Brereton: Hawks to cash in on Patton
Dermott Brereton knows what new Hawk Jon Patton can do. And the club legend thinks, with the help of some recent draft bargains, the former Giant can help the Hawthorn forward line become something special.
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Flag ready or ‘complete rebuild’?
One club needs to start all over again, another’s list is “seriously underperforming” while elsewhere the pressure is on to play finals. See how close we think each club is to footy’s ultimate prize.
How your club’s recruits have started pre-season
After a big trade period, Geelong’s two key signings are planning early pre-season returns. But how are the new faces at your club settling in? See where all 18 clubs are at.
Goddard: Which club has the best forward line?
It looks good on paper, with superstar Eddie Betts joining Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow. But how good will Carlton’s forward line be in reality? According to Brendon Goddard, there are plenty better. See his full 1-18 rankings.
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Run home: Hawks’ loss puts top spot in play
HAWTHORN’s shock loss to Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday has opened up the race for top spot and a number of clubs are hot on their tail. SEE THE RUN HOME
Giants survive major Suns scare
GOLD Coast gave GWS an almighty scare on Saturday afternoon, but it was ultimately the Giants’ class that prevailed in a gripping affair.
Victorian clubs target Hoskin-Elliott
GREATER Western Sydney youngster Will Hoskin-Elliott is open to a move home to Victorian next season as rivals circle the former No.4 draft pick.
Patton brings up 50 games the hard way
FOR the last 20 No.1 AFL draft picks the 50-game milestone has been a mere formality but for the GWS Giants’ Jonathon Patton it has been a trying journey.
Points or percentage: what matters more?
WITH seven teams from second to eighth separated by just four points and percentage, the competition between GWS and Sydney has become something of a war within a war.
Giants want to be respected for work rate
GWS have proved they have a talented squad but rising star Josh Kelly wants the Giants to get some respect for their work rate.
Reid’s resurrection keeping youngsters out
GWS forward Sam Reid has spent years helping get some of the Giants’ best young players ready for senior football. Now he’s the man keeping them in the reserves.
Tigers need complete review: Richo
MATTHEW Richardson has called for a complete review of Richmond’s football department and Kevin Bartlett labelled his old club “pathetic” after the GWS debacle. VOTE IN OUR POLL.
Just imagine it: sentimental flag favourites
THE 2016 finals series will be something to behold and the beauty is, which ever team wins the flag, the narrative is a wonderful story, writes Mark Robinson.
Teams: McVeigh back as injuries hit Dogs
SUNDAY TEAMS UPDATE: JARRAD McVeigh has been named to return for Sydney against Fremantle after missing just one week with a groin injury. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
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