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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Brodie Grundy of the Demons is congratulated by Alex Neal-Bullen after kicking a goal during the round 13 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 12, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
AFL

Grundy opens up on Dees’ ruck headache

Brodie Grundy says his partnership with Max Gawn remains an “exciting prospect” despite being relegated to scratch match duties as the Demons skipper produced his best game of the year against Brisbane.

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AFL
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19:  James Parsons of the Cats celebrates a goal with Sam Menegola (L) during the round 22 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 19, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

SuperLadder: Cats eye home final

WITH just one round to play before finals, the top eight still isn’t set. GWS, Geelong, Richmond, Sydney and Essendon all had big wins but where will they finish? SEE WHERE YOUR CLUB SITS

AFL
Giants Tom Scully breaks clear from a tackle by Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield during AFL match GWS Giants v Geelong Cats at Spotless Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Finals, wooden spoon on line in final round

IT HAS been one of the most even seasons in VFL/AFL history and despite being at Round 23, we still don’t know who will play finals, finish top four or win the wooden spoon. THE ROUND 23 IMPLICATIONS

Lions
Cian Hanley AFL player at Yeronga . Pic Annette Dew

Lions seek rookie rule extension

BRISBANE have asked the AFL to extend the international rookie rules for Irishman Cian Hanley so the club can continue to develop the youngster beyond this season.

Lions
Ryan Lester at the GABBA. Pic Annette Dew

Why the Lions love Ryan Lester

FORGET Dayne Zorko, Tom Rockliff or Dayne Beams. Another Lion has stepped up to take on the most important tag. And it is not who you’d expect.

AFL
Adelaide Crows closed training session this morning before facing Sydney at the Adelaide Oval on Friday night. Rory Sloane. Picture Sarah Reed

Panic Room: Will Crows risk Sloane?

RORY Sloane has had a light week on the training track after hurting his knee against Essendon, while Will Hoskin-Elliott is in doubt and two teams have already made late changes. SELECTION WHISPERS

AFL
GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12:  Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats runs with the ball past Dion Prestia of the Tigers during the round 21 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at Simonds Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Geelong, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

2017 Marshies: And the winner is …

A DEMON sends the ball forward more than anyone, a star Cat is the king of clutch and an in-demand Crow is the best interceptor. Here are the inaugural Field Marshal Awards winners.

AFL
16/08/2003. Glenn Archer and Luke Hodge push and shove. Kangaroos v Hawthorn. Telstra Dome. Digital image.

Does the class of 2017 trump 2007?

BUCKLEY, Hird and Archer v Hodge, Riewoldt and Mitchell. There is no doubt that the retirement classes of 2007 and 2017 are two of the all-time greats. But which one is the best ever? HAVE YOUR SAY.

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