Football has been challenged like never before and every part of the game has felt the pressure. From mergers, to hubs and list sizes, everything is on the agenda. Now it’s time for you to have your say on the game’s biggest issues.
The AFL will have to take a cut on its broadcast rights deal for the first time in history. But could a new player like Amazon, Google or Facebook join Channel 7 and Foxtel at the bidding table?
How long will players need to prepare fully for the season to restart? League officials are hopeful of a three-week mini-pre-season, but one leading fitness expert warns it won’t be enough. LISTEN
Over 20,000 votes were cast across our Round 1 matches to decide the greatest team of the decade. And premiership hero Mick McGuane is shocked that the triumphant Richmond 2017 side made it through over their strong opponent. See all the results.
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson is proud of his players for notching up their first win of the season without him after he rushed home on Sunday morning to be with his sick daughter and didn’t coach against the Bulldogs.
THE Tigers wouldn’t want Dustin Martin to fall over because no team is more reliant on a single player, and why Demons fans should be salivating. Where does your club sit at Round 2?
IF 2017 was a hangover, what is this? The Western Bulldogs’ excuses about complacency and injuries doesn’t wash anymore after a disastrous loss to West Coast at Etihad Stadium.
PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has labelled the Power’s SCG win over Sydney “outstanding” as they came from behind without All-Australian big man Paddy Ryder. RE-CAP THE DAY
ELLIOT Yeo started Round 1 forward, has played his best football as a defender, was named on the All-Australian interchange bench and is expected to become a top-line midfielder.
AFL DAILY: Melbourne star and co-captain Jack Viney wants to be back in action for the Demons in four weeks. But given his injury was last week listed as 6-8 weeks, is this possible?
AFL DAILY: ADELAIDE star Richard Douglas will miss Thursday night’s blockbuster against Richmond after he failed to convince the tribunal he didn’t hit Zach Merrett in the head. Plus catch up on all today’s footy news.
HE might not have played a game for over a year but you wouldn’t have known it by watching Nic Naitanui on Sunday night. Where did his performance land him in the Super Rankings? SEE THE LIST
COLLINGWOOD forward Mason Cox has been suspended for striking while one of his teammates has been fined for diving. See the incident here.
PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
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