Burgoyne inches closer to Suns deal
He’s a four-time premiership great — three of those in the brown and gold — but Hawk Shaun Burgoyne is closing in on a new deal with Gold Coast that could see him play on for some time yet.
He’s a four-time premiership great — three of those in the brown and gold — but Hawk Shaun Burgoyne is closing in on a new deal with Gold Coast that could see him play on for some time yet.
The Western Bulldogs hope a trio of trade targets can turn them into a long-term premiership threat. Plus Eddie Betts’ potential Carlton conundrum, Ollie Wines, Todd Goldstein, Isaac Smith and more.
The majority of footy fans favour an afternoon Grand Final but AFL commission chairman Richard Goyder hasn’t given up on having a twilight decider while he’s at the helm.
Jack Martin will meet with Western Bulldogs and Carlton this week after requesting a trade from Gold Coast. But does Essendon loom as a suitor again after chasing the talented midfielder 12 months ago?
THE race to secure the double chance in finals has never been hotter after Adelaide moved into the top four in place of Geelong this weekend. WHERE YOUR CLUB SITS
GOLD Coast gave GWS an almighty scare on Saturday afternoon, but it was ultimately the Giants’ class that prevailed in a gripping affair.
IT WASN’T pretty, but a Jack Watts-inspired Melbourne held on for victory against the Gold Coast Suns in a scrappy, hard-fought encounter.
SUNDAY TEAMS UPDATE: JARRAD McVeigh has been named to return for Sydney against Fremantle after missing just one week with a groin injury. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
FREMANTLE are in a class of their own when it comes to injuries in 2016 but the “hurt ladder” also shines on Collingwood. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB RANK?
THE AFL Commission will be presented with a tale of two cities when it meets in Brisbane on Friday — it has dropped the ball in Queensland and their presence there is long overdue.
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs could receive a well-needed boost with Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus set to return. Who’s hurt at your club?
THE TACKLE: ESSENDON was insipid and tanking would be an excuse but it doesn’t exist so it was their worst performance of the season. Robbo reveals his likes and dislikes from Round 18.
THE Gold Coast’s ‘Triple Towers’ of Tom Lynch, Sam Day and Peter Wright reached lofty heights to lead the Suns to a 24-point win over Fremantle at Metricon Stadium.
NORTH Melbourne will face Collingwood without Jarrad Waite but the Pies have a big inclusion. Meanwhile, Sydney and Gold Coast have suffered surprise injuries. REPLAY SUPERCOACH CHAT
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