Footy world does double-take over wild photo
Mystery surrounds an incredible photo of Shaquille O’Neal and other NBA legends after an Instagram post that came from nowhere.
Essendon
Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Extreme measures AFL clubs are using to fight Covid threat
From heart tests to asking players to bring their own water bottles to training, AFL teams have implemented measures to dodge an Omicron disaster. See what your club is doing.
Fixture reshuffle revealed as Covid takes down two games
Playing lists have been decimated by Covid at two AFLW clubs, forcing the league into a sudden reshuffle to ensure this weekend’s round continues.
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‘It can’t be, it can’t be, it can’t be’
COMMENTATOR Brian Taylor blew up after a contentious deliberate out of bounds decision at the MCG that also left Essendon fans seeing red. Was it the right call?
SuperLadder: Tigers in rarefied air
ADELAIDE claimed Showdown bragging rights and top spot in Round 3 while Richmond are flying high and Hawthorn and Sydney languish winless.
Blues take their chances in upset win
SEEMINGLY destined for a third successive defeat, Carlton finally grabbed its chances in front of goal to deservedly exult in a fabulous win over Essendon.
Fletcher dynasty set to continue at Bombers
ESSENDON has unearthed a Dustin Fletcher double certain to be taken in next year’s draft — his son, who has been described as an “absolute clone” of the 400-game great.
How the Hawks missed out on Merrett
GUY McKenna says he’s never seen anyone use the footy like Zach Merrett. So how did the Hawks miss out on a player described as the best decision-maker in the 2013 draft?
Barometer: Broken jaw has Cripps in doubt
INJURY NEWS: ST KILDA, Hawthorn and Sydney have lost key players, while Collingwood is hoping Jamie Elliott will finally be ready to return. WHO’S HOT AND WHO’S HURT AT YOUR CLUB
SuperCoach: Gray, Sloane redemption
STUDS AND DUDS: ROBBIE Gray and Rory Sloane bounced back to form in spectacular fashion in Round 2 but there are still major cash cow concerns.
SuperLadder: Port, Crows set for title fight
PORT Adelaide and Adelaide are set for a blockbuster top-of-the-table Showdown next week but Sydney, Hawthorn and St Kilda remain winless.
Bombers hold on against spirited Lions
BRISBANE gave Essendon a mighty fright but the Bombers took flight in the dying minutes to claim a hard-earned 27-point win at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Why Gil couldn’t justify a twilight GF
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes a twilight grand final is on the horizon, but says he was not convinced the competition could pull off the shift away from the traditional time this season.
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