Gillon McLachlan says the AFL will learn from the past after he and the 18 club presidents sat through a private screening of the upcoming Adam Goodes documentary, which was described as “powerful and confronting”.
Brisbane Lions star Mitch Robinson was as surprised as anyone after the AFL ticked off Gary Ablett and Nat Fyfe’s high blows on opponents, cheekily suggesting players were now allowed to “throw elbows”.
It wasn’t pretty – at all – but Melbourne chalked up another four points to resurrect their year. Jon Anderson assesses every club and reckons the confidence will shortly come for the Dees.
Patrick Cripps or Brodie Grundy? Who deserved three votes at the MCG? The Herald Sun experts have cast their votes, now it’s your turn to vote for the best on ground in every game of Round 8.
JACOB Weitering’s impressive debut in Blues colours has assured him a senior berth in Carlton’s season-opener against Richmond.
CARLTON insists Patrick Cripps will be ready for Round 1 despite missing his second NAB Challenge game in a row. SEE ALL THE SQUADS
COLLINGWOOD captain Scott Pendlebury says he wouldn’t be surprised if Melbourne young gun Jesse Hogan kicked more than 100 goals next season.
HIS mother was in tears and his father, tongue in cheek, offered him $70,000 to stay in Melbourne. But Harley Balic says he’s “one of the lucky ones” despite having to move to the other side of the country.
AS HAWTHORN recruiter he picked Lance Franklin, now Gary Buckenara says Collingwood pulled the biggest draft surprise and Hawks got a steal. RECAP BUCKY’S LIVE CHAT
HOW did your club fare on draft night? Sam Landsberger casts his eye over every clubs draft haul.
WHO will your team get? Our expert Sam Landsberger predicts how the top 30 of the national draft will play out. RECAP SAM’S DRAFT CHAT
THE countdown to the AFL Draft in Adelaide is on, with dozens of new faces set to join clubs tonight. Here’s what clubs are saying as they prepare for one of the biggest days on the AFL calendar.
PLENTY have already had their say on who your club will be taking on draft night. Herald Sun draft expert SAM LANDSBERGER predicts the first 30 selections.
LANDING Buddy, Roughy and Jordan Lewis in one draft set up a premiership dynasty. We name your club’s super — and not so super — draft years.
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