AFLW wrap: Demons book finals spot in thriller
Melbourne managed to hold on despite a defiant comeback from Fremantle, securing a spot in the AFLW finals in the process. AFLW WRAP
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‘Outrageous’: AFL fumes at dubious calls
AFL pundits are fuming after St Kilda’s Jack Steele was pinged for a dubious dangerous tackle against the GWS Giants on Sunday.
Inside story behind Giants’ mass exodus
The Giants lost a plethora of talent players last off-season — a familiar storyline throughout their history. List boss Jason McCartney reveals the intricacies of the 2020 trade period.
Sunday teams: Saints name five new faces
St Kilda’s recruiting drive continues with three players from other clubs and two debutants to face GWS, while Port Adelaide has left out a former AFL captain.
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Giants mates take long road to the finals
THIS time last year, Matt Buntine and Adam Kennedy were about as far away from the AFL as they could possibly get, both recovering from knee reconstructions on holidays in Spain and Croatia. It’ll be a different story on Saturday.
Teams: Hawks, Giants suffer major injury blows
HAWTHORN has been dealt a major blow as it aims to avoid a finals straight sets exit with a star midfielder to miss the clash against Melbourne while GWS Giants have also suffered an injury blow.
AFL Tips: Hawks tipped for straight sets pain
HAWTHORN may have finished the season in the top four but their finals campaign will end in a straight sets exit, according to the Herald Sun experts. Are the Dees about to enjoy another massive win? See who everyone is tipping.
Himmelberg born for the big stage
HARRY Himmelberg is about to play in front of 90,000 screaming Collingwood supporters. But if you think he is worried about the pressure of the MCG, think again. This kid was born for the big stage.
Why Giants are Greater chance this year
AFTER falling at the final hurdle in the last two years, losing the preliminary final to eventual premiers the Bulldogs in 2016 and Richmond in 2017, GWS are now a more resilient outfit.
Greene’s Kung fu fighting days over
LEON Cameron says Toby Greene’s Kung fu marking style will need to change quickly after the AFL ruled the double movement he used against Swans defender Nic Newman was illegal.
Why Giants haven’t given up on Kelly
THE Giants’ hopes of an upset win over Collingwood have moved a shade closer to reality with superstar midfielder Josh Kelly still a chance of lining up in Saturday night’s semi-final.
‘Collingwood has had two good days in 50 years. Let’s keep it that way’
KEVIN Sheedy is urging neutral Victorian fans to get behind GWS in Saturday night’s do-or-die clash with Collingwood and help send the Magpies out of the finals in straight sets.
Barometer: Giants might roll dice on Kelly
GWS has confirmed Josh Kelly tore the meniscus in his knee against the Swans, but hasn’t ruled out a remarkable recovery in time to face Collingwood. Every finals team’s injury list.
Greene’s kick-fend must be outlawed: Lloyd
AFL great Matthew Lloyd has called for Toby Greene’s studs up marking style to be outlawed despite the dynamic Giant escaping penalty for his controversial action. VOTE HERE
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