How Pies will respond to salary cap cull
St Kilda and West Coast players have responded to the AFL’s salary cap cuts by taking across-the-board pay cuts. Will Collingwood be forced to follow suit?
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Casualty ward: Young Tigers could benefit from star’s setback
The patience of Richmond fans could soon be rewarded with one of their prized youngsters likely to be considered to fill the void left by a midfield gun’s latest injury.
AFL captain’s brutal dumping made public
The exact moment Giants star Stephen Coniglio was told he’d been cut by coach Leon Cameron has been been caught on film.
Robbo: Stop whinging about the man on the mark
Critics are already lining up, but the new man on the mark rule looks set to be a winner for the game, writes MARK ROBINSON.
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Too close to call? Roos’ derby tip
FORMER Sydney coach Paul Roos says the Swans’ proven September performances may give them an edge in Saturday’s elimination final against GWS, but even he admits the contest is almost too close to call.
Week off to help Buddy across line
STAR pairing Lance Franklin and Luke Parker are on track for a return for Saturday’s elimination final at the SCG. But both have more to do this week before being given the green light.
The Tackle: Daniel Rioli and the ‘September gene’
WITH Maurice and Cyril and Michael Long in the extended family — all Norm Smith Medallists — the ‘September gene’ is strong in the Rioli clan. Is Daniel Rioli the key to Richmond’s finals hopes?
McGuane: derby final will be won in ‘the jungle’
SYDNEY and GWS both like to play a combative, contested game and Saturday’s elimination final will be decided at the coalface. MICK McGUANE dissects the Swans’ and Giants’ tactics.
Barometer: finals clubs sweat on stars
THE clock is ticking. Adam Treloar, Jack Viney, Kane Lambert and Toby Greene are desperate to prove they are fit for finals. Who will make it — and who will miss out? Every team’s selection posers.
Rocky’s finals outlook: Eagles are flying under radar
FINALS a one-horse race? Not according to Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff who believes West Coast can overcome the loss of key men Nic Naitanui and Andrew Gaff to win this year’s flag.
Malthouse: How Clarko will test the Tigers
DAMIEN Hardwick is coach of the year but he’s about to meet the coach of the decade. And Alastair Clarkson knows exactly the way Richmond wants Thursday night’s final to be played, writes Mick Malthouse.
Burning questions: Can Hawks stop intercept kings?
IF HAWTHORN is to spring a qualifying final upset it must not only overcome Richmond’s imfamous pressure game but its backline ball hawks. See the big questions facing each team ahead of finals.
Cameron: Giants stars no guarantee to return
GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron has made the shock claim that he may only pick one of his returning superstars for next week’s elimination final blockbuster against Sydney.
Watch the big men fly in September
IT has been the year of the ruckman with Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy taking all before them in 2018. Matthew Lloyd writes the flag hopes of all eight teams could hinge on the form of their big man.
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