Will new tackle rule leave Suns’ greatest weapon vulnerable?
Matt Rowell has been charging towards being considered an elite AFL midfielder this year. But, the AFL’s holding the ball tweak could stunt his progress. Here’s why.
Gold Coast
Fatal flaw? Star Sun’s numbers in defeat a worrying sign for Dimma
Gold Coast’s humbling at the hands of Carlton exposed a fatal flaw in its makeup, one that one of their biggest stars must put to bed if they are going to play finals for the first time.
Return of the ‘brutal Blues’ delivers warning to rivals
The relentless pressure which had Carlton ranked among the top premiership contenders is back — and as CHRIS CAVANAGH writes, it couldn’t have come at a better time.
‘Dangerous’ issue AFL needs to fix
Carlton coach Michael Voss and Suns coach Damien Hardwick have put the AFL’s umpiring in the spotlight once again.
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Free kick ladder: Does Port have a problem with discipline?
Graham Cornes believes there is a Victorian bias in regards to free kicks in the AFL. But the stats show there may be a deeper issue that the Power must address immediately.
AFL star limps off in brutal scenes
Gold Coast might have pulled off their most important win of the year, but it was soured by a worrying injury to their best player.
Image exposes AFL Gather Round black eye
The iconic spectacle of AFL football returning to a suburban venue in Adelaide included some embarrassing numbers for one club.
‘He’s already left’: Suns coach storms off
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has given a surprise response after he was seen storming off the ground in dramatic scenes.
Massive umpire blunder sets internet alight
You could almost hear Brian Taylor screaming out in exasperation over this controversial call but the umpires were having none of it.
‘No reason’: Brutal Dockers snub really stings
Gather Round was going to be painful for Fremantle as soon as it was announced, now an AFL slight is hurting more than ever.
Suns ignoring stinging criticism
Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew believes he doesn’t need to motivate his players with comments from critics.
Shock AFL leader’s 12-year first
St Kilda have continued its remarkable start to the 2023 AFL season with dreams of ending the game’s longest active premiership drought.
The Tackle: ‘Buddy-centric’ Swans go missing on ‘G again
Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.
AFL champions’ ‘absolute class’ act
Reigning premiers the Geelong Cats have had a shocking start to the season but while they don’t have any wins, this act showed they’re winners.
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