Melbourne Demons

Revealed: Players pick best under-22 team

He’s already nabbed an All-Australian blazer and key Lion Harris Andrews’ golden week was further boosted with the young Brisbane defender named captain of the AFLPA 22Under22 team.

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The 2019 All-Australian team is littered with stars.

Fyfe leads new-look All-Australian team

There are nine new faces in this year’s All-Australian team — with two men from the west charged with leading a side chock-full of talent. But there’s also some big-name absentees. SEE THE TEAM

Your sayAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Lachie Neale of the Lions in action during the 2019 AFL round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 25, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Vote: Was Neale BOG in Lions’ loss?

Are 51 disposals enough to be best on ground when your team loses? Lachie Neale made a strong case for BOG honours despite Brisbane’s defeat to Richmond. VOTE ON EVERY ROUND 23 GAME.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Sydney Stack of the Tigers makes a handpass during the round 16 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Richmond Tigers at Metricon Stadium on July 06, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos via Getty Images )

Teams: Tigers drop selection shock

Richmond has axed a young gun in a surprise move as the Tigers welcome back Dustin Martin but they’ll be missing ruckman Toby Nankervis for Sunday’s clash against West Coast.

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Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats competes for the ball during the Round 21 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Saturday, August 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Vote: Who beat Danger for best on ground?

Patrick Dangerfield produced a typical high-class performance but it was another Cats who stole the limelight. Vote for your best player in Round 21.

Collingwood

Fans left in dark at score review controversy

Score review error or fans left in the dark? The AFL was copping it after another apparent score review clanger — but the league says they got it right. WATCH HERE

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Dustin Martin of the Tigers is seen in action during the Round 20 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, August 3, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Teams: Tigers blow as Dusty ruled out

Some late breaking team news from Richmond and superstar Dustin Martin will not play against Carlton. Who has the club called up?

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Dustin Martin of the Tigers (left) and Michael Hibberd of the Demons contest during the Round 20 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, August 3, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Is Dusty back to his best?

Dustin Martin played his best game of the season on Saturday against Melbourne, sounding an ominous warning to Richmond’s rivals. But was Dusty or Dion Prestia best on ground? Have your say.

Richmond

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Liam Jones of the Blues questions an umpire during the round 19 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 27, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Teams: Jones pulls out for family reasons

Liam Jones has withdrew from Carlton’s line-up after a death in the family, while Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron is the latest casualty for the Sydney derby. SEE THE FULL SQUADS.

AFL

Eddie Betts responds to his shock axing from the Adelaide team on his Instagram.

Teams: Eddie’s classy response to shock axing

Adelaide has made a statement at selection by dropping much-loved veteran Eddie Betts but the Crows aren’t the only team to drop a selection bombshell. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Lachie Whitfield of the Giants runs with the ball during the round 17 AFL between the Richmond Tigers and the Greater Wester Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 14, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Vote: Was Whitfield BOG against Tigers?

His team was comprehensively outplayed but a GWS midfielder was awarded three votes against Richmond. Did the Herald Sun experts get it right? VOTE ON EVERY GAME

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Second Qualifying Final. Geelong vs Hawthorn at the MCG. Grant Birchall cleans up across half back . Pic: Michael Klein

Teams: Long wait over for Birchall

Hawthorn veteran Grant Birchall has been named for his first AFL game in more than two years but the Hawks have lost a key forward, and several big names return. ALL THE TEAMS

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AFL Round 12. 08/06/2019. Carlton v Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Interim coach David Teague gets a hug of Mitch McGovern . Pic: Michael Klein

Podcast: Did Judd really rule Teague out?

Chris Judd’s comment that Carlton wouldn’t appoint a coach “with training wheels on” raised eyebrows and led to conjecture about David Teague’s aspirations. The SuperFooty Podcast team debate what the statement meant.

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Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs handballs during the Round 15 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, June 29, 2019. (AAP Image/Sam Wundke) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Super Rankings: Which Dog gets your vote?

Bontempelli, Macrae or Dunkley? The cream rose to the top in the Western Bulldogs’ upset win. Tell us who was best on ground in every match.

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Gary Ablett of the Cats reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 12 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, June 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Was Danger or Gaz Cats’ best?

Gary Ablett and Patrick Dangerfield were instrumental in Geelong’s victory over Richmond. But who deserved best on ground votes? Have your say on the stars of Round 12.

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AFL Round 5. 22/04/2019. Hawthorn v Geelong at the MCG. Hawthorns James Sicily . Pic: Michael Klein.

AFL’s quirky stat leaders revealed

Most of us know who gets a lot of disposals per game and who kicks the goals but do you know who has spent the most time on the ground this season? What about running bounces? See the AFL’s quirky stats leaders for 2019.

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AFL. Round 3. 31/03/2019. Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs at the MCG. Hawthorns Ricky Henderson . Pic: Michael Klein.

Your club’s biggest surprise and disappointment

Who has been your club’s unsung hero and greatest flop this season? From Sydney Stack’s rise to Lance Franklin’s injury worries, 2019 has been full of storylines.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Jordan de Goey of the Magpies and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 11 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 01, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

BOG: Did our experts get it right?

Nat Fyfe or Scott Pendlebury? Lachie Neale or Harris Andrews? The SuperFooty team has allocated their votes from Round 11 matches, but did they get it right? Vote here.

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Neale Daniher is finalising his 2019 list of sliders.

Who’s won the Big Freeze fashion stakes?

It’s a day when the footy community comes together to unite and help fight a cause. And as this year’s line-up for Big Freeze at the G is locked in, we look at some of the best costumes chosen by recent ‘sliders’.

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Josh Deluca, Sam Lowson and Kyle Dunkley loom as early picks in Monday's AFL mid-season draft.

Who your club will pick in the AFL mid-season draft

For the first time in 26 years, the AFL will hold a mid-season rookie draft. So who will your club pick up? Draft expert Matt Balmer puts his neck on the line with his PHANTOM DRAFT.

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Collingwood's Brodie Grundy handballs during AFL Indigenous Round match between the Sydney Swans and Collingwood Magpies at the SCG on May 24, 2019. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Grundy or Reid: Who won the three votes?

Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy racked up a monster 64 hit-outs and Sydney forward Sam Reid kicked a career-best six goals. Who was BOG? Vote for your best players in Round 10.

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AFL Round 15. 30/06/2018. Carlton v Port Adelaide at the MCG. Carlton's Kade Simpson during game 300 . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL teams: Blues drop three, Simpson returns

The big names are in play for this week’s teams announcement, with Patrick Dangerfield one of a host of stars to miss. Meanwhile, the Blues have swung the axe. SEE THE FULL ROUND 10 TEAMS

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Lachie Whitfield of the Giants celebrates a goal during the round 6 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground on April 27, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Teams: Star Giants return to take on Blues

GWS has welcomed back Shane Mumford, Lachie Whitfield and Brett Deledio to take on Carlton but it’s not all good news for the Giants. Meanwhile, some SuperCoach studs have missed the cut. SEE THE FULL TEAMS

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AFL Round 8. Carlton v Collingwood at the MCG. 10/05/2019. Patrick Cripps of the Blues clears by hand 3rd quarter . Pic: Michael Klein.

Vote: Cripps BOG in a losing side?

Patrick Cripps or Brodie Grundy? Who deserved three votes at the MCG? The Herald Sun experts have cast their votes, now it’s your turn to vote for the best on ground in every game of Round 8.

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James Harmes Scott Pendlebury player votes promo Round 7.

Your say: Vote on the best players of Round 7

Our experts have had their say. Now it’s your turn. Were Scott Pendlebury, James Harmes, Jeremy Cameron and Ben Brown the best players of Round 7? HAVE YOUR SAY.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Lachie Neale if the Lions competes during the round 6 AFL match between Gold Coast and Brisbane at Metricon Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Votes: Was Neale robbed of medal?

Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury was a deserved winner of the Anzac Medal but was Lachie Neale unlucky not to win the QClash medal? Pick your best on ground players in all nine games.

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AFL Round1. Carlton vs Richmond at the MCG. Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates a 3rd qtr goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Teams: Charlie back as Blues eye back-to-back wins

It’s good news for Carlton fans hoping to see the Blues sing the song for the second straight week with star forward Charlie Curnow declared fit to take on the Hawks, who will also welcome back some big names. FULL ROUND 6 TEAMS

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AFL Round 5. 22/04/2019. Hawthorn v Geelong at the MCG. Geelongs Gary Ablett 3rd qtr action . Pic: Michael Klein.

Reader verdict: How did Gazza miss out on votes?

Tim Kelly led the expert votes, but our readers couldn’t go past Gary Ablett after his 23-disposal, three goal game on Easter Monday against Hawthorn. Who did you vote for? READER VERDICT

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti of the Bombers celebrates his 6th goal of the day during the 2019 AFL round 04 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 13, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Your say: Readers’ verdict on best players of Round 4

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti was an obvious pick for best on ground in Essendon’s victory over Brisbane Lions. But who else featured in your votes? See the readers’ verdict on every Round 4 game.

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Melbourne's Sam Weideman marks in front of Hawthorn's Taylor Duryea during the AFL semi final match between the Melbourne Demons and Hawthorn at the MCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Podcast: Sam not ready to be the man for Dees

Melbourne decided to let Jesse Hogan go hoping Sam Weideman could stand up in his place but the SuperFooty podcast team discuss why the move hasn’t gone to plan. LISTEN HERE

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