It’s still a long shot — but Carlton’s finals hopes are alive after a thrilling win over Sydney. Could the Blues steal a top-eight berth as other finals contenders falter? Here’s what they must do play finals and the scenarios facing every side.
Mick Malthouse has heavily criticised Richmond for their on and off-field behaviour, declaring the club is disrespecting opposition and have become “too big for their own boots”, with a string of offences providing the evidence.
Former Carlton captain Marc Murphy will play on next year after agreeing to a new deal, while GWS has provided an update on free agent Zac Williams. Get the latest trade news here.
The season isn’t over, but some AFL players have already left their clubs to try to secure a new beginning. Could more impending free agents go down this route? See every club’s current free agent list.
PODCAST: RICHMOND looks set to pay a high price for potential father-son pick Patrick Naish as clubs circle for the gun son of former goal machine Chris.
INJURY LIST: WESTERN Bulldogs confirm the bad news on Jake Stringer’s hamstring injury, while Scott Pendlebury could be done for 2017. Who’s injured at your club?
DUSTIN Martin remains eligible for the Brownlow Medal but is now walking a tightrope after he was slapped with two fines from Sunday’s spiteful match against Brisbane.
THE TACKLE: THREE young defenders are a key reason behind Essendon’s surge towards the top eight, writes MARK ROBINSON. REPLAY LIVE CHAT.
PODCAST: AFTER a tumultuous fortnight, the AFL has been left with a trio of vacancies. Who will replace them and does the AFL need to have a good hard look at itself?
BROWNLOW Medal contender Dustin Martin has been dragged into a day of MRP controversy after a spiteful afternoon at Etihad Stadium.
SUPERLADDER: Sydney is making the impossible possible after another win while St Kilda slides out of the eight and Essendon moves within touching distance.
RICHMOND has escaped a plucky young Brisbane outfit, eking out a 31-point win on the back of dominant performances from leaders Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt.
DAMIEN Hardwick today took the heat out of his stoush with Kane Cornes by joking about his wife. And it’s not the first time Mrs Hardwick has come to the Richmond coach’s rescue.
MAINTAINING a stable line-up has often correlated to premiership glory. We look at how many players every club has used — and how that could translate to September success.
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