Drug fallout: Smith ‘knows he’s stuffed up’ as ban looms
Sources close to Joel Smith say he will be ‘owning his decision’ after failing a drug test, as details emerge about his expected suspension.
Melbourne
‘Not invited’: Bartlett snubbed from swanky AFL send-off
Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett was snubbed from a farewell send-off for retired club bosses hosted by the AFL commission.
Cause of star’s ’medical episode’ revealed
Melbourne Demons star Clayton Oliver has been released from hospital following an incident in Melbourne which has now been revealed.
Details of Oliver’s ‘medical episode’ revealed
The Demons have confirmed superstar Clayton Oliver was taken to hospital in recent days after he suffered a medical episode, as the Dees wrap their arm around the midfielder.
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Which delisted players are training at your club?
Mid-season draftee Josh Deluca has returned to Carlton in an effort to reignite his AFL career as one of nine ex-AFL players given permission to join pre-season training before this month’s national and rookie drafts.
Every AFL defence ranked: Is anyone close to Tigers?
Richmond’s premiership backline is only going to get better with the return of five-time All-Australian Alex Rance. Can anyone rival the Tigers for defensive talent? Brendon Goddard ranks every team from 1-18.
Eagles, Port make two late list changes
Just when you thought the list changes were finalised for 2019, West Coast and Port Adelaide had other ideas. The Eagles have cut two midfielders while Port plans to redraft a couple of emerging talents. SEE EVERY LIST CHANGE
Dees ponder giant draft move
Melbourne is considering throwing a curve ball at one rival early in this month’s national draft, but has been urged to pounce on one of the nation’s best ruck-forward prospects.
The best free agents on the 2020 market
Brodie Grundy, Jeremy Cameron and Lachie Whitfield headline the in-demand free agents of 2020. But will any of the big names entertain an offer from rival clubs? Jay Clark breaks down 13 of the potential moves.
Shades of Selwood in nephew of former AFL captain
He has been likened to Joel Selwood, is the nephew of a former AFL captain and played through a dislocated shoulder. It’s no wonder Deven Robertson has attracted top-10 interest — including from Melbourne.
‘Lot to like’: Pies’ big tick for 2020 fixture
Collingwood finished fourth and lost the Preliminary Final last season and, on first look, has been stung by a late-season double trip to Perth. But looks can be deceiving, with Champion Data rating its draw far easier than 2019.
Winners and losers: Every club’s fixture rated
Matches at the MCG? Not many interstate trips? Double up matches against finalists or bottom eight sides from 2019? See the positives and negatives of your club’s 2020 fixture.
AFL games you can’t miss in 2020
Rematches, grudge matches and an outlandish prediction for Eddie Betts’ return to Adelaide Oval. We take a look at the match-ups fans won’t want to miss in 2020.
Dons get dream fixture, Pies’ nightmare run
Essendon, Western Bulldogs and Melbourne have been handed very favourable fixtures for 2020 but preliminary finalists Collingwood are facing a tough start and even tougher double up games.
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