Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps hasn’t been able to match his own incredible standards of recent seasons in 2020, and he’s not the only player to experience a big drop-off. Champion Data reveals your club’s biggest sliders.
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.
From the pocketsized skills of Zak Butters to the towering marks of Aaron Naughton and the leadership-beyond-his-years of James Rowbottom, footy’s next-gen is taking over. Who makes squad of the best 22 aged under 22?
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.
COLLINGWOOD is considering drafting former Western Bulldogs veteran Will Minson to help mentor its young ruckmen next season.
VOTE: A KNEE injury saw Joel Selwood slide on draft night 2006 but 10 years on he is the clear No.1 as several rookies have gone on to make recruiters look silly.
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
GEELONG and Adelaide will be hoping history repeats on AFL Draft night. We look at every club’s picks and whether they’ve proved lucky in the past.
THE AFL hopes to schedule as many as six double-headers featuring the same teams from the women’s competition and men’s pre-season games next year.
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
THE winner of the Richmond v Carlton season-opener could get off to a flyer next year while Collingwood has been booted from prime time. Our experts assess the 2017 AFL fixture.
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