UFC-style knockout rocks AFL game
Normally the flying knees are reserved for the UFC Octagon but a Western Bulldogs player was on the receiving end of one on Friday night.
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Selection carnage: The Dogs who can replace injured stars
Luke Beveridge didn’t mess around after a night of brutal injury news in Canberra, ruling three big names out for next week. But who will come in?
Giants gallant but Dogs have their day
The Bulldogs have continued their unbeaten start to the 2021 season, outclassing the Giants on a chilly night in the nation’s capital.
Luckless AFL star’s ‘shattering’ blow
Lin Jong was poised to make his long-awaited return on Friday evening, but the luckless Bulldogs star’s comeback was cruelly cut short.
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Who did it best? Thomas, Gowers vie for Goal of the Week
BILLY Gowers channelled the Karate Kid while Josh Thomas produced a sensational solo effort to kick two stunning goals that will not only battle for Goal of the Week honours but are sure to be Goal of the Year contenders.
Buckley warns interchange cuts could hurt AFL image
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley has warned any planned cut to interchange rotations could have the opposite affect and hurt the look of the game as players fatigue. SUPER SATURDAY RE-CAP
Dogs, Cats prove footy’s still got it
GEELONG’S post-bye hoodoo came back to haunt it after Harry Taylor’s kick after the siren sails wide, in turn breaking the Western Bulldogs’ Cats hoodoo and reminding everyone, the game’s alright.
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?
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