‘No point’: Premiership coach says don’t bump
West Coast’s Willie Rioli was cleared by the AFL tribunal over a contentious bump and the reining premiership coach has had his say.
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Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
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.
Bulldogs boss reveals Beveridge concerns
Luke Beveridge apologised and the Bulldogs made a strong statement of their own on Thursday. But the coach’s outburst had CEO Ameet Bains worried.
Never beaten: Inside Melbourne’s ability to win games
The Bulldogs piled on eight consecutive goals and led by 22 points, but Melbourne never panicked, Christian Petracca reveals how he and the Demons stay cool in a crisis.
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Is 2013 the new super draft?
THE class of 2013 includes the likes of Bontempelli, Kelly, Merrett and Cripps — who have all made a huge impact in their short careers. SAM LANDSBERGER RERANKS THE 2013 DRAFT
The definition of your club is…
WE NOW know what Richmondy means, but how do you define a typical Collingwoody performance? And what makes Port Adelaide Porty? Our definitions for all 18 clubs.
No change to draftee contract length
THE AFL won’t increase the length of contracts for draftees despite clubs pushing for two-year deals to be increased as the Lions brace for the possibility of No.2 pick Josh Schache departing. HAVE YOUR SAY
AFLW players now know ruthless reality of footy
THE first AFLW sign and trade period is a strange time for players — futures are uncertain until a signature is on the dotted line as rumours swirl, writes Melbourne star Melissa Hickey.
Panic Room: Magpie defender in doubt
COULD a luckless Magpie make his long-awaited AFL return? Meanwhile, there could be more selection changes at North Melbourne and Richmond. Plus, SuperCoach mail
Greats lament changing role of ruckmen
THERE was a time when they used to rule the AFL, and premierships were decided by their impact. But is the moden ruckman headed for a hard fall?
Is this the year of ending hoodoos?
CAN the Bulldogs snap a long run of outs at Kardinia Park? Will St Kilda finally end years of pain against Sydney? It’s likely to happen if this year is anything to go by.
Get ready for a wildcard weekend
A TEAM that finishes 10th could play off for a finals spot as early as next year under a wildcard system that surprisingly had the support of clubs. How would it work?
Has the ladder ever looked like this?
ONLY one win separates first from ninth on the ladder with the past three rounds resembling a game of snakes and ladders. Who have been the biggest movers and sliders?
Lewis spreads Hawks gospel at Dees
JORDAN Lewis has told some of his new Melbourne teammates that accepting less money will help the club break the game’s longest premiership drought.
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