Melbourne

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Sophie Conway in action during a Brisbane Lions AFLW training session at the Springfield Central Sports Complex on November 15, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Ground talk frustrates Lions star

The Lions are bemused that the “talk of the town” has been about the grand final venue rather than Brisbane reaching the decider.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann is seen during a tour of Brighton Homes Arena on November 21, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

AFLW

‘Windy hellholes’: GF venue bests other options

Brisbane Lions boss Greg Swann has launched a staunch defence of the club’s new Springfield base, which will host the AFLW grand final.

Presser to launch TDU Village of Cycling in Vic Square. Melbourne Demons star, Max Gawn is the ambassador for the Tour Down Under. Paddy Crowe, 7, got to see what it was like riding against the star footballer. 8 November 2022. Picture Dean Martin

AFL Teams

Face of next year’s TDU revealed– but it’s a Melbourne AFL star?

The Tour Down Under has announced its ambassador for next year – and Max Gawn, Melbourne captain, seems like an odd choice. But there’s a reason.

2022 AFL Football Round 22 - Melbourne Demons V Carlton Blues at the MCG. Jake Melksham celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart

AFL

‘Significant impact’; One more year for veteran duo

Getting in a mid-season fight with a teammate didn’t stop Melbourne from re-signing one veteran goalkicker.

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SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Max Gawn of the Demons marks the ball during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at Gosch's Paddock on February 7, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

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.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Max Gawn of the Demons looks dejected after losing the round one AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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.

AFL

24/03/12 - AFL - Round 1 - Port Adelaide v Fremantle at Adelaide Oval. Paddy Ryder on the bench. Picture Sarah Reed

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

AFL

AFL Round 1. Richmond v Carlton at the MCG. Richmond's Dustin Martin gives a don't argue to Carlton's Jacob Weitering as he gathers in the forward line . Pic: Michael Klein

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

AFL

Ben Ainsworth of the Gold Coast Suns (right) celebrates scoring a goal during the Round 17 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Collingwood Magpies at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, Saturday, July 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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.

Sport

Tom Liberatore of the Bulldogs is seen in action during the Round 13 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, June 18, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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

Sport

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.

SuperCoach

SuperCoach pre-season formguide

IF YOU read one SuperCoach preview this week, make it this one. The stats gurus at Champion Data have run the rule over every team after the pre-season. See who to pick and avoid.

Bulldogs

The Tiger's Dustin Martin celebrates with the Premiership Cup after Richmond defeated the Adelaide Crows in the 2017 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. picture. Phil Hillyard

Robbo: Vic clubs have strong grip on 2018 cup

THE start of the century was bleak for Victorian footy but our clubs hit back with 10 flags in 11 years and the state’s stranglehold on the premiership cup looks set to continue in 2018, writes MARK ROBINSON.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Nic Naitanui competes in the WAFL pre-season match between East Fremantle and East Perth on March 10, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images)

What’s keeping Nic Nat out of Round 1?

NIC Naitanui’s reconstructed left knee appears ready for AFL action, but there is a fresh injury which will potentially stop him from taking on Sydney in Round 1. LATEST INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB

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