Ultimate finals guide: The key factors that will decide every final
Who’s racing the clock, who needs to lift and what weaknesses could be exposed in week one of AFL finals? ED BOURKE runs the rule over each match in our ultimate finals guide.
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‘I’d love to stay’: Peatling suitors handed trade setback
James Peatling is looking to return to the SCG for a final almost 20 years after he accidentally missed one of the greatest AFL moments of all time. Plus he provides an update on his future.
Giant cashes in on breakout year with monster extension
GWS has avoided a potential free agency fight to retain Brent Daniels, locking away one of its star small forwards on a long-term contract extension.
AFL looking at fixture change to avoid AFLW clash
The AFL player union has expressed its disappointment at the fixture clash between the Western Bulldogs men’s and women’s games next Friday, with a change of plan on the cards.
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Kingsley’s favourite: How Finn became Giants’ key man
Coaches never publicly pick their favourite players. But it’s obvious to all around the GWS Giants that Finn Callaghan has become Adam Kingsley’s most valuable star, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
What critics are missing about the Giant GWS rise in Sydney’s west
The stars at the Giants may not have the name recognition to rival their NRL peers in Sydney’s west, but make no mistake, the AFL and GWS are here to stay, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
‘Most fun I’ve had’: Secret to star Giants’ blistering start
Now a genuine Coleman Medal fancy, Jesse Hogan is growing in confidence with his body and has found a surprise new mentor.
‘More room to grow’: Taylor wants improvement from Giants’ defence
Sam Taylor should be happy with a 39-point win from the weekend, but he isn’t. The all-Australian full back is still annoyed the Giants conceded eight goals straight, and said there is plenty of room left for improvement.
How ‘misunderstood’ Hogan is leading Giants’ efficient attack
Externally, there were concerns over the GWS Giants’ tall timber as they looked to push into premiership contention, but internally, as Jake Riccardi tells LACHLAN McKIRDY, there were no worries in sight.
Giants still with room to grow as Hogan proves forward-half key
GWS players are speaking about premiership glory – and last week’s win suggests they are right in doing so. But something happened on Saturday that needs to be addressed, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
‘Horrific’ injury brings AFL to a standstill
Young Roos defender Josh Goater had no one around him when he suddenly crumpled to the turf in a freak moment against GWS.
‘We’re the hunters’: Kingsley calm despite flag talk
Plenty of pundits have declared GWS the frontrunner for the premiership after a stunning win over Collingwood, but GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hosed down any favouritism, saying is side is still the hunter.
‘Full circle’: How a Roos fan turned into a 200-game Giant
He grew up cheering for them, then when the Kangaroos came calling, Josh Kelly said no to remain a Giant. Ahead of game 200, the colour orange now runs deep in the star’s veins.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
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