Petty knocks back $800k Crows carrot – for now
Melbourne swingman Harrison Petty is set to keep his options open after a huge contract offer from Adelaide. See the latest.
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Big swing or stopgap? Where Dees turn to find forward star
The Demons made a swing for Tom Hawkins and missed. But with a loaded draft bag and a heap of cap space, who could be next to complete the forward line puzzle?
Demons hold firm despite big Crows offer to in-demand star
Melbourne will hold firm on a contracted in-demand player despite a big offer from the Crows as both clubs are involved in a pick and player swap.
‘Seamless’ trade hits snag as Swans rejected
It was believed to be the easiest move of the AFL’s Trade Period but the Sydney Swans will have their work cut out to nab Brodie Grundy.
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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.
Will draw gift Dogs flag, save Goody’s skin?
After a year where Luke Beveridge re-established his coaching reputation and Simon Goodwin’s was thrown into doubt, the AFL draw hands both of them massive opportunities.
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.
Demons lead race for Bennell
As Harley Bennell attempts to revive his AFL career, it’s emerged the oft-injured midfielder is favouring a move to Melbourne to team up with one ex-teammate in particular.
Round 1 draw revealed: Dees face horror start
Melbourne has been given no favours by the AFL in its bid to quickly forget a horrific 2019 season, handed the toughest task in football to begin 2020. FULL ROUND 1 FIXTURE
Champion Data’s trade winners and losers
St Kilda’s trade successes come with a warning, Geelong is ahead despite losing Tim Kelly and Essendon has again failed to address its No.1 weakness. Champion Data experts rate every club’s trade period.
Robbo: Why Neale Daniher is just bloody amazing
Neale Daniher’s first and only foray into the literary world is for his grandchildren. And after being at the launch, Mark Robinson writes the Fight MND crusader’s book is for all of us.
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