Lachie Henderson was on the scrap heap at the end of last season but a last minute rookie listing kept him at Kardinia Park. Has he done enough in 2020 to warrant another contract? Jon Ralph assesses the future of 18 ageing stars.
Carlton fans were fuming after a number of dubious holding the ball decisions cost their team big time against West Coast. But the league says the way the rule is being umpired is improving the game.
What was that, North Melbourne? The Kangaroos are in a world of pain and major cuts will be made to the playing list at season’s end. Plus, Robbo’s likes and dislikes in The Tackle as he praises an underrated Magpie.
Footy fans have been left seething and calling on the AFL for an immediate change after the “worst decision of the year” unfolded.
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.
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.
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley has warned any planned cut to interchange rotations could have the opposite affect and hurt the look of the game as players fatigue. SUPER SATURDAY RE-CAP
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.
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
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
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.
THE best junior talent the game has to offer played with starting points at the MCG on Sunday and the sky didn’t fall in. A simple rule change can make the game great again, writes JON RALPH.
RORY Sloane is among six critical changes to the Adelaide line-up for Saturday’s home clash with West Coast, but fellow team leader Tom Lynch has a new injury concern
JACK Trengove has been forced to wait a long time to make his Port Adelaide debut. And he only got over the line because of an alarm clock issue. Will he be able to make the most of it?
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