More good news for dazzling Dees
A post-match rant from the Western Bulldogs coach overshadowed Melbourne flexing its muscle even as injuries hit.
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‘Spooky’: AFL history repeats itself
Melbourne got off to the perfect start in the AFL season opener, and eerie similarities to last year’s grand final had fans seeing double.
‘Spectacular theatrics’ stun AFL season opener
The AFL season has barely started and a coach might have just played the most insane selection mind games we have ever seen.
‘Ridiculous’: Truth behind AFL’s petty feud
There’s no love lost between last year’s AFL grand finalists but the reason behind their bitter rivalry has raised eyebrows in the footy world.
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Tiger, Giant top free agency hit list
A premiership Tiger and a gun GWS midfielder head the list of 61 free agents sent to all 18 AFL clubs today. See who from your club could be on the move.
The Tackle: Return of the big Dogs a delight
There was much to like out of Western Bulldogs’ fighting win over Sydney on Saturday night. But two star Dogs on-ballers, one returning from a year out, had MARK ROBINSON smiling.
Super Rankings: Fans, experts split on Pie, Cat
Tim Kelly and Adam Treloar fought out the honours for best on ground in Geelong’s nailbiting Round 1 win over Collingwood, splitting our expert and fans. Who plumbed for who? Plus, every match’s reporters v fans vote.
Two changes likely as Demons chase first win
Melbourne is likely to back in sole ruckman Max Gawn against Geelong, while Steven May and Kade Kolodjashnij are in line to make their Demons debuts.
Barometer: How will your club cover injured stars?
What is Richmond’s best move now Alex Rance is down? Will Josh Kelly be right to play this week? Has your club missed the injury bug? See all 18 injury lists and get exclusive analysis for every club after Round 1.
What to do with Gawn, Grundy after Supercoach struggles
It hasn’t taken long for the SuperCoach Gods to test our patience, with expensive ruck combination Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn failing to reach 100 in Round 1. What do we do now?
Too late to revise top-eight predictions?
It was a nightmare weekend for footy tipsters and while it’s early days, some teams already look a lot better — or worse — than we thought. Jon Anderson puts every side under the microscope.
How did your team go? Every Round 1 Supercoach score
Are you having a dream start to SuperCoach 2019 or a total nightmare? Saints and Roos cheapies fired late, but popular Gold Coast rookies fell flat. FULL ROUND 1 SCORES
The Moment: Koroit to MCG all in Drew course
The boys at Koroit in western Victoria were planning to play a trial game against Torquay on the weekend but some of them got a better offer — the MCG to watch mate Willem Drew debut. Plus see where your club sits in this week’s Power Rankings.
Gawn: I knew it was coming
Max Gawn says he normally revels in the kind of opposition attention Port Adelaide dished out on Saturday as the Demons consider bringing in recruit Braydon Preuss for ruck support.
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