Financial report: Pies take net loss as entire league thrives
Despite two chaotic, Covid-hit seasons teams around the league emerged with healthy profits except for the powerhouse Pies, here is why.
Melbourne
When will flag coach land new mega-deal?
A bumper new deal looms for Simon Goodwin after ending Melbourne’s premiership drought. The club has spoken out about where things stand.
Tough as nails: Barassi back in the gym after Covid fight
He once famously referred to one of his players as “bloody weak as p***” — You could never say that about Ron Barassi who, at 85, is back in the gym after battling Covid.
Oliver on track to become one of Melbourne’s greatest
It’s a big call but, with a premiership and now a third best and fairest gong, this Demon might just be Melbourne’s greatest — when it’s all said and done.
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Does AFLW have enough talent for expansion?
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No love for Dogs to go back-to-back
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Fasolo, Wines add to weird injury history
AFL pre-season can be a dangerous time for players … on and off the field. Now Alex Fasolo and Ollie Wines have joined a rich history of players injuring themselves in bizarre ways.
How the Demons helped build Aussie rules
Melbourne showed plenty of promise in 2018, but it’s been a long time since the Australian rules founder and world’s oldest football club was a VFL/AFL power side.
50 reasons to get excited about season 2019
The tennis is over and that means the AFL season is on its way. JON RALPH takes a look at what’s to come this season and what we can’t wait to see.
Who are your club’s ruck hopes?
Ruckmen are back to being exactly that and the new rules will mean some big men should dominate this year and others could struggle.
Dominant ruckman key to flag success
Dominant ruckmen will be worth their weight (or height) in gold in 2019, according to DAVID KING, who explains how the new clearance rules will impact the game.
Best SuperCoach cash cows, value picks
The cash cow is the bedrock of our SuperCoach season. We’ve scoured every club’s list for the best rookies and mid-pricers who are ready to sky-rocket in value and boost your bank balance.
Your club’s best Rising Star hope
The Rising Star Award is always one of the most hotly contested honours in the AFL and 2019 looks like being no different. Chris Cavanagh sifts through every club’s young talent. VOTE
SuperCoach price reveals: Giants – Power
SuperCoach 2019 is just a week away. Check out all the prices and positions for every player from GWS, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne and Port Adelaide. Plus, our three players to watch.
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