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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24:  Max Gawn of the Demons runs with the ball from Todd Goldstein of the Kangaroos during the JLT Community Series AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Melbourne Demons at Blundstone Arena on February 24, 2018 in Hobart, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Melbourne

Demons have a premiership list

BE HAPPY Dees fans! Melbourne’s inconsistent form last year should be attributed to growing pains of a developing side and supporters should be very excited about 2018, writes David King.

AFL - ELIMINATION FINAL -  Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval. Robbie Gray celebrates his goal in time on. Picture Sarah Reed
Port Adelaide

Depth puts Power in flag window

PORT Adelaide lacked depth in 2017 and it showed, winning just two of nine games against top 8 teams. An off-season recruiting spree has corrected that flaw, now it’s up to Ken Hinkley and Co.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Gary Ablett poses for a photo a Geelong Cats AFL media opportunity at GMBHA Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
AFL News

King: AFL has never seen midfield talent like this

IN the name of Gary, Patrick and Joel. Amen. The “Son of God” returns and the excitement is consuming all football fans, with the fairytale finish to an unbelievable career as “Junior” comes home.David King and Mark Robinson on the Cats’ bid for premiership glory.

Essendon Bombers 2018 season preview
Essendon

King: Buckle up, Bombers to win flag

THE Tullamarine Globetrotters will play the most aggressive offensive footy of 2018. It will be thrilling to watch, but there are still some question marks over Essendon, writes DAVID KING.

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Sydney Swans' Lance Franklin looks on after another Hawks goal during AFL Grand Final 2014 Sydney Swans v Hawthorn at the MCG. pic. Phil Hillyard

Swans 0-1 in Buddy big gamble

SYDNEY’S 10-year gamble on Lance Franklin is all about premierships. Right now the Swans’ ledger stands at 0-1, writes David King.

AFL
AFL Round 20 - West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood Pies at Patersons Stadium, Perth. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Eagle Matt Priddis takes a mark

Eagles are just flat-track bullies

WEST Coast almost made the finals but was the only team in 2014 not to beat a top-eight side. Will the real Eagles please stand up, writes David King.

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