Straight sets stunner: Was this the greatest ever AFLW game?
Geelong has held its nerve under almighty pressure to deny a fast-finishing Melbourne in one of the greatest ever AFLW games. Recap the thrilling finish.
Melbourne
Desperate Dees chase forward spark
Frustration is building at Melbourne but the Demons say they know what’s coming in their semi-final against Geelong on Sunday.
Talent or system? Dees forward connection issues still a mystery
The Demons’ mid-forward connection issues are well documented, but with no apparent change in strategy, will they improve? Jon Ralph analyses the Demons’ list for 2024.
‘Closed shop’: Dees board challenger demands overhaul
A Melbourne board challenger has called for an overhaul of the club’s director election system, declaring in-house candidates are given an unfair advantage.
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Trade value: Who is worth a first-round pick?
A second-round pick for Jack Steven? A third-rounder for Josh Jenkins? Jon Ralph looks at six stars who might find new homes next year and assesses their trade value. Vote and have your say.
Barometer: Bomber out for season after training mishap
Essendon has been dealt another shocking injury blow with blond bombshell Matt Guelfi ruled out for the season after a training incident. EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Bont ‘everything a Brownlow medallist should be’
He might have polled three votes in a losing team on Sunday and Jon Anderson writes Marcus Bontempelli is ‘everything a Brownlow medallist should be’. Will he be the first Bulldog since Adam Cooney to win the medal?
Run home: Can chasing pack reel in Crows?
Adelaide is one game clear of four teams with five rounds remaining and in the box seat to secure a finals berth. Champion Data’s predictor suggests the chasing pack face an uphill battle to catch the Crows. FINAL LADDER
Wide open: Experts’ flag tips
It’s one of the most even AFL seasons in memory and after Round 18, no-one has emerged as a clear frontrunner for the premiership. Our experts give their verdict for this year’s flag.
Trade news: Tug of war for injured Bomber
MONEYBALL: Rookie ruckman Sam Draper is yet to play a senior game but the Bombers may need to improve their offer to keep him. Plus news on Ben Reid, Scott Thompson and more.
TIPS: Is picking Blues to beat Dees genius or foolhardy?
Only five of our tipsters think the Blues can knock Melbourne over — even with the inspiring win in WA last week, a question mark over Max Gawn and the fact they’re separated on the ladder by just one win.
Barometer: Curnow out, Cripps to face fitness test
Carlton could be without two of its stars this weekend with Charlie Curnow to miss up to a month and Patrick Cripps yet to prove his fitness for Sunday’s clash with Melbourne. AFL INJURY NEWS
Master tagger to miss two months
GWS has been rocked by news midfield stopper Matt de Boer will miss eight weeks of footy. Plus the latest on Tom Liberatore and Jake Stringer.
Trade whispers: Who wants a ruckman?
Matthew Kreuzer looks set to sign on, but the ruck market is going crazy. Plus will Gary Ablett go on, Jack Billings’ new deal and the one big win the Demons have had in 2019.
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