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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Alex Neal-Bullen of the Demons celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 12 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at GIANTS Stadium on June 04, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

How the AFL aims to land a big blow to NRL in Sydney

The AFL is expecting a strong turnout for its relocated Queen’s Birthday match at the SCG in Sydney, but a special offer to fans could really knock the NRL off its perch.

Toby Greene of the GWS Giants in the teams Never Surrender jumper which they will wear in the Sydney Derby this season when they take on the Swans on Saturday. Photo by Phil Hillyard

AFL

Gun Giants set for mass return

The GWS Giants could be perfectly placed to mount a finals push in the second half of the season with a raft of big-name stars returning from injuries.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Jacob Edwards of the Dragons and Dominic Akuei of the Knights contest the ruck during the NAB League Boys match between the Northern Knights and the Sandringham Dragons at Preston City Oval on April 10, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Grimes/AFL Photos)

AFL

Covid keeps No. 1 pick away from teammates

Two weeks after North Melbourne jumped on a 201cm giant in the AFL mid-season draft, he’s yet to even meet his coach or new teammates.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats arrives ahead of a closed training session at Kardinia Park on June 08, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

AFL

Big fixture news for AFL amid Covid crisis

Government exemptions have allowed the AFL to lock in games in South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania this weekend with Melbourne on the verge of coming out of lockdown.

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Zac Williams of the Giants during the AFL JLT Community Series pre-season match between the GWS Giants and the Sydney Swans at Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney, Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

SuperCoach: Every score from Giants v Swans

Is Zac Williams a lock in your SuperCoach team? After his effort against the Swans, you should have a much better idea. See every SuperCoach score for every Giants and Swans player.

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Giants Matt de Boer handballs during AFL match GWS Giants v Brisbane Lions at Spotless Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Meet the AFL’s most over-qualified captain

Matt de Boer will captain GWS in its opening JLT Series clash against Sydney but the leadership role is just the beginning for the former Docker, who wants to sit on the board of a big company once his football career is over.

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GWS player Heath Shaw catches the ball during a GWS Giants training session in Sydney, Monday, March 5, 2018. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING

SuperCoach guns to watch in JLT 1

We can finally stop guessing and watch our SuperCoach favourites and gambles in action as the JLT Series kicks off. Check out our players to watch from every match.

AFL News

Sam Reid during Sydney Swans training at the SCG ahead of their local derby with the Giants. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Swans are set to unleash Reid

After missing all but one game last season, premiership-winning forward Sam Reid is back for the Sydney Swans in their trial hit-out against GWS. Check out the Swans and Giants teams.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Jamie Elliott of the Magpies competes for the ball during the AFL Practice Match between Collingwood and Melbourne at Olympic Park Oval on February 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Cats, Tigers and Pies name strong line-ups

Geelong has left out Gary Ablett but still named a powerful squad to take on premiers West Coast, while Jamie Elliott will make his long-awaited return at Collingwood and Richmond also bring out the big guns.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Shane Mumford arrives at the AFL Tribunal hearing into his striking charge at AFL House on February 27, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Free to play: Mummy wins tribunal appeal

Shane Mumford has successfully challenged his one-match ban for striking Sydney’s George Hewett in a practice match and will be free to resume his AFL career in Round 3, once he’s served his club-imposed suspension.

AFL News

Scott Gullan takes a lighthearted look at what to expect from season 2019.

Players in Marvel costumes? What to expect in 2019

Alex Fasolo on WrestleMania? AFL players in Marvel costumes? A player to kick 100 goals? There are plenty of great (and not so great) storylines to follow during the season. SCOTT GULLAN takes a unique look at what to expect.

GWS

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Heath Shaw of the AFL GWS Giants poses during a Greater Western Sydney Giants media session at the Westconnex Centre on February 27, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Shaw has sights on family record

Heath Shaw accepts this could be his last AFL season but the likeable GWS veteran has declared he is determined to play on into next year and break a family record.

AFL News

JLT preview: Who to watch and who is missing?

The JLT Community Series is upon us and our reporters have the inside mail on how your club is travelling and which players could make a statement. ULTIMATE GUIDE.

GWS

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Shane Mumford of the Giants looks on during the AFL pre-season practice match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Sydney Swans at Blacktown International Sportspark on February 22, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Giants want to see the Mummy attack

GWS could unleash Shane Mumford in a shock new position against heavyweights Richmond, if the star enforcer can escape suspension at Wednesday night’s tribunal hearing.

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