Players are set to be reunited with their families in Queensland but before they get to see one another, they’ll have very strict rules to adhere to as AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan reveals why the fixture was really crammed.
A moment from a truly historic AFL Grand Final had fans incensed, but it left one man in a dark hole as the backlash mounted.
Get ready more footy than ever before. The AFL kicks off a jam-packed schedule with Round 9’s first clash on Wednesday night and last five days later on Sunday. So who should you tip? We’re here to help.
Alastair Clarkson tried his best to deflect from another poor performance but it hasn’t worked. Hawthorn is facing huge decisions on players, including one who “looks like a shell of himself”. ROBBO’S LIKES AND DISLIKES
ST KILDA veteran Sam Gilbert wants to play on next season, and has left the door open to finishing his career at another club if the Saints don’t offer him a new deal. Meanwhile, could the Hawks poach Marc Murphy?
NORTH Melbourne’s hopes of sustaining their magnificent 2018 form have taken a hit with veteran forward Jarrad Waite facing an indefinite stint on the sidelines. EVERY AFL CLUB’S INJURY LIST
THERE’S All-Australians, premiership players and star goalkickers. Every club boasts its share of mature-age talent, but how does yours stack up? See the full list and vote for the best player.
COREY McKERNAN believes the AFL might finally change its Brownlow rules if ineligible star Nat Fyfe finishes a runaway vote-getter while midfielder dominance has taken some of the prestige away from the Medal.
PATRICK Dangerfield plays forward against the stronger teams, Robbie Gray has doubled his time spent forward and come finals time, expect Dustin Martin to wreak havoc there too. Meet the dual-threat movers and shakers.
JARRAD Waite is expected to return for North Melbourne’s clash with the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, Richmond has a salary cap squeeze and Tom Mitchell isn’t fazed by Brownlow hype. RE-CAP THE DAY’S NEWS
IF it feels like there have been more 50m penalties this season, there is a good reason for that and Richmond and Brisbane are on the wrong end while Hawthorn is in the umpires’ good books. SEE THE STATS
THE bye wreaked havoc for SuperCoaches, but how has it affected the Herald Sun Super Rankings? MARK ROBINSON and JON ANDERSON name their top 20 for Round 13 — and see where every AFL player ranks.
Elliot Yeo has achieved a rare feat in West Coast’s loss to Sydney. Meanwhile, the AFL world has been split by Dustin Martin’s fine for touching an umpire. NEWS RE-CAP
CARLTON has made plenty of mistakes in recent years but has JON ANDERSON identified the worst of them? Plus, why can’t we trust Port Adelaide yet? Check out Ando’s take on all 18 clubs in the Super Ladder.
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