‘Ballistic’ footy means holding players back
The speed of the AFL was the talk of the town after Round 1 and one coach thinks it could have wider ramifications for some players.
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Kangaroos reveal veteran’s health scare
North Melbourne defender Robbie Tarrant will miss the first half of the AFL season after undergoing kidney surgery on Tuesday afternoon.
Star Roos defender sidelined by kidney surgery
North Melbourne backman Robbie Tarrant will be missing for a large chunk of the AFL season after undergoing a procedure on his kidney.
AFLW star, model reveal family plans
Just a few months after welcoming their first child, Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have revealed more exciting family news.
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Blues put priority on rebuild not pick
CARLTON is happy not applying for a priority draft pick, determined to dig itself out of a self-made hole ahead of a potential wooden spoon-deciding clash. Re-cap all of today’s breaking news here.
The Tackle: Under-rated Tiger now an AA candidate
RICHMOND’S Mr Unassuming must surely be in All-Australian discussion while Leon Cameron, Marc Murphy, Melbourne and Lance Franklin are also among Mark Robinson’s Round 15 likes and dislikes.
Super Ladder: ‘Too slow’ Dees in free fall
TOO slow and too reactive. That has been the Demons for a few weeks now as the club continues to fall down the ladder. Jon Anderson looks at what’s next for Melbourne and where all 18 clubs are at in his Super Ladder.
Freo sweat on injured Fyfe, Sandilands
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon has refused to blame the loss of Aaron Sandilands and Nat Fyfe for his team’s insipid display in their 55-point loss to lowly Brisbane as the club sweats on scans on the injured duo.
Is Essendon roaring towards September?
ESSENDON is finally producing the football we all expected at the start of the season and their electric brand has secured it another victory, this time over North Melbourne, that has the red and black army well and truly in the finals race.
Higgins finds peace, career-best form at Roos
SHAUN Higgins was almost at wit’s end as his time at the Western Bulldogs came to an end. The silky midfielder is now a best-and-fairest winner, All-Australian contender and Brownlow Medal fancy thanks to North Melbourne’s faith.
Brayshaws, McCartins help each other through
ANGUS Brayshaw and Paddy McCartin’s mothers have supported each other through their sons’ concussion battles with hypnotherapy a helpful tool. Meanwhile, Richmond’s Nick Vlastuin has copped a one-match ban.
TEAMS: Dees drop veteran for first-gamer
MELBOURNE has gone young for old after veteran Bernie Vince was dropped as more debutants were confirmed for Round 15. SEE ALL THE TEAMS HERE
Run Home: Who will make the eight?
WITH nine rounds to go 12 teams are still a chance to make the top eight, and four teams could finish equal-third. How will the run to the finals play out — and why the Blues will avoid the wooden spoon. HAVE YOUR SAY
King: Radical rule changes could backfire
ZONING is regarded as the answer to decongest our game, and while improvements are needed, the AFL will be making a mistake if it rushes in these changes, writes DAVID KING.
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