How controversial ‘ban’ cemented Ginnivan’s finals spot
Jack Ginnivan now seems a lock in Collingwood’s finals side – thanks, in part, to a surprise ban by the Pies. And it leaves Craig McRae with even more headaches on the team’s final make-up.
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‘Eaten alive’: Pies legend’s big concern for Moore, defence
As Collingwood ramps up its premiership bid, one legend remains concerned about the Magpies’ defence — in particular skipper Darcy Moore. Can he get back to his best in finals?
League steps in to appeal Tiger’s ‘woefully inadequate’ ban
The VFL has stepped in to appeal the decision of its own tribunal to hand Richmond’s Tyler Sonsie a three-match ban for an off-the-ball strike. See their reasons here.
Pies in ugly company as defensive woes put flag hopes at risk
Collingwood has been on top of the ladder for most of the season but the red warning lights are flashing as the Pies defence is leaking goals at a rate that is second worst in the AFL.
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Why Devon tops Gazza and Gibbs
HE was far from the biggest name to change clubs last summer but Essendon’s Devon Smith is undisputedly the AFL’s recycled recruit of the year. SEE ANDO’S TOP 10
Gaff looms as ‘last man standing’
AS some big names recommit to their clubs beyond 2018 one man continues to have the footy world guessing. Jon Ralph and Sam Landsberger on all the other names being mentioned in trade news.
Run Home: will Tigers lose another game?
THERE’S just five games left before finals and we’ve brought out the crystal ball to predict which teams will make finals and who will be left heartbroken. See our final ladder and have your say.
Barometer: Pies bullish on absent duo
COLLINGWOOD stars Steele Sidebottom and Mason Cox didn’t take to the Holden Centre training track on Tuesday, but the Magpies maintain they will both play in the blockbuster with Richmond. EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Don’t look back in anger at the ones that got away
THEY can be the players that can end careers, that keep list managers up at night. More than 180 players are on their second or third club at the moment and there might be a few people regretting letting them go.
Bird brained: Story behind iconic footy photo
VIDEO: HE’S been a Herald Sun photographer for more than 30 years, so there was no surprise he captured this ripper at the weekend. Michael Klein reveals how it happened — and shares some of his other favourite sporting snaps.
‘F— your zones’: Jack’s rules plea
JUST how observant were you during Round 18? From a former Hawk’s expletive-laden plea to the AFL to Roaming Brian being denied, Liam Twomey brings you the off-Broadway highlights from the weekend.
SuperLadder: Who actually wants to be a Bulldog?
THE WESTERN Bulldogs have reached the stage where they need to work out just who wants to be there next year and beyond. Jon Anderson assesses every club after Round 18.
Super round just what the game needs
IT’S the super round this season needed after an intensive week of rules talk with nine genuinely even-looking match-ups this weekend with enormous finals ramifications.
Why time is running out for runners
RUNNERS will be either removed or restricted next season and we reveal the reason why the AFL wants to clear them from the grounds, and the ruck nomination rule is under fire again.
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