Swans’ hardball Grundy play, set to swoop on key defender
Brodie Grundy couldn’t even get a spot as the sub in Melbourne’s semi-final loss, so the Swans won’t be paying overs. Plus a key defender is also expected to be on his way to Sydney.
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Premiership Dee’s future ‘up in the air’
A contracted flag hero’s future is uncertain after Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin encouraged them to assess the market in the upcoming trade period.
Finals rival wins race for Dees free agent
A number of clubs were chasing Demons midfielder James Jordon, but the free agent told Melbourne of his preference on Thursday. Get all the details here.
AFL legend slams star over classy act
Former Geelong captain Joel Selwood has torn into a Melbourne star over an act of sportsmanship that was widely applauded.
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50 reasons to get excited about season 2019
The tennis is over and that means the AFL season is on its way. JON RALPH takes a look at what’s to come this season and what we can’t wait to see.
Your club’s best Rising Star hope
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SuperCoach bargains: Best mature-age picks
In the search for the next Tim Kelly, who was a revelation for Geelong last season, AFL clubs have mined the state leagues for more gold nuggets. Here are six players to look out for this year.
25 moments: The transformation of Bucks
There was a time when Nathan Buckley was viewed as an intense individual whose my-way-or-the-highway determination wasn’t always good for the team — He smashed that perception to smithereens in 2018.
AFL pressure index: Woosha under the pump
ESSENDON has not won a final since 2004 and while coach John Worsfold has two year’s left to run on his contract, he will have no excuses if the Bombers don’t make the finals in 2019, Jon Ralph writes.
Footy’s most surprising elite player
Patrick Cripps and Tom Mitchell don’t make Champion Data’s list of elite players for next season. Majak Daw is there and so is Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, but they aren’t the biggest shock.
Pies forwards don’t make AFL top 10
Collingwood has the fifth-best list in the AFL. But the AFL’s official number cruncher still has concerns about the Magpies’ scoring power. Where does your team rank?
Buckenara: Why Pies have won the off-season
Did your club nail its draft picks or did they miss the mark? AFL draft guru and recruiter Gary Buckenara analyses every club’s draft haul and delivers his verdict as he looks to who can make an immediate impact next year.
AFL considers All-Star AFLX revamp
AFL superstars Dustin Martin, Lance Franklin, Patrick Dangerfield and Nat Fyfe are set to be the centre of the AFL’s revamped AFLX competition.
Goodwin’s bid to make Dees better
As Simon Goodwin looks for an edge to take his side a step further next season, the Melbourne coach has reunited with a familiar face who’s now playing a key role with England’s rugby union team.
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