Early Tackle: No malice, but May must be handed a holiday
Steven May didn’t line Francis Evans up when he collided with the Blues forward, but he still got him high – and in today’s footy that’s enough, writes Josh Barnes.
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‘Ridiculous’: AFL icon anoints greatest team
Two AFL legends have abandoned their club, picking other AFL dynasties in a debate about the greatest footy team this century.
‘Win them all’: Bevo declares finals race still alive for defeated Dogs
It was another case of so close, yet so far for the Western Bulldogs, but Luke Beveridge has declared finals are still in the picture, sending a stark message to his side.
The two key men in Lions’ utter defiance to flag complacency
The Lions are on the verge of doing what the last two premiers couldn’t, make the finals when defending the crown. Garry Lyon writes, the fate of the premiership defence lies with two men.
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Lions star’s ‘crazy’ bid for quick recovery
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Injury could open door for Lions rookie
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Why milestone man isn’t finished just yet
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Early Tackle: What was worse – Essendon or that game itself?
The Saturday night clash at the MCG was one of the worst AFL games of the modern era, writes Glenn McFarlane. But that is a telling indictment of where the Bombers are at in 2025.
Test case looms with Blues star set to face tribunal for umpire hit
Carlton’s Adam Cerra is set to be the first player to face suspension under the new umpire contact ruling following an incident on Thursday night.
Lions ‘shattered’ for fallen teammate
Brisbane’s bid for back-to-back AFL premierships has been rocked by a season-ending injury suffered by one of the team’s most “popular” players.
Footy world says same thing on AFL umpire
AFL umpires making contact with players has roared back into the spotlight after a collision cost Carlton a goal on Thursday night.
Blues ‘downright atrocious’ as season of misery continues
Michael Voss’ former club showed no mercy on Thursday night, delivering a seven-goal blitz that Carlton had no answer for – and one that highlighted the Blues’ woeful skill level.
AFL legend staggered by ‘dirty’ act
AFL legend Nick Riewoldt and Lions star Dayne Zorko have declared the AFL dropped the ball in letting a player get away with murder.
Coach slams ‘faceless armchair warriors’
Lions mentor Chris Fagan says embattled Carlton coach Michael Voss is “doing the best job that he can”.
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