Adelaide is one game clear of four teams with five rounds remaining and in the box seat to secure a finals berth. Champion Data’s predictor suggests the chasing pack face an uphill battle to catch the Crows. FINAL LADDER
Gold Coast has struggled with player retention in recent times but if it successfully lobbies to the AFL Commission for a priority pick, it would be the first step in a bold draft move.
It’s one of the most even AFL seasons in memory and after Round 18, no-one has emerged as a clear frontrunner for the premiership. Our experts give their verdict for this year’s flag.
The AFL is set to make the most of top-eight shaping matches in Round 23 when it releases the game times for Essendon v Collingwood, Richmond v Brisbane and more. SNEAK PEEK
NORTH Melbourne was challenged by the young Gold Coast Suns but proved too good to stay unbeaten and on top of the AFL ladder.
LEADERS aren’t born, they’re made. But you knew that already. However, there’s a lot about leadership we don’t understand. How does your captain rate?
RICHMOND has added five experienced players to its squad as big names return for Hawthorn, Geelong and the Bulldogs. NEW SUPERCOACH PODCAST
ON FRIDAY morning Gold Coast chairman Tony Cochrane confirmed the Suns will play a home game against Port Adelaide in China but it seems players don’t share his enthusiasm.
A CONTRITE Steven May must sit out Gold Coast’s next five matches after a lengthy tribunal hearing dealt a big blow to the club’s maiden final hopes on Tuesday night.
WESTERN Bulldogs speedster Jason Johannisen will miss 10 weeks after scans revealed tendon damage to his hamstring.
EVER wondered how your club chose its theme song or where you’d heard the tune before? This is the place to find out.
THE Brisbane Lions almost kicked themselves out of the game in the opening half. But they showed plenty of grit to run out eventual winners against the Suns.
THE Kangaroos are the only unbeaten side, the Hawks are back in the top eight and the future is finally looking bright for the Dees. Ando gives his analysis on every club.
REMORSEFUL Sun Steven May has apologised to Stefan Martin for the brutal shirtfront that knocked the Lions ruckman out, and admitted he crossed the line.
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