Mid-season player rankings: Top QAFL, QAFLW performers revealed
The stars of the QAFL and QAFLW have been charted as we list the top mid-season players with our unique fantasy points system. See the full list.
AFL
Draft watch: Every Suns AFLW prospect profiled
The Gold Coast Suns under-18 women’s academy is littered with future AFLW stars and we’ve run the rule over each player. Discover the profiles.
Who will be the first footballer in Qld to kick 100 goals?
We have hit just over half way in Queensland’s state and suburban AFL competitions with a number of big forwards kicking massive bags to start the year.
‘One in a million’: Why rare cancer won’t stop this rising star
A rare cancer which started with a severe headache is not enough to stop rising Queensland sporting star Ollie Miles from pushing on to achieve his dreams. Read his inspirational story
Monster crowd looms for Suns clash with Pies as sell out confirmed
Tickets are sold out for Gold Coast’s must-win clash with the Pies as the Suns look to continue their dominant home form. What it means for the club and how you can still attend.
How electric Tassie stunned Queensland
Tasmania put Queensland to the sword in a cracking men’s clash, but one prolific Queensland goalkicker nabbed a handy haul. Discover the analysis and talking points from both state games.
‘We love travelling’: Sexton confident Suns can snap hoodoo
Alex Sexton reveals where he thinks the Suns have gone wrong on the road as he reflects on being reborn in the backline. More here.
Stanton headlines Suns signing spree
The Gold Coast Suns have bolstered their long-term AFLW playing stocks in pursuit of a maiden finals win. Go inside each deal here.
QAFL colts high achievers of the season; round 11 highlights
QAFL colts high achievers of the season revealed, including from round 11 after PBC’s pressure packed match of the day win and a Wilston Grange terrific trio kicking 15 goals between them.
SEQ AFL under-17 milestone girls of 2024 – so far
Here’s the milestone girls of the SEQ AFL under-17s so far this season, including 100 match celebrations for Tweed Cooly, Roos, Southport and Tweed Coast Tigers players.
South Queensland break drought after last-minute thriller against NQ
South Queensland claimed a historic double over their North Queensland rivals in dramatic circumstances. Find out how, plus all the analysis, talking points and top players from both intrastate clashes.
State divide: Breaking down South Qld Aussie rules rep squad
South Queensland has called upon its region’s best Aussie rules footballers for two mouth-watering representative matches against North Queensland this weekend. See the full mens and womens squad breakdowns.
‘Might be stronger’: Queensland’s warning to Tassie
Queensland hopes to turn the tables on Tasmania in state representative game after losing to the “Map” last year with three ex-Brisbane Lions to lead the interstate side.
AFL Live: Giant comeback could save GWS’ season
GWS are desperate for a win, and an inspired comeback led by Jesse Hogan could keep their season alive. FOLLOW LIVE
The three SuperCoach takeaways from Merrett’s masterclass
Essendon will finish the round inside the top four after captain Zach Merrett willed his side over the line against reigning premier Collingwood. Relive the action and see our takeaways here.
Trades revealed: Experts target huge SuperCoach PODs
Forget following the pack. Forget saving trades. Our experts are targeting unique players who can score big on the run home. See their round 17 moves here.
SuperCoach formguide: Clarko’s Fisher call, vital rookie intel
Alastair Clarkson has delivered some bad news for Zac Fisher owners in SuperCoach. See latest teams news plus Champion Data’s rookie and captain advice.
Then the big crock ate the baby crocodile!
The boys are back from holidays, Deano shares wild experiences from a recent trip to Far North Queensland, including witnessing a crocodile attack. Someone doesn’t like the Olympics and Nathan Brown had a broadcast blunder on live radio.
🔫PEW PEW PODs, Bear’s ninth trade, and TDK | The Phantom’s Lair
This show is all about SuperCoach PODs (Points of Difference). The Phantom’ Lair crew reveal their top players with low ownership that may hold the key to a big rise (or fall) in the rankings for the run home.
Who would you rather play for, North or the Saints?
On today’s Herald Sun footy podcast, Andy Bellairs and Glenn McFarlane discuss where free agents would prefer to head – North Melbourne or St Kilda (and it’s the blue and white that seems a more attractive prospect).
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Why Harley is ready for his moment in history
For the first time in his career – junior or senior – Harley Reid will step onto footy’s biggest stage on Sunday – the MCG. And, as MARK DUFFIELD finds out, he was made for these moments.
Scott chats through Cats’ star players
AFL: Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott spoke to the media following their Round 17 victory over the Hawthorn Hawks.
Mitchell brutally honest following loss
AFL: Hawthorn Hawks coach Sam Mitchell spoke to the media following their Round 17 defeat to the Geelong Cats.
Cats complete again as Hawks hit a wall down the highway
Like many clubs before them, Hawthorn headed down the highway and drove straight into a wall, writes JOSH BARNES. But this was a game that told us more about Chris Scott’s Cats.
‘Grow the f*** up’: AFL coach goes nuclear
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick did not hold back as he delivered a timely reality check for his own side on Saturday.
Power dominate Bulldogs in Adelaide!
AFL: Port Adelaide have notched up a strong win over the Western Bulldogs at home.
Humble Clarkson all praise for Dimma’s Suns
AFL: North Melbourne Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson spoke to the media following their important Round 17 victory over the Gold Coast Suns….
Dimma goes BANG with ALL-TIME statement!
AFL: Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick spoke to the media following their Round 17 defeat to the North Melbourne Kangaroos.
Kangaroos withstand Suns to rise off bottom spot
AFL: North Melbourne have risen off last place with a close win over the Gold Coast Suns.
Hinkley praises fast start against Bulldogs
AFL: Ken Hinkley spoke to the media following Port Adelaide’s win over the Bulldogs.
Ken blasts Butters for in-game behaviour
AFL: Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has visibly blasted star player Zak Butters for his reactive behaviour in their Western Bulldogs clash.
Bulldogs ‘outperformed’ in the mid field
AFL: Luke Beveridge spoke to the media following the Bulldogs loss to Port Adelaide.
‘Goal assist of the year’ stuns AFL world
A North Melbourne star has left jaws on the floor after he wound back the clock and delivered a highlight moment for the ages.
‘We’ve got to grow the f— up’: Dimma unleashes on Suns
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
Did true Port show itself in Bulldogs demolition?
Two weeks ago against Brisbane, Port Adelaide fans booed their team and coach off the ground. On Saturday, a seemingly completely different Power side made sure it didn’t happen again.
How a country kid went from Koorda royalty to the big smoke
As Justin Longmuir prepares for his 100th game as Dockers’ coach, ELIZA REILLY revisits the path that got the small town country boy to the big smoke of AFL coaching.
Naughton concussed from innocuous elbow
AFL: Bulldogs star Aaron Naughton has come off the field following an innocuous elbow from Port’s Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, resulting in a concussion….
How Justin Longmuir took footy of Koorda to the top job of AFL coaching
As Justin Longmuir prepares for his 100th game as Dockers’ coach, ELIZA REILLY revisits the path that got the small town country boy to the…
Early Tackle: This Dog ain’t worth $1m a season
This should have been underperforming ruckman Tim English’s statement game. Instead, a Bulldogs reject almost matched him. SAM LANDSBERGER names all his round 17 likes and dislikes.
Green denies Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in fight out of slump
It’s been said the Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in their recent lean run, but star mid Tom Green has no doubt the team’s confidence can guide them out of a slump which has derailed their season.
Bombers blitz Pies to boost top 4 hopes
AFL: The Bombers have taken a huge step forward towards landing a top 4 spot with a narrow win against the Pies at the MCG.
Scott thrilled with Bombers blockbuster win
AFL: Bombers coach Brad Scott speaks on their round 17 victory against Collingwood at the MCG.
Craig McRae speaks on failed gameplan
AFL: Collingwood coach Craig McRae speaks to the media after their round 17 loss to the Bombers at the MCG.
‘Excited’ Scott sings Caddy’s praises
Essendon coach Brad Scott says the breakout performance of a top-10 pick has given the Bombers “the best problem to have”.
Rumours swirl over leaked Buddy footage
The rumour mill has been running wild after Lance Franklin was spotted in leaked footage and the footballer has now come clean.
Pies face fresh tall crisis after loss
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has weighed in on how a horror double-injury blow for his talls could affect Daniel McStay’s return.
The hoodoo rivalry: Isaac Smith’s top five Hawks-Cats clashes
Isaac Smith reckons Geelong and Hawthorn have the best rivalry in the game, and he would know. He’s named the five best clashes between the two sides over the last 13 seasons.
Staying or going? Latest intel on every out-of-contract Crow
Taylor Walker, Brodie Smith, Lachie Sholl, Sam Berry and Elliott Himmelberg are among 12 Crows players without deals for 2025. Who will still be at West Lakes next year? Here’s the latest.
Bombers make statement at the ‘G
Essendon’s defence looked all at sea as Jack Crisp ran riot for three consecutive first-term goals at the MCG – but the Bombers steadied and then broke away to silence the doubters.
Are the Magpies ‘lacking that hunger’?
AFL: The Fox Footy panel discuss the Collingwood Magpies’ loss to the Essendon Bombers at the MCG.
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