The Queenslanders in AFL Draft mix
It’s one of the toughest asks in footy – to earn a place on an AFL list. But more than half a dozen young Queenslanders could realise their dream when clubs head to the national drafts this week.
Gold Coast
Flag ready or ‘complete rebuild’?
One club needs to start all over again, another’s list is “seriously underperforming” while elsewhere the pressure is on to play finals. See how close we think each club is to footy’s ultimate prize.
Suns still open to trading first picks
Many believe star Victorians Matthew Rowell and Noah Anderson should already be packing their bags for the Gold Coast, but the Suns say they’re still open to a draft-night approach.
How your club’s recruits have started pre-season
After a big trade period, Geelong’s two key signings are planning early pre-season returns. But how are the new faces at your club settling in? See where all 18 clubs are at.
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The case for … solving the top-20 puzzle
WHO will your club take at the 2016 AFL Draft? Sam Landsberger tries to solve the top 20 puzzle and looks at who’s in the mix for Geelong, Hawthorn and Collingwood.
Former teammate gets Barlow to Suns
THERE was plenty of interest in Michael Barlow this off-season but a glowing endorsement from a former teammate helped him settle on the Gold Coast.
Hanley already burning up track
FORMER Lion Pearce Hanley is making an early impression on his new Gold Coast teammates and he isn’t the only recruit showing up for work ahead of schedule. TRAINING PICS
’Litany of concerns’ before BLK collapse
RUMOURS of trouble at collapsed sporting apparel company BLK began to circulate earlier this year when word leaked that senior staff had been asked to take significant pay cuts.
The real victims of apparel giant’s downfall
ELITE sporting clubs are confident they will avoid a major commercial hit from the financial crisis facing apparel giant BLK but others might not be so lucky.
Suns lock in key defender Thompson
GOLD Coast has locked away another key member of their enviable spine with defender Rory Thompson re-signing with the Suns through to the end of 2019.
Selwood No.1 in revised 2006 draft
VOTE: A KNEE injury saw Joel Selwood slide on draft night 2006 but 10 years on he is the clear No.1 as several rookies have gone on to make recruiters look silly.
Bartel shocked by Ablett trade request
GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel would have been shattered if Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett returned to the Cats during the AFL Trade Period.
McKenzie takes first steps in reigniting career
SUNS defender Trent McKenzie has surprisingly returned early for pre-season training this week in a bid to reignite his stalled career.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
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