AFL Teams: Hawks forward line gets boost, star Cat returns
Hawthorn has added two key forward line cogs for its Easter Monday clash against Geelong, while the Cats welcome back a midfield star. TEAMS
Western Bulldogs
Malthouse: Defensive trend worse than mullet’s resurrection
Body pressure in the backline remains a basic fundamental of the game, yet with the highball it’s quickly disappearing and teams are paying a heavy price, writes Mick Malthouse.
‘Give us your bullets’: Shinboners sticking to rebuild plans
Under-fire Kangaroos are more determined than ever to continue on their difficult rebuild despite criticism coming from all quarters, says club chief executive Ben Amarfio.
Akermanis’ heartbreak over family secret
AFL great Jason Akermanis has opened up on his secret second family and his backflip to find the dad he’d never met before.
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Beveridge’s challenge to team after Cats upset
THE Western Bulldogs may have beat Geelong in an inspiring AFL upset, but coach Luke Beveridge doesn’t want his team to get ahead of themselves.
Brayshaws, McCartins help each other through
ANGUS Brayshaw and Paddy McCartin’s mothers have supported each other through their sons’ concussion battles with hypnotherapy a helpful tool. Meanwhile, Richmond’s Nick Vlastuin has copped a one-match ban.
TEAMS: Dees drop veteran for first-gamer
MELBOURNE has gone young for old after veteran Bernie Vince was dropped as more debutants were confirmed for Round 15. SEE ALL THE TEAMS HERE
Run Home: Who will make the eight?
WITH nine rounds to go 12 teams are still a chance to make the top eight, and four teams could finish equal-third. How will the run to the finals play out — and why the Blues will avoid the wooden spoon. HAVE YOUR SAY
King: Radical rule changes could backfire
ZONING is regarded as the answer to decongest our game, and while improvements are needed, the AFL will be making a mistake if it rushes in these changes, writes DAVID KING.
Starting points can make game great again
THE best junior talent the game has to offer played with starting points at the MCG on Sunday and the sky didn’t fall in. A simple rule change can make the game great again, writes JON RALPH.
Alarm clock helps Trengove reach Power debut
JACK Trengove has been forced to wait a long time to make his Port Adelaide debut. And he only got over the line because of an alarm clock issue. Will he be able to make the most of it?
AFL Tips: Who wins top-of-the-table clash?
WE don’t have to wait long for the match of the round this week, with reigning premiers Richmond hosting second-placed Sydney at Etihad Stadium tonight. Both teams are in great form, so who wins? SEE OUR EXPERT TIPS FOR ROUND 15
‘I’m not the player I want to be’: Petracca
A CANDID Christian Petracca has conceded he is “not the player” he wants to be right now, but the explosive Melbourne forward has committed to becoming more consistent. AFL DAILY IN REVIEW
Buckenara: Inside the life of an AFL recruiter
THE 2018 draft is being billed as the next super draft. So how do AFL recruiters decide who is the best talent out there? GARY BUCKENARA gives first-hand insight into what it takes to discover the next best thing.
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