Breakout forward wants to be ‘the man’ for new-look Power
Port Adelaide’s forward line struggled at times in 2024 but after a busy off-season, it’s set to look a whole lot different next year. Here’s the latest from the training track.
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Track Watch: Moment that proves new Crow will make a difference
As pre-season training heats up, James Peatling is showing exactly why the Crows were so keen to get him to West Lakes, setting the tone during match sim on Monday.
Track Watch: Roos, Dees showcase new roles for young guns
A number of young guns were thrown right into the fire at North pre-season training, moving into different roles, while Christian Petracca continues to ramp up his return preparations.
Track watch: Shai who? The Tiger ready to fill Bolton’s huge void
Richmond lost some of their biggest stars in the off-season, including the mercurial Shai Bolton. But one speedy forward is set to step up in a big way. See more from Tigers’ track watch here.
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‘Just nonsense’: Footy figures slam AFL draw
AFL coaches are all saying the same thing about a baffling draw that’s left some teams enjoying two byes before others have one.
Wines ‘100 per cent fine’ – but heart surgery awaits
Ollie Wines has missed games of footy because of issues with his heart, and the Brownlow winner is set to address those issues in the off-season, but insists he’s right to go.
‘Balance’ the key to Pies’ heart and soul Maynard
Pies defender Brayden Maynard makes no apologies for his relentless on-field approach to the game, but the premiership Pie says he’s really a “big gentle giant” away from the field.
Will Lever call come back to haunt battling Demons?
When Jake Lever suffered concussion in round 10, Melbourne took the opportunity to send him for knee surgery. Four weeks on, the Demons’ season is on the brink after a period which has emphasised just how important the defender is.
‘Not talking sense’: Calls for major AFL change
Three AFL teams have already had two byes this season and some haven’t even had one, sparking calls for change to a draw that most believe is already uneven.
Swans coach at odds with chairman over AFL’s bye problem
John Longmire expects the AFL’s bye disparity to be addressed next season amid suggestions the ladder-leading Swans have benefited from having two byes before other clubs have had one.
‘Gone too far’: Lyon’s take on free-kick calls
The move to weekly clarification of dodgy umpiring calls in the AFL hasn’t gone down well with one coach who says everyone should just move on.
Petracca defends Dees docs amid criticism of injury return
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has come out in defence of the club’s doctors after they faced criticism for allowing him to return against Collingwood with what were later deemed “catastrophic” injuries.
‘Wouldn’t be good for him’: Tiger legend’s pointed message to Dusty
Ahead of his 300th game in the yellow and black, another Tigers legend has implored Dustin Martin to not make a move after 2024, declaring loyalty is in his nature.
Revealed: Swans’ audacious ploy to pinch Dusty from Tigers
In an extraordinary documentary about Dustin Martin’s Richmond career it can be revealed just how close the Tiger icon was to pulling on the colours of a rival club.
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