‘Spectacular theatrics’ stun AFL season opener
The AFL season has barely started and a coach might have just played the most insane selection mind games we have ever seen.
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‘Ridiculous’: Truth behind AFL’s petty feud
There’s no love lost between last year’s AFL grand finalists but the reason behind their bitter rivalry has raised eyebrows in the footy world.
‘Extra spice’: AFL rivalry set to explode
Claims of disrespect during the off-season have set the stage for an electric grand final rematch between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
Dees coach breaks silence on bullying allegations
The premiership coach responded on AFL 360 to an explosive report about his behaviour heading into the 2021 season.
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It was a brave thing to do: Lewis
MELBOURNE midfielder Jordan Lewis says the Demons took inspiration from Jesse Hogan in the club’s win over Adelaide last weekend.
Barometer: Crameri in for surgery, Bob back
WESTERN Bulldogs forward Stewart Crameri to undergo surgery while the injury toll at GWS mounts and Hawthorn is in a world of pain. FULL INJURY LIST
It just flattens you: Roughead
JARRYD Roughead says he felt flattened when he heard the news of Melbourne forward Jesse Hogan’s cancer battle. Catch up on how the football world has reacted here.
Which clubs can’t nail the close ones
WINNING the tight ones can be the difference between finals and failure. So what would the AFL ladder look like if the one-goal thrillers were reversed?
Hogan ’very lucky’ cancer found early
MELBOURNE’S club doctor says star forward Jesse Hogan is “very lucky” after an early detection of testicular cancer. The star forward will have surgery today.
Buckley just can’t take a trick
THE TACKLE: Recap Robbo’s live chat about all the big football issues including Collingwood, Buckley, Richmond and sledging plus check out this week’s likes and dislikes.
Richmond: Play for your team and not yourself
COLLINGWOOD has dropped to second last on the AFL ladder in Nathan Buckley’s make or break year, while Richmond missed a huge opportunity. WHERE YOUR CLUB SITS
Brayshaw’s dad: ‘Just dreadful luck’
MELBOURNE youngster Angus Brayshaw lasted just 145 seconds before suffering his fourth concussion in 12 months, but his relieved dad said the outcome could have been worse.
‘I could see the pool of blood in my hands’
FOOTY fans will never forget the sickening image of ex-Cat Steven King’s leg landing on Demon Jeff White’s face during a 2005 final — and neither will he.
Trade Talk: Did your club get it right?
JON Ralph has rated every club’s trade and free agency recruits after seven weeks of the season. Does your club fall under the boom or bust category?
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