Roos rally to start Shaw era on high
Rhyce Shaw’s official tenure as North Melbourne coach got off to a shaky start before the Kangaroos fought back to defeat Hawthorn and keep themselves in the finals race.
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Tigers on the march as Pies on the slide
Richmond has snatched a top-four spot that looked to be lock for Collingwood a month ago as Dusty Martin and Tom Lynch led a rampaging Tigers to their fifth straight win.
Season over: Blues put Charlie on ice
Carlton is firing on the field but it isn’t all good news, with one of their brightest stars to sit out the rest of 2019. Plus Ben Reid, Jarman Impey, Scott Thompson and a heap more. Who’s hurt at your club?
Can Pies golden oldie help stop Tiger talls?
Jamie Elliott will return for Collingwood’s Friday night blockbuster with Richmond but all eyes are on the Pies’ backline as Nathan Buckley attempts to thwart Jack Riewoldt and Tom Lynch.
Hawk Shiels eyes flag with a difference
It’s always been pretty peachy for three-time premiership Hawk Liam Shiels. But now things have turned. The veteran on the off-field battle at Hawthorn — and the drive for more silverware.
Umpires tick off score review blunder
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.
How teammate sparked Stephenson confession
Collingwood young gun Jaidyn Stephenson was overcome with guilt after placing three bets on Magpies games but it wasn’t until he made a comment to a teammate that he decided to come forward and reveal his massive mistake.
AFL teams: Blues drop three, Simpson returns
The big names are in play for this week’s teams announcement, with Patrick Dangerfield one of a host of stars to miss. Meanwhile, the Blues have swung the axe. SEE THE FULL ROUND 10 TEAMS
Winning Hawks ‘happy to be boring’
Wayne Carey might think they’re the “most boring team in the competition” but Hawks midfielder Jaeger O’Meara isn’t so sure. However they look, Hawthorn is just happy to be winning.
New Pie’s hope to follow Pendles
His skipper Scott Pendlebury and fellow teammate Mason Cox have both done it. Now new Pie Tom Wilson, despite not knowing what position he’ll play, hopes to have a similar impact after ditching hoops for footy.
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