Rioli targeted by racist abuse, hit with big ban for bump
Junior Rioli is the latest First Nations player to be targeted by “reprehensible” racist abuse following his bump on Jordan Ridley – and a lengthy suspension looms.
Junior Rioli is the latest First Nations player to be targeted by “reprehensible” racist abuse following his bump on Jordan Ridley – and a lengthy suspension looms.
The Bombers asked Ken Hinkley if he would be interested in joining their coaching process. And things could have been a lot different this Sunday if he took part.
Orazio Fantasia was initially set to miss a month with a quad strain he suffered against the Crows. Find out how he is progressing and get the latest on the Power’s potential changes.
A North Melbourne player has given the go ahead to continue ugly attacks being sent in the direction of a teenage AFL star.
His AFL career was on life support midway through last year, having played just one game since joining the Power. Now, Trent McKenzie is back in the thick of the big time.
New contracts for players across the entire AFL competition have been put on the backburner because of the looming financial impacts the COVID-19 outbreak will have on the league and its clubs.
Interviews were conducted from a distance due to social distancing, but high fives and celebrations continued on Thursday night during the AFL’s season opener.
Adelaide and Port Adelaide will unleash first-round draft picks Fischer McAsey and Mitch Georgiades in Round 1 of a unique 17-round AFL season under threat by the coronavirus. SEE THE OTHER SELECTIONS.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says key forward Charlie Dixon’s untimely absence due to injury will make the team “a little bit different”, but creates a great opportunity for teenage debutant Mitch Georgiades.
Amid all these changes, brave coaches willing to try a new attacking, burst style might end up being the big winners. Mick McGuane lists the players who could thrive at your club.
All eyes will be on Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley in 2020, with his future as coach dependant on the Power making the finals. The AFL’s newly-shortened fixture could help his cause, writes Kane Cornes.
News that the AFL season will start and AFLW season continue this week was a welcome dose of normality after two weeks of uncertainty and angst, writes Reece Homfray.
Adelaide and Port Adelaide will be stripped of the home ground advantage previously afforded to them under the original AFL fixture, following the league’s decision to press on with a revised 17-game season.
The Crows and Port Adelaide CEOs say they are keen for the AFL to kick off despite the uncertainty – hoping it will bring some normality to people’s lives.
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