All your club’s list changes
THE AFL’s second list lodgment deadline passed at 2pm today. See all your club’s retirements and delistings — and who survived the cut. EVERY CLUB’S COMINGS AND GOINGS
Fremantle Dockers
New name for Perth Stadium revealed
THE Optus brand will once again be aligned to a major Australian sports stadium, after signing a $50 million sponsorship deal to take the naming rights of Perth’s new colosseum.
Weller trade worth the price: Dew
GOLD Coast paid handsomely to land former Fremantle midfielder Lachie Weller, but senior coach Stuart Dew is confident the move will pay off. HAVE YOUR SAY
From unwanted to Giant new deal
HE was cut by the Fremantle Dockers only 12 months ago but after impressing everyone at GWS, Matt de Boer’s AFL career looks to have plenty left yet.
Every match of the 2018 AFL season
GET your diaries out. The full AFL fixture for next season is here, featuring 198 home-and-away matches over 23 rounds. See every game here plus instant analysis and what your club said.
Gold Coast to host Freo … in Perth
GOLD Coast will have to travel to the other side of the country to play a home clash next season, while Essendon will also head west to face the Dockers early in 2018.
Blues, Pies to open AFLW season
CARLTON and Collingwood will open the 2018 AFLW season after the roaring success of the inaugural season opener that drew 25,000 fans at Ikon Park. SEE THE FULL 2018 AFLW FIXTURE
Your club’s picks: Updated draft order
A REMARKABLE trade period has seen a staggering number of draft picks change hands ahead of November’s draft. YOUR CLUB’S DRAFT PICKS.
Ablett, Weller to go down to wire
GOLD Coast are once again stuck in the trade period’s 11th hour game of chicken with deals for Gary Ablett and Lachie Weller to go down to the wire.
Dogs’ draft hunt comes up trumps
ISABEL Huntington is the no.1 pick in the AFLW Draft, but she had to put her acting skills to the test after a surprise visit from the Bulldogs. EVERY PICK, WHAT THE VIC CLUBS SAID
Dogs get No.1 AFLW Draft pick
THE Western Bulldogs will get the No.1 pick when the second AFL Women’s draft is held on Wednesday with a host of young talent on offer.
Ablett, Danger headline Aussie IR squad
AUSTRALIA has named a star-studded squad to face Ireland in November’s two-Test International Rules series, including four Brownlow Medallists.
Late mail: Your club’s best medal bet
UPDATE: DUSTIN Martin is an overwhelming favourite to earn his first Brownlow Medal. So where to find punting value? Here’s some last-minute betting moves.
Which AFL club has the most fans?
THE Tiger Army might be all the talk but when it comes to overall club support, one AFL club sits head and shoulders above its rivals — and it’s probably not who you think.
AFL says ‘yes’ as clubs join push
UPDATE: THE AFL has came out in support of same-sex marriage by altering the front of league headquarters, as a former Carlton player accuses his ex-club of fence-sitting on the issue.
Who’s on the Brownlow invite list
THE umpires’ Brownlow votes from the past 23 rounds are a fiercely-guarded secret, but this private AFL list reveals the players most likely to poll well on Monday night. SEE YOUR CLUB’S PLAYERS
Finals fizzers? We need a thriller!
FLAT finals, unwanted Cats, who’s into Jake Stringer and will the Tigers spring a surprise? The SUPERFOOTY PODCAST team review week 2 of the AFL finals. LISTEN
Dusty’s MVP meditation secret
DUSTIN Martin romped to his first Leigh Matthews Trophy last night, then revealed why he looks so calm amid the chaos on and off the field.
Top dog: Bont leader of young guns
STAR Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli’s sparkling 22 Under 22 record has continued, and this year there’s an even higher honour for the young midfielder. SEE THE FULL TEAM
AFL tips: Finals week one
IF Trent Cotchin’s tipping is anything to go by, his Tigers could be runaway winners against Patrick Dangerfield’s Cats on Friday night’s qualifying final. EXPERT TIPS
Was Rance the right call as skipper?
HE may not be captain at Richmond, but Alex Rance has been named skipper of the best of the best for 2017. Was it the right call by the All-Australian selectors? SEE THE TEAM
Fyfe sorry for crushing boy’s spirit
FREMANTLE captain Nat Fyfe says he feels terrible after seeing footage of a heartbroken young boy being ignored by Dockers players at Etihad Stadium.
Tigers fans hungry for success
THE Tiger Army is set to mobilise after Richmond stormed into a qualifying final against Geelong. However, it was despair for Melbourne as West Coast punched its finals ticket. LIVE LADDER.
TEAMS: Ablett named, but now out
GOLD Coast recalled Gary Ablett for the final match of the season — but he failed to make it through training and has been withdrawn. Has he played his last game for the Suns?
AFL expert tips for round 23
TIPSTERS across the country are preparing for a frantic final round of AFL footy. But the Herald Sun tipping competition leader will enjoy a stress-free weekend … for now.
Pearce won’t take action against racial vilifier
FREMANTLE veteran Danyle Pearce won’t take action against a man who racially abused him during Sunday’s 104-point AFL loss to Richmond in Perth.
Jaeger’s surprise return, Hurley injured
HAWTHORN has pulled a selection surprise, picking Jaeger O’Meara after his strong return in the VFL, while Essendon’s finals hopes were dealt a blow. SEE ALL THE TEAMS
Who has best record against top eight teams?
IF Isaac Smith had nailed a last-minute goal against Geelong, Hawthorn would be in the eight and the most feared club again. Their record against top sides is among the best in 2017. LISTEN TO THE DRILL PODCAST
‘That is just made up’: Eddie slams report
UPDATE: COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has joined Nathan Buckley and Ross Lyon in slamming suggestions Lyon approached the Pies to coach in 2018.
Dissecting the Lyon to Pies claim
PODCAST: DID Ross Lyon really approach Collingwood about succeeding Nathan Buckley in the club’s head coaching role? The SuperFooty Podcast crew isn’t sure who to believe.
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