Injuries at the Tigers have created opportunities. And while Richmond has done an outstanding job to keep its season alive, there are some holes that need plugging in the off-season. Read Brendon Goddard and Jon Ralph’s full trade analysis.
Talk about getting out of jail. 30 points up at the last change, Melbourne did everything it could to surrender its clash with a plucky Carlton. That was until a moment of composure from the often-errant Clayton Oliver.
Collingwood’s coaching succession plan was well-known by the 2011 finals series. While rumours swirled of a player push to keep Mick Malthouse in charge, the coaching great says he never put pressure on the board. SACKED PODCAST
MONEYBALL: Rookie ruckman Sam Draper is yet to play a senior game but the Bombers may need to improve their offer to keep him. Plus news on Ben Reid, Scott Thompson and more.
Could Brad Hill be on the move and maybe even be part of a Tim Kelly trade? Plus new rules means an extra 50 free agents, and why Brandon Ellis will need to play for less at Richmond. SEE THE FULL FREE AGENCY LIST
St Kilda has one of the best young ruckmen in the game — Rowan Marshall — and has been linked with Sam Draper. But it’s an experienced big man Brendon Goddard says the Saints should be chasing.
It’s time for Essendon fans to see the best of Jake Stringer. But before that, they’ve got to pull off a blockbuster trade that could change the direction of the club.
Forget the ladder position and the win-loss record. The Blues are on the way up. But if they want to take the next step, they need to get Patrick Cripps a right hand man in the midfield.
The AFL’s umpiring department has ticked off the controversial score review officers’ decision to award a match-tying goal to Essendon in its clash with GWS as AFL greats, players and the league’s CEO weigh in.
He went at pick 12 in the 2017 draft, but Darcy Fogarty remains stuck in the SANFL. Rival clubs are showing interest in the out-of-favour young Crow. CONTRACT WHISPERS
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