How Pies can break even from Beams deal
Collingwood parted with two first-round picks and a chunk of its salary cap for Dayne Beams. Only time will tell whether this will hurt the Pies in the long term but there is a silver lining.
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Can Ratts, King fix Saints’ biggest issue?
St Kilda has made wholesale changes to its coach and list but, if it is to succeed, it will need to fix one damning area that has it setting a record for futility since Champion Data began recording the statistic.
AFL’s final verdict on halftime break
The AFL had backing from players for a plan to cut the halftime break to as short as 10 minutes, but fans worried about having time to buy food and drink. Which side won out?
‘Think big’: Shaw wants Roos dreaming of glory
Rhyce Shaw isn’t one to shy away from North Melbourne’s ultimate aim — to win its first AFL premiership since 1999. Jon Ralph spent a day behind-the-scenes at Arden Street to get an insight into how the Roos plan to return to the top.
‘Addictive’: Shaw’s warning to AFL coaches
North Melbourne’s Rhyce Shaw has only had a brief taste but knows the role of an AFL coach can be addictive. As he prepares for his first full season in charge, the words of one former peer are still ringing in his ears.
League’s big spend to support player welfare
The AFL will shine a light on the pressures of coaching and clubs will be allowed to spend up to $450,000 a season to support their players under the league’s mental health reforms.
How AFL is tackling mental health battle
As a long list of AFL players including Majak Daw, Adam Treloar, Tom Boyd and Dayne Beams battle mental health issues the league has announced a charity partnership to help tackle the issue.
Brereton: Hawks to cash in on Patton
Dermott Brereton knows what new Hawk Jon Patton can do. And the club legend thinks, with the help of some recent draft bargains, the former Giant can help the Hawthorn forward line become something special.
Browny: ‘Lip service’ paid to country footy
On the same day the AFL announced it would revisit the International Rules concept — complete with training camp in New York — country football’s interleague competition was scrapped. Jonathan Brown isn’t happy.
Breakout contenders: Why Pies should be bullish about Brown
Callum Brown showcased his obvious potential in 2019 with 98 score assists and 11 goals. Jon Ralph says the young Magpie is primed to take the next step in 2020. Who is the breakout contender at your club?
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