Why hoodoo-busting win is huge for Lions
Jason Akermanis knows what it’s like to come up against a seemingly unbeatable opponent — and beat them. And it’s not the only reason the current Lions remind Aker of his all-conquering Brisbane team.
Jason Akermanis knows what it’s like to come up against a seemingly unbeatable opponent — and beat them. And it’s not the only reason the current Lions remind Aker of his all-conquering Brisbane team.
Chris Mayne returns for Collingwood as the Magpies opt for height against the Eagles, who welcome back a number of big names. But did Jaidyn Stephenson keep his spot? Check out the full teams.
Remember when Mason Cox destroyed Richmond in the preliminary final? Well Collingwood’s giant could be about to do it again if his form is anything to go by. See the most in-form player at every finalist.
Shaun McKernan has announced he has played his final game with Essendon. And there may be other Bombers who won’t be at The Hangar in 2021.
RICHMOND recruiters have long copped it for poor decisions, like taking Richard Tambling before Lance Franklin, but is the tide finally turning thanks to one shrewd year?
SOME big names have already announced their retirements with Steve Johnson the latest to join them. See every club’s retirees and possible retirees here.
RICHMOND’S defence once used to house a collection of battlers and role players but it is now the key weapon in their premiership assault, writes JON RALPH.
UPDATE: ESSENDON star Orazio Fantasia will miss more than a month with a hamstring injury, while Pie Daniel Wells is in doubt. ALL THE LATEST INJURY NEWS
THE RUN HOME: NO one wants to see Nick Riewoldt retire. So what will it take for the Saints to give Roo a September farewell? See every club’s path to the finals here.
THE AFL says Spotless Stadium would be big enough to accommodate Richmond’s travelling fan base if the two clubs clash in a blockbuster qualifying final.
UPDATE: ROUND 20 turned the race for the top four, and top eight, on its head. How is your club placed with three weeks to go in the closest season in memory?
MELBOURNE was the biggest loser over the weekend but it wasn’t on the scoreboard, and there are seven clubs still in the race for a finals berth. JON ANDERSON rates every team.
RICHMOND turned up the pressure and confirmed their top-four credentials on Sunday while extinguishing Hawthorn’s finals hopes at the MCG.
RICHMOND has tabled a “compelling” offer to Dustin Martin but chief executive Brendon Gale says the club remains in the dark over his intentions beyond this season.
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