Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
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‘Unfortunate’ incident leaves dream in tatters
An AFL star has been robbed of his maiden finals appearance after attending a Covid-19 exposure site in Melbourne last week.
Best and worst umpires for your team revealed
Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
Will Stringer trade come back to haunt Dogs?
Four years after Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge drove Jake Stringer out of Whitten Oval, the rejuvenated Bomber is plotting his former club’s finals downfall.
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Footy ruined Ty’s life, says mum
Ty Zantuck’s mother sees her son’s pain at close quarters. As the former Tiger seeks damages for a crippling back injury, Karmene Zantuck is pointing the finger at the AFL system she says doesn’t give “a s—” about his struggles.
Cash to entice stars to play AFLX
Money to play, an all-indigenous side and superhero-themed teams. That’s some of the highlights footy fans and players can look forward to for a revamped AFLX Series in 2019.
Lost records hinder Zantuck’s damages bid
Former Tiger Ty Zantuck has endured 17 operations on his spine since retiring from the AFL but his damages claim has been hampered by a “laughable” rule that has “sold him down the river”.
Goddard hoses down Essendon hype
After officially hanging up the boots Brendon Goddard now has time to reflect. And the former St Kilda and Essendon star has revealed his thoughts on both clubs.
Track watch: NicNat’s knee on track
West Coast says star ruckman Nic Naitanui is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a second knee reconstruction, fuelling hopes he will be able to return by round 15 next season. How is your club shaping on the track?
Who will benefit most from rule changes?
AFL clubs will be busy strategising over the summer to get an important tactical advantage from the new rules as Jon Ralph looks at which players will have the edge in 2019.
Recharged Clarke can help Bombers bounce
Essendon recruit Zac Clarke is confident he can play in the same team as fellow ruckman Tom Bellchambers next season — and there is a very good reason why.
Tiger Army growing to record numbers
Richmond is on target to break new ground with its early membership numbers pushing the Tigers into uncharted territory. And they’re not the only club looking to rewrite their record books.
Enigma Files: stars with a point to prove in 2019
They are the big names with big question marks hanging over them in 2019. The likes of Gary Ablett, Tom Liberatore, Jake Stringer and Jesse Hogan will have plenty of pressure on them come Round 1.
Which footballers make the cricketers’ XI?
THE Aussies are down a couple of gun batsmen for the summer series against India with Steve Smith and David Warner suspended, but are there a couple of AFL players who could fill the void?
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