The Mummy returns: How GF pain has been making of Swan
Peter Ladhams should have been playing in last year’s Grand Final. Instead, he watched on while suspended. He opens up to Jon Ralph about that pain and changing his ways.
Melbourne
What made Demons star cry in draft interview?
On the eve of his 150th game, Demons star Clayton Oliver has revealed how one recruiter left him in tears following a disasterous pre-draft interview.
Fagan slams ‘unfair advantage’ after Gabba blackout
Chris Fagan is unhappy with what occured after the power outage in Brisbane on Friday night. Melbourne piled on five goals to nil post the break, but the Lions coach believes the Dees had an edge.
Grim $2.7bn truth in Aussie stadium saga
The AFL has addressed the elephant in the room after Brisbane’s coach claimed his side was disadvantaged by the blackout at The Gabba.
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Robbo: Why not Collingwood?
SOME went into the Queen’s Birthday clash thinking Melbourne were walk-up contenders for the premiership. MARK ROBINSON says hours later, nothing is guaranteed — and another challenger has emerged.
How much is ‘Dusty-like’ De Goey worth now?
WE’VE seen Jordan De Goey the forward dominate. Now we’ve seen De Goey the midfielder put on a Queen’s Birthday clinic. The Dusty-like performance will send what was an already big contract skyrocketing.
SuperLadder: Pressure on the Tigers
RICHMOND’S grip on the top two was weakened as Sydney emerged as a premiership contender, while Adelaide fell further off the pace. JON RALPH looks at where your club sits.
Why Mick believes in Pies’ flag hopes
PIE in the sky or genuine threat? MICK MALTHOUSE says the board’s decision to re-appoint Nathan Buckley is paying off. And the club’s former coach reveals why he likes Collingwood’s 2018 chances.
Gawn: The Neale Daniher moment I cherish
MELBOURNE meets Collingwood in a Queen’s Birthday blockbuster on Monday, but footy will play second fiddle. MAX GAWN on Neale Daniher, ‘story time’ with Jack Watts and facing Brodie Grundy.
Tips: No Dusty, no Richmond?
IT’S been a long time since the Tigers were forced to win without Dustin Martin. Will the yellow and black midfield machine continue to fire without its star? SEE WHO ALL OUR EXPERTS ARE PICKING IN ROUND 12
Eagles upbeat over Darling diagnosis
WEST Coast will be without key forward Jack Darling for the next month with an ankle injury while Brisbane and Gold Coast have been hit by serious injuries. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
McDonald never spoke to rival clubs
NEWLY re-signed Melbourne star Tom McDonald expects to remain in attack, despite defender Jake Lever’s season-ending knee injury, as he revealed he never seriously entertained leaving the Demons.
Bucks braced for Queen’s Birthday test
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley knows it’s going to be big. And he hopes to have two of his most important players back for his side’s Queen’s Birthday blockbuster with the Demons.
Dogs’ finals hopes as invisible as its numbers
IT WAS hard to pick the Western Bulldogs’ guernsey numbers but it was clear for all to see which team is finals bound as Melbourne ran riot in the second half at Etihad Stadium.
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