Big problem amid bitter Tasmanian AFL feud
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein called for fans to turn out in force but it’s hard to criticise when all you have is a battle of the cellar dwellers.
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School’s finally out for No.1 pick
He’s still in year 12 at school but the number-one pick in the mid-season draft will finally get to train like an AFL footballer during his school holidays.
‘Working overtime’: Star proves he’s still got it
Last year’s Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale was in ominous touch in Brisbane clash with North Melbourne on Saturday night.
Noble’s inside knowledge has Lions wary
A Kangaroos side coached by former Brisbane football manager David Noble has the Lions wary of an ambush.
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Footy’s most surprising elite player
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Pies forwards don’t make AFL top 10
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What! Champion Data’s shock Mitchell ranking
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Finally, Crocker can follow dad’s footsteps
Joel Crocker grew up around North Melbourne Football Club as he followed his dad, Darren, around and he even once got to sing the song with the players after a win. Now, he gets to do it all as an official Kangaroos player — and he couldn’t be happier.
Premiership clock: Is your club ready to strike?
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Buckenara: Why Pies have won the off-season
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Danger: what draftees must not do today
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Draft review: Which top picks are Round 1 ready?
The 2018 draft could shape your club’s future for years to come. But which top picks will debut first? Check out our club-by-club guide to find out who will make the biggest impact and which clubs were the big winners.
AFL told to ‘put up or shut up’ on Tassie team
UPDATE: Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett yesterday urged Gillon McLachlan to “put up or shut up” after the AFL chief executive asked club bosses if it was time for a stand-alone Tasmanian team.
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