Historical upset leaves AFL in disbelief
Collingwood have endured a horror show at the MCG, thrashed by lowly Hawthorn and picking up a series of worrying injuries.
Collingwood have endured a horror show at the MCG, thrashed by lowly Hawthorn and picking up a series of worrying injuries.
Teammates were not happy with Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos after an act David King says could “fracture” Collingwood
As Collingwood explores the best way to structure Nick and Josh Daicos’ next contracts, a few fringe Magpies are in-demand. Plus Hawthorn’s bold play for an Eagle revealed.
AFL greats have hit out at the ‘flick of a switch’ crackdown that saw two players pinged for pointing at the big screen during a blockbuster clash at the MCG.
DUSTIN Martin’s fine for umpire contact sparked plenty of debate but the AFL is set to end the confusion with concrete guidelines in its off-season judicary review.
THERE’S All-Australians, premiership players and star goalkickers. Every club boasts its share of mature-age talent, but how does yours stack up? See the full list and vote for the best player.
COREY McKERNAN believes the AFL might finally change its Brownlow rules if ineligible star Nat Fyfe finishes a runaway vote-getter while midfielder dominance has taken some of the prestige away from the Medal.
PATRICK Dangerfield plays forward against the stronger teams, Robbie Gray has doubled his time spent forward and come finals time, expect Dustin Martin to wreak havoc there too. Meet the dual-threat movers and shakers.
IF it feels like there have been more 50m penalties this season, there is a good reason for that and Richmond and Brisbane are on the wrong end while Hawthorn is in the umpires’ good books. SEE THE STATS
CARLTON has made plenty of mistakes in recent years but has JON ANDERSON identified the worst of them? Plus, why can’t we trust Port Adelaide yet? Check out Ando’s take on all 18 clubs in the Super Ladder.
COACHING legend Michael Malthouse has revealed his bad blood with Gary Pert after the former Collingwood CEO ‘threw his lot in with Nathan’ Buckley during Mick’s coaching tenure. Read the explosive comments.
HE announced his resignation as Collingwood chief less than a year ago and now Gary Pert is back in a major football role, the former Pies boss to take control at Melbourne.
THEY’RE both free agents and the subject of massive offers from rival clubs. And if they want to stay at West Coast, Andrew Gaff and Jeremy McGovern face a big question. Plus, a speedy Demon may want out.
GREATER Western Sydney has called for the reinstatement of “six-figure” ambassador payments in footy’s struggling expansion states — but Pies boss Eddie McGuire says “no way”.
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