Footy’s worst shots at goal revealed
We have hit the business end of the season and for many teams, there is zero margin for error. So when the big moment comes, who are the players you do and don’t want stepping up in front of goal?
We have hit the business end of the season and for many teams, there is zero margin for error. So when the big moment comes, who are the players you do and don’t want stepping up in front of goal?
Sam Collins may have copped a cheap shot and lost the game but he emerged from Monday night with the respect of the footy public.
When the reigning champions and wooden spoon recipients face off, you’d expect a one-sided bloodbath, but that certainly wasn’t the case.
The Gold Coast Suns’ Matt Rowell confirmed he is one of the hottest properties in the game as he set the internet on fire with just a notebook.
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.
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
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
WESTERN Bulldogs confident of retaining free agents Luke Dahlhaus and Tom Liberatore while the Sun Tom Lynch and Eagle Jeremy McGovern are gaining plenty of interest. SEE FULL FREE AGENCY LIST
IF YOU read one SuperCoach preview this week, make it this one. The stats gurus at Champion Data have run the rule over every team after the pre-season. See who to pick and avoid.
AS GOLD Coast enters the most important season in its short history, it must sell hope to its best player. Tom Lynch must be able to see success is possible for him to commit beyond 2018.
AFL DAILY: RICHMOND were the best offensive and defensive team after Round 16 last year, can they step it up again in 2017? Meanwhile, the AFL has forecast a ‘significant’ change for umpires.
THERE’S been a lot of changes of Brisbane and Gold Coast in recent times but despite finishing in the bottom two last year, both clubs go into the 2018 season with their tails up.
NIC Naitanui’s reconstructed left knee appears ready for AFL action, but there is a fresh injury which will potentially stop him from taking on Sydney in Round 1. LATEST INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB
FOOTY fans have given their take on Robbo’s top 50 and one thing is clear. They don’t rate Gary Ablett like they once did. How far has the star Cat fallen and who else is on the nose? See the full rankings here.
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