Reprogrammed Rioli: From VFL to Richmond’s new ‘Superman’
Maurice Rioli’s career seemed at the crossroads in round 11, before another stint in the VFL changed the electric small forward. Now, he’s one of footy’s great forward menaces.
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Bucks: Hawks need to break their Power curse
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
AFL star seeks refuge in SA amid homophobic slur fallout
An AFL player in the spotlight after he was slapped with a four-match suspension for a homophobic slur has been in South Australia amid the fallout.
Rozee concerns sour Port’s comeback against Eagles
A blistering performance from Zak Butters helped spare Port Adelaide’s blushes against the Eagles, but there’s concerns over the other superstar at the Power.
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‘I thought I’d have pain for the rest of my life’: Hewett on injury battle
Elijah Hewett could barely walk and feared for the rest of his AFL career during the lowest point of his battle with a rare and debilitating foot injury. He opens up on how he fought through.
Reid, McVee escape bans from MRO
Both Harley Reid and Judd McVee are free to play after two incidents over the weekend saw them put under the MRO microscope.
Eagles’ Allen headache just got tougher with Lions, Hawks circling
As devastating as it was to see West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen carried from the ground by trainers late in the last quarter, it’s a solemn reminder of the Eagles’ upper hand in contract talks.
Blues brace for worst on McKay after Curnow’s calf scare
Michael Voss could be without both Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow, with the former struggling with his knee and the latter injuring his calf against the Eagles. Plus, more on Oscar Allen.
Voss searching for answers despite win after another fade out
They got the four points, but that was about the only positive Michael Voss and the Blues were able to take out of their win over the Eagles, with yet another second-half fade out.
Failed trade, wake-up call: Eagle takes the reins from flag heroes
It was the breakout game six years in the making. But after almost being traded, Harry Edwards is finally ready to step out of the shadows of some West Coast heroes.
The Bunbury oxymoron: An unmemorable piece of history
For North, it was the win they had to have. For the Eagles, it was the one that got away. But for the neutrals, it was an unmemorable day to kickstart North’s WA venture.
What Harley-inspired Eagles scare really means for Cats
Geelong’s trip to Perth was meant to be the start of a rails run in the back-half of the season – but Harley Reid and the young Eagles made it anything but. And it might be a blessing in disguise.
Goodbye Adam: Friends, family gather to farewell late Eagle
A host of former teammates, AFL players, family and friends have come together to celebrate the life of Adam Selwood after his death at the age of 41.
Nicks: Crows still striving to achieve Collingwood’s level
Adelaide may have moved into the top four after a big win over West Coast, but coach Matthew Nicks is focused on reaching the level of the AFL’s No. 1 side.
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