AFL heavyweights in mix for Cairns hub
Two big Victorian clubs are shaping as ideal candidates to relocate to the AFL’s new mini hub in North Queensland, which is expected to host at least three matches.
West Coast
Bucks: Everyone gets a lick of the ice cream
An uncertain fixturing landscape could allow Magpie Jordan DeGoey to still impact 2020 as coach Nathan Buckley said goals could flow as more players get a “lick of the ice cream”.
Footy Form: Are Tigers value against struggling Giants?
Round 8 is here and some blockbuster matches are set to excite.We take a look at every game from a punter’s perspective to try and find you a winner. Plus, see all this week’s TAB Market Movers.
Draw rating: Which clubs will be hardest hit during wild fixture?
The Round 9-12 fixture – with 33 games over 20 days – will make or break your club’s season. We’ve analysed every team’s run of matches to find out the biggest winners and losers of the short turnarounds.
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Finals arrive early for Dees, Pies
NATHAN Brown says Monday’s Queen’s Birthday clash is as close as players can get to playing in a final before September as Magpie captain Scott Pendlebury flags another shut-down role. RECAP TODAY’S FOOTY NEWS
Time to tap Scott to come home
SOUTH Australian Scott Lycett’s decision to wait on free-agent offers could be a blessing for him — and for the Crows and Port Adelaide, as the latter reassesses its options in the wake of a season-ending knee injury to its young ruck talent.
Trade TV: Power star Bombers should chase
HERALD Sun trade experts Jon Ralph and Al Paton discuss the hottest trade targets including Tom Lynch, Ollie Wines, Mitch Wallis and Jeremy McGovern. RE-CAP THE DAY’S NEWS
Fyfe banned after tribunal appeal fails
FREMANTLE captain and Brownlow Medal favourite Nat Fyfe has failed to have his one-match ban for striking overturned while there was good news for a North Melbourne youngster. NEWS RE-CAP
Eagles upbeat over Darling diagnosis
WEST Coast will be without key forward Jack Darling for the next month with an ankle injury while Brisbane and Gold Coast have been hit by serious injuries. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Alarming numbers of West Coast’s home free kicks
NEW year, new stadium but the same old home town whistle? The West Coast Eagles are getting the rub of the green with the umpires out west, with the club enjoying a staggering run of free kick dominance. Does the AFL need to step in?
Eagles survive scare but sweat on Darling injury
WEST Coast has secured its 10th win in a row but it may have come at a massive cost with the league’s in-form forward Jack Darling suffering a nasty ankle injury. The good news for St Kilda was its goalkicking has finally turned the corner.
Dockers launch Brownlow rescue mission
FREMANTLE will challenge Nat Fyfe’s one-match ban to save the superstar midfielder’s Brownlow Medal hopes following his hit on Levi Greenwood. Do the Dockers and Fyfe stand a chance?
Super Ladder: Did ‘free kick Hawthorn’ return?
THE Hawks pulled off a season-saving win on Saturday, even if they did get a little bit of help from the umpires. Plus, how far can the Roos go? JON RALPH rates every team in this week’s Super Ladder.
’Nervous’ coaches ready for Big Freeze
FOOTY fans will get the chance to dress some of their coaches when they slide into a pool of ice for Fight MND’s Big Freeze but the coaches themselves are already nervous about the icy challenge.
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