Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Former All-Australian defender Sam Docherty has relinquished the co-captaincy at Carlton following his battle with testicular cancer.
A Blues star will step aside from the co-captaincy position in a move that will allow the fan favourite to shoulder less responsibility in 2022.
Key recruits Adam Cerra and George Hewett will slot straight in but is there room for Carlton’s top pick from each of the past three drafts? See our best 22, plus full predictions.
THE inaugural AFL Women’s season was like “entering the unknown”, according to Carlton star and All-Australian Darcy Vescio. SEE THE ALL-AUSTRALIAN TEAM
WHO’S HOT, WHO’S HURT: SYDNEY’s All-Australian defender Dane Rampe has hurt himself in a bizarre accident today while a key Kangaroo also needs surgery. Latest injury, selection news for every team.
MICK Malthouse has defended Carlton’s decision to recruit Dale Thomas and says the Carlton midfielder is the target of unfair criticism.
THE inaugural AFLW Players’ Most Valuable Player Erin Phillips could make the leap to the AFL and play against men, Lauren Wood says. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
STUDS AND DUDS: JOSH Kennedy put the Kangaroos to the sword as Dustin Martin and Dyson Heppell also starred but Dan Hannebery and Robbie Gray struggled.
DALE Thomas has not produced football worthy of his big contract at Carlton and once again, the question is being asked again: Is he in their best 22?
CARLTON has come under fire for hiring a PR company to write a contentious Round 1 banner which mocked Dustin Martin. But it was the Tigers star that had the last laugh.
DUSTIN Martin should wake up on Friday to find a contract under his front doormat. But he wasn’t the only reason to be impressed about Richmond’s first win of 2017, writes JAY CLARK.
THE first ever AFLW All-Australian squad of 40 has been announced and it comes as no surprise as flag favourites Brisbane dominate the nominations. SEE THE FULL SQUAD
JAMES Hird has joined the Herald Sun’s AFL tipping team for 2017. How will he fare against defending champion Jon Ralph? Check out all the tips for round one.
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