Cats won’t risk star trio
GEELONG is playing it safe with its star-studded midfield in this weekend’s JLT Series clash as it looks to the bigger picture. SEE THE TEAMS
Twilight AFL Grand Final: It’s time for change
THE AFL is yet to lock in a start time for the 2018 grand final and the man who was once 2IC at league headquarters is a fan of parting with tradition. Do you agree? HAVE YOUR SAY
What AFLX taught us for SuperCoach 2018
THE whirlwind of AFLX has come and gone, and left us with some valuable information about which players might be part of Round 1 action. Who should be on your SuperCoach radar?
Rule change may help clubs poach Sloane
AFTER 10 years at Adelaide, Crow Rory Sloane’s path to a Victorian club could be smoothed as the AFL considers a rule change to its free agency status for veterans.
The deal AFL’s biggest free agent ‘can’t say no to’
PORT Adelaide champion Kane Cornes has pleaded with the Gold Coast Suns to dig deep into their pockets and offer superstar forward Tom Lynch a Lance Franklin-type deal.
Has your club struck rookie gold?
ALL category A rookies are eligible for selection from Round 1 this year and there is no shortage of players pushing for a spot. JON RALPH looks at the rookies who are ready to go at your club.
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