‘Be careful’: No sanction for Rioli after reaching out to Dale
Willie Rioli has dodged a sanction from the AFL over threatening Bailey Dale after Saturday’s game, with the forward apologising to the Dogs defender.
Match Centre
Oliver regret, the fresh suitor and how Dees can get back leverage
Clayton Oliver would be looking at the Cats wondering what could have been, writes Jay Clark. Now, the Demon is at risk of falling by the wayside if he can’t find a suitor, but what would he cost?
It’s Bailey Smith’s world – the Cats and Dogs are just living in it
Mick Malthouse hated it and his former teammates are riled up – but Geelong won’t be worried by Bailey Smith dominating headlines as long as he keeps delivering, writes Josh Barnes.
Ultimate R16-23 fixture guide: Prime-time jail to marquee kings
AFL clubs have one final chance to show the fixture boss what they’ve got before next week’s release. Jon Ralph looks closely at how it’s all shaping up here.
The Tackle: ‘Sluggish’ De Goey at a crossroads
Jordan De Goey is stuck in second gear — having his poorest season for some time. Jay Clark writes in The Tackle, Collingwood have a decision to make.
Local footy coach calls for cap overhaul after 276-point demolition
Salary caps and player points were supposed to improve equalisation in local footy, but a country coach says dramatic change is needed as clubs across Victoria are stuck in a doom loop.
Bevo dials up the pressure as coaching ‘uncertainty’ lingers on
Luke Beveridge’s future remains up in the air, and the premiership coach has dialled up the pressure on the bosses at the club as the Bulldogs continue to fly on the field.
Dons draft target goes down – so who else is there?
In another potential injury blow, the VFL big man Essendon has be watching closely ahead of the mid-season draft left Sunday’s game on crutches. Here’s who they could turn to instead.
Ranked: Every state league player in the land
Who went big in the state leagues over the weekend? From draft smokies to local footy graduates and those looking for an AFL recall, we’ve got the exclusive stats on every player.
Hawks forward fined after middle-finger salute at cheer squad
One of the young stars at the Hawks has become the latest player fined for an obscene gesture towards the crowd. Watch the video here.
Full CBAs, kick-ins: Saint’s perfect role, ‘other Daicos’ spikes
Why we should ignore Jack Sinclair’s low SuperCoach score, and pay attention to Josh Daicos. See the big CBA and kick-in movers and sliders in round 8 and search every player.
Kingsley makes frank admission on Stringer’s fitness after benching
Jake Stringer hasn’t been able to fire since his move to the Giants, and Adam Kingsley says the star forward may need a week on the sidelines to get his fitness up to senior level.
What the Bulldogs really think about Bailey Smith
May 22, mark it in the calendar, because a true footy grudge match looms, writes Jon Ralph. And Bailey Smith’s war with the Dogs goes well beyond a sledge about them playing in Ballarat.
Buy, hold, sell: Make this trade as soon as SuperCoach opens
A-grade stars at a bargain price don’t come along very often – and when it happens, you don’t want to miss out. See who’s hot and cold this week and expert trade advice.
Devils appoint recruiting master to key role
The Tasmania Devils have made their most significant football appointment to date by snaring the services of an ex-Pies recruiting guru who helped lead a massive Melbourne club to premiership success.
Swans’ defender cops major ban, 16 fines from Hawks-Tigers melee
The Swans will be forced into another defensive revamp, with Lewis Melican banned after his hit on Toby Bedford. Meanwhile, plenty of Hawks and Tigers pay the price for a melee.
Heeney’s five words that should have premiership rivals quaking
The Lions showed last year that it’s irresponsible to write teams off too early in a season, and that’s exactly what the Swans will be hoping to replicate after saving their season on Sunday.
Why Gunston’s name belongs alongside Hawks legends
In a day which brought some of the greatest goalkickers in the game’s history back to Hawthorn, Jack Gunston kicked his 500th goal. Here’s why he deserves to walk alongside Dunstall and co.
How to stop Rowell, Chad explodes: What we learned for SuperCoach
Matt Rowell has dropped another horror SuperCoach score after Brisbane did its homework on the Suns clearance beast. Here are the key SuperCoach takeaways from super Sunday.
Little brother beaten again: Suns wilt in the spotlight
The Gold Coast Suns came into with what was one of the biggest games in their club’s history – and they disappeared against big brother Brisbane. CALLUM DICK unpacks the QClash.
‘It’s the right call’: Former AFL ump backs controversial Hill trip
Pies fans will feel aggrieved after being on the wrong side of some calls in the thriller against the Cats. But a former AFL umpire says he didn’t see any clangers in the final term of the epic clash.
Forget the umpires, it was the Pies who really blew it against the Cats
Some contentious calls have dominated the conversation, but they’re not why Collingwood fell to the Cats, writes Ed Bourke. And the true cause should leave the Pies seething.
Local footy draft bolters put names up in lights as NGA talent rising
Two prospects who emerged in local footy have put forward strong cases for the mid-season draft. Plus, a Cats academy prospect is sure to rise up draft boards. See the full Young Guns scouting notes here.
Early Tackle: Unacceptable Port headed towards brutal review
Has the dreaded coaching succession tax sunken in at the Power? There will be some brutal vision to review after that shocker against the Bulldogs, writes GLENN MCFARLANE.
Sunday Shout: The final interview with a Carlton icon
Carlton great Peter “Buzz” Bosustow, conducted his last interview of significance with this masthead before his sad passing. The mercurial forward reveals why he made the jump to the Blues.
‘How do you keep believing?’: Voss slams horror Blues showing
Carlton coach Michael Voss has offered a blunt assessment of his side after the Blues’ winning run came to a shuddering halt at Adelaide Oval.
The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
Incredible Danger, struggling Cats’ emphatic response to turn game
Patrick Dangerfield was the headline act. However, even he was battling early on in the match. But the skipper and several out-of-form Cats stood up when it mattered most in Geelong’s comeback.
The Bulldogs onslaught that exposed big Port problems
Port Adelaide’s bright start in Ballarat didn’t last long. The Bulldogs flicked a switch to proves they are the real deal – and raise even more questions about Ken Hinkley’s side.
Centenary Hawks: No. 6 pact, skipper’s slump and the 14th cup
Josh Gibson was playing his last season in the AFL when James Sicily trotted down back to join him defence. The pair chat all things Hawthorn ahead of the club’s centenary match.
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