Leaving Saints a ‘no-brainer’ for Hickey
With St Kilda chasing Dan Hannebery, the opportunity was there for Tom Hickey to make a move this off-season. So what was his reaction when the premiers came knocking on his door?
West Coast
Full 2019 AFL fixture
SEE who your club plays in every game next season, plan every round and check out the 2019 finals schedule.
Flag window? Bucky rates every AFL list
DID your club improve its list or go backwards during the trde period? How close are they to the top eight — or a flag? List expert Gary Buckenara analyses your club’s list after the 2018 season. Read your club’s analysis here.
Who does your club play in 2019 pre-season?
THERE is no pre-season grand final any more but clubs will travel far and wide — including a match at Great Barrier Reef Arena — for next year’s JLT Community Series. FULL FIXTURE
Done deals: Every completed trade
A FRANTIC final day of trading has seen all but one of the major trades completed. See every deal that has been made during the 2018 exchange period.
‘I don’t expect it to get done’: Cats on Kelly
GEELONG list boss Stephen Wells doesn’t think a deal to send Tim Kelly to West Coast will be completed before the trade deadline on Wednesday night, with both clubs unwilling to budge on their trade value for the midfielder.
Eagles’ Ryan investigated for domestic violence
WEST Coast Eagles premiership star Liam Ryan is being investigated over an alleged domestic violence incident in country Western Australia on the weekend.
Podcast: will flag sway Gaff’s decision?
LISTEN: Will West Coast’s premiership win influence Andrew Gaff’s decision to stay or go? Our SuperFooty Podcast team dissects the Grand Final and reviews the latest trade news.
Eagles vow to fight for Gaff
PREMIERS West Coast are set to lose ruckman Scott Lycett but are prepared for a huge fight over star midfielder Andrew Gaff as North Melbourne circle the restricted free agent.
Proud Barossa junior Hurn joins elite premiership club
SHANNON Hurn grew up in the Barossa Valley as a Carlton fan – and now the West Coast captain enters an exclusive club alongside one of his Blues heroes, Stephen Kernahan.
Simpson always believed in Eagle comeback
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson said he never stopped believing the Eagles were in the contest, despite conceding the first five goals in a horror opening to Saturday’s extraordinary premiership triumph.
Key Eagle almost missed parade
JEREMY McGovern has declared himself ‘100 per cent ready’ for the Grand Final but only after drama about his spot in the Grand Final parade, and lingering doubts about a hip injury.
GF Parade: Magpie Army fires up for 16th flag
THE players have hit the streets of Melbourne, the final press conferences are done and only one captain will touch the 2018 premiership cup again. We are ready for the biggest game of the year. Recap the best moments from today’s Grand Final parade here.
Eagles young gun on drink-drive charge
THE grand final preparations of West Coast’s high flying forward Liam Ryan have been disrupted by the news he faces a date before magistrate next month, after being charged with drink driving following a car crash in early July.
Paris or Melbourne? Airlines’ Grand Final flight gouge
WOULD you rather a trip from Perth to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final or go to Paris or even New York? You won’t believe which trip is cheaper after West Coast booked its Grand Final place.
Cocky Cox, WA police sledge Demons
COLLINGWOOD’S preliminary final match-winner Mason Cox hasn’t wasted any time giving Melbourne fans a dig on social media. Meanwhile, West Coast fans are blowing up about the umpires, despite being 10 goals up.
Bookies still have Tigers firm favorites
THE Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons might be showing a surge in form at the business end of the year but the Dustin Martin-led Tigers are still the bookies favorites for another flag.
Car crash ‘straightened me up’: Eagle
WEST COAST goalsneak Liam Ryan is confident he has turned his life around, saying his early-morning car crash in July was a big wake-up call.
Pies still in fight: Buckley
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley insists his team is “still in the fight” after the Pies were overrun by West Coast in the dying stages of a pulsating qualifying final.
Who does your club play now?
THE make-up of the preliminary finals is not set after big wins to Geelong and GWS. See the fixtures for the rest of the finals and how to get tickets. WHO PLAYS WHO? FIND OUT HERE
Rocky’s finals outlook: Eagles are flying under radar
FINALS a one-horse race? Not according to Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff who believes West Coast can overcome the loss of key men Nic Naitanui and Andrew Gaff to win this year’s flag.
Tired Lions no match for top-two Eagles
WEST Coast will host Collingwood in a qualifying final after securing second spot on the ladder with a comfortable 26-point win over Brisbane at the Gabba.
Snubbed Hawk ‘stiff for 10 years’
THERE’S plenty of big names among the 40-man squad, but also some stars missing. And Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson thinks one of his men is unlucky. HAVE YOUR SAY
Has Bomber pinched mark of the year?
IT’S been a bumper year for big grabs, and emerging Essendon young gun Aaron Francis may have saved the best for last. WHAT’S YOUR MARK OF THE YEAR?
TEAMS: Buddy picked, but Frawley out for Hawks
SYDNEY has picked Lance Franklin to line up against the Hawks, but will he play? Hawthorn has worries of its own, with potential Buddy stopper James Frawley, while Richmond and GWS welcome back stars.
Scott unsure on Kangas’ hunt for big fish
NORTH Melbourne had just been all but eliminated from the fiansl race and the questions, predictably, turned to the future. But coach Brad Scott isn’t sure just who might join his club. RECAP SUNDAY’S FOOTY
Teams: Dees swing changes with finals hopes on the line
MELBOURNE will take a revamped forward line into the must-win clash against West Coast while the Bulldogs have regained their skipper and Carlton debuts a big man. SEE THE TEAMS HERE
Shaw fears knee injury could end season
GIANTS star Heath Shaw faces an uphill battle to return this season after suffering a knee injury in GWS’s win over Adelaide. Meanwhile, Collingwood kept its top-four hopes alive with a win over Brisbane. BLOG RE-CAP
Teams: Hannebery, Higgins back, Tigers near full strength
NORTH Melbourne has regained Shaun Higgins while Dan Hannebery is back for Sydney. Meanwhile, Richmond has welcomed back four premiership stars but given another a rest. SEE ALL THE INS AND OUTS
Gaff a ‘good bloke who made a bad mistake’: Brayshaw
ANDREW Brayshaw has spoken for the first time about the hit that left him with five dead teeth, saying he has forgiven Andrew Gaff and opened up on the aftermath of the unexpected punch.
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