Gather Round: Crows open again, Ken, Hawks set for blockbuster
One of the biggest moments of the AFL season came after the Power-Hawks final when Ken Hinkley told Jack Ginnivan he wouldn’t be flying to Sydney. Now we know when the rematch is coming.
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Power surge rolls on as Port continues AFLW finals march
What pressure? The Power have stormed into the second week of the AFLW finals, winning their first final ever against Richmond to book a date with the Hawks next weekend.
Ralph: The key Dees developments that could save Goodwin’s job
Melbourne’s public review said it was capable of playing finals, but their game plan had to be refined, now the work begins for Simon Goodwin after a tumultuous 31 months, writes Jon Ralph.
Lions down plucky Hawks in fiery contest
After stealing the $1 million McClelland Trophy away from the Lions, Brisbane was out for revenge against the plucky young Hawks. They got it in spades with a blistering third quarter.
‘Good bloke … but’: Inside St Kilda’s coaching revolving door
Stan Alves. Grant Thomas. Malcolm Blight. Tim Watson. Nathan Burke experienced all facets of coaching during his time at St Kilda. He lifts the lid on the Saints’ revolving door on the SACKED podcast.
Hawks’ plot to climb draft order as stars open contract talks
Hawthorn cashed in its assets in this year’s draft to snare Tom Barrass, but is still plotting how it can move up from pick 33. Plus, two big names have started discussing new contracts.
‘Can’t drive’: Burke details fatalistic thoughts post Dogs sacking
In the latest episode of SACKED, former AFLW coach Nathan Burke reveals his traumatic experience while driving over a bridge following his departure from the Bulldogs. LISTEN HERE.
How early-season rejection drove Travaglia to first-round calculation
Tobie Travaglia won a B&F ahead of Harley Reid last year, but was brought crashing to earth after missing the AFL’s academy squad. He reveals how it drove him to becoming a first-round prospect.
‘Footy, then family’: Robbo on the legacy of John Beveridge
Despite John Beveridge devoting his life to football, his children have fond memories of their late father. MARK ROBINSON chats with Dogs coach Luke as he and sister Cath take time to reflect on their dad’s legacy.
Warner: Bartlett the man the AFL, Demons couldn’t break
Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett took on the AFL — and won. MICHAEL WARNER examines how Bartlett emerged victorious from years of legal drama.
WATCH: Long-range stunner keeps Dockers’ AFLW flag dream alive
Fremantle has surged into the second week of AFLW finals – and ended Essendon’s campaign – on the back of a clutch long-range goal from Gabby O’Sullivan.
How Hawks ‘took pressure away’ from battered stars
Hawthorn’s meteoric rise to second place was built from a major overhaul in one part of the ground – go inside the transformation.
Controversial free helps Roos survive huge finals scare
A controversial free kick helped North Melbourne overcome a shaky start to keep its unbeaten AFLW campaign alive and book a home preliminary final with a gutsy win over Adelaide. WATCH IT HERE.
Draft Intel: The Hawks-tied bull dubbed ‘Beast from the East’
This bullocking midfielder has won plenty of fans, but the Hawks get first dibs on draft night. Find out where this youngster got his nickname, his point-of-difference and more intel here.
AFL mock draft: Experts’ second-round picks revealed
Our experts CHRIS CAVANAGH and DAN BATTEN have delved deep into this year’s talent pool to determine how the second round of the national draft could fall. See every pick here.
Confidential settlement ends Bartlett’s legal stoush with Dees
The long-running battle between former Dees president Glen Bartlett and Melbourne appears finally over, with a confidential settlement reached between the parties.
SOS raids Blues again, Saints in talks on top-10 picks
Jack Carroll has become the third Carlton player to cross to St Kilda during Stephen Silvagni’s time as list boss after joining the Saints as a delisted free agent.
From bottom four to finals: Inside Power’s AFLW ascent
Port looked a mile off their AFLW rivals when they slumped to a second consecutive bottom-four finish last year. The Power coach and one of their stars reveal how they’ve turned it all around.
Doctors and Sharks: The VFL players eyeing an AFL chance
A medical student nicknamed ‘Doc’, a Shark called ‘Speedy’ and the son of a Test cricketer are among the VFL players pushing up for the AFL draft. PAUL AMY’S full scouting report.
Sliding doors moment that could determine Dockers-Dons final
Georgia Nanscawen will be one of the most important players in Saturday’s elimination final. But in an alternate universe she could have been playing for the rival Dockers.
Locked in: the first 40 signings of the VFL off-season
It’s been a busy start to recruiting for VFL clubs as they set out to bolster their squads for the 2025 season. Here are 40 confirmed signings – and a few more in the works.
‘Not sustainable’: Ex-Dogs coach calls for audit of AFLW standards
The ninth AFLW home-and-away season has ended with a two-tiered competition, and in the latest episode of SACKED, former Dogs coach Nathan Burke says it’s time the AFL steps in.
1-30: Biggest national draft steals since 2000 ranked
As we approach the 25th AFL national draft this century, our experts have delved into the history books to rank the 30 biggest draft bargains since 2000. Did we get it right?
‘Hard man to work for’: Inside Lyon’s Freo defection
St Kilda’s board was blindsided when Ross Lyon was announced as Fremantle coach in 2011 despite his manager negotiating a deal with the club. Nathan Burke unpacks how it happened in SACKED.
Qld sports’ heavy hitters plea to new Premier for stadium rethink
Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Lions have taken advantage of the change in the political Queensland landscape with a plea to the new premier to ditch any idea of Gabba redevelopment and build something new.
800+ dreams: Every nomination for 2024 AFL Draft
Many future AFL stars and some former players have already nominated for this month’s AFL draft, with the deadline to enter November 13. Check out all the nominations so far.
AFLW Agenda: Night grand final presents golden legacy opportunity
From some honest assessments on the 2024 non-finalists to the announcement of a night grand final, ELIZA REILLY runs through the hits and misses from Week 10.
AFL Mock Draft: Bolters, sliders as experts select first 27 picks
With the AFL draft only weeks away, experts CHRIS CAVANAGH and DAN BATTEN put their necks on the line by selecting the draft’s first round. Watch the full mock draft here.
‘Dazzling spectacle’: AFLW makes GF move
The AFLW is overhauling the end of the finals series in a shift that the league says will help grow the game to new audiences.
‘Probably my demise’: Burke reveals his role in Tigers glory
In the latest SACKED podcast, Nathan Burke details his role in clearing Trent Cotchin to play in the Tigers’ 2017 premiership – and how it likely led to his downfall on the Match Review Panel.
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