Saints star banned on technicality
St Kilda’s Ben Long is out of Friday’s showdown with Richmond after the AFL appeals board upheld his suspension for rough conduct.
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Footy Form: Will Tigers bounce back against Saints?
Richmond flopped in the first week of finals, while St Kilda scored an upset win over the Western Bulldogs. But the Saints face a tougher assignment this week against the reigning premiers.
Surprise twist to AFL suspension drama
After a lengthy deliberation, the AFL Tribunal upheld Ben Long’s one-match suspension for rough conduct, but the drama may not be over.
Finals shock as Carlisle makes massive call
St Kilda defender Jake Carlisle will leave the Queensland hub and miss St Kilda’s final against Richmond to be at the birth of his third child
Browny: ‘No unprotected sex in January’
Footy legend Jonathan Brown has passed on a “biology lesson” to a St Kilda star wrestling with the dilemma of abandoning the finals.
Veteran’s finals heartbreak confirmed
St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder waited 256 AFL games to win a final, the moment ended in devastation with his season effectively over.
Collingwood secure ‘unwinnable’ victory
To complete an enthralling weekend of finals footy, Collingwood have booked a spot in the semi-finals after a nailbiting contest in Perth.
‘Maniac’: Saints star’s ugly move
St Kilda midfielder Ben Long could find himself in trouble with the MRO after a late hit quickly sent an All-Australian to the turf.
Bulldogs won’t be bullied this time
Western Bulldogs premiership coach Luke Beveridge expects St Kilda to bring the physical heat in Saturday’s elimination final showdown and says his boys won’t be pushed around again.
Real star of Seven’s footy team emerges
In a season where some of its biggest names have been criticised, Channel 7 has been encouraged to give more spotlight to a rising star.
AFL’s giant backflip on finals rumour
The AFL took people by surprise as its official finals fixture announcement rejected earlier reports it was going to snub a top-eight team.
Ugly moment shows AFL needs to change
A dicey encounter between two footy stars last night has sparked calls for the AFL to take action and ensure someone’s career isn’t ended.
‘Horrible’: Dire AFL trend continues
The GWS Giants have officially failed to qualify for the finals, continuing an alarming trend following lopsided AFL grand finals.
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Teams: Stars return, struggling young gun dumped
Collingwood have received a significant boost ahead of its clash with the Gold Coast with two stars returning. But the luck has run out for a Magpies youngster who has been axed for the second time this season. FULL TEAMS
Hall’s huge weight gain in post-AFL crisis
AFL great Barry Hall has opened up on his turbulent road to footy and the even more turbulent road out of it in a tell-all interview.
‘Gutsiest win in history’: Eagles soar
The West Coast Eagles have pulled off arguably their best win of the season after storming home to run over the top of their opponents.
‘He touched it’: Fans blow up over blunder
The AFL’s controversial score review system has once again come under heavy fire after a goal was awarded despite looking touched.
Tigers dethroned as Vic giants plummet
Richmond has a new six-digit challenger on the 2020 membership ladder — and it was also bad news for the Bombers and Demons.
St Kilda gives Hawks miserable milestone
St Kilda has taken a huge step to securing a finals berth after piling misery on Hawthorn not seen in 10 years under Alastair Clarkson.
Watch: Pies’ hilariously weird tribute to first-gamer
Collingwood’s new cult hero Max Lynch will make his AFL debut on Friday, and the Magpies announced the news with a joke about his mullet and a very left-field take on a first gamer video. Check out the full Round 15 teams.
King not putting up the red flag yet
St Kilda won’t hesitate resting players who show “red flags” of fatigue, including star forward Max King, despite the club pushing for its first finals berth since 2011.
Step up or else is Demon demand
Melbourne’s season goes on the line against St Kilda and coach Simon Goodwin has demanded his players “step up” and handle finals expectations.
Saints want to hit Demons between the eyes
St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall says his one-two punch with fellow big man Paddy Ryder could be the key to helping knock Melbourne “between the eyes” when they clash on Saturday.
Robbie Muir healing after sharing racism horrors
Former St Kilda star Robert Muir says he’s been “overwhelmed” by the reaction to his story of severe racism during his playing days.
‘Insanity’: Footy crowd video sparks fears
As authorities scramble to contain an outbreak in Queensland, a video showing hundreds of footy fans bunched together has raised concerns.
Incredible response to viral heartbreak
A former St Kilda star’s bombshell revelations exposed one of football’s darkest chapters. Australia’s response is as heart-warming as it gets.
Landmark apology after abhorrent report
An AFL club has issued a stunning apology after the horrific, distressing abuse of a club legend was detailed in a bombshell report.
Fagan: Robinson sledge ‘small stuff’
Lions coach Chris Fagan has addressed Mitch Robinson over his sledging of Tom Lynch and says the club has moved on.
Racist abuse angers Lions veteran
Brisbane Lions indigenous player Allen Christensen says trolls who made racist remarks towards Elijah Burke will be quickly forgotten.
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