The Tackle: We thought these disasters were behind the Hawks
Are the Hawks mentally in the wrack? Do they care enough? Mark Robinson takes a look at the horror show against the Saints in The Tackle.
Melbourne
Most important question Tigers must ask all coaching candidates
For all Richmond’s improvement under Andrew McQualter, there is still a considerable flaw in the Tigers’ game. And fixing it should be at the very top of the 2024 coach’s to-do list.
‘In the mix’: Axed star set for recall
With more reports Brodie Grundy could leave Melbourne if he doesn’t get back to the AFL team, his coach has hinted at a possible return.
The five teams who should be watching Brodie Grundy
Melbourne insisted on Thursday that Brodie Grundy was going nowhere, but if he continues to toil away in the VFL, is he up for grabs? Jon Ralph assesses the clubs who might be in play.
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Podcast: will flag sway Gaff’s decision?
LISTEN: Will West Coast’s premiership win influence Andrew Gaff’s decision to stay or go? Our SuperFooty Podcast team dissects the Grand Final and reviews the latest trade news.
Eagles condemn Demons to prelim hell
MELBOURNE produced a performance straight out of its many years spent in football hell and West Coast took full advantage in a preliminary final massacre at Perth Stadium.
Who to barrack for (and against) in the Grand Final
COLLINGWOOD and West Coast aren’t easy to like. But on Saturday, fans of 16 other clubs have to make a choice. Here’s our guide on who you should dislike least in the big dance.
Free agency winners and losers
DO TOP-four clubs really attract the most and high-profile free agents? A Herald Sun study reveals some surprising results which clubs come out on top. Check out your club’s free agency hits and misses.
Player ratings: Dees leaders swept away by Eagle ‘tsunami’
WHO stood tall and struggled on the big stage with a Grand Final at stake? West Coast had winners all over the ground but it was a completely different story for Melbourne whose experienced players failed to fire a shot. EVERY PLAYER RATED
How Dees poached two gun Bombers
IN an alternate universe, Jake Melksham and Michael Hibberd could easily still be at Essendon, playing alongside some of their best mates. Instead, while those mates are in Las Vegas, they are chasing the ultimate reward.
Bidding war to break out over Wingard
A TRADE bidding war could break out over Chad Wingard with Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs circling the star forward. But what is he worth? SAM EDMUND and JON RALPH have the latest on 30 massive trade targets.
Look out Perth, Cyclone Melbourne is coming
THERE’S a growing sense of destiny about Melbourne after the Demons’ premiership fairytale rolls over Hawthorn at the MCG, the Demons holding off a late Hawks comeback to move into the preliminary final.
Chaos v control: The key to Eagles-Dees
AS WEST Coast prepares to host Melbourne in Saturday’s preliminary final, premiership star and AFL analyst Mick McGuane looks at the areas where the match will be won and lost.
The keys to Eagles-Dees prelim: Malthouse
WEST Coast will enter its preliminary final against Melbourne favoured to win. But Mick Malthouse has some warnings for both sides as they try to book their place on footy’s biggest stage.
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