Maynard ‘jumped off the ground and knocked a guy out’: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has given an insight into a “shattered” Angus Brayshaw’s mindset and hinted at whether he expects Brayden Maynard to be suspended.
Collingwood
‘It’s shattering’: Magpie’s act divides AFL
Collingwood are the first team into the prelim after an epic win in the qualifying final but the side will be nervous over Brayden Maynard.
Pies v Dees: The numbers that would spell doom for Fly’s men
When Collingwood and Melbourne last met, some alarming numbers were blinking red for Craig McRae. Mick McGuane breaks down where the qualifying final will be won and lost.
Robbo: The move that will prove to be a pain in Cripps’ butt
Even the best players have been struggling for impact with a lock down opponent, so expect Patrick Cripps to have a tough night against the Swans no. 1 tagger on Friday night.
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World is Langdon brothers’ oyster
BROTHERS don’t come much closer than Tom and Ed Langdon. The Collingwood defender and Fremantle midfielder revel in the chance to spend time together despite a 3500km divide during footy season.
Players fed up with AFL cash grab
THE AFL is on track to reap more than $350,000 from its players this season for offences deemed insufficient to warrant suspensions, more than $100,000 more than the previous season high.
Why Adams wanted out of GWS
COLLINGWOOD vice-captain Taylor Adams has opened up on the difficulties of young players being drafted interstate, saying he wanted to leave GWS “within the first six months”.
Jaeger part of Hawks’ recruiting masterclass
THE trade was labelled “one of the worst of all time” and however you split it, Jaeger O’Meara cost Hawthorn a lot. But JON RALPH writes under Alastair Clarkson, the Hawks are turning hidden gems into rolled gold.
Barometer: Which finalist has most upside?
THERE’S just one game remaining until every finals slot is locked away. Which contender might have their challenge cruelled by injury, and who can bolster their premiership push? EVERY CLUB
Have De Goey, Sicily done enough to be All-Australian
BOTH have mixed brilliant footy with injury interruptions, but has that been enough for Collingwood’s Jordan De Goey and Hawk James Sicily to make the All-Australian squad? Live Q&A with Ralphy at noon tomorrow.
The Tackle: Is Mayne AFL’s most improved?
ONCE one of the game’s most maligned, Magpie pressure machine Chris Mayne has played an integral role in the club’s surge to a first finals appearance since 2013. Is he the AFL’s most improved player? ROBBO’S LIKES AND DISLIKES
Live ladder: Where every finalist may finish
THE finals puzzle is taking shape, but there is still a lot to play for in Round 23 with almost every spot in the top eight up for grabs. JAY CLARK assesses the likely outcomes.
Danger: Premiership race starts now
AFTER his team jumped into the eight on the back of mauling Fremantle, Cat Patrick Dangerfield writes success at this time of the year comes down to one thing. And he likes the way his side is tracking.
The men vital to September success
EVERY AFL club has one, and on the eve of the finals teams are praying they enter the business end fully fit. We take a look at the men who could make or break their team’s September dream.
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