Trade mail: Which Vic club will have a go at big fish?
Jeremy McGovern will be 32 next April. With a second flag at the Eagles out of the question, a Victorian club with finals ambition could swoop.
Jon Ralph
The off-season trade, list calls every non-finalist must make
The AFL exchange period is almost here – and it’s an important time for the 10 clubs who missed finals. These are the moves, deals and list calls your team should make to bounce back.
The true beauty of Blues’ organic growth
The Blues’ run towards a possible finals berth has not been the smooth ride many expected at the start of 2023, but a change in ethos will hold them in good stead beyond this season alone.
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.
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Giants perfect stage for Clarko comeback
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Trade news: Will rival offers come for Paddy Dow?
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Sacked: The stress of footy brought legend to tears
Denis Pagan’s famously tough coaching style wore Corey McKernan down over his years at North Melbourne leading him to head to Carlton. And then Denis followed him to the Navy Blues a year later.
Trade latest: Rivals close in on Port midfielder
Port Adelaide’s Karl Amon is attracting significant rival interest – and that was before he was dropped by Ken Hinkley. More clubs are now set to inquire about the free agent.
Bines’ heartbreaking story sparks call for better player care
Patrick Bines hoped telling his harrowing story would shed light on footy’s failed insurance and compensation schemes. It has worked, with the AFL called on to do better.
The game has been saved – now don’t mess it up
There are no complaints about boring footy this year as the game opens up for a new era of power forwards. But it could all disappear quickly, writes Jon Ralph.
Free-kick Bulldogs: Coach has his say
A lopsided free-kick count totally overshadowed the Bulldogs first win of the season after victory over the Swans, so what did the coaches have to say about it?
Head-knock victim feared AFL ‘didn’t believe in concussions’
An ex-AFL player who retired at 24 years of age after 15 concussions says he feared the league wasn’t taking the issue seriously enough and he was “gobsmacked” by his treatment.
Most likely outcome after Jackson parks contract talks
Luke Jackson is completely content to let the early rounds of the season play out before making a decision on his future. Where does that leave the Dees?
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