Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has come out in defence of the club’s doctors after they faced criticism for allowing him to return against Collingwood with what were later deemed “catastrophic” injuries.
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has gone under the knife after his injuries from Monday’s big hit were much worse than first thought. Here’s the latest.
The Dees have hit a crossroads. After yet another disappointing effort against the Pies on a big stage, JAY CLARK asks, how can we trust them?
They may have been back in the winners’ books after a thriller over the Suns, but St Kilda and Ross Lyon won few fans with their style of play, writes JAY CLARK.
After five rounds, the Hawks were winless and no sure thing to topple North Melbourne. Now, JAY CLARK writes, they’re one of the most dangerous sides in the competition and a chance to make a shock September appearance.
The Western Bulldogs are working towards locking away for key players, including a young gun who is set for an eye-watering pay rise. Plus, the latest on Scott Pendlebury’s future.
The AFL is briefing clubs on how much salary cap relief they will receive if players retire due to concussion, but players with history of concussion on long-term deals may trigger less payout.
Carlton is poised to secure two first-round prospects as father-sons this year. But if the AFL pushes through a planned draft overhaul, they could come at a huge cost.
Ex-Melbourne coach Paul Roos says the current players aren’t listening to coach Simon Goodwin and are just relying on their individual talent to win games.
Simon Goodwin is a man who eyeballs his troops – and he would’ve done so in the wake of Sunday’s horror show. But is personnel the biggest problem? JAY CLARK dives deep into the club’s issues.
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