With weekly criticism and vague injury reports that were supposed be outlawed, Geelong and Chris Scott have shown they aren’t afraid to take on AFL House. Jon Ralph unpacks what the Cats coach is really saying.
St Kilda has done a mountain of work on its list over the past two years – but just how good are the kids? Ahead of yet another debutant running out, we pull back the curtains on the rebuild.
Injuries cruelled the first four years of Zach Reid’s AFL career. Now he’s finally fit and showing why Essendon has put so much faith in him to emerge as a linchpin of its backline.
One of Collingwood’s 2023 premiership heroes has officially turned his back on offers from rival clubs, showing plenty of faith in the ladder-leaders. Get the latest trade news in Moneyball.
AFL umpires boss Rob Kerr says finding whistle-blowers a permanent home must be an ‘urgent priority’ for the league as the standard of refereeing comes under fire.
Tarryn Thomas is assessing his legal options in his quest to return to football despite a lack of interest from clubs at all levels. Jon Ralph has the latest on the disgraced former Roo.
While Paul Curtis faces the impossible task of overturning his three-game ban, a Saint has copped an even greater suspension. Plus the MRO’s verdict on a Blues gun and Jack Ginnivan here.
There are four highly-rated young guns tied to Collingwood in this year’s draft, and they all fit a need for Craig McRae’s ageing list. But something – or someone – has to give.
Harry McKay has opened up on his return to Carlton’s side after stepping away to deal with mental health, speaking to Jon Ralph about his starring role on Sunday, his secret injury and more.
Would Rowan Marshall and Tom De Koning work? How would the Blues spend their extra millions? We examine the flow-on effects of the Carlton ruckman’s $12m contract call — whether he leaves or not.
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