The Tackle: Who said the Bont was overrated?
There’s talent and then there’s substance and Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli has displayed both in the past two weeks — answering claims he was overrated after struggling in rounds 1 and 2.
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Is bargain Saint this year’s best recruit?
No one batted an eyelid when St Kilda landed Dan Butler as the steak knives to an impressive trade haul. Yet four rounds into the season, the former Tiger is one of the top-ranked forwards in the AFL and might be the recruit of the year.
The doubters are wrong, Port are premiership contenders
The football world has become used to false dawns and Port Adelaide going hand in hand in recent years. But 2020 is different. Led by a superstar forward, this team is ready to contend for the ultimate prize.
Teams: Dees, Roos swing changes, two to debut
Despite having a week off, Melbourne has been relentless at selection, dumping five — including a rock solid defender. North Melbourne have also swung the axe but are set to blood two debutants
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Cotchin, Nankervis to take on Roos
AFL DAILY: RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin and ruckman Toby Nankervis are certain starters as the Tigers set themselves for a North Melbourne ambush at Etihad Stadium.
Teams: Big guns back, Pendles still in doubt
COLLINGWOOD has named Scott Pendlebury for Sunday’s clash against Geelong despite the captain remaining in serious doubt, while a host of big names will return this weekend including Gary Ablett. SEE ALL THE TEAMS ROUND 8 TEAMS
Eagles coach gives ‘sloppy’ MRO a whack
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson has questioned MRO Michael Christian’s handling of Nic Naitanui’s rough conduct charge, saying his star ruckman had been denied proper natural justice.
AFL promises no shock rule changes
NO MORE surprises. The AFL hasn’t pledged to leave the game alone, but a new policy should make future rule changes less painful. Plus Lance Franklin injury latest, Nic Naitanui news and more.
Is this the end of the last-quarter comeback?
NOT only has scoring dropped and congestion more pronounced this season, the territory game is making it harder for teams to play catch-up.
‘Dumbfounded’ Nic Nat won’t change
AFL players are now being asked to consider the height and weight disparity with opponents when making split-second decisions after Nic Naitanui failed to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
‘Joke, confused’: Greats smash Nic Nat ban
SOME said it was a joke, others said they were confused while many felt sorry for the players. Following Nic Naitanui’s tackling ban, AFL greats have lined up to whack the tribunal and MRO. Do you agree? HAVE YOUR SAY
Cousins emerges after leaving Eagles
FORMER AFL star Ben Cousins has been spotted for the first time since leaving his part-time role at the West Coast Eagles. Cousins took the job at his old club following his release from prison in January.
Barometer: Will Pendles take on Cats?
SCOTT Pendlebury has been cleared of serious injury and remains in contention to play against Geelong this Sunday. But will the Magpies risk their skipper? SEE EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Tribunal has two huge decisions to make
WILL Tom Hawkins be banned for touching an umpire and will Nic Naitanui successfully have his one-match ban for a tackle overturned? The AFL tribunal has two huge decisions to make that will shape our game, MARK ROBINSON writes.
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