Stop beating up on Clarko: Sicily
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has found himself in the media spotlight after four straight losses. Hawks defender James Sicily has taken aim at the critics.
Carlton
AFL star slammed for ‘horrendous’ act
Jasper Pittard denied North Melbourne a chance to take the lead after a monumental brain fade, which has been dubbed “absolute stupidity”.
Teams: Blues late change after COVID twist
Carlton has made a late change to its team to face North Melbourne after an incident at its Queensland hotel. The move opens the door for a former Tiger to make his Blues debut. SEE ALL THE TEAMS
Kangas intent on solving injury crisis
North Melbourne will initiate a review of its mounting injury list that has hit several of their stars and and hampered the team’s performance on the field.
Docherty’s milestone 805 days in the making
The road to 100 games has been harder than most for Sam Docherty. The Blues co-captain has endured plenty of hardship during his football journey, but his belief never wavered. He tells how he’s overcome his heartbreaks.
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.
100 up for “better man” Docherty
After back-t0-back knee reconstructions All-Australian defender Sam Docherty plays his 100th game for Carlton in a Blues team embracing the hype.
Teague: Blues want expectation
In the eight for the first time since 2013, Carlton is eyeing off ladder leaders Port Adelaide and Blues captain Patrick Cripps will play.
Walsh still No. 1 of draft’s ‘best ever’ top-eight
Luke Hodge, Luke Ball, Chris Judd and Jimmy Bartel were picked in the first eight selections of the 2001 draft. But one Herald Sun expert believes the top-eight of 2018 is better. And that Carlton’s Sam Walsh is still No. 1.
Footy saved by Carlton’s thrilling ‘goalfest’
Carlton have resurrected the AFL premiership after becoming the first club in more than four weeks to register 100 points in a match.
AFL ‘getting weird’ as teams flee Vic
The AFL has been forced to relocate all 10 of its Victorian clubs and not a single team will play in its home state next weekend.
Forlorn star crowned AFL’s biggest loser
A Carlton star has claimed a record no AFL player ever wants attached to their name after his team was once again toppled on Thursday.
Teams: Bombers’ big selection boost
Essendon has confirmed the return of skipper Dyson Heppell, and that’s not the only boost for the Bombers this weekend. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs and Giants have made some big changes. FULL TEAMS, plus KFC SuperCoach advice.
Cripps puts contract talks on hold
Carlton will have to sweat on the signature of co-captain Patrick Cripps after the star midfielder parked talks on a new contract. Did a trip to WA during lockdown influence his plans?
The crazy goalkicking stat that will blow your mind
Essendon spearhead Joe Daniher may be out of action at the minute, but he holds a goalkicking record no other AFL player has achieved. The team behind Useless AFL Stats unearth this and more gems you never knew existed.
Footy fan survey: Have your say on the game’s biggest issues
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.
Three-week pre-season? ‘Stuff all’, fitness guru says
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
Hogan nears return to Dockers
Could Jesse Hogan be back in purple when footy finally makes its return? Reports out of the Fremantle Dockers camp suggest he has made great inroads in his return from injury and mental health issues.
Young Blue superstar’s ‘remarkable’ achievement
She was the AFLW Rising Star and won Carlton’s best and fairest in her debut season, now 19-year-old Madison Prespakis has added another gong to the impressive list of accolades she’s already amassed in her young career.
Revealed: Best 50 games of past 50 years
Forget the experts, the ballot was thrown open to the fans to select the 50 greatest games of the past 50 years. The votes for Fox Footy’s 50-50 are in, here are the games you chose.
‘I don’t think it will happen’: Grave fears for AFL Draft
With limited time for U18 kids to show their wares and the AFL season possibly dragging into December, will the AFL Draft happen? A member of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast doesn’t believe it will. LISTEN
Blues coach ‘devastated’ by AFLW call
Carlton had made it through to an AFLW preliminary final. Just hours later, their finals hopes were dashed due to the AFL’s call to rule the season null and void. Their coach Daniel Harford has had his say.
AFLW: How final weekend of the season went down
Carlton were through to an AFLW preliminary final after defeating Brisbane until the AFL handed down its decision to cancel the season. Find out who stood up in the very last week of AFLW for season 2020.
Cruel twist to latest Kreuzer injury blow
Luckless Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer has received the results of scans on an ankle he hurt in the season-opener. The news is not good, and this injury comes with a cruel twist.
KFC SuperCoach fans on Twitter share their thoughts on rookies, breakout contenders
Nobody knows SuperCoach players of a team like the fans that barrack for them week in, week out. So, we reached out to the SuperCoach community on Twitter to find out the fans’ opinion on rookies and breakout contenders from each club.
‘Useless to useful’: Harris responds after sledge
She was dubbed ‘useless’ when the ball hits the ground by Collingwood’s Stacey Livingstone. But Tayla Harris has shown she has plenty of tricks up her sleeve. Plus, recap all the action from Fremantle’s win over Collingwood.
Marsh Teams: Who will play for your club?
Majak Daw will take another step in his emotional return to football when he plays in North Melbourne’s opening pre-season game. See who else will line up in the opening weekend.
Blues spoil Tigers’ party in one-sided opener
Richmond might have been out for its first AFLW clash but it was the Blues that looked more reminiscent of a familiar Tiger outfit. Meanwhile, the night wasn’t much better for Carlton runner and media personality Andy Maher.
12 players you need to keep tabs on for Draft Day
Whether they’re returning from injury or just had a poor season last year, it’s important to keep an eye on returning players who can help pad out your Draft team.
Solution found for AFLW list crisis
AFLW clubs struggling to have enough fit players to choose from for Round 1 have been allowed to sign reinforcements. But one condition has to be met before they are allowed to play.
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