‘Be better’: Premiers set new record for ill-discipline
An umpiring crackdown caught the reigning AFL premiers big time and they have work to do before round 1.
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‘Out of the blue’ pitch that made ex-Saint a Demon
Luke Dunstan had options after St Kilda delisted him but none was better than the one with reigning premiers Melbourne.
Robbo: Unravelling the truth behind Demons inner turmoil
There’s more to the Simon Goodwin puzzle than a punt and a few beers, writes Mark Robinson. But how deep does the story go? He looks at the why, who and what now.
AFLW star offered historic chance to join men
Star footballer and Channel 7 commentator Daisy Pearce is reportedly considering an offer that will make Australian sporting history.
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Which VFL curtain-raisers will your club play?
Plan to arrive at the footy earlier in 2019. The VFL curtain-raiser is making a comeback with up to 12 matches fixtured before AFL games next year. And some familiar old grounds will also feature.
Back to drawing board for Dees Yarra Park plan
MELBOURNE’S ambitious plan to develop the MCG’s Yarra Park training ground appears dead in the water after it was shot down today by the newly-elected Andrews Government.
Dear Santa: What your club wants for Christmas
It doesn’t matter where your team finished on the ladder or who it recruited, fans of the 18 AFL clubs are already looking to 2019 with a nervous mix of anticipation and anxiety. So what will your club be asking for from Santa for Christmas?
Pert’s plan to make Dees an AFL power
New Demons chief Gary Pert wants to make Melbourne great again. And as the one-time Collingwood boss plots his club’s course, he says the Dees don’t want to be like the Pies.
Players taking on bigger role at Demons
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has given his players more responsibility and more say this pre-season after learning some valuable lessons during his time with England’s rugby union team and Tom McDonald says the benefits are clear already.
Cash to entice stars to play AFLX
Money to play, an all-indigenous side and superhero-themed teams. That’s some of the highlights footy fans and players can look forward to for a revamped AFLX Series in 2019.
Track watch: NicNat’s knee on track
West Coast says star ruckman Nic Naitanui is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a second knee reconstruction, fuelling hopes he will be able to return by round 15 next season. How is your club shaping on the track?
Who will benefit most from rule changes?
AFL clubs will be busy strategising over the summer to get an important tactical advantage from the new rules as Jon Ralph looks at which players will have the edge in 2019.
Toned, tanned Harmes in great shape
James Harmes won’t become complacent in 2019 after a superb breakout season as a tagger, and the proof is that chiselled six-pack he flaunted on Instagram.
Enigma Files: stars with a point to prove in 2019
They are the big names with big question marks hanging over them in 2019. The likes of Gary Ablett, Tom Liberatore, Jake Stringer and Jesse Hogan will have plenty of pressure on them come Round 1.
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