AFL going back to hubs ‘always a chance’
With a second team in isolation after Melbourne’s Covid outbreak, Marcus Bontempelli conceded the idea of going into hubs again was hard to escape.
Western Bulldogs
Brownlow favourite pens monster deal
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has made a decision about his future, penning a mammoth four-year contract extension.
AFL club rushed into quarantine
Three days out from their blockbuster clash against the Melbourne Demons, the Western Bulldogs have been rushed into quarantine.
‘Brilliant’ Bont on his way to Brownlow
Calling Marcus Bontempelli hard to combat could be the understatement of the year after he continued his march towards a Brownlow Medal.
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Southern, Sumich hug it out
PETER Sumich had said he had no interest in making up with Danny Southern after the former Footscray defender almost choked him to death in an on-field stoush in 1994. But the pair have buried the hatchet after a chance meeting.
‘Hey, waterboy’: Moment Cooney became a ‘Man WAG’
BROWNLOW medallist Adam Cooney thought he’d be happy away from the footy — until his wife Hayley took on the captaincy of her team. The former AFL star’s hilarious take on how the Cooney household has flipped on its head.
Being top pick exacerbated mental health issues: Boyd
WESTERN Bulldogs premiership player Tom Boyd says the pressure of being the number one pick, combined with the contract negotiations exacerbated his mental health issues.
Young stars of now headline 22 Under 22
THE future of the AFL is in elite hands, with young stars Marcus Bontempelli, Jordan De Goey, Charlie Curnow and Clayton Oliver spearheading the AFLPA’s 22 Under 22 team.
Expert picks: Who will take out Rising Star?
SUCH has been the significance of Jaidyn Stephenson’s debut season that he could well become the first player since Daniel Hannebery to clean sweep the Rising Star. Will he get close? Our experts give their votes.
‘Kick it to me’: Buddy’s advice for AA team
LANCE Franklin has been crowned a shock All-Australian captain and he had some cheeky advice for his teammates as four Richmond premiership stars won selection in the AFL’s team of the year. FULL TEAM
How All-Australian mids stack up
THEY’RE the AFL’s elite midfielders, but tonight selectors will reveal who of 2018’s all-star crop have earned All-Australian honours. SEE THE STATS for the game’s best ballwinners.
Which clubs will change captains in 2019?
THERE is potentially six AFL clubs that could make a leadership change in the off-season. Here is a look at who could be stepping up ot stepping down in 2019.
Footy stars want game left alone
AFL players are “more open to making the game look better” but an AFLPA poll shows they are strongly against starting positions, an expanded goalsquare and reduced interchange rotations.
Dogs’ intercept king snares final Rising Star nod
WESTERN Bulldogs Rising Star Aaron Naughton wants Dale Morris to play on in 2019 after spending the final 10 games “walking taller” next to his defensive mentor.
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