Why Giants knew business-savvy Hird was their man
It took just one hour of listening to James Hird and then a follow-up pre-Christmas retreat before the Giants realised this could be a perfect partnership. Why they knew he was their man.
Essendon
Next big thing? Key figure to drive Bombers’ rise up ladder
Essendon is out to improve on their eighth-placed finish and a young gun will be crucial to their hopes of ascending further. Full analysis of Essendon’s 2022 prospects.
Fandemic: How loyal AFL members have been rewarded
The AFL will look forward to welcoming back Victorian footy fans this season – here is how the loyal members have been rewarded for sticking by their club during the pandemic.
Christmas Q&A: AFL young guns reveal their worst gifts
What’s the worst gift you’ve ever recieved on Christmas? We asked a group of the AFL’s youngest stars and for one it goes past just socks and jocks.
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SuperCoach: Gray, Sloane redemption
STUDS AND DUDS: ROBBIE Gray and Rory Sloane bounced back to form in spectacular fashion in Round 2 but there are still major cash cow concerns.
SuperLadder: Port, Crows set for title fight
PORT Adelaide and Adelaide are set for a blockbuster top-of-the-table Showdown next week but Sydney, Hawthorn and St Kilda remain winless.
Bombers hold on against spirited Lions
BRISBANE gave Essendon a mighty fright but the Bombers took flight in the dying minutes to claim a hard-earned 27-point win at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Why Gil couldn’t justify a twilight GF
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes a twilight grand final is on the horizon, but says he was not convinced the competition could pull off the shift away from the traditional time this season.
Cooney’s plea to Dimma and Bucks
AS a Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney knew all about them during his playing career. And while “it hurts” him to praise one here, he’s calling on AFL coaches to end the practice.
AFL expert tips for round 2
THE Kiss of Death was laughing all the way to the bank after a Round 1 packed with upsets threw our expert tipsters into disarray. Here’s who they are backing in round 2.
AFL Bombers report a flimsy whitewash
THE AFL’s internal review has given the AFL a huge tick in its handling of the Essendon investigation. But the biggest questions remain unanswered, says MARK ROBINSON.
Barometer: Green, Mzungu sidelined
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.
Could Erin Phillips play against the men?
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
SuperCoach: premiums fire, rookie trouble
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.
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