Former Suns roaring with Lions
Having seen Jarryd Lyons make a success of his move from the Suns to the Lions, Callum Ah Chee was keen to follow a similar path.
Having seen Jarryd Lyons make a success of his move from the Suns to the Lions, Callum Ah Chee was keen to follow a similar path.
Whatever you think of John Worsfold, Essendon fans should be thankful for the departing coach’s efforts in putting the pieces of a broken club — having just suffered through one of the worst scandals in AFL history — back together.
In a year that tested every player’s resilience, there was a slew of underdogs who rose to the challenge. Mark Robinson runs his eye over a season like no other to name his All-Australian team — and there are plenty of surprises.
In another public relations nightmare for the AFL in Queensland, a video of Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has been released reportedly to spite him.
AFTER a stirring win over Hawthorn, North Melbourne looms as a genuine finals contender, turning pre-season predictions on their head. Meanwhile, fellow surprise packets West Coast sit on top.
HAWTHORN pulled it off with Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis but a former great believes the Hawks should they go down the same path with another club champion.
UNLUCKY Gold Coast youngster Darcy MacPherson is set to miss the next three months after breaking his leg but there’s good news for Adelaide. Injury news and selection analysis from every club.
MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin has heeded the call in inject some speed into the Demons team by recalling Jayden Hunt, while Collingwood has named an unchanged side for Anzac Day.
THERE will be a fierce debate at the end of the season over whether Marc Murphy should be replaced, but Patrick Cripps isn’t waiting to act like the new leader on the field. MARK ROBINSON looks at Round 5’s highlights and lowlights.
NORTH Melbourne star Shaun Higgins endured an “eventful day” on Sunday. After his daughter was born at 5am, the Kangaroo was in hospital himself after being knocked out against Hawthorn.
NO.1 DRAFT pick Cameron Rayner missed a last-second running shot at goal to secure a last-gasp draw for Brisbane in the QClash as Gold Coast survived a frenetic final term, thanks to massive defensive acts, to secure its third win of the season.
WE ALL laughed at North Melbourne over the pre-season when Brad Scott said Jarrad Waite’s best footy was ahead of him and Jamie Macmillan said they’d be “shattered” not to play finals but is the joke on us? NEW SUPERFOOTY PODCAST UP NOW
STADIUMS Queensland is under fresh attack following revelations the Gold Coast Suns’ year-long negotiations with Cricket Australia to host matches could collapse due to exorbitant venue-hiring fees.
GOLD Coast co-captain Steven May admits his team’s two losses to Brisbane last year scarred the Suns, and that it is time for redemption at the Gabba on Sunday.
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