Demons look like AFL’s ‘biggest headache’
The final week of AFL pre-season hit-outs showed exactly what fans wanted to see – but not everyone will like the look of the Demons.
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Pre-season ratings: Dees make early 2023 statement over Tigers
The Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy combo stole the show as the Demons cruised to victory over the Tigers, but how did every other player fare? Check out our full player ratings here.
Melbourne star’s Round 1 fate revealed
After a clumsy hit on St Kilda’s Dan Butler in Friday night’s practice match, Melbourne star Steven May’s opening game fate has been revealed.
AFL star chops famous locks for charity
AFL star Ben Brown has shaved his famous brown curls in front of eager fans and players in the name of charity.
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Barometer: Dogs injury woes deepen
BULLDOGS recruit Jackson Trengove has suffered a cracked shoulder blade, putting more pressure on the club’s defence. While there’s more injury news out of Hawthorn and Collingwood. WHO’S HURT AT YOUR CLUB?
Caddy accepts, Sun offered ban
RICHMOND star Josh Caddy will miss Sunday’s blockbuster against Hawthorn after accepting a one-match ban while Sun Jack Bowes has been offered the same penalty with a host of fines handed out.
Where would Tigers be without Dusty?
THE Tigers wouldn’t want Dustin Martin to fall over because no team is more reliant on a single player, and why Demons fans should be salivating. Where does your club sit at Round 2?
What did miss cost Gawn in SuperCoach?
SUPERCOACH players were rubbing their hands together when Max Gawn lined up for a matchwinning points-fest on Sunday. What could he have scored? All the key numbers from Round 1.
Did anyone want to win this game?
TALK about comedy! The only thing the end of the Melbourne v Geelong match was missing was Benny Hill music. But somehow the Cats were able to hang on. SCOTT GULLAN looks at how it all played out.
Barometer: Power’s Ryder blow confirmed
PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
The Tackle: Why is Dusty on notice?
DUSTIN Martin was the matchwinner yet again for Richmond on Thursday night, so what’s he doing in Robbo’s “dislikes” section? See all his heroes and villains of the opening weekend including Ablett, Buddy and the dysfunctional Dogs. PLUS BEST TWEETS
Suns head AFL handouts ladder
GOLD Coast received nearly $14 million more in AFL funding than financial heavyweight Collingwood the league’s club funding distribution records reveal with St Kilda Victoria’s biggest charity case.
Bulldogs confident of retaining stars
WESTERN Bulldogs confident of retaining free agents Luke Dahlhaus and Tom Liberatore while the Sun Tom Lynch and Eagle Jeremy McGovern are gaining plenty of interest. SEE FULL FREE AGENCY LIST
10 stars you have to watch in 2018
FROM established champs to stars on the rise and players seeking redemption, GLENN McFARLANE lists the 10 Victorian players he can’t wait to see in 2018.
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