Huge boost for Lions ahead of blockbuster
Reigning Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale could make his return for round 12’s top-four clash between the Lions and the Demons.
Reigning Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale could make his return for round 12’s top-four clash between the Lions and the Demons.
The Brisbane Lions have pounced on the Greater Western Sydeny Giants’ slow start at the Gabba and raced away to their seventh straight win.
As the AFL scrambles to amend its schedule in response to Melbourne’s Covid outbreak, one team has found itself in a sticky situation.
A stint in the midfield left Charlie Cameron tired and unable to maintain form in front of goals, so he’s happy to have been restored to Brisbane’s forward line.
Essendon youngster Luke Lavender has retired from AFL football on the eve of the season with the Bombers now likely to have a list spot open for a Michael Gibbons-style rookie pick. SEE EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
GWS star Josh Kelly admits the last time he was out of contract “there were times I thought I was gone” before he re-signed. He’s doing it all again and Mark Robinson finds a passionate man who admits he’s an “indecisive procrastinator”.
There’s one big problem with picking Shane Mumford in SuperCoach … he won’t play in the first fortnight. However, he could still be worth the risk. Read the case for and against.
Richmond’s surprise move to sign delisted St Kilda forward Mav Weller could pay off as early as Round 1 against Carlton according the pre-season track watchers. Who’s fit, who’s hurt and who’s training the house down at your club?
It’s no surprise to see Patrick Dangerfield in the number one spot, but a new Blue is hot on his heels, while Dustin Martin has fallen down the pecking order.
Dustin Martin, Patrick Dangerfield, Lance Franklin and Alex Rance are widely regarded as the modern day greats of the game but who’s ready to step up to elite status? Champion Data predicts Generation Next.
Alyce Parker is the youngest GWS player by 12 months and while at times she admits it can be “intimidating”, she’s not letting her age hold her back as she looks to make a bigger impact on the field after settling into life as an athlete.
If the SuperCoach stars align, GWS could have the top-scoring defender, midfielder and forward in 2019. And at least one of them is available at a bargain price. The Giants’ best premium picks, mid-price risks and cash cows.
North Melbourne remains unbeaten to start the AFLW season after overcoming some wild weather, multiple delays and Greater Western Sydney at Drummoyne Oval.
Research show women are up to 10 times more likely to tear their ACL than men and after Nina Morrison became the fourth knee injury victim of the AFLW season, the game faces a worrying trend.
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