‘Drama at the MCG’: AFL brought to a halt
The Easter Monday AFL clash was stopped mid-game for an anticlimactic reason that had legends scratching their heads.
The Easter Monday AFL clash was stopped mid-game for an anticlimactic reason that had legends scratching their heads.
Sam Mitchell put his side under the pump after a poor effort in Round 2, and while the scoreboard might not reflect it, his charges responded to challenge the Cats in Tom Hawkins’ 350th.
Dylan Moore has a special connection with the man who wore the number on his back, the late Paul Dear. On Monday, he’s hoping Cats and Hawks fans turn the MCG purple to fight pancreatic cancer.
Geelong has cut two rookies – including last week’s sub who came on at the 28th minute mark of the final term – from its side for Easter Monday, while the Hawks have made three changes.
Carlton almost blew a 41-point lead against Hawthorn but Michael Voss says the fans should enjoy their first 3-0 start to a season in a decade.
Carlton is one of only three AFL teams undefeated after three rounds but the Blues very nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
Sam Mitchell, Craig McRae and Michael Voss were highly successful on the field, and they’ve taken that into coaching. But Mick Malthouse wants outlines the real test they’re yet to face.
There are calls for Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett to resign after Cyril Rioli opened up on his ugly departure from the Hawks.
Cyril Rioli and his wife have publicly broken their silence on the tumultuous events that led to his premature retirement in 2018.
The unbeaten Hawks have suffered a major injury blow on the eve of their round 3 clash with in-form Carlton.
Port Adelaide’s injury woes have worsened with spearhead Charlie Dixon set to miss a large chunk of the season. Plus, Ken Hinkley has confirmed his Round 3 changes.
One was a game away from being delisted. The other the second-last pick in his draft. Now, this forward pair has helped launch Hawthorn’s latest rapid rebuild.
Liam Shiels’ omission from Hawthorn’s round 2 side could be a sign of things to come, club captain Ben McEvoy says.
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
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