It all comes down to this. There are no second chances here. It’s do or die. One round, four teams, two finals spots. Which two of the Saints, Dogs, Dees and Giants are good enough to make it? Plus: Could the Cats fall out of the top four?
Shane Mumford took a physical approach to his battle with Max Gawn on Saturday, leading one critic to label him a sniper. But Mark Robinson says those questioning the tactics applied by the Giants ruckman need to move on.
Collingwood has looked toothless in attack at times this year, but the return of Jordan De Goey and a much-improved performance from Mason Cox has them in the eight.
Collingwood have received a significant boost ahead of its clash with the Gold Coast with two stars returning. But the luck has run out for a Magpies youngster who has been axed for the second time this season. FULL TEAMS
AS the league looks for ways to make the game more attractive, AFLPA president and Geelong star PATRICK DANGERFIELD says there’s one thing the AFL must not do.
FREE kicks are on the rise in 2018, but MICK MALTHOUSE says AFL umpires aren’t to blame. The three-time premiership coach has called on league headquarters to give the game back to the fans.
DESPITE signing Dustin Martin to the richest contract in club history, Richmond has armed itself with enough salary cap space to poach Gold Coast superstar Tom Lynch.
AFL DAILY: COLLINGWOOD midfielder Josh Thomas is playing himself into a lucrative pay rise after signing on this year for a paltry one-season contract. Plus Damien Hardwick in the bad books at home and all today’s footy news. RECAP.
HAWTHORN rookie David Mirra has finally got his AFL chance almost 10 years since first nominating for the draft while St Kilda has made four changes. SUNDAY TEAMS CONFIRMED
RICHMOND has become footy’s first club to crash through a record membership mark, while Collingwood has slipped to fourth on the official tally. SEE THE MEMBERSHIP LADDER
CARLTON coach Brendon Bolton is determined to see the Blues’ long-term rebuild through, saying the club will not deviate from its plans. Meanwhile, a Bulldogs fan chalks up an incredible record.
THE AFL’s northern rivers of gold have evaporated, with only a modest AFL ambassadorship available to Tom Lynch if he stays at Gold Coast as rivals plan multimillion-dollar offers.
ESSENDON’S Conor McKenna will miss the next three weeks after pleading guilty at the AFL Tribunal to biting Bulldog Tory Dickson on Sunday. Re-cap all the details here.
CARLTON will be missing young defender Caleb Marchbank for the next month while Pearce Hanley’s injury curse continues. See who’s injured and who could be up for selection at your club.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/teams/gold-coast/page/199