Port confirms nature of Butters’ knee injury
Scans have confirmed the nature of Port Adelaide star Zak Butters’ knee injury. Here’s what it means for his return timetable.
Sydney
Another mid-season draftee chasing AFL debut
The AFL’s mid-season draft continues to deliver for clubs, with the Sydney Swans looking like one of the next ones to benefit.
‘He’ll learn from this’: Coach on gut punch
Peter Ladhams will miss the Swans’ big clash with St Kilda through suspension, but his coach expects him to be better for the incident.
Ladder predictor: Who will claim final spots in the top 8?
Is Carlton a genuine premiership contender or a chance to miss finals altogether? Plus, who will finish in spots 5-8? See our predicted ladder here.
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How many games will your club win in 2019?
With AFL clubs returning to pre-season training this week, the countdown to the 2019 season is in full swing. Who will rise above expectations and who will crash? Check out your club’s projected record for this year.
Menzel’s last Geelong supper before fresh start
Daniel Menzel reveals how he returned to Geelong a week before Christmas to pack up his place and go out for dinner with three people who know him better than most.
SuperCoach bargains: Best mature-age picks
In the search for the next Tim Kelly, who was a revelation for Geelong last season, AFL clubs have mined the state leagues for more gold nuggets. Here are six players to look out for this year.
‘Lazy journalism’: Swans chief’s Buddy blast
Lance Franklin joined Sydney on a mega nine-year deal but is yet to win a premiership. Some think that means he hasn’t been a success in red and white. But don’t tell Andrew Ireland that. HAVE YOUR SAY
Menzel adds firepower Swans crave
If Lance Franklin can have an injury-free season, combined with the acquisition of Daniel Menzel and the continued improvement of the club’s youngsters, the Swans are capable of staying in the finals hunt.
Young Blues inherit greats’ guernseys
The Silvagni name is synonymous with the Carlton Football club, so it comes as no surprise that the latest member of the family, draft pick Ben SIlvagni, would inherit a legendary Blues guernsey number. See every club’s guernsey numbers for 2019.
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?
Swans name three captains for 2019
Sydney has returned to a co-captaincy model for the 2019 season after elevating vice-captains Luke Parker and Dane Rampe to share the leadership with Josh Kennedy.
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?
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