Footy tips: Are Tigers vulnerable in GF rematch?
Richmond has surged into the top four on the back of three straight wins while GWS is losing ground on the top eight. But our experts are tipping an upset this weekend.
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The Tackle: Pie ‘animal’ firming for AA nod
Everyone is on the Darcy Moore bandwagon for All Australian selection and rightly so, but another Collingwood defender deserves every bit as much consideration as the Pies’ backline propels their resurgence.
‘Never needed to cheat’: Rioli post alarms Eagles
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has some words of advice for suspended Eagle Willie Rioli after he took aim at the ‘doubters’ in an Instagram outburst, proclaiming his innocence.
Breakthrough in AFL contract freeze … now for fixture
There is hope coming for clubs and players looking to sign new contracts. The deals won’t be simple but they do have a big impact on the fixture. Jon Ralph explains.
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Why Gaff would be ‘mad’ to sign a new deal
HE is being chased by at least five rival clubs and is set for a huge pay rise in 2019. But if Andrew Gaff is thinking of signing a new deal before the Brownlow Medal, he has one massive reason to hold off.
AFLPA reaches out to luckless Cat
THE AFL Players’ Association has reached out to Daniel Menzel as the Geelong forward continues his slow recovery from a bizarre injury caused by an injection. Re-cap all the day’s breaking news.
TEAMS: Dockers swing the axe, Roo to debut
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon has made good on his promise to double down on youth, swinging the axe on three established veterans. SEE ALL THE INS AND OUTS FOR ROUND 11
Who has the biggest home-ground advantage?
WE HAD the Gabbatoir and the House of Pain, but there is a new horror road trip in footy. And most teams don’t have to go too far to cop it. SEE THE FULL HOME-GROUND ADVANTAGE LADDER
Dew, Suns don’t want to be in the dark on Lynch
GOLD Coast coach Stuart Dew says he wants to know if Tom Lynch decides before the end of the season that he won’t be at the club next year. Plus, get the latest on Ollie Wines at Port Adelaide.
Will Eagles launch revenge attack on Demons?
A BATTLE is looming over two of the best young midfielders in the AFL. The Demons are all-in on trying to land West Coast’s Andrew Gaff but could the Eagles counter by trying to steal Angus Brayshaw?
Buddy ‘in Gary Ablett snr mould’
ADAM Goodes or Lance Franklin? On the eve of the AFL’s indigenous round, JON ANDERSON rates the greatest indigenous talents from every club — and Sydney legend Michael O’Loughlin has some special praise for one man.
Bombers set for big Dreamtime boost
ESSENDON will be forced to make at least one change for Saturday night’s blockbuster against Richmond and an All-Australian is ready to return. Top draft pick Aaron Francis is also pushing his case. RECAP ALL TODAY’S FOOTY NEWS
Riewoldt left ‘like a rag doll’ after hit
JAKE Carlisle has failed in his bid to overturn his two week ban for striking Richmond star Jack Riewoldt. Did the tribunal get it right? Recap all the evidence here.
Barometer: Tigers suffer double injury blow
IS RICHMOND’S dream run with injuries over? Two premiership stars will spend several weeks on the sidelines. Plus the latest on Jack Riewoldt, and another setback for ex-Tiger Brett Deledio. WHO’S ON THE CUSP AT YOUR CLUB?
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