Trade turmoil engulfs Dees, but how will Petracca mend fences?
After a dramatic couple of weeks, Christian Petracca is headed back to the Dees. But how will he reintegrate himself back into the club? JON RALPH writes, there’s a formula to follow.
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Fagan ‘not unrealistic’ on future as premiership expectation builds
Lions coach Chris Fagan says he would walk away if he felt he was not the man to guide Brisbane to an elusive premiership, as the club attempts to take the long road to glory in September.
Robbo: Ken’s destiny rests with Port’s trio of match-shapers
Finals football separates the good from the great. Mark Robinson writes, for Ken Hinkley to become a coaching great, his destiny lies in the hands of Port’s dynamic midfield superstars.
Ins and outs: The big finals selection questions answered
Every club will have spent the week off moving magnets around, preparing for week one of the finals. Here’s what’s been keeping coaches up at night and our early predictions on the ins and outs.
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SA Premier tips ‘back-to-back premierships’ for Gather Round
The AFL says it will continue to innovate when it comes to themed rounds, with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas backing his state to dismiss any notion of second-year blues this weekend.
How you can land a Tasmania FC foundation jumper
The Tasmania Devils foundation jumper will go on sale later this week for the first time. Here’s how you can get your hands on one and how much it will set you back.
Prominent off field figure set to depart Geelong
A key member of Geelong’s off-field team in the 2022 AFL premiership success and establishment of an AFLW team will depart the club next month.
‘Unsafe’: Pitch invader gets ultimate ban
A decision to put himself and players in harm’s way at the Adelaide Oval has cost a pitch invader dearly.
Lions adopt siege mentality amid rift claims
Everyone at the Brisbane Lions is adamant talk of a rift after a US trip last year is misguided, but coach Chris Fagan admits a new approach is needed.
Former ASADA boss lauds AFL’s ‘in-house’ tests for saving lives
The AFL’s illicit drugs policy is under a microscope like never before, but amid plenty of criticism, the former head of ASADA believes the policy has done its job, writes MARK ROBINSON.
‘Soviet techniques’: Anti-doping godfather slams AFL’s drugs secret
One of the world’s most respected anti-doping voices has likened the AFL’s secret drug testing regime to the methods of East Germany in the 20th century, calling on Australian police to become involved.
Infiltration, corruption: Brutal reality of AFL’s ‘soft’ drugs policy
Patrick Dangerfield says the critics of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy are dinosaurs, yet one reality seems lost on its defenders, how the policy exposes the AFL to corruption, writes Michael Warner.
Tigers’ depth takes further blow with star’s appeal denied
The Tigers are already missing a host of stars for their Gather Round trip, now they’ll be missing one of their most reliable against the Saints in Norwood.
Conman or conned man? The case for and against Jack Ginnivan
Jack Ginnivan is once again at the centre of a high tackle debate. MARK ROBINSON and SAM LANDSBERGER debate if he deserves more love as the free kick count stats are laid bare.
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