$6m man? Why Hawks mega bid for Battle makes sense
Hawthorn’s huge offer to lure Josh Battle from St Kilda isn’t just about shoring up its backline. As JON RALPH explains, there’s another key to why the Hawks could offer close to $1m a year.
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Ranked: AFL’s 15 biggest games in the ‘blockbuster-isation’ of footy
Gone are the days of the traditional afternoon slots, here is the blockbuster-isation of football. JON RALPH ranks the AFL’s 15 best blockbuster fixtures in a new era of sports attendance.
Hird, Gawn, Ricciuto: Every club’s most influential figure this century
Max Gawn arrived to the Dees when they were a mess and since, he’s lifted them to heights not seen for decades. JON RALPH lists the most influential people at every AFL club since 2000.
The 10 big calls of Adem Yze’s tenure and Ralphy’s response
Times are changing at Tigerland, long gone are the once dominant Tigers as they descend down the AFL hierarchy, so where do they go from here? JON RALPH answers the key questions they face.
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The off-season trade, list calls every non-finalist must make
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The true beauty of Blues’ organic growth
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Trade grades: Was Tigers double really a success?
Richmond gave up a lot to bring in two GWS midfielders on long-term deals at the end of last year. Was it worth it? Jon Ralph rates every player move.
How Channel 7 can fix Friday night footy’s glaring issue
Would Channel 7 really give up the money it makes from Better Homes and Gardens to appease footy fans? Incoming AFL CEO Andrew Dillon must give them no choice, writes Jon Ralph.
Why the cost of Hawks pick keeps growing
The Hawks were so intent on getting Josh Weddle last year they traded up to pick 18 to get him. But as the picks they gave up continue to increase in value, did they give away too much?
Trade buzz: Could rivals prise rising star out of Dons?
As Kyle Langford’s emergence as a long-term forward continues to gather steam, the future of another Bombers goalkicker is under the microscope. Which rivals could swoop?
AFL makes head-high bump stance clear with new Roo and Blue bans
The AFL tribunal have reinforced the AFL’s stance on head-high hits, meaning two former Dockers will miss the Good Friday matchup between North Melbourne and Carlton.
Ex-teammate’s ultimate hope for Cousins redemption story
One of West Coast’s greatest says the time is now to induct Ben Cousins into football’s Hall of Fame, given his remarkable recovery from his drug issues of past years.
War chest: Club with $3 million of cash to splash
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‘Reality check’: Should Blues be worried about midfield belting?
It was described as a “reality check”. From a supposedly deep and talent-laden onball brigade, this was not what Carlton fans wanted to see. Where does it leave the Blues?
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