Premiership heroes left home, on the road off a five-day break. No worries for Craig McRae’s Magpies, but it wasn’t a perfect night in Perth with one star knocked out with a nasty concussion.
In July 2020, sitting in a hotel bathroom, Liam Stocker lost count of how many tablets he’d taken. He was, in his own words, ‘past spiralling’. For the first time, he opens up on what it took to change his life.
Port Adelaide footy boss Chris Davies says Willie Rioli gets racially abused via social media “every day” and has had conversations about the length of his career due to the abuse.
Nick Daicos’ price is set to tumble, and we might have a new no. 1 midfielder in SuperCoach. Plus, we can blame Justin Longmuir for ruining some downgrade plans.
Danny Frawley would be proud of the way Callum Wilkie carries himself and leads the St Kilda backline. It’s because he embodies everything which made Spud great, writes Garry Lyon.
The AFL has handed down a one-match ban to Willie Rioli despite the Power forward already withdrawing from this week’s Showdown. See what the league said.
Paul Vander Haar was walking up his driveway when he blacked out and broke his femur. The ex-Bomber opens up to Michael Warner about his struggles and the need for greater support for ex-footballers.
A star Bulldogs midfielder is set to miss with another injury, while Essendon, North Melbourne and Port Adelaide have swung a host of changes. See the full teams news here.
Some are performing in the face of adversity, while others are feeling the weight of expectation. MICK MCGUANE gives his verdict on 10 coaches under the microscope this season.
There is one name up in lights when it comes to round 9 trades, but finding cheapies to move in and out isn’t so straightforward. See who our experts are punting on.
Don’t be fooled by the Blues’ blowout loss to the Crows last week, writes Matt Forrest. They’re one of the in-form teams in the competition. Read who’s hot and who’s not in our form ladder.
Willie Rioli’s alleged threats to opposition players have created a firestorm ahead of Showdown 57. Lauren Wood explains what’s happened and what could happen next.
Injured Bomber Sam Draper cried more than he ever had before in the days following his season-ending injury, and he has revealed the mental toll he is battling on the road to recovery.
Questions are being asked of Justin Longmuir’s tenure after an embarrassing loss to St Kilda. And those questions are fair when you’ve played one finals series in six years, writes Eliza Reilly.
Champion Data reveals which teams give up the most points – and who to steer clear of. See this week’s top captain picks plus full CBAs and kick-ins.
AFL video games have often been met with mixed reviews. Does the latest offering — AFL26 — live up to the hype? Watch Josh Barnes’ review.
Replacing John Longmire was never going to be easy. After two months of teething problems, Dean Cox’s Swans might finally have discovered the key to success. Lachlan McKirdy delves into it.
After a day of drama when details of two more alleged Willie Rioli threats were revealed, the AFL is strongly considering handing down its own punishment.
The AFL has been called out for their glaring inconsistencies when handing out penalties after their ‘embarrassing’ handling of the Willie Rioli saga.
Donovan Toohey was sent home from the Northern Bullants three years ago. Now the second-year Coburg player with one of the VFL’s classiest kicks has caught the eye of AFL clubs ahead of the mid-season draft.
Collingwood will head to Perth undermanned but not all hope is lost according to our experts. Plus the one man backing Melbourne to down the Hawks. See the round 9 tips here.
The future of Mac Point stadium, and a Tasmanian AFL team, hinges on parliament passing enabling legislation to approve the construction project, the Premier says.
There wasn’t one standout moment that ended Bailey Smith’s time at the Bulldogs, it was death by a thousand cuts. Now he’s almost the pantomime villain in a battle between Cats and Dogs.
One of the best bubble boys of the season is up for grabs, but after that the options aren’t so clear. Experts rate the best SuperCoach cheapies and value stars.
The AFL’s decision not to sanction Willie Rioli for threatening a fellow player flies in the face of precedent set by punishing players for middle-finger salutes, and Mad Mondays – and clubs are fed up, writes Jay Clark.
Another round of SuperCoach position changes isn’t far away. Connor Rozee is chasing DPP status, and he isn’t the only big name in the mix. Search every player here.
The State of Origin is nearing a return, while a new contract extension is unlocking the best of a Swan. We watch all the football shows so you don’t have to.
As it prepares to ask the AFL for a priority pick, West Coast’s optimism is growing that Harley Reid will resist a return to Victoria and ink a contract extension.
Neil Erasmus is set for a huge spike in value after returning to Fremantle’s team. But is he really a SuperCoach must-have? Our experts rate the top trades of round 9.
Will the AFL break their promise on five-day breaks to a Victorian club? See all the fixture news, big winners, the matches set for prime time and more here.
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