The price Tigers could put on head of perfect role model
Richmond loves Liam Baker. And the Tigers will believe Baker loves them enough to stay. But what if the lure of home is too strong? JON RALPH assesses the trade situation.
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Ralph: Ratbags, scallywags and horror reality of AFL’s dirty secret
What if a player’s sample is negative and the drugs they took are not revealed by an ‘off the book’ test? The answer is the most jaw-dropping aspect of the drugs bombshell, writes JON RALPH.
Grow up, Ginnivan and Co can have a life outside footy
Get used to AFL stars attending the Grand Prix or red carpet events in a world where social media is a huge second income. So, what did Jack Ginnivan do wrong, asks JON RALPH.
‘Soft, old, slow’: Where have swarming Pies gone?
The Magpies’ swarm led them to premiership glory in 2023 but this year, so far, they look old, soft and slow. So where has the dare and drive gone?
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Trade latest: Is this how Jackson deal gets done?
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Herald Sun’s finest recognised in AFMA awards
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