Financial report: Pies take net loss as entire league thrives
Despite two chaotic, Covid-hit seasons teams around the league emerged with healthy profits except for the powerhouse Pies, here is why.
Essendon
How close Dustin came to US gig as son’s punt pays off
With son Mason making his mark in the US as a punter in college football, Essendon great Dustin Fletcher has revealed just how close he came to following the American dream.
‘Play on’: McLachlan backs AFL against Omicron
The AFL are committed to ‘playing on’ in season 2022 despite the new Omicron variant that threatens the nation. Here is how they plan to battle it.
Have the premiers nailed draft’s best value player?
The Demons are rejoicing a job well done after remarkably securing their two prime draft targets, including one described as possibly this year’s best value pick.
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‘Gee, we are dangerous across the board’
DYSON Heppell believes the chemistry between the returning Bombers and the club’s swag of emerging stars can lift Essendon to exciting new heights this season and beyond.
Bombers can dream of finals again
AFTER the pain, torment and the wasted seasons, came pure joy. And with good reason — this was the first glimpse Essendon could be good this year, writes JAY CLARK.
AFL double standards or is it more sinister?
WHY did the AFL slap Essendon with governance failings before all evidence had been tested, but refuse to punish the Eagles and its officials, Allan Hird asks.
I nearly crashed the car: Bomber
MARK Thompson says he hasn’t spoken to James Hird since the Essendon great’s drug overdose and has gone into detail about where he was when he heard the news.
AFL expert tips for round 1
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.
The 10 most under pressure players in 2017
FROM regaining your crown as the game’s best to shutting down the critics, these 10 under pressure players have plenty to play for in 2017.
The Barometer: Who will play Round 1?
SOME big names are out but other key players have pushed their case in a final round of practice matches before the season kicks off on Thursday. How is your club placed?
Mick’s 2017 contenders — and pretenders
SIX clubs are locks for this year’s finals but picking which teams fill the remaining top eight spots will be tough. MICK MALTHOUSE reveals who the contenders are.
Who is in AFL $1 million club?
SIX players were paid more than $1 million last year — up from four in 2015 — headed by Tom Boyd and Lance Franklin, while the average salary also rose.
‘I forgot’: Gill’s Grand Final gaffe
A DECISION on this year’s Grand Final start time was expected to be decided today but AFL chief Gillon McLachlan has confessed he’s to blame for the delay.
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