‘Very, very fair footballer’: Ken, Nicks react to brutal Houston hit
A sickening bump from Dan Houston became the story of Showdown 56, as Matthew Nicks and Ken Hinkley react to the moment that ignited fury between the Crows and the Power.
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Early Tackle: The greatest season finish of them all?
Footy’s tightest finals race will deliver one of the great finishes to a home-and-away season. SAM LANDSBERGER breaks down where it’s all at after a thrilling Saturday of footy.
Coleman coup: How Giants snared goalkicker for peanuts
In 2020, GWS took a punt on bringing maligned Fremantle swingman Jesse Hogan to Sydney. SAM LANDSBERGER reports picking him up for just pick 56 is proving an absolute steal.
McRae proven right as umpire data shows home advantage
Magpies coach Craig McRae’s claim that travelling clubs get the rough end of the stick with the officiating sparked controversy. But an umpiring analysis has revealed some intriguing results.
Dees clarify Petracca’s future, chart course back to contention
Melbourne has rubbished reports Christian Petracca could leave in a letter to members, with CEO Gary Pert confirming talks were had with senior figures on how to improve the club.
Contrite McRae apologises as AFL makes call on punishment
Craig McRae generated uproar after declaring a missed 50 metre penalty would have been paid if the game was at the MCG. Here’s what the contrite McRae had to say for himself today as the AFL made a call on punishing him over the comments.
‘One of the lucky few’: Player agent’s relief after outback crash
Ben Williams is the player agent to a host of AFL stars and is counting his lucky ones after a massive motorbike crash in the SA outback put his life in danger.
Early Tackle: 0-71 in August? Here’s why the Swans are done
Mid-season, the Sydney Swans were an unbackable favourite for the flag. Since then, it’s been all downhill to a point where they’re now done. Plus, full round 21 likes and dislikes.
$2 million road to nowhere: Brutal reality of Dons’ civil war
Ben Rutten took the Bombers to finals in 2021, then was axed in 2022 as the regime changed at Essendon. Since, they’ve splashed the cash but the problems appear the same.
Cuddles, smiles: Cat Stengle hits track after nightclub collapse
Teammates have embraced Cats forward Tyson Stengle at training after news broke that he was found unresponsive at a Geelong nightclub and hospitalised.
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