Live ladder: Bombers primed to end finals curse
Essendon has not won a final in more than 6000 days but it will enter September in red-hot form. See what every Round 23 result means and the final ladder after 396 home-and-away games.
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Coach’s message after historic horror show
In 2021, Collingwood finished lower on the ladder than ever before but the side’s caretaker coach has assured fans there are brighter days ahead.
No timeline on absent star’s return
A return to the finals will be Essendon’s reward for beating Collingwood, and they’ll have to do it without one star.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
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AFL pressure index: Woosha under the pump
ESSENDON has not won a final since 2004 and while coach John Worsfold has two year’s left to run on his contract, he will have no excuses if the Bombers don’t make the finals in 2019, Jon Ralph writes.
I made the wrong call: Francis to reward Bombers’ faith
ESSENDON’S emerging star Aaron Francis admits asking for a trade to Adelaide was the wrong decision and he’s now ready to reward the Bombers as he approaches the pre-season at top fitness.
What happened to the AFL overseas camp?
Forget Arizona, Africa and the Middle East, this year Geelong’s younger players had a camp in Lorne. Are overseas trips a thing of the past? Plus a look back at your club’s travels.
Bombers sign ex-Docker under new rules
Essendon has added significant ruck depth for next season after signing former Fremantle ruckman Zac Clarke during the AFL’s new pre-season supplemental period.
Footy’s most surprising elite player
Patrick Cripps and Tom Mitchell don’t make Champion Data’s list of elite players for next season. Majak Daw is there and so is Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, but they aren’t the biggest shock.
Pies forwards don’t make AFL top 10
Collingwood has the fifth-best list in the AFL. But the AFL’s official number cruncher still has concerns about the Magpies’ scoring power. Where does your team rank?
Where is your club on the age ladder?
It is lucky Collingwood is deep in the premiership sweet spot, because the Magpies will hit the 2019 season with one of the oldest lists in the competition. Where does your club rank? See the full list here.
Hird taken to hospital after being hit by car while cycling
Essendon great James Hird has been taken to hospital with wrist and knee injuries after being hit a car while cycling in Richmond. This isn’t the first time the ex-footballer has been struck while riding.
What! Champion Data’s shock Mitchell ranking
Brownlow Medallist Tom Mitchell’s record-breaking form has failed to earn him selection in Champion Data’s best 25 players with Patrick Dangerfield ranked the No.1 player ahead of Dustin Martin and Lance Franklin.
Premiership clock: Is your club ready to strike?
It’s the question fans, coaches and even the game’s best players ask themselves: how far off is premiership glory? We take a look at all 18 clubs and try to answer. HAVE YOUR SAY
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