Backlash forces AFL to make call on ‘laughable’ VFL rule
New anti-density rules in the VFL have been met with staunch criticism by a host of senior coaches, and now the AFL has made a decision.
Western Bulldogs
Scary Bulldogs ‘more capable’ as a premiership threat
The Western Bulldogs are emerging as a premiership contender and even their coach thinks his team is ‘more capable’ of meeting lofty expectations.
Kangas want Good Friday to themselves
Star midfielder Ben Cunnington returns this week as North Melbourne look to make a Good Friday impact and silence the knockers
Seven smashed over ‘off-putting’ conflict
The match of the round was tarnished by a “compromised call” after Channel 7’s inexplicable decision to have Luke Darcy commentate.
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Teams: Blues shuffle deck chairs for Pies clash
CARLTON has given three of its recycled players another chance as the Blues shuffled their line-up for Sunday’s clash against Collingwood. SEE THE ROUND 14 TEAM
Bont certain to start after knee scare
MARCUS Bontempelli is certain to captain the Western Bulldogs against North Melbourne. Meanwhile, Alex Rance isn’t happy and West Coast’s free kick luck continues. RE-CAP TODAY’S BREAKING NEWS
Gill not a fan of free agency freedom
UPDATE: AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has shot down Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury’s suggestion AFL players should be allowed to publicly reveal their desire to switch clubs in-season, without being dropped or sacked.
Injured Lever takes on coaching role
MELBOURNE star Michael Hibberd has conceded it will take time for the Demons defence to learn how to play without Jake Lever. Re-cap all of today’s breaking news here.
Has this season been a fizzer?
THE AFL is exploring some radical rule changes for next season with good reason with the 2018 season is on track to fizzle out into one of the most predictable years of the modern era.
AFL to change rule on umpire contact
DUSTIN Martin’s fine for umpire contact sparked plenty of debate but the AFL is set to end the confusion with concrete guidelines in its off-season judicary review.
Could Gilbert play on at another club?
ST KILDA veteran Sam Gilbert wants to play on next season, and has left the door open to finishing his career at another club if the Saints don’t offer him a new deal. Meanwhile, could the Hawks poach Marc Murphy?
Kanga pain as Waite suffers setback
NORTH Melbourne’s hopes of sustaining their magnificent 2018 form have taken a hit with veteran forward Jarrad Waite facing an indefinite stint on the sidelines. EVERY AFL CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Which club has the best mature-age recruits?
THERE’S All-Australians, premiership players and star goalkickers. Every club boasts its share of mature-age talent, but how does yours stack up? See the full list and vote for the best player.
Is midfielder’s hold on Charlie over?
COREY McKERNAN believes the AFL might finally change its Brownlow rules if ineligible star Nat Fyfe finishes a runaway vote-getter while midfielder dominance has taken some of the prestige away from the Medal.
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