Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
Melbourne
Bulldogs boss reveals Beveridge concerns
Luke Beveridge apologised and the Bulldogs made a strong statement of their own on Thursday. But the coach’s outburst had CEO Ameet Bains worried.
Never beaten: Inside Melbourne’s ability to win games
The Bulldogs piled on eight consecutive goals and led by 22 points, but Melbourne never panicked, Christian Petracca reveals how he and the Demons stay cool in a crisis.
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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Your club’s best Rising Star hope
The Rising Star Award is always one of the most hotly contested honours in the AFL and 2019 looks like being no different. Chris Cavanagh sifts through every club’s young talent. VOTE
SuperCoach price reveals: Giants – Power
SuperCoach 2019 is just a week away. Check out all the prices and positions for every player from GWS, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne and Port Adelaide. Plus, our three players to watch.
Lewis cops Demons dressing down
AFL DAILY: MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin has given his players a warning to be on their best behaviour against Brisbane while Geelong and its elite performance manager have parted ways.
How many games will your club win in 2019?
With AFL clubs returning to pre-season training this week, the countdown to the 2019 season is in full swing. Who will rise above expectations and who will crash? Check out your club’s projected record for this year.
SuperCoach bargains: Best mature-age picks
In the search for the next Tim Kelly, who was a revelation for Geelong last season, AFL clubs have mined the state leagues for more gold nuggets. Here are six players to look out for this year.
25 moments: The transformation of Bucks
There was a time when Nathan Buckley was viewed as an intense individual whose my-way-or-the-highway determination wasn’t always good for the team — He smashed that perception to smithereens in 2018.
Young Blues inherit greats’ guernseys
The Silvagni name is synonymous with the Carlton Football club, so it comes as no surprise that the latest member of the family, draft pick Ben SIlvagni, would inherit a legendary Blues guernsey number. See every club’s guernsey numbers for 2019.
Demons are ready to take the next step
Despite a heartbreaking preliminary final exit last season, Melbourne fans will go into 2019 with high optimism and these are the reasons why.
Hamstrung Melksham plots return
Melbourne forward Jake Melksham says he is “playing it safe” with his body this off-season but expects to be fit to resume full training next month.
Which VFL curtain-raisers will your club play?
Plan to arrive at the footy earlier in 2019. The VFL curtain-raiser is making a comeback with up to 12 matches fixtured before AFL games next year. And some familiar old grounds will also feature.
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