Never beaten: Inside Melbourne’s ability to win games
The Bulldogs piled on eight consecutive goals and led by 22 points, but Melbourne never panicked, Christian Petracca reveals how he and the Demons stay cool in a crisis.
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With Round 1 just hours away, our reporters have had the difficult task of selecting each side’s best available 22. Did they get it right?
Footy needs you! Help MCG fans get their pies and beer
Things are getting desperate at the MCG as officials scramble to fill hundreds of jobs ahead of Round 1 of the AFL season. Here’s how you can help.
Why footy’s biggest player agency refused Eddie’s trade doco
The excitement is palpable for the documentary that goes behind the scenes of the AFL’s trade period. But there is one noticeable absentee.
Where Tigers will deploy Dusty in Round 1
Dustin Martin can be devastating in the middle and in attack, but a Tigers assistant coach has revealed what the Blues can expect in the season opener.
Saints star granted personal leave
St Kilda midfielder Zak Jones has been granted personal leave for his “personal health and wellbeing”, two weeks out from the Saints’ first game of 2022.
Ex-Tiger’s 4000km journey to keep AFL dream alive
Ex-Tiger Patrick Naish was signed to play in the SANFL, trialled with St Kilda and has now headed west to answer an SOS from the Eagles.
Win-loss analysis: Which sides will fail expectations?
Every side will enter the 2022 season with hope. But who will quickly fall on the wrong side of the win-loss ledger? Find out here.
Saints under extreme Round 1 pressure: Roo
The microscope has been on St Kilda throughout the pre-season after a disappointing 2021. So what happens if the Saints lose to Collingwood?
Scouting notes: Gun recruits ready to boost your side
A number of off-season additions impressed in their first hitout for their new club. See who will give your side an extra edge in 2022.
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